Sophisticated Social Engineering Campaign Linked to Black Basta Ransomware
Penetration Testing
MAY 13, 2024
Rapid7 analysts have uncovered a new, highly targeted social engineering campaign potentially linked to the Black Basta ransomware group.
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Penetration Testing
MAY 13, 2024
Rapid7 analysts have uncovered a new, highly targeted social engineering campaign potentially linked to the Black Basta ransomware group.
Penetration Testing
MAY 13, 2024
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Penetration Testing
MARCH 6, 2024
Threat actors (TAs) are weaponizing a combination of social engineering, phishing infrastructure, and an advanced Android banking trojan to... The post Copybara Fraud Campaign Leverages On-Device Fraud and Social Engineering Tactics appeared first on Penetration Testing.
Penetration Testing
APRIL 16, 2024
Threat group TA427, aligned with the North Korean government, has been... The post North Korean Hackers Hone Social Engineering Skills, Abuse DMARC to Target Foreign Policy Experts appeared first on Penetration Testing.
CyberSecurity Insiders
MARCH 28, 2023
Attack simulation and penetration testing are both methods used to identify vulnerabilities in a company’s cybersecurity infrastructure, but there are some differences between the two. The post Understanding the difference between attack simulation vs penetration testing appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.
eSecurity Planet
JUNE 28, 2023
Penetration tests are vital components of vulnerability management programs. In these tests, white hat hackers try to find and exploit vulnerabilities in your systems to help you stay one step ahead of cyberattackers. Here we’ll discuss penetration testing types, methods, and determining which tests to run.
Appknox
AUGUST 7, 2022
Penetration Testing has become indispensable to most companies' secure software development lifecycle. Unfortunately, because of widespread misconceptions, several businesses still don't understand the true potential of pen testing and refrain from using it to ensure mobile app security. Penetration Testing Overview.
Penetration Testing
NOVEMBER 12, 2023
Microsoft has issued a warning about the North Korean hacking group Sapphire Sleet (BlueNoroff), which is deploying a new infrastructure for impending social engineering campaigns on LinkedIn.
eSecurity Planet
JUNE 23, 2023
All organizations should perform penetration tests, yet many worry about not receiving the full value of their investment. Organizations have two choices: perform penetration tests with their internal teams, or hire an external vendor and find ways to lower costs.
CyberSecurity Insiders
JANUARY 28, 2022
For many businesses, penetration testing is an important part of their security protocol. However, penetration testing can be costly and difficult to find the right service for your needs. However, penetration testing can be costly and difficult to find the right service for your needs. Duration of the test.
eSecurity Planet
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Many cybersecurity audits now ask whether penetration testing is conducted and how vulnerabilities are detected and tracked. These questions ask IT teams to consider how frequently security is tested from the outside via penetration testing and from the inside via vulnerability testing. File servers.
eSecurity Planet
MARCH 7, 2023
Penetration tests are simulated cyber attacks executed by white hat hackers on systems and networks. There are different types of penetration tests, methodologies and best practices that need to be followed for optimal results, and we’ll cover those here. However, they are also the most realistic tests.
Penetration Testing
APRIL 17, 2024
McAfee Labs researchers have uncovered a dangerous new variant of the Redline Stealer malware that uses clever obfuscation tactics and aggressive social engineering to trick victims and evade detection.
eSecurity Planet
APRIL 7, 2023
Kali Linux turns 10 this year, and to celebrate, the Linux penetration testing distribution has added defensive security tools to its arsenal of open-source security tools. Also read: 24 Top Open Source Penetration Testing Tools What Is Penetration Testing? An ethical hacking certification may help too.
Security Boulevard
APRIL 21, 2022
Moreover, people working in small businesses are targeted by 350% more social engineering attacks than large firms. The post What are the 5 Stages of Penetration Testing? The post What are the 5 Stages of Penetration Testing? Sounds scary, right?? So, what’s the solution to […]. appeared first on EasyDMARC.
eSecurity Planet
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
A penetration test , or pen test, is the simulation of a cyber attack. This critical IT security practice isn’t the same as a vulnerability assessment or vulnerability scanning, though, as pen testing involves an actual attack similar to what hackers would do in real-world conditions. Best Pen Testing Frameworks.
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?
Penetration Testing
MARCH 9, 2024
This group epitomizes the potent intersection of social engineering prowess and rapid technology... The post Muddled Libra Threat Group: A Formidable Threat to the Modern Enterprise appeared first on Penetration Testing.
Security Boulevard
JUNE 18, 2021
The post The Business Value of the Social-Engineer Phishing Service appeared first on Security Boulevard. Phishing attacks continue to plague organizations across the globe with great success, but why? Cybercriminals are targeting the human element of organizations. Additionally, they are developing techniques to use an.
NetSpi Executives
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Don’t be afraid of social engineering attacks this Cybersecurity Awareness Month! In the spirit of this year’s theme, we created a parody of the Monster Mash to share social engineering prevention tips far and wide. In fact, 98 percent of cyber attacks involve some form of social engineering.
SecureWorld News
APRIL 15, 2021
On a recent SecureWorld Sessions podcast episode, Social Engineering: Hacking Humans , host Bruce Sussman spoke with Christopher Hadnagy, an entrepreneur and author of five books about social engineering and hacking the human. 1 How do you define social engineering? So, really, get the humans there.
Penetration Testing
MARCH 6, 2024
A Cybereason Security Services analysis uncovers a sophisticated infostealer campaign that leverages GitHub, GitLab, Telegram, and common social engineering tactics to compromise victims.
Mitnick Security
MARCH 7, 2023
Social engineering has evolved over the years as threat actors deploy new methods of fooling their targets — untrained employees — into granting access to the inner workings of your organization.
