Penetration Testing

AUGUST 11, 2024

A critical vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-20419, has been publicly disclosed by security researcher Mohammed Adel, who published a detailed writeup along with proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 11, 2024

for Community Edition... The post CVE-2024-11274: GitLab Vulnerability Exposes User Accounts appeared first on Cybersecurity News. GitLab has issued an important security update addressing a range of vulnerabilities affecting multiple versions of its platform. The update, which includes versions 17.6.2,

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SecureList

MAY 8, 2024

With an increase in attacks in 2023 and nearly 500 identified samples, it continues to evolve with frequent updates and an active affiliate program as of 2024. Once exploitation is confirmed, adversaries typically proceed by manipulating local privileged accounts responsible for application execution.

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NetSpi Technical

MARCH 11, 2024

This blog will cover how we discovered CVE-2024-21378 and weaponized it by modifying Ruler , an Outlook penetration testing tool published by SensePost. Again, in the example above we have created a new form and sent a trigger email to the compromised email account (from itself).

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Penetration Testing

JUNE 24, 2024

A serious security vulnerability in StreamPipes, a widely-used Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) data processing platform, has left potentially thousands of users at risk of account hijacking.

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Penetration Testing

MAY 22, 2024

These vulnerabilities, ranging from high to... The post CVE-2024-4835: GitLab Fixes Account Takeover Vulnerability appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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NetSpi Technical

MARCH 28, 2024

Cleartext credentials are commonly targeted in a penetration test and used to move laterally to other systems, obtain sensitive information, or even further elevate privileges. This is due to the fact that the service attaches the Contributor role to the Managed Identity that is created for the attached Automation Account.

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Penetration Testing

JULY 17, 2024

Cisco has issued an urgent security alert regarding a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-20419) discovered in its Smart Software Manager (SSM) On-Prem and Satellite products.

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Penetration Testing

OCTOBER 25, 2024

A newly disclosed vulnerability in Okta Verify for iOS could allow unauthorized access to user accounts, even if the user actively denies the authentication request.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 23, 2024

CrushFTP, a popular file transfer server known for its robust features and user-friendly interface, has issued an urgent security advisory regarding a critical vulnerability that could lead to account takeover....

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Penetration Testing

JULY 21, 2024

The Apache Software Foundation has issued a security advisory regarding a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-41107) in its open-source cloud computing platform, Apache CloudStack.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 2, 2024

2, 2024, CyberNewswire — Aembit , the non-human IAM company, today announced the appointment of Mario Duarte as chief information security officer (CISO). Duarte’s journey in cybersecurity began with a passion for penetration testing, sparked by the 1980s cult classic film WarGames. Silver Spring, MD, Oct.

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

A new phishing campaign, tracked by Cisco Talos, has been targeting Facebook business account users in Taiwan since at least July 2024.

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Penetration Testing

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

A critical security vulnerability, CVE-2024-45409, has been identified in the Ruby-SAML library, a widely used tool for implementing SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) authorization on the client side.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

With the recent surge in critical vulnerabilities, organizations should regularly update and patch software, and perform routine vulnerability assessments and penetration testing. The fix: Juniper Networks has published out-of-cycle fixes for CVE-2024-21619 and CVE-2024-21620 — apply fixes to the identified versions.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 2, 2022

This number does not account for drone platforms operated by amateur pilots or hobbyists that do not require professional licensure or those that operate under weight limitation thresholds (typically <250 grams = no licensing/registration requirement.) that require registration with local or federal authorities. Aerial trespass.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 29, 2024

April 22, 2024 CISA Adds 2022 Windows Print Spooler Vulnerability to KEV Catalog Type of vulnerability: Elevation of privilege. Federal agencies have until May 14, 2024, to apply patches or disable vulnerable software. Consider reading more about forensic tools and processes to investigate attacks. The problem: The CVSS 10.0/10.0

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NetSpi Technical

MARCH 28, 2024

Cleartext credentials are commonly targeted in a penetration test and used to move laterally to other systems, obtain sensitive information, or even further elevate privileges. This is due to the fact that the service attaches the Contributor role to the Managed Identity that is created for the attached Automation Account.

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NetSpi Technical

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

This scalable service is well suited for high performance computing (HPC) applications, and easily integrates with the Storage Account service to support processing of large data sets. The nice thing about the option is that it will generate the Storage Account SAS tokens for you.

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SecureList

APRIL 15, 2024

They generated a custom version of the ransomware, which used the aforementioned account credential to spread across the network and perform malicious activities, such as killing Windows Defender and erasing Windows Event Logs in order to encrypt the data and cover its tracks. .*) As we can see, LB3.exe exe is the main file.

