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Backdoor access was the most common threat vector in 2022. According to the 2023 IBM Security X-Force Threat Intelligence Index, 21% of incidents saw the use of backdoors, outpacing perennial compromise favorite ransomware, which came in at just 17%. The good news? In 67% of backdoor attacks, defenders were able to disrupt attacker efforts and […]
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Every now and again, I see a crazy tweet that feels like it just can’t be true. Many of them are not true or are folks making overblown statements about something cool they found—this is part of the research game, and folks are entitled to be excited about what they are learning. Recently, however, I…
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DataSurgeon (ds) is a versatile tool designed to Extract Sensitive Information (PII) From Logs, it’s intended to be used for incident response, penetration testing, and CTF challenges. Continue reading DataSurgeon – Extract Sensitive Information (PII) From Logs
OffSec released the 2023 edition of Penetration Testing with Kali Linux (PEN-200). This new version, which incorporates the latest ethical hacking tools and techniques through real-world penetration testing simulations, offers many improvements and add… Continue reading Penetration Testing with Kali Linux 2023 released: New modules, exercises, challenges (PEN-200)
This blog post was co-authored with Charlie Clark of Semperis. 1 Introduction At SANS Pen Test HackFest 2022, Charlie Clark (@exploitph) and I presented our talk ‘I’ve Got a Golden Twinkle in My Eye‘ whereby we built and demonstrated two tools that assist with more accurate detection of forged tickets being used. Although we demonstrated…
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OffSec (formerly Offensive Security) has released Kali Linux 2023.1, the latest version of its popular penetration testing and digital forensics platform, and the release is accompanied by a big surprise: a technical preview of Kali Purple, a “on… Continue reading Kali Linux 2023.1 released – and so is Kali Purple!
A red teamer is a cybersecurity professional that works to help companies improve IT security frameworks by attacking and undermining those same frameworks, often without notice. The term “red teaming” is often used interchangeably with penetration testing. While the terms are similar, however, there are key distinctions. First and foremost is the lack of notice […]
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When it comes to assessing the security of computer systems, penetration testing tools are critical for identifying vulnerabilities that attackers may exploit. Among these tools, Burp Suite stands out as one of the most popular and widely used options … Continue reading 5 open source Burp Suite penetration testing extensions you should check out
With nearly 90% of companies reporting cyberattacks, pen testing budgets are on the rise, with cloud infrastructure and services a key focus area, according to a new report.
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Introduction I hope I don’t sound like a complete n00b, but what or who or where is a BOF? All the cool kids are talking about it, and I just smile and nod. Is he the newest Crypto billionaire, or is a meetup for like-minded hackers, or is it some other 1337 slang? I understand…
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