Penetration Testing

MAY 26, 2025

A deceptively crafted fake Google Meet page has surfaced on compromised WordPress sites, tricking unsuspecting visitors into manually The post Fake Google Meet Page Tricks Users into Running Malware appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 28, 2020

With many organizations now planning their annual penetration tests ("pentest" for short), a change is needed in order to accommodate remote workers. It also begs what are you allowed to test versus what is now considered taboo considering end-users may be operating with their own personal equipment?

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 20, 2023

After surveying trusted penetration testing sources and published pricing, the cost of a penetration test for the average organization is $18,300. and different types of penetration tests (black box, gray box, white box, social engineering, etc.).

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Penetration Testing

JUNE 22, 2025

Red Canary uncovers Mocha Manakin, a new threat group using "paste and run" social engineering to deploy NodeInitRAT, a custom NodeJS RAT with potential ransomware links.

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Penetration Testing

MARCH 6, 2024

Threat actors (TAs) are weaponizing a combination of social engineering, phishing infrastructure, and an advanced Android banking trojan to... The post Copybara Fraud Campaign Leverages On-Device Fraud and Social Engineering Tactics appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Penetration Testing

MAY 23, 2025

Trend Micro reveals a growing threat on TikTok, where AI-generated videos deceive users into running malicious PowerShell commands The post AI-Generated Malware: TikTok Videos Push Infostealers with PowerShell Commands appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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Penetration Testing

MAY 13, 2024

Rapid7 analysts have uncovered a new, highly targeted social engineering campaign potentially linked to the Black Basta ransomware group.

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Penetration Testing

JUNE 17, 2024

Proofpoint researchers have discovered a sophisticated social engineering technique that leverages clipboard manipulation to deliver malware through PowerShell scripts.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Penetration testing is something that many (of those who know what a pentest is) see as a search for weak spots and well-known vulnerabilities in clients’ infrastructure, and a bunch of copied-and-pasted recommendations on how to deal with the security holes thus discovered.

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Penetration Testing

JANUARY 20, 2025

Sophos X-Ops has released an in-depth analysis of the notorious Gootloader malware family, highlighting its use of advanced The post Gootloader Malware Expands Its Reach with Advanced Social Engineering and SEO Poisoning appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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The Hacker News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Threat actors are likely employing a tool designated for red teaming exercises to serve malware, according to new findings from Cisco Talos. It was developed

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Security Affairs

JUNE 9, 2025

OpenAI banned ChatGPT accounts tied to Russian and Chinese hackers using the tool for malware, social media abuse, and U.S. The blocked accounts were used to assist malware development, social media automation, and research about U.S. satellite tech research. We banned the OpenAI accounts used by this adversary.”

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Penetration Testing

JUNE 16, 2025

Water Curse is using GitHub to distribute malicious open-source projects, weaponizing 76 accounts with multi-stage malware targeting developers, red teamers, and gamers.

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Penetration Testing

JUNE 22, 2025

North Korean APT BlueNoroff (TA444) exploited deepfakes in Zoom calls to trick a crypto foundation employee into installing custom macOS malware for digital asset theft.

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

In a detailed report, Proofpoint researchers have unveiled the alarming rise of a unique social engineering method dubbed ClickFix, which exploits human behavior to spread malware through self-inflicted compromises.

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Penetration Testing

JUNE 9, 2025

Beware 'imad213,' a fake Instagram booster stealing credentials via social engineering and bot services. Learn how to protect your account.

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Penetration Testing

JUNE 3, 2024

This JavaScript framework, previously known for its drive-by downloads and fake browser update schemes, has now... The post ClearFake Campaign Employs Novel Social Engineering Tactic to Deliver LummaC2 Infostealer appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Penetration Testing

OCTOBER 19, 2024

A new and dangerous social engineering tactic, dubbed ClickFix, has emerged as a significant cybersecurity threat in 2024, according to a recent report from the Sekoia Threat Detection & Research... The post Beware of Fake Google Meet Invites: ClickFix Campaign Spreading Infostealers appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Penetration Testing

MARCH 15, 2025

A sophisticated phishing campaign impersonating Booking.com is targeting organizations in the hospitality industry, using a novel social engineering The post Booking.com Impersonated in Phishing Campaign Delivering Credential-Stealing Malware appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Penetration Testing

APRIL 27, 2025

Threat analysts at Silent Push have uncovered a new campaign orchestrated by the North Korean state-sponsored APT group, The post North Korean APT ‘Contagious Interview’ Launches Fake Crypto Companies to Spread Malware Trio appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Sophos X-Ops is warning the hospitality industry that the “Inhospitality” malspam campaign represents a cunning blend of social engineering and malware, specifically targeting the hospitality industry.

