Penetration Testing

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Recently, Cisco revealed critical vulnerabilities lurking within ClamAV, a widely used open-source antivirus engine.

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Penetration Testing

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

A proof-of-concept (PoC) for CVE-2024-20328, a critical vulnerability in ClamAV, a popular open-source antivirus engine, that allows arbitrary code execution, was published. It is here,... The post No Click Required: PoC Available for ClamAV Command Injection Bug (CVE-2024-20328) appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Penetration Testing

OCTOBER 22, 2024

In a recent report by Kahng An, part of the Cofense Intelligence Team, a critical vulnerability in the detection capabilities of Secure Email Gateways (SEGs) and antivirus (AV) scanners was... The post Virtual Hard Drives: The New Bypass for Secure Email Gateways and Antivirus Scanners appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

The latest report from Cyfirma details the resurgence of SpyNote, a highly advanced Android malware that poses as a fake antivirus app, specifically masquerading as “Avast Mobile Security for Android”... The post SpyNote Malware: Fake Antivirus Targets Android Users in Sophisticated New Campaign appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Penetration Testing

JULY 21, 2024

What initially appeared to be a technical glitch soon escalated into a full-blown... The post BlackSuit’s Advanced Ransomware Tactics Exposed: Masquerades as Antivirus appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Penetration Testing

MAY 6, 2024

These new capabilities are designed to evade detection by antivirus and security software, allowing... The post Updated HijackLoader Malware Evades Detection, Delivers Potent Payload appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 12, 2022

With a year-on-year increase of over 161% , malicious usage of cracked versions of Cobalt Strike (a legitimate penetration test tool) is skyrocketing. Developed in 2012 to give pen testers and red teams the capability to conduct hard-to-spot test attacks, Cobalt Strike is designed to be dynamic and evasive.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The trend towards polymorphic malwaremalware that changes its code constantlyhas made it harder for traditional antivirus solutions to detect and block infections. YOU MAY ALSO WANT TO READ ABOUT: Guide to Android Penetration Testing for Beginners Conclusion Recent cyberattacks underscore the importance of robust cybersecurity measures.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 18, 2022

Also read: Best Penetration Testing Tools. Top Open Source Penetration Testing Tools. Antivirus and EDR tools, SIEM systems (security information and event management), security vendors, software, hardware, firmware, and operating systems. What Data Do Hackers Collect? The Top Reconnaissance Tools.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 4, 2025

PEN-200: Penetration Testing Certification with Kali Linux | OffSec During theCourse One hour per day of study in your chosen field is all it takes. Understand the Real-World Impact of Each Technique The PEN-200 course provides a thorough and comprehensive foundation in penetration testing.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 2, 2022

Most of these new hires, Stern says, will join the penetration testing/hacking teams headed by Conti leaders “ Hof ” and “ Reverse.” ” Both Hof and Reverse appear to have direct access to the Emotet crimeware platform. . “You need to work for 8 hours before 20-21 Moscow time.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Encryption Product Guides Top 10 Full Disk Encryption Software Products 15 Best Encryption Software & Tools Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) Breach and attack simulation (BAS) solutions share some similarities with vulnerability management and penetration testing solutions.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Threat hunting is the practice of actively seeking out dangers to cyber security by detecting and eliminating new and emerging threats that are able to evade preventative controls such as firewalls and antivirus software. About the essayist: Mike James is a Brighton, UK.-based

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Antivirus solutions, monitoring systems, and endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools play a critical role in combating these threats. It serves as a barrier between web applications and the Internet, identifying traces of various cyber attacks. However, experts point out that attackers heavily rely on phishing email campaigns.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 17, 2019

The file looks like a common XLS file within low Antivirus detection rate as shown in the following image (6/63). Antivirus Detection Rate. It looks like a romantic Emotet according to many Antivirus so I wont invest timing into this well-known Malware. Public Submitted Sample on Yomi. But let’s move on the analysis.

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NopSec

AUGUST 2, 2017

Antivirus software is one of the oldest and the most ever present security control against malware and various types of malicious software. I have antivirus so I’m covered” used have some legitimate weight to it. Hope for the best that the target does not have an antivirus or an end point security tool! <For

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Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2021

Operators behind the Pysa ransomware, also employed a version of the PowerShell Empire penetration-testing tool, they were able to stop antivirus products. The attackers are also able to deactivate antivirus on the victim network before delivering the ransomware. newversion file extension instead of .

