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Year: 2023

The Benefits of Penetration Testing

The Benefits of Penetration Testing In today’s digital landscape, businesses are constantly at risk of cyber-attacks and data breaches. With the increasing sophistication and prevalence of hackers, it is critical for companies to take proactive steps to protect their sensitive information. One effective strategy for safeguarding against these threats is Penetration Testing, also known as […]

Penetration Testing

A Penetration Testing Checklist

A Penetration Testing Checklist Penetration Testing, also known as ethical hacking, is the process of assessing the security of a computer system or network by simulating an attack from a malicious hacker. It is crucial for businesses and organizations to regularly conduct penetration tests to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in their systems, allowing them to […]

Penetration Testing

What Is Penetration Testing?

What Is Penetration Testing? Penetration Testing, also known as pen testing or ethical hacking, is a method used to evaluate the security of computer systems, networks, or web applications. It involves simulating real-world attacks on these systems to identify vulnerabilities that could potentially be exploited by malicious hackers.  The goal of penetration testing is to […]

Penetration Testing

Cisco to Acquire Splunk for $28 Billion, Accelerating AI-Enabled Security and Observability

On Thursday Cisco agreed to buy Splunk in a $28 billion deal intended to address AI-enabled security and observability issues.

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  • September 24, 2023

LastPass: ‘Horse Gone Barn Bolted’ is Strong Password

The password manager service LastPass is now forcing some of its users to pick longer master passwords. LastPass says the changes are needed to ensure all customers are protected by their latest security improvements. But critics say the move is little more than a public relations stunt that will do nothing to help countless early […]

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  • September 24, 2023

ASPM Is Good, But It’s Not a Cure-All for App Security

What application security posture management does, it does well. But you’ll still need to fill in some holes, especially concerning API security.

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  • September 24, 2023

New Apple Zero-Days Exploited to Target Egyptian ex-MP with Predator Spyware

The three zero-day flaws addressed by Apple on September 21, 2023, were leveraged as part of an iPhone exploit chain in an attempt to deliver a spyware strain called Predator targeting former Egyptian member of parliament Ahmed Eltantawy between May and September 2023. “The targeting took place after Eltantawy publicly stated his plans to run for President in the 2024 Egyptian […]

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  • September 24, 2023

Deadglyph: New Advanced Backdoor with Distinctive Malware Tactics

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a previously undocumented advanced backdoor dubbed Deadglyph employed by a threat actor known as Stealth Falcon as part of a cyber espionage campaign. “Deadglyph’s architecture is unusual as it consists of cooperating components – one a native x64 binary, the other a .NET assembly,” ESET said in a new report shared with The Hacker News. “This combination

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The Pillars of a Strong Vulnerability Assessment

The Pillars of a Strong Vulnerability Assessment A vulnerability assessment is a crucial component of any cybersecurity strategy. It helps organizations identify and prioritize vulnerabilities in their systems and networks, allowing them to take proactive measures to protect against potential threats. However, not all vulnerability assessments are created equal. Some may lack depth and accuracy, […]

Vulnerability Assessment