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Penetration Testing

MAY 29, 2025

A new wave of attacks uncovered by Netskope Threat Labs reveals a sophisticated global malware campaign delivering the The post PureHVNC RAT Spreads Through Fake Job Offers and Multi-Stage Obfuscation appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The notorious Black Basta ransomware group is back, employing sophisticated social engineering tactics and deploying advanced malware payloads in their latest campaign.

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Penetration Testing

MAY 28, 2025

A recent investigation by The post Warning: Thousands of Ads Promote Fake AI Video Tools Distributing Malware appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity. As artificial intelligence tools rise in popularity, so too does their abuse by cybercriminals.

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Hot for Security

APRIL 19, 2021

Notorious FIN7 gang stole payment card details from retailers around the world Cybercrime gang posed as penetration testing firm to recruit hackers. More details on how the malware operated can be read about in this technical paper by Bitdefender Labs. Gorman of the Western District of Washington. ”

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

If malware is detected on workplace computers, these devices must be promptly disconnected from the network to prevent further spread. Malware Email and file upload mechanisms to external platforms remain the primary methods for infiltrating corporate systems.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 28, 2023

Malware Analysis: Explore malware types, their behavior, and the techniques used for analyzing and detecting them. Investigate malware’s propagation methods, evasion techniques, and methods for identifying and mitigating potential threats.

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Penetration Testing

AUGUST 17, 2024

In a recent discovery by FortiGuard Labs, an ongoing cyber campaign has been identified, aggressively deploying the ValleyRAT malware to target Chinese-speaking users.

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Penetration Testing

MAY 15, 2024

This nefarious scheme involves a novel tactic of exploiting Microsoft’s Quick Assist, a legitimate remote assistance tool, to gain... The post Storm-1811 Exploits Quick Assist for Social Engineering, Paving Way for Black Basta Ransomware appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Penetration Testing

MARCH 6, 2024

A Cybereason Security Services analysis uncovers a sophisticated infostealer campaign that leverages GitHub, GitLab, Telegram, and common social engineering tactics to compromise victims.

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Hot for Security

JUNE 25, 2021

In a typical attack, boobytrapped emails would be sent to targeted companies posing as legitimate communications through cunning use of social engineering. If the recipient opened the included attachment, their computer would be infected by a version of the Carbanak malware.

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Penetration Testing

JUNE 23, 2025

CoinMarketCap suffered a client-side attack on June 20, 2025, using a fake "doodle" graphic to deliver Inferno Drainer, stealing over $43,000 from user wallets.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

These data packets can contain malware such as a trojan, ransomware, or similar dangerous program. Targeted Phishing and Social Engineering: In some cases, attackers may employ targeted phishing emails or social engineering techniques to gain initial access to a system within the target network.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 2, 2025

Introduction Throughout this series, Ive shared practical advice for PEN-200: Penetration Testing with Kali Linux students seeking to maximize the professional, educational, and financial value of pursuing the Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) certification.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 8, 2025

Penetration Testing Frameworks: Frameworks like Metasploit simulate real-world attacks to identify security weaknesses. Encryption Technologies: Encryption protects data confidentiality and integrity, but attackers also use it to conceal malware, establish encrypted communication channels, and secure stolen data.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

Balaban This ransomware was doing the rounds over spam generated by the Gameover ZeuS botnet, which had been originally launched in 2011 as a toolkit for stealing victim’s banking credentials and was repurposed for malware propagation. These included PClock, CryptoLocker 2.0, Crypt0L0cker, and TorrentLocker.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The event will also witness a host of demos and sessions from top cybersecurity experts who will be ready to offer a knowledge share on topics such as Blockchain Technology’s usage in security field, adversary emulation, cloud assessment, mobile malware, penetration testing, Red Teaming, Threat Hunting, Social Engineering and Web Apps.

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