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2020

Operators behind the Pysa ransomware, also employed a version of the PowerShell Empire penetration-testing tool, they were able to stop antivirus products. .” Once compromised the target network, attackers attempt to exfiltrate the company’s accounts and passwords database. newversion file extension instead of.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 14, 2022

Also read: 10 Top Open Source Penetration Testing Tools. Setting Up a Test Environment. The idea with Metasploit is to attack another machine, so you’ll need another machine to run your tests. This way, you can train with various operating systems and disable antivirus software and firewalls safely. Prerequisites.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 2, 2024

A new 0-day attack leverages file corruption to slip past antivirus and sandbox defenses. A sophisticated new phishing campaign is leveraging a novel technique to bypass traditional security measures, delivering... The post Zero-Day Attack Alert: Corrupted Files Weaponized in New Attacks appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 19, 2021

Ensure you have antivirus and firewalls deployed and enabled on all endpoints, especially if using your own personal devices. Antivirus and firewalls with network traffic control are essential for comprehensive edge and endpoint protection. My five key ransomware attack preparation steps are as follows.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

David Balaban is a computer security researcher with over 17 years of experience in malware analysis and antivirus software evaluation. David has a strong malware troubleshooting background, with the recent focus on ransomware countermeasures.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

DeSanto: When we’re asked to do a wireless penetration test , or a network penetration test, or a web vulnerability assessment, or whatever, that’s an engagement. This gives them a level of assurance that their security policies are working as they expected. LW: Engagements?

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Operators behind the Pysa malware, also employed a version of the PowerShell Empire penetration-testing tool, they were able to stop antivirus products. Once compromised the target network, attackers attempt to exfiltrate the company’s accounts and passwords database. newversion file extension instead of.

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IT Security Guru

OCTOBER 2, 2023

These include firewalls, intrusion detection systems, antivirus software, and endpoint protection. Automation #3: Penetration Testing/Red Teaming Cyberattacks and tactics change all the time, and red/blue teaming are great exercises that help you understand where your proactive abilities are and your defence against them.

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Penetration Testing

AUGUST 2, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, staying ahead of threats requires more than just antivirus software and firewalls. It demands a comprehensive understanding of the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) employed by malicious actors....

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Security Affairs

JULY 6, 2022

Researchers from Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 discovered that a sample uploaded to the VirusTotal database on May 19, 2022 and considered benign by almost all the antivirus, was containing a payload associated with Brute Ratel C4 (BRc4), a new red-teaming and adversarial attack simulation tool. “Over the past 2.5

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

All organizations should at least deploy basic security tools to monitor endpoints and secure access points, such as: Antivirus (AV) : Provides the most basic malware protection on the endpoint to block known malicious software and protect against basic attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Monitoring the deployment: Ensure that you continuously monitor the system, run penetration tests, and verify that your solution detects and effectively responds to any type of threat. EDR vs Other Security Solutions EDR works smoothly with various security tools, including EPP, antivirus, SIEM, and MDR.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 9, 2023

The following tools provide strong options to support vulnerability scanning and other capabilities and also offer options specifically for service providers: Deployment Options Cloud-based On-Prem Appliance Service Option Carson & SAINT Yes Linux or Windows Yes Yes RapidFire VulScan Hyper-V or VMware Virtual Appliance Hyper-V or VMware Virtual (..)

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Penetration Testing

JANUARY 9, 2020

Every antivirus company has its own secrets to build it. releases: automating analysis of suspicious Android application appeared first on Penetration Testing. Quark Engine An Obfuscation-Neglect Android Malware Scoring System Android malware analysis engine is not a new story.

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Penetration Testing

OCTOBER 16, 2024

In a recent attack discovered by ANY.RUN researchers, cybercriminals exploited 360 Total Security antivirus software to distribute a Rust-based malware known as SSLoad. This was achieved through the use of... The post Attackers Hijack 360 Total Security to Deliver SSLoad appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2023

Artifacts of professional penetration-testing tools such as Metasploit and Cobalt Strike have also been observed.” It also supports a Safe Mode feature to bypass endpoint antivirus and detection. ” continues the report. The alert states that LockBit 3.0 The alert states that LockBit 3.0

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Enforce enterprise-grade antivirus, firewalls, and internet security software across all connected devices. Consult with third-party experts for professional penetration testing exercises to probe your incumbent cyber defenses as an attacker would.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Using an encrypted payload is quite a common way to evade Antivirus, since the encrypted payload changes depending on the used key. I do have experience on security testing since I have been performing penetration testing on several US electronic voting systems. Stage1: Encrypted Content. But what is the key?

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

It was once the case that the majority of businesses could rely on a good firewall and antivirus solution. Indeed, while antivirus and firewall software do still play an important role in cybersecurity, they are not enough on their own. Using penetration testing as well as other forms of ethical hacking is a great way to do this.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Standard features of security as a service vendors include many of the same benefits of having an SOC, like 24/7/365 monitoring, cybersecurity expertise, managed detection and response (MDR), network security, penetration testing , incident response , and threat intelligence. Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) .

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