Penetration Testing
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Sophos X-Ops is warning the hospitality industry that the “Inhospitality” malspam campaign represents a cunning blend of social engineering and malware, specifically targeting the hospitality industry.
LRQA Nettitude Labs
MARCH 22, 2023
This article provides an introduction to covert entry assessments, and will address the many factors to consider when deciding on a pretext for physical social engineering. Deciding on a Pretext The technique of social engineering in-person is often referred to as physical social engineering or in-person social engineering.
NopSec
AUGUST 9, 2022
Once you’ve started a vulnerability scanning system , you may want to take the next step in identifying vulnerabilities: penetration testing, commonly referred to as pentesting. The Basics of Penetration Testing Pentesting can be as broad or narrow as the client wishes. This more closely simulates an actual cyber attack.
NetSpi Executives
APRIL 27, 2024
Table of Contents What is penetration testing? How penetration testing is done How to choose a penetration testing company How NetSPI can help Penetration testing enables IT security teams to demonstrate and improve security in networks, applications, the cloud, hosts, and physical locations.
The Last Watchdog
MARCH 15, 2021
Penetration tests are one way of mitigating the security risks that arise and make sure that we are not endangering users, their data, and the trust they inherently place in technology. Penetration tests can be defined as the testing of a system to find security flaws in it. Protecting critical systems.
eSecurity Planet
JULY 5, 2023
A pentest framework, or penetration testing framework, is a standardized set of guidelines and suggested tools for structuring and conducting effective pentests across different networks and security environments. The tool includes adversary simulations , incident response guidance, social engineering capabilities, and more.
eSecurity Planet
OCTOBER 31, 2023
A penetration testing report discloses the vulnerabilities discovered during a penetration test to the client. Penetration test reports deliver the only tangible evidence of the pentest process and must deliver value for a broad range of readers and purposes.
The Last Watchdog
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Malicious intent or manipulation: AI chatbots can be exploited to spread misinformation, execute social engineering attacks or launch phishing. Such manipulation can harm user trust, tarnish brand reputation and have broader social consequences. Machine learning helps AI chatbots adapt to and prevent new cyber threats.
NopSec
JULY 3, 2017
Or will they need to start from scratch, including infiltrating the client by means of unauthorized access or social engineering, before even getting started on the actual hacking? Now, before we proceed, let’s clarify the definition of penetration testing first, and how it’s different from a vulnerability scan.
CyberSecurity Insiders
MAY 28, 2023
Social Engineering: Investigate the human element of cybersecurity by exploring social engineering techniques and tactics used to manipulate individuals. Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing: Learn the techniques and methodologies used by ethical hackers to identify vulnerabilities in systems.
eSecurity Planet
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Penetration testing is a critically important cybersecurity practice, but one that many organizations lack the on-staff skills to do themselves. Fortunately, there are many pentesting services out there that can do the job for them across a range of budgets and needs.
Penetration Testing
JANUARY 1, 2024
r4ven The tool hosts a fake website that uses an iframe to display a legit website and, if the target allows it, it will fetch the Gps location (latitude and longitude) of the target,... The post r4ven: Track the IP address and GPS location of the user’s smartphone or PC and capture a picture of the target appeared first on Penetration (..)
The Last Watchdog
JANUARY 2, 2024
This lack of knowledge makes them susceptible to phishing attacks, social engineering, and other cyber threats. Inadequate security testing. Many organizations rely solely on traditional penetration testing or security assessments performed at the end of the software development cycle.
Penetration Testing
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Many of these Slack workspaces... The post EvilSlackbot: A Slack bot phishing framework for Red Teaming exercises appeared first on Penetration Testing. Background Thousands of organizations utilize Slack to help their employees communicate, collaborate, and interact.
Penetration Testing
DECEMBER 14, 2023
The following tables present... The post RTI-Toolkit: open-source PowerShell toolkit for Remote Template Injection attacks appeared first on Penetration Testing. This toolkit includes a PowerShell script named PS-Templator.ps1 which can be used from both an attacking and defensive perspective.
CompTIA on Cybersecurity
JANUARY 11, 2022
Read along to know the top cybersecurity statistics and facts including the top network vulnerabilities, social engineering, penetration testing, compliance and more. Cybersecurity issues, such as data breaches, hacking, and phishing, are posing an ever-increasing threat to organizations of all sizes.
NopSec
OCTOBER 26, 2016
Email attachments are one of the best known social engineering attack vectors. These attacks are some of the oldest social engineering attacks. Spam and Chain letters, these types of attacks are not inherently dangerous, but can be used by social engineers for information gathering or other nuisance purposes.
NopSec
SEPTEMBER 4, 2013
But before delving into the details, let’s give penetration testing a definition. According to the SANS Critical Control # 20, Penetration testing involves mimicking the actions of computer attackers to identify vulnerabilities in a target organization, and exploiting them to determine what kind of access an attacker can gain.
Mitnick Security
DECEMBER 21, 2021
Penetration tests, or pentests, are annual tests that use social engineering and other rigorous testing methods to find exploitable vulnerabilities in your systems. When it comes to online security, you want to find the issues before cyber criminals figure it out for you.
Penetration Testing
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
This POC code is built for... The post Bypassing Microsoft Login Pages: Frameless BITB’s Innovative Approach appeared first on Penetration Testing.
Security Through Education
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
It has been the official home for all things social engineering for 12 years straight. SEVillage is also the home for all social engineering speeches at DEF CON. Friday launched the Social Engineering Capture the Flag 4 Kids (SECTF4Kids). The SEVillage was established back in 2010 at DEF CON 18.
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