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NetSpi Technical

MARCH 11, 2024

This blog will cover how we discovered CVE-2024-21378 and weaponized it by modifying Ruler , an Outlook penetration testing tool published by SensePost. Again, in the example above we have created a new form and sent a trigger email to the compromised email account (from itself).

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NetSpi Executives

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

TL;DR Forrester analyzed several attack surface management (ASM) vendors varying in size, type of offering, and use cases in its landscape report, The Attack Surface Management Solutions Landscape, Q2 2024. The post NetSPI’s Insights from Forrester’s Attack Surface Management Solutions Landscape, Q2 2024 appeared first on NetSPI.

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NetSpi Executives

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

TL;DR Forrester analyzed several attack surface management (ASM) vendors varying in size, type of offering, and use cases in its landscape report, The Attack Surface Management Solutions Landscape, Q2 2024. The post NetSPI’s Insights from Forrester’s Attack Surface Management Solutions Landscape, Q2 2024 appeared first on NetSPI.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore, recently proposed the Algorithmic Accountability Act, legislation that would require companies to assess their automated systems for accuracy, bias, and privacy risks. Wyden's legislation aims to balance innovation with accountability. Even if AI is 99% accurate, that 1% could be life threatening.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Finalized by the New York State Department of Health (NYDOH) in October 2024, these laws aim to fill gaps left by existing frameworks. Penetration Testing and Ongoing Risk Assessments The regulations stress the importance of proactive testing and assessment.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 8, 2024

CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity behemoth renowned for its cloud-based endpoint protection platform, was in the eye of a storm on July 19, 2024. The fallout has extended beyond operational chaos, with shareholders now holding the company accountable for the massive outage. The road to recovery for CrowdStrike will be long and arduous.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In addition to threat modeling, ATT&CK also provides frameworks for penetration testing, cybersecurity, and defense development. Credential access: The threat actor steals account credentials and uses them to increase their access within the system. The post Why is Threat Modeling So Important in 2024?

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Approachable Cyber Threats

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Now that the CMMC Program rule has been finalized, CMMC requirements will officially start appearing in contract solicitations on December 16, 2024. They received 3 Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), but scored >88 out of 110 points to achieve Conditional CMMC Level 2 Status on October 1, 2024.

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NetSpi Technical

MAY 28, 2024

Removing Write/Modify permissions from the Authenticated Users group should be sufficient to prevent this attack, you will also need to grant modify/write permissions to the NETWORK SERVICE account. The SDK was installed using the “typical” configuration: Once both components were installed, a new 5 node cluster was provisioned.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 11, 2023

This delay leaves the industry eagerly anticipating whether the second batch of RTSs will unwrap as a digital gift during the holiday season or arrive as a belated offering in 2024. Finalization of the RTSs is expected on 17 July 2024. What is a Regulatory Technical Standard?

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Proofpoint’s 2024 data loss landscape report reveals 84.7% Potential threats: Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing to evaluate potential threats and weaknesses. Data storage: Identify whether your organization’s data storage is on-premises or cloud-based.

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NetSpi Executives

MAY 30, 2024

While many companies are already proactively engaging in preparatory measures, expert guidance can streamline the compliance journey, offering clarity on regulatory requirements and expediting initiatives such as threat-led penetration testing and red teaming.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 17, 2024

PANIX is a highly customizable Linux persistence tool for security research, detection engineering, penetration testing, CTFs and more. To enable execution of the various persistence mechanisms we utilized a tool called PANIX ( [link] ). For logging and detection we utilized auditd and Sysmon. In our case it will be the reverse shell.

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NetSpi Executives

DECEMBER 3, 2024

An opportunity to rethink resilience, innovation, and accountability in cybersecurity. ” Nabil Hannan Field CISO Landscape shift toward CISO accountability “I anticipate that in 2025, we will see a shift in the CISO accountability landscape and how these leaders are held responsible when data breaches and cyberattacks occur.

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Centraleyes

MAY 27, 2024

Experts predict that 2024 will be a big year for AI policies and standards. For instance, an AI email application could inadvertently disclose sensitive information or facilitate account takeovers, potentially compromising critical assets and operations. This helps enforce accountability and ensures consistency across the organization.

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Centraleyes

JANUARY 14, 2024

It is worth noting that if a merchant has suffered a breach that resulted in account data compromise, they may be asked by their acquiring bank (the financial institution that initiates and maintains the relationships with merchants that accept payment cards) to fill a higher validation level. These requirements vary according to levels.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 23, 2024

We’re shedding light on a previously undocumented toolset, which the group used heavily in 2024. Below, we use a sample seen in September 2024 as a case study to examine each stage of a Cloud Atlas attack that employs the new toolkit. Introduction Known since 2014, Cloud Atlas targets Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

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