CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 28, 2023

Attack simulation and penetration testing are both methods used to identify vulnerabilities in a company’s cybersecurity infrastructure, but there are some differences between the two. The post Understanding the difference between attack simulation vs penetration testing appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Penetration testing is a critically important cybersecurity practice, but one that many organizations lack the on-staff skills to do themselves. Fortunately, there are many pentesting services out there that can do the job for them across a range of budgets and needs.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

A penetration test , or pen test, is the simulation of a cyber attack. This critical IT security practice isn’t the same as a vulnerability assessment or vulnerability scanning, though, as pen testing involves an actual attack similar to what hackers would do in real-world conditions. Best Pen Testing Frameworks.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 7, 2023

Kali Linux turns 10 this year, and to celebrate, the Linux penetration testing distribution has added defensive security tools to its arsenal of open-source security tools. Also read: 24 Top Open Source Penetration Testing Tools What Is Penetration Testing? An ethical hacking certification may help too.

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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

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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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 23, 2023

All organizations should perform penetration tests, yet many worry about not receiving the full value of their investment. Organizations have two choices: perform penetration tests with their internal teams, or hire an external vendor and find ways to lower costs.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 7, 2023

Penetration tests are simulated cyber attacks executed by white hat hackers on systems and networks. There are different types of penetration tests, methodologies and best practices that need to be followed for optimal results, and we’ll cover those here. However, they are also the most realistic tests.

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Penetration Testing

MAY 13, 2024

These scams go beyond the typical emotional manipulation seen in traditional romance scams, incorporating... The post Romance Scammers Target Cryptocurrency Investors with Social Engineering and Fake Exchanges appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 15, 2021

On a recent SecureWorld Sessions podcast episode, Social Engineering: Hacking Humans , host Bruce Sussman spoke with Christopher Hadnagy, an entrepreneur and author of five books about social engineering and hacking the human. 1 How do you define social engineering? So, really, get the humans there.

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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

APRIL 16, 2024

Threat group TA427, aligned with the North Korean government, has been... The post North Korean Hackers Hone Social Engineering Skills, Abuse DMARC to Target Foreign Policy Experts appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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NetSpi Executives

OCTOBER 25, 2024

In this article, we will dive deep into the sea of phishing and vishing, sharing real-world stories and insights we’ve encountered during social engineering tests to highlight the importance of awareness. After getting customer approval, we resent the email campaign through this relay. Time to start digging around!

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Microsoft has issued a warning about the North Korean hacking group Sapphire Sleet (BlueNoroff), which is deploying a new infrastructure for impending social engineering campaigns on LinkedIn.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 18, 2021

The post The Business Value of the Social-Engineer Phishing Service appeared first on Security Boulevard. Phishing attacks continue to plague organizations across the globe with great success, but why? Cybercriminals are targeting the human element of organizations. Additionally, they are developing techniques to use an.

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Penetration Testing

APRIL 17, 2024

McAfee Labs researchers have uncovered a dangerous new variant of the Redline Stealer malware that uses clever obfuscation tactics and aggressive social engineering to trick victims and evade detection.

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Penetration Testing

MARCH 24, 2025

Paris, France, 24th March 2025, CyberNewsWire The post Arsen Introduces AI-Powered Phishing Tests to Improve Social Engineering Resilience appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

LastPass, a leading password management platform, has issued a critical warning to users about a social engineering campaign targeting its customer base through deceptive reviews on its Chrome Web Store... The post Warning: LastPass Alerts Users to Phishing Scam Using Fake Support Reviews on Chrome Web Store appeared first on Cybersecurity (..)

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 21, 2022

Moreover, people working in small businesses are targeted by 350% more social engineering attacks than large firms. The post What are the 5 Stages of Penetration Testing? The post What are the 5 Stages of Penetration Testing? Sounds scary, right?? So, what’s the solution to […]. appeared first on EasyDMARC.

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Penetration Testing

MAY 25, 2025

Threat actors have ramped up a new social engineering campaign, dubbed “ClickFix,” where fake CAPTCHA prompts embedded in The post Deceptive CAPTCHA: ClickFix Campaign Uses Clipboard Injection to Deliver Malware appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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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

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

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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NetSpi Executives

OCTOBER 15, 2024

TL;DR Don’t wait for a breach to happen before you pursue social engineering testing. Get the most value out of your social engineering testing by asking the questions below to maximize results. 73% of Breaches Are Due to Phishing and Pretexting Social engineering remains a prevalent threat.

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Responsible Cyber

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

As a result, many organizations are asking: Should we conduct penetration testing (pentesting) on our third parties? Why Pentesting Third Parties Matters Penetration testing involves simulating real-world cyberattacks to identify vulnerabilities in systems, networks, or applications. The answer is not straightforward.

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Penetration Testing

AUGUST 16, 2024

Recently, cybersecurity firm Rapid7 identified a series of sophisticated intrusion attempts linked to an ongoing social engineering campaign that has been actively monitored by its threat intelligence team.

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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

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 9, 2024

This group epitomizes the potent intersection of social engineering prowess and rapid technology... The post Muddled Libra Threat Group: A Formidable Threat to the Modern Enterprise appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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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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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

For instance, penetration testing simulates potential attacks, allowing you to assess your response capabilities. Cybersecurity awareness training helps staff recognize phishing scams , social engineering attempts, and other threats. Train Employees Employees are often the first line of defense against cyberattacks.

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NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Table of Contents What is penetration testing? How penetration testing is done How to choose a penetration testing company How NetSPI can help Penetration testing enables IT security teams to demonstrate and improve security in networks, applications, the cloud, hosts, and physical locations.

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Penetration Testing

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The GuidePoint Research and Intelligence Team (GRIT) has uncovered a sophisticated... The post An Ongoing Social Engineering Campaign Targets 130+ US Organizations appeared first on Cybersecurity News. A new wave of highly targeted cyberattacks is sweeping across the US, and it’s not your average phishing scam.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Malicious intent or manipulation: AI chatbots can be exploited to spread misinformation, execute social engineering attacks or launch phishing. Such manipulation can harm user trust, tarnish brand reputation and have broader social consequences. Machine learning helps AI chatbots adapt to and prevent new cyber threats.

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The Hacker News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The program in question is a payload generation framework called MacroPack, which is used to generate Office documents, Visual Basic scripts, Windows shortcuts, and other formats for penetration testing and social engineering assessments. It was developed

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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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