Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The recent discovery of... The post The Urgent Need to Patch Buffalo’s VR-S1000 VPN Router appeared first on Penetration Testing. However, with this reliance comes a heightened vulnerability to cyber threats.

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Penetration Testing

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The advisory centered around a... The post CVE-2024-21762 (CVSS 9.6): FortiOS SSL-VPN Zero-Day Pre-Auth RCE Flaw appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Penetration Testing

MAY 2, 2024

Microsoft’s Senior Security Researcher Vladimir Tokarev will detail a series of critical zero-day vulnerabilities in OpenVPN, the world’s leading VPN solution, used by millions of endpoints globally at the upcoming Black Hat USA 2024... The post Microsoft Researcher to Unveil 4 OpenVPN Zero-Day Vulnerabilities at Black Hat USA (..)

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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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Penetration Testing

MARCH 19, 2024

Proof-of-concept (PoC) code is now available for a critical severity vulnerability (CVE-2024-21762) in FortiOS SSL VPN. out of 10, this flaw opens the door to remote code execution... The post PoC Releases for 0-day CVE-2024-21762 FortiGate SSLVPN Flaw, Over 133K Remain Vulnerable appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Penetration Testing

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Recently, a critical flaw, nestled within the SSL-VPN feature of SonicWall’s SonicOS, has been brought to light, exposing a gap wide enough for remote attackers to slip through unnoticed.

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Penetration Testing

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

A recently discovered security bug in ExpressVPN’s Windows software, tracked as CVE-2024-25728, has forced the popular VPN provider to temporarily disable its ‘split tunneling‘ feature.

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Penetration Testing

APRIL 4, 2024

In yet another instance highlighting the dangers of malvertising, the popular VPN service NordVPN has become the latest target of cybercriminals.

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Penetration Testing

JANUARY 19, 2024

Recently, the cyber intelligence firm Volexity has detected many malicious exploitation activities using critical vulnerabilities in Ivanti Connect Secure VPN appliances.

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

OpenVPN Access Server, a popular open-source VPN solution, has been patched to address two vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

strongSwan, a widely used open-source VPN software, has been found to harbor a critical security vulnerability that could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 21, 2023

First gaining attention in early 2023, Akira quickly became notorious for its targeted attacks on small to medium-sized businesses... The post Akira Goes Stealthy: Ransomware Group Prioritizes Data Theft for Extortion appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Penetration Testing

AUGUST 6, 2021

Ligolo-ng : Tunneling like a VPN An advanced, yet simple, tunneling tool that uses a TUN interface. releases: advanced tunneling/pivoting tool appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The most popular options include virtual private network (VPN) or remote desktop protocol (RDP). VPN works by initiating a secure connection over the internet through data encryption. One downside of using a VPN connection involves vulnerability. One downside of using a VPN connection involves vulnerability.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

DDC said it conducts both inventory assessment and penetration testing on its systems. But since it was unaware of the unused databases, they were not included during the tests as the assessments focused only on those with active customer data. This triggered the company's incident response plan.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Utilize VPNs and encryption technologies Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and encryption provide the core protections for remote employees to securely access internal systems and transmit sensitive data wherever they are working.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Most notably, Akira ransomware targeted Cisco virtual private network (VPN) products to breach corporate networks, steal data, and encrypt it. Royal, suspected heir to Ryuk, uses whitehat penetration testing tools to move laterally in an environment and gain control of the entire network.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2022

When you access the internet through a VPN, your data is encrypted and routed through a secure tunnel. VPNs are especially important if you use public Wi-Fi, as these networks are often unsecured and easy for hackers to exploit. As with any software, it is vitally important to update your VPN with any new patches that become available.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

Invest in a strong VPN. A VPN can provide access to a remote company server, as well as other systems, tools, and software. But while VPNs can be extremely useful for businesses, they can also present issues if they are not managed effectively. Test your own system.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 19, 2022

Remote services—such as a virtual private network (VPN)—lack sufficient controls to prevent unauthorized access. A poorly-designed workplace VPN may be easily accessed by an attacker, and could also help mask exploration and exploitation of the network. Default configurations are now running the risk of bans and fines.

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SC Magazine

MAY 12, 2021

Today’s columnist, Mark Wilson of BMC Mainframe Services, writes about how the pandemic has finally shifted the culture and remote pen tests on mainframes are now acceptable. Until recently, mainframe penetration testing was performed onsite for no other reason than “it’s a mainframe.” Agiorgio CreativeCommons CC BY-SA 4.0.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Regular Security Audits: Security audits using vulnerability scans or penetration tests should be conducted regularly to detect vulnerabilities and verify that security rules are properly implemented and followed.

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NopSec

JULY 23, 2018

I’d like to diverge from our typical blog topics today to discuss the Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) certification, and more importantly the associated course Penetration Testing with Kali (PWK) provided by Offensive Security. A Kali Linux VM and VPN access to the student lab network are also provided.

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Cisco Security

OCTOBER 15, 2021

” For some environments, this can unfold as easily as a compromised username and password being used to infiltrate a virtual private network (VPN) to access network resources. Leverage penetration testing and security assessments to ensure all production environments are secured and hardened.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 29, 2023

On our red team engagements and penetration tests, conditional access policies (CAP) often hinder our ability to directly authenticate as a target user. However, this is still a powerful addition to our Azure AD tradecraft and by the end of this post, I’ll have you convinced that TAPs are hella cool. acct : 0 acr : 1 aio : E2ZgYE.

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Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2021

In this case, a VPN (Virtual Private Network) can be used to create a secure communication network through the Internet, which is by definition not secure. Basically, after an authentication phase, the encapsulated network packets, which travel along a virtual tunnel, are encrypted and decrypted at both ends of the VPN network.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

With the rise of remote and hybrid working culture, it’s crucial to ensure that all remote workers use online security tools like a virtual private network ( VPN ). Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, or penetration testing to identify potential vulnerabilities within the system and address them promptly.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

Anomalous VPN device logins or other suspicious logins. Cobalt Strike is a commercial penetration testing software suite. For enterprise environments Newly created Active Directory accounts or accounts with escalated privileges, and recent activity related to privileged accounts such as Domain Admins.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 11, 2021

These pivots remain “extremely valuable to both state-sponsored and low-skilled attackers” as well as legitimate security research and penetration testing activities, the report noted.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Even the largest organizations with the most robust internal security teams will engage with MSSPs for specialty projects, penetration tests, and other specific needs. Penetration tests use tools and experts to probe cybersecurity defenses to locate weaknesses that should be fixed.

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Cisco Security

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Mimikatz is not malware per-se and can be useful for penetration testing and red team activities. There are several threats involved in information stealing that appear repeatedly in CTIR engagements over the last few quarters.? . Perhaps the most notorious is Mimikatz—a tool used to pull credentials from operating systems.

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NopSec

JULY 18, 2017

CSC12 – Boundary Defense How Unified VRM Helps: Port scanning, fingerprinting as well as VPN connections vulnerability identification are all steps performed in a vulnerability scans, both embedded and as a import. Imagine having one platform that covers 13 out of the 20 controls right away.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2021

Which is more Important: Vulnerability Scans Or Penetration Tests? Unpatched Fortinet VPN Devices Vulnerable to New Cring Ransomware. Passwords are and have always been an Achilles Heel in Cybersecurity. The Problem with Website Passwords (from Blog Post from 2009). Stay safe and secure.

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Google Security

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The certification not only requires chip hardware to resist invasive penetration testing, but also mandates audits of the chip design and manufacturing process itself. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in. Typically, if you want a VPN on your phone, you need to get one from a third party.

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NopSec

JULY 2, 2013

Wireless probes are placed in the enterprise and communicate with the Unified VRM cloud instance via VPN tunnels. Testing of wireless connected devices for latest security vulnerabilities. The post SANS Critical Control 7: Wireless Device Control appeared first on NopSec.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Encryption Product Guides Top 10 Full Disk Encryption Software Products 15 Best Encryption Software & Tools Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) Breach and attack simulation (BAS) solutions share some similarities with vulnerability management and penetration testing solutions.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 30, 2024

Test & Audit Your Firewall Prior to deployment, conduct penetration testing and vulnerability scanning to find holes and improve defenses. Implement procedures for updating firewall firmware and extensively testing additional features such as VPN and antimalware functionality.

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