Tag: penetration-testing
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AI development pipeline attacks expand CISOs’ software supply chain risk
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Tags: access, ai, api, application-security, attack, backdoor, breach, business, ciso, cloud, container, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, detection, encryption, exploit, flaw, fortinet, government, infrastructure, injection, intelligence, LLM, malicious, malware, ml, network, open-source, password, penetration-testing, programming, pypi, risk, risk-assessment, russia, saas, sbom, service, software, supply-chain, threat, tool, training, vpn, vulnerabilitydevelopment pipelines are exacerbating software supply chain security problems.Incidents of exposed development secrets via publicly accessible, open-source packages rose 12% last year compared to 2023, according to ReversingLabs (RL).A scan of 30 of the most popular open-source packages found an average of six critical-severity and 33 high-severity flaws per package.Commercial software packages are also a…
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Best Cloud Pentesting Tool in 2025: Azure, AWS, GCP
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Tags: breach, cloud, data, data-breach, exploit, hacker, penetration-testing, risk, tactics, tool, vulnerabilityCloud pentesting involves manually or automatically exploiting vulnerabilities detected by a security expert or vulnerability scanner, simulating real-world hacker tactics to uncover weaknesses. By identifying these vulnerabilities, cloud providers and customers can strengthen data security and mitigate risks, preventing incidents like the February 2024 23andMe breach, which exposed the private data of over 700 million……
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Maximising network penetration testing’s effectiveness
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in SecurityNewsBusinesses rely heavily on their IT networks to store, process and transmit sensitive data. As cyber threats evolve and increase in sophistication, securing your network has become more critical than ever. Network penetration testing is one of the most effective ways to achieve this. It involves simulating real-world attacks on your network to uncover weaknesses”¦…
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Companies are drowning in high-risk software security debt, and the breach outlook is getting worse
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in SecurityNewsFlaw prevalence: Leading organizations have flaws in fewer than 43% of applications, while lagging organizations exceed 86%.Fix capacity: Leaders resolve over 10% of flaws monthly, whereas laggards address less than 1%.Fix speed: Top performers remediate half of flaws in five weeks; lower-performing organizations take longer than a year.Security debt prevalence: Less than 17% of applications…
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10 Best Penetration Testing Companies in 2025
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in SecurityNewsPenetration testing companies play a vital role in strengthening the cybersecurity defenses of organizations by identifying vulnerabilities in their systems, applications, and networks. These firms simulate real-world cyberattacks to uncover weaknesses that could be exploited by malicious actors, helping businesses implement proactive security measures. They provide services tailored to various industries, including web application security,…
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Fueling the Fight Against Identity Attacks
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Tags: access, attack, business, cisco, cloud, conference, corporate, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, identity, microsoft, open-source, penetration-testing, risk, service, software, technology, threat, tool, updateWhen we founded SpecterOps, one of our core principles was to build a company which brought unique insight into high-capability adversary tradecraft, constantly innovating in research and tooling. We aspired to set the cadence of the cyber security industry through a commitment to benefit our entire security community. Today, I am thrilled to announce that…
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Role of AutoSecT in API Pentesting
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in SecurityNewsAPIs (Application Programming Interfaces) have become the backbone of modern software, enabling seamless communication between applications and services with efficiency and simplicity. As APIs play an increasingly vital role in today’s digital ecosystem, ensuring their security is more critical than ever. A key aspect of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is API Pentesting. This……
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Best VMDR and Pentesting Tool: 2025
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in SecurityNewsThe world we live in today seeks precise and instant solutions. The same is true when finding vulnerabilities that might remain hidden within an organization’s assets. This blog discusses the best VMDR and pentesting tools that help find vulnerabilities fast and are accurate in their findings. Additionally, there are multiple factors that need to be……
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Docusnap for Windows Flaw Exposes Sensitive Data to Attackers
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Tags: cyber, cybersecurity, data, encryption, firewall, flaw, network, penetration-testing, software, vulnerability, windowsA recently disclosed vulnerability in Docusnap’s Windows client software (CVE-2025-26849) enables attackers to decrypt sensitive system inventory files through a hardcoded encryption key, exposing critical network information to potential exploitation. Cybersecurity researchers at RedTeam Pentesting GmbH revealed that inventory files generated by Docusnap Client for Windows containing details like installed applications, firewall configurations, and […]…
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Why cyber attackers are targeting your solar energy systems, and how to stop them
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Tags: access, attack, authentication, automation, awareness, backup, best-practice, china, communications, control, credentials, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, detection, exploit, firmware, framework, group, infrastructure, iot, mfa, monitoring, network, password, penetration-testing, regulation, risk, russia, service, software, technology, threat, update, vulnerabilitySmart inverter vulnerabilities threaten the electric grid: The biggest risk occurs during high-demand times. If enough solar DERs suddenly go offline during a critical period, there might not be adequate alternative energy sources that can come online immediately, or the available alternatives are much more expensive to operate. Attackers can produce similar results merely by…
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Commix: Open-source OS command injection exploitation tool
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in SecurityNewsCommix is an open-source penetration testing tool designed to automate the detection and exploitation of command injection vulnerabilities, streamlining security assessments … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/03/03/commix-open-source-os-command-injection-exploitation-tool/
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Network Penetration Testing Checklist 2025
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Tags: cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, exploit, firewall, hacker, hacking, malicious, network, penetration-testing, router, tool, vulnerabilityNetwork penetration testing is a cybersecurity practice that simulates cyberattacks on an organization’s network to identify vulnerabilities and improve security defenses. Ethical hackers, or penetration testers, use tools and techniques to mimic real-world hacking attempts, targeting network components like routers, firewalls, servers, and endpoints. The goal is to uncover weaknesses before malicious actors exploit them,…
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Zero Trust World: Using a rubber ducky for pentesting
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/resource/zero-trust-world-using-a-rubber-ducky-for-pentesting
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TÜV Rheinland bietet Pentests für Unternehmen an
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Tags: penetration-testingMit dem neuen Onlineshop für Penetrationstests erleichtert TÜV Rheinland Unternehmen den Zugang zu professionellen Sicherheitsüberprüfungen ihrer IT- und OT-Systeme. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/tuev-rheinland-bietet-pentests-fuer-unternehmen-an/a39839/
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Cybercriminals Exploit Pyramid Pentesting Tool for Covert C2 Communications
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in SecurityNewsCybersecurity analysts have identified that hackers are leveraging the open-source Pyramid pentesting tool to establish stealthy command-and-control (C2) communications. Originally designed as a post-exploitation framework for penetration testers, Pyramid has become an attractive option for malicious actors due to its ability to evade detection by endpoint security tools. The tool, first released on GitHub in…
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Getting the Most Value out of the OSCP: Pre-Course Prep
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Tags: access, antivirus, attack, compliance, control, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, detection, exploit, finance, framework, guide, hacker, hacking, infosec, infrastructure, jobs, kali, linux, mandiant, metric, microsoft, mitre, network, organized, password, penetration-testing, PurpleTeam, RedTeam, risk, service, skills, software, tactics, technology, tool, training, vulnerability, windowsThe first post in a five-part practical guide series on maximizing the professional, educational, and financial value of the OffSec certification pursuit for a successful career in offensive cybersecurity consulting Disclaimer: All opinions expressed in this article are solely my own. I have reviewed the content to ensure compliance with OffSec’s copyright policies and agreements.…
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SysReptor: Open-source penetration testing reporting platform
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in SecurityNewsSysReptor is a customizable open-source penetration testing reporting platform built for pentesters, red teamers, and cybersecurity professionals. You can optimize your … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/02/12/sysreptor-open-source-penetration-testing-reporting-platform/
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What Is Penetration Testing? Complete Guide Steps
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in SecurityNewsPenetration testing evaluates the security of a computer system or network. Learn more about penetesting now. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/networks/penetration-testing/
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Penetration Testers Arrested During Approved Physical Penetration Testing
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Tags: access, breach, control, corporate, cyber, cybersecurity, defense, office, penetration-testingA routine physical penetration test conducted by cybersecurity professionals took an unexpected turn when armed police officers arrested two security experts during a simulated breach of a corporate office in Malta. Physical penetration testing is a critical component of cybersecurity assessments. It evaluates not only technical defenses but also physical access controls and human response…
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Autonomous LLMs Reshaping Pen Testing: Real-World AD Breaches and the Future of Cybersecurity
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in SecurityNewsLarge Language Models (LLMs) are transforming penetration testing (pen testing), leveraging their advanced reasoning and automation capabilities to simulate sophisticated cyberattacks. Recent research demonstrates how autonomous LLM-driven systems can effectively perform assumed breach simulations in enterprise environments, particularly targeting Microsoft Active Directory (AD) networks. These advancements mark a significant departure from traditional pen testing methods,…
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CIOs and CISOs grapple with DORA: Key challenges, compliance complexities
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Tags: access, automation, banking, business, cio, ciso, communications, compliance, control, country, cyber, cybersecurity, data, dora, finance, framework, GDPR, governance, jobs, law, monitoring, network, nis-2, penetration-testing, privacy, regulation, resilience, risk, risk-management, service, skills, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, training, vulnerabilityIn force since January, the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) has required considerable effort from CIOs and CISOs at 20 types of financial entities to achieve compliance. For many, the journey is not complete.”In the past months, financial entities targeted by DORA have been busy internally defining roles and responsibilities related to ICT security, identifying…
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Astra, Invary Raise Millions for AI-Powered Pentesting, Runtime Security
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in SecurityNewsAstra Security and Invary have received new funding to fuel development of their vulnerability scanning and runtime security solutions. The post Astra, Invary Raise Millions for AI-Powered Pentesting, Runtime Security appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/astra-invary-raise-millions-for-ai-powered-pentesting-runtime-security/
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What 2025 HIPAA Changes Mean to You
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Tags: access, application-security, authentication, breach, business, cloud, compliance, control, cybersecurity, data, encryption, healthcare, HIPAA, identity, incident response, insurance, law, mfa, monitoring, nist, office, penetration-testing, privacy, risk, risk-analysis, service, strategy, threat, tool, vulnerabilityWhat 2025 HIPAA Changes Mean to You madhav Tue, 02/04/2025 – 04:49 Thales comprehensive Data Security Platform helps you be compliant with 2025 HIPAA changes. You are going about your normal day, following routine process at your healthcare organization, following the same business process you’ve followed for the last twelve years. You expect Personal Health…
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How Automated Pentest Tools Revolutionize Email Cybersecurity
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in SecurityNewsLearn how automated pentest tools help improve email security, protect against cyber threats, and strengthen your organization’s overall cybersecurity posture. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/how-automated-pentest-tools-revolutionize-email-cybersecurity/
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Top 8 Penetration Testing Tools to Enhance Your Security
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in SecurityNewsPenetration testing is vital in keeping an organization’s digital assets secure. Here are the top picks among the latest pen testing tools and software. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/best-penetration-testing-tools/
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US takes aim at healthcare cybersecurity with proposed HIPAA changes
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Tags: access, authentication, best-practice, breach, compliance, control, csf, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, dora, encryption, finance, framework, government, group, healthcare, HIPAA, incident response, infrastructure, insurance, intelligence, jobs, law, malware, mfa, network, nist, penetration-testing, phishing, privacy, ransom, ransomware, regulation, resilience, risk, security-incident, service, skills, technology, threat, tool, update, usa, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementThe US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched a consultation on stricter rules for the safeguarding of electronic health records.The proposed revamp of security rules covered by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is designed to address the increased risk from cyberattacks such as ransomware against healthcare environments.The revamped rules…