Penetration Testing

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

A series of critical vulnerabilities have been uncovered in Veeam Backup & Replication, potentially exposing organizations to unauthorized access, remote code execution, and data breaches. The most severe vulnerability (CVE-2024-40711,... The post Veeam Backup & Replication Faces RCE Flaw– CVE-2024-40711 (CVSS 9.8)

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Penetration Testing

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

has been discovered in the Veeam Updater component, a core part of The post CVE-2025-23114 (CVSS 9.0): Critical Veeam Backup Vulnerability Enables Remote Code Execution appeared first on Cybersecurity News. A critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-23114, CVSS 9.0)

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In a stunning blow to the city’s cybersecurity defenses, Columbus, Ohio, recently became the target of a massive cyberattack that exposed over half a million residents’ sensitive information. The Columbus attack also emphasizes the growing need for public-private collaboration in cybersecurity.

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Penetration Testing

JANUARY 15, 2025

Veeam, a prominent player in data management and backup solutions, has recently disclosed a critical vulnerability in its The post Veeam Releases Patch for High-Risk SSRF Vulnerability CVE-2025-23082 in Azure Backup Solution appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Veeam Software, a prominent provider of backup, recovery, and data management solutions, has released a security update to address multiple vulnerabilities in its Veeam Backup & Replication software.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

As global cybersecurity threats continue to rise, information security professionals must enroll in continuous education and training programs to acquire current knowledge and skills that help organizations thwart these costly risks. Which certification is best for cybersecurity? Which cybersecurity certification should I get first?

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 22, 2024

Hacking et Cybersécurité Mégapoche pour les Nuls , a single-volume book containing French versions of the latest editions of both the best selling CyberSecurity for Dummies by Joseph Steinberg, and Hacking For Dummies by Kevin Beaver, is now available to the public.

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Penetration Testing

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

In a recent advisory published on September 16th, data protection powerhouse Acronis disclosed a critical security vulnerability in its popular backup plugins for server management platforms like cPanel, Plesk, and... The post Acronis Backup Plugins Hit by CVE-2024-8767: CVSS 9.9

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Security Affairs

APRIL 4, 2023

An ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware affiliate was spotted exploiting vulnerabilities in the Veritas Backup solution. An affiliate of the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang, tracked as UNC4466, was observed exploiting three vulnerabilities in the Veritas Backup solution to gain initial access to the target network. CVSS score: 8.1).

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

Table of Contents Toggle Recent Healthcare Attacks & Breaches 5 Key Cybersecurity Management Lessons to Learn Bottom Line: Learn Healthcare’s Lessons Before Suffering Pain Recent Healthcare Attacks & Breaches Large breaches affected over 88 million individuals in the USA in 2023, a 60% increase from 2022. Ascension lost $2.66

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Penetration Testing

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

In a major revelation for cybersecurity professionals, security researcher Sina Kheirkhah (@SinSinology) of watchTowr has published an analysis and proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit for CVE-2024-40711, a critical vulnerability in Veeam’s widely-used... The post PoC Exploit Releases for Unauthenticated RCE CVE-2024-40711 in Veeam Backup (..)

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Continuous Improvement: Cybersecurity is not static. Understanding the Key Players: NIST CSF vs. Two of the most recognized frameworks for creating robust cybersecurity baselines are the NIST Cybersecurity Framewor k (CSF) and the CIS Controls. Are all critical areas like access control and incident response fully covered?

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Penetration Testing

MARCH 19, 2025

A critical-severity vulnerability (CVE-2025-23120) has been uncovered in Veeam Backup & Replication. The post CVE-2025-23120 (CVSS 9.9): Critical RCE Vulnerability Discovered in Veeam Backup & Replication appeared first on Cybersecurity News. With a CVSS score of 9.9,

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 8, 2020

There’s an old adage in information security: “Every company gets penetration tested, whether or not they pay someone for the pleasure.” ” Many organizations that do hire professionals to test their network security posture unfortunately tend to focus on fixing vulnerabilities hackers could use to break in.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 14, 2021

An interesting take-away from the (ISC) 2 Cybersecurity Career Pursuers Study is what cybersecurity professionals told us were the most important technical skills for those looking for their first cybersecurity job. Penetration Testing. Backup and Storage. Backup and Storage. Penetration Testing.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2022

Which are the most important cybersecurity measures that businesses can take to protect themselves in the cloud era? In this article, we will discuss 15 of the most important cybersecurity measures. Audits and penetration testing. Regular audits and penetration tests can help you identify vulnerabilities in your system.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 20, 2018

Vulnerability scanning and penetration testing can help to identify weaknesses and areas where networks have not been configured correctly. Ensure you have comprehensive backups. based cybersecurity professional; his 15 years IT experience, includes penetration testing and ethical hacking projects.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 18, 2022

Clearly, preventing fires is better than fighting them……” So, to what extent are we able to protect ourselves from Cybersecurity events? With the alphabet soup of acronyms out there such as NIST, ISO, SOC, CISA, DevSecOps, etc…… protecting your business from Cybersecurity threats can be overwhelming.

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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.

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Penetration Testing

JANUARY 4, 2025

A newly discovered vulnerability in the UpdraftPlus Backup & Migration Plugin, used by over 3 million WordPress websites The post CVE-2024-10957 Exposes Over 3 Million WordPress Sites to Unauthenticated PHP Object Injection Exploits appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Penetration Testing

MARCH 19, 2025

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has recently added three new vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities The post CISA Warns of Three Actively Exploited Security Vulnerabilities in IoT, Backup, and Enterprise Systems appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

The 2023 vendor surveys arriving this quarter paint a picture of a cybersecurity landscape under attack, with priority issues affecting deployment, alert response, and exposed vulnerabilities. This article details two major findings from the report: five major cybersecurity threats and prioritization problems. 50% cloud targets.

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BH Consulting

JUNE 2, 2022

Job Title: (Technical) Cybersecurity Consultant. BH Consulting is an ever-expanding cybersecurity and data protection consulting service – with offices in Dublin, London and New York. M365/Azure/AWS/Backups/Networks etc.). A passion for cybersecurity. Location: Onsite/Remote/Hybrid. VISA holders only.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

Therefore, it’s crucial that small businesses make cybersecurity a top priority. What drives more cybersecurity attacks on small businesses? The influx of remote working culture has added new challenges and cybersecurity risks for small businesses. They also have a limited budget to spend on effective cyber security measures.

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Pen Test

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Introduction As we navigate through the complexities of modern cybersecurity penetration testing (pentesting) remains a crucial practice for organisations and individuals alike. Always stay updated with the latest best practices and tools in the cybersecurity field to make the most out of your Kali Linux environment.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Recent cybersecurity statistics indicate that data breaches are escalating into a significant international concern. IT Specialist - focuses on technical containment, investigation, and remediation, such as isolating affected systems, analyzing the breach, maintaining data backup independence , and implementing fixes.

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Penetration Testing

OCTOBER 30, 2024

QNAP has swiftly addressed a critical zero-day vulnerability in its HBS 3 Hybrid Backup Sync software, following its successful exploitation at the recent Pwn2Own Ireland 2024 competition.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 24, 2021

Conduct risk assessments and penetration tests to determine the organization’s attack surface and what tools, processes and skills are in place to defend against attacks. Data Backup. Be sure to use controls that prevent online backups from becoming encrypted by ransomware. Initial Assessments. Ransomware Governance.

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Penetration Testing

JUNE 10, 2024

Veeam, a prominent backup and disaster recovery solutions provider, has recently addressed a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-29855) within its Recovery Orchestrator (VRO) software. This vulnerability, scoring a hefty 9.0 This vulnerability, scoring a hefty 9.0

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2022

Cybersecurity researchers last week revealed that a new ransomware gang called Onyx is simply destroying larger files rather than encrypting them. Coming the same week that the REvil ransomware group apparently returned , these are tough times for cybersecurity pros. Also read: Best Backup Solutions for Ransomware Protection.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 21, 2024

With this growing concern, many wonder: Can cybersecurity hack your phone? While cybersecurity’s main goal is to protect, there are circumstances where it can be used to ethically test phone vulnerabilities. Let’s dive deeper to understand how cybersecurity and hacking intersect when it comes to your phone.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 24, 2025

Daily Automated Vulnerability Scanning & Periodic Penetration Testing Automated Scanning: Use tools like Nessus, Qualys, or open-source alternatives to run daily vulnerability scans. This isnt about perfect testing every dayits about catching new issues as soon as they appear.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 22, 2025

In this entry, lets focus on test day itselfand how to maximize the educational, financial, and professional value of the OSCP exam experience. OffSec has gone to great lengths to make the OSCP a realistic simulation of a black-box penetration test; however, to ensure fair grading and timely results, it comes with inherent limitations.

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Penetration Testing

MAY 19, 2024

A recent analysis by S-RM, a global cybersecurity consultancy, has shed light on the escalating sophistication of the Akira ransomware group.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

If you or your business handles sensitive data, operates in regulated industries, or suffers from repeated cybersecurity threats, it’s time to evaluate the need for DLP strategies. Potential threats: Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing to evaluate potential threats and weaknesses.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

See more: eSecurity Planet’s 2022 Cybersecurity Product Awards Use Multiple Firewall Layers Configuring different firewall types to enhance security is necessary while implementing multiple firewall layers. Prioritize testing updates in a controlled environment to confirm compatibility and backup configurations before deploying.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

One example was uncovered last month by researchers from Gemini Advisory, who revealed that FIN7 had created a sham cybersecurity company called “Bastion Secure” to lure security experts. The goal was to make the victims run illegal penetration tests and ransomware attacks unwittingly. practice assignments and job interviews.

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