Hacker's King

AUGUST 13, 2024

Introduction As more people use Android devices, keeping them safe from hacking and cyber threats is crucial. Android penetration testing is like a security check-up for Android apps and devices. This article will provide a beginner's guide to Android penetration testing, explaining the process in easy-to-understand language.

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Hacker's King

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

With the right techniques, ethical hackers can use Telnet to identify vulnerabilities , gather information, and launch attacks on networks—making it a valuable skill for penetration testing. So, let's dive into how you can use this simple yet effective protocol for network penetration testing. How to exploit it?

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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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Security Affairs

MAY 9, 2021

UNC2447 extortion activity employed the FIVEHANDS ransomware, the threat actors aggressively threatened victims to disclose their hack on the media to sell the data on hacker forums. SecurityAffairs – hacking, FiveHands ransomware). Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 1, 2024

The encrypted tokens are decrypted using an encryption key stored in Chrome’s Local State within the UserData directory, similar to the encryption used for storing passwords.” The exploit’s imperfect testing led to revealing its source.” ” reads the report published by CloudSEK.

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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. Encrypt your data. Finally, it is good practice to encrypt your data. Exposures can then be addressed and rectified before they are exploited by criminals.

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Hot for Security

APRIL 19, 2021

Notorious FIN7 gang stole payment card details from retailers around the world Cybercrime gang posed as penetration testing firm to recruit hackers. FIN7 operated a front company called Combi Security, which claimed to offer penetration testing services.

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NopSec

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Cyber forensic investigators report that some of the most complicated and audacious hacks started in two simple ways: either with the compromise of an Internet-exposed web application or through the compromise of a misconfigured wireless network. Best Practices Guide: Penetration Testing.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

SecurityAffairs – hacking, Data breach). “Retailers must take meaningful steps to protect consumers’ credit and debit card information from theft when they shop,” said Massachusetts AG Maura Healey. ” . . Pierluigi Paganini. The post Retail giant Home Depot agrees to a $17.5

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2022

Data encryption. In the cloud era, data encryption is more important than ever. Hackers are constantly finding new ways to access data, and encrypting your data makes it much more difficult for them to do so. There are many different ways to encrypt your data, so you should choose the method that best suits your needs.

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Hacker's King

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Whether you are conducting a black-box penetration test or assessing your organization's security posture, SpiderFoot offers a comprehensive solution for both offensive and defensive operations. You may read more about : Guide to Android Penetration Testing for Beginners 4.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 28, 2023

Cryptography: Dive into the world of cryptography, studying symmetric and asymmetric encryption, digital signatures, and cryptographic algorithms. Explore topics like key management, secure communication protocols, and encryption in different contexts.

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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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Security Affairs

APRIL 18, 2021

Starting from 2016 the group developed a new custom malware using Cobalt Strike, a legitimate penetration testing framework. law enforcement and was extradited to the US where in September 2019, he pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit computer hacking.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2020

” According to the experts, the first infections were observed in late 2019, victims reported their files were encrypted by a strain of malware. locked to the filename of the encrypted files. “On one of the compromised information systems, experts found encrypted files with the extension “ newversion.”

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Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2021

According to the experts, the first infections were observed in late 2019, victims reported their files were encrypted by a strain of malware. locked to the filename of the encrypted files. The attackers implement a double extortion model using the PYSA ransomware to exfiltrate data from victims prior to encrypting their files.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 16, 2024

These attacks often involve encrypting data and demanding a ransom for its decryption. 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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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 2, 2022

This article is going to explore cybersecurity considerations surrounding drone platforms through an initial review of drone market trends, popular drone hacking tools, and general drone hacking techniques that may be used to compromise enterprise drone platforms, including how drone platforms themselves may be used as malicious hacking platforms.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2022

It is designed to load malicious DLLs and encrypt payloads.” It has legitimate uses as a penetration testing tool but is frequently exploited by malicious actors. . SecurityAffairs – hacking, Budworm APT). “A resumption of attacks against U.S.-based based targets could signal a change in focus for the group.”

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Cisco Security

APRIL 19, 2021

Army and other entities have taken trainings provided by Offensive Security , including courses in penetration testing, web application and exploit development that align with industry-leading certifications. Individuals looking to develop their cybersecurity and IT skills obtain several tiers of training through Cybrary.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 22, 2021

According to the experts, the first infections were observed in late 2019, victims reported their files were encrypted by a strain of malware. locked to the filename of the encrypted files. SecurityAffairs – hacking, PYSA). The malicious code appended the extension. This new version used the. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2018

At a first sight, the office document had an encrypted content available on OleObj.1 Those objects are real Encrypted Ole Objects where the Encrypted payload sits on “EncryptedPackage” section and information on how to decrypt it are available on “EncryptionInfo” xml descriptor. Stage1: Encrypted Content.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

In some cases, the arbitrary shellcode is encrypted.” The attackers also leverage these legitimate software packages to deploy additional tools (credential dumping tools, network scanning tools such as NBTScan, TCPing, FastReverseProxy, and FScan, and the Ladon penetration testing framework), which are used to perform lateral movement.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 6, 2023

At a minimum, penetration testing should be recurring and done by a third party that can objectively assess the risks in the environment,” Paul Tracey, CEO of security firm Innovative Technologies, told Cybernews. Organizations face downtime, data loss, reputation, consumer confidence, civil lawsuits, and ransomware.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 5, 2019

The experts also discovered that medical imagery data are transmitted without encryption, an attacker can potentially run man-in-the-middle (MitM) attacks to manipulate them. The experts conducted a penetration test in a radiology department of a hospital. SecurityAffairs – Computer Tomography, hacking).

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 10, 2021

Because many powerful SQL injection tools are available open-source , your organization must test your applications before strangers do. . Also Read: Best Penetration Testing Software for 2021. . Also Read: Apple White Hat Hack Shows Value of Pen Testers . Encryption: Keep Your Secrets Secret.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 5, 2019

From the recorded traffic it’s possible to see the following patterns: a HTTP GET request with some encrypted information to download plugin/additional stages and finally a HTTP POST to send victim’s data directly on the “attacker side”. The used variable holds a Base64 representation of encrypted data.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 16, 2023

The Clop ransomware gang claims to have hacked hundreds of companies by exploiting the above issue. WE ALSO WANT TO REMIND ALL COMPANY THAT IF YOU PUT DATA ON INTERNET WHERE DATA IS NOT PROTECT DO NOT BLAME US FOR PENETRATION TESTING SERVICE. ALL MEDIA SPEAKING ABOUT THIS ARE DO WHAT ALWAYS THEY DO.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 16, 2023

The Clop ransomware gang claims to have hacked hundreds of companies by exploiting the above issue. WE ALSO WANT TO REMIND ALL COMPANY THAT IF YOU PUT DATA ON INTERNET WHERE DATA IS NOT PROTECT DO NOT BLAME US FOR PENETRATION TESTING SERVICE. “There is no evidence of impact to Shell’s core IT systems,” Arata added.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 19, 2022

As hacks and extortion become more and more frequent, to truly minimize the risk of potential extortion and lost clear text data, a data security platform, specifically data-in-use encryption, also referred to as encryption-in-use, is the only option for complete protection and peace of mind.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Looking at the disastrous Colonial Pipeline hack as a glaring example of the importance of stringent safeguards—not to mention the growth in ransomware attacks on enterprises—implementing robust security measures is a must. Logs should be monitored regularly by appointed IT professionals for anomalies.

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Herjavec Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