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10 Top Open Source Penetration Testing Tools

eSecurity Planet

Such security audits require various techniques and tools to simulate classic steps of an attack, such as information gathering (reconnaissance), phishing, or privilege escalation. Vulnerability management solutions. Patch management software. Basic phishing modules will hardly work with cybersecurity-aware employees.

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How To Protect Businesses from Social Engineering Attacks this Cybersecurity Awareness Month and Beyond 

NetSpi Executives

Use Strong Passwords and a Password Manager In 2022, threat actors leaked more than 721 million passwords. Among the passwords exposed, 72 percent of users were found to be still using already-compromised passwords. Turn on Multifactor Authentication Even strong, secure passwords can be exposed by attackers.

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2024 State of Cybersecurity: Reports of More Threats & Prioritization Issues

eSecurity Planet

Compromised Credentials Compromised identities from phishing, info stealers, keyloggers, and bad password habits provide the entry point for most ransomware attacks and data breaches. 583% increase in Kerberoasting [password hash cracking] attacks. 64% of managers and higher admit to poor password practices.

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How to defend lean security teams against cyber threats

CyberSecurity Insiders

Employees should be trained on basic security hygiene such as strong password management, phishing awareness, and secure data handling practices. This means that everyone, not just the security team, should be aware of the risks and their role in preventing them.

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What do Cyber Threat Actors do with your information?

Zigrin Security

For a detailed threat actor description do not forget to check out our blog article about selecting between black-box, white-box, and grey-box penetration tests and also you would know which pentest you need against a specific threat actor. Understanding these methods is essential for implementing effective cybersecurity measures.

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15 Cybersecurity Measures for the Cloud Era

Security Affairs

This means that in addition to your password, you will also need a second factor, such as a code from a key fob or a fingerprint, to access your data. This makes it much more difficult for hackers to gain access to your data, as they would need to have both your password and the second factor. Use strong passwords.

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Why Human Input Is Still Vital to Cybersecurity Tech

SecureWorld News

As a simple example, consider the idea of passwords. It was once the case that passwords were a cornerstone of the role of humans in cybersecurity. You would choose a password that only you knew, and without that password, no one could get access to your account. There is also the idea of password management software.