The past, present and future of Metasploit

Metasploit is the most used penetration testing framework. In this Help Net Security video, Spencer McIntyre, Lead Security Researcher at Rapid7, talks about how Metasploit enables defenders to always stay one step (or two) ahead of the game, and offer… Continue reading The past, present and future of Metasploit

Microsoft Patch Tuesday, July 2022 Edition

Microsoft today released updates to fix at least 86 security vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and other software, including a weakness in all supported versions of Windows that Microsoft warns is actively being exploited. The software giant also has made a controversial decision to put the brakes on a plan to block macros in Office documents downloaded from the Internet. Continue reading Microsoft Patch Tuesday, July 2022 Edition

Infosecurity Europe 2022 video walkthrough

Infosecurity Europe 2022 opened its doors today at the ExCeL in London, here’s a look inside the event. The featured vendors are: Akamai Technologies, AlgoSec, Appgate, AwareGO, Bridewell, CrowdStrike, Cybereason, Cymulate, Cympire, CyberVadis, D… Continue reading Infosecurity Europe 2022 video walkthrough

Which stolen data are ransomware gangs most likely to disclose?

If your organization gets hit by a ransomware gang that has also managed to steal company data before hitting the “encrypt” button, which types of data are more likely to end up being disclosed as you debate internally on whether you should… Continue reading Which stolen data are ransomware gangs most likely to disclose?

Which stolen data are ransomware gangs most likely to disclose?

If your organization gets hit by a ransomware gang that has also managed to steal company data before hitting the “encrypt” button, which types of data are more likely to end up being disclosed as you debate internally on whether you should… Continue reading Which stolen data are ransomware gangs most likely to disclose?

Photos: RSA Conference 2022, part 3

RSA Conference 2022 is underway at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Check out our microsite for the conference for all the most important news. Part 1 of the photos is available here, and part 2 is here. Here are a few photos from the event, featur… Continue reading Photos: RSA Conference 2022, part 3

Critical flaw in Zyxel firewalls grants access to corporate networks (CVE-2022-30525)

A critical vulnerability (CVE-2022-30525) affecting several models of Zyxel firewalls has been publicly revealed, along with a Metasploit module that exploits it. Discovered by Rapid 7 researcher Jake Baines and disclosed to Zyxel on April 13, it was f… Continue reading Critical flaw in Zyxel firewalls grants access to corporate networks (CVE-2022-30525)

Microsoft Patch Tuesday, May 2022 Edition

Microsoft today released updates to fix at least 74 separate security problems in its Windows operating systems and related software. This month’s patch batch includes fixes for seven “critical” flaws, as well as a zero-day vulnerability that affects all supported versions of Windows. Continue reading Microsoft Patch Tuesday, May 2022 Edition

Vulnerabilities and cyberattacks that marked the year 2021

Rapid7 announced the release of a report examining the 50 most notable security vulnerabilities and high-impact cyberattacks in 2021. On any given day, security professionals must prioritize and address viable threats from an overwhelming number of rep… Continue reading Vulnerabilities and cyberattacks that marked the year 2021

Infosec products of the month: March 2022

Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past month, featuring releases from: Actiphy, Anomali, AvePoint, Ciphertex Data Security, Contrast Security, CRITICALSTART, CybeReady, Dasera, Deepfence, Dtex Systems, Elastic, Endace, Enzoic, Ext… Continue reading Infosec products of the month: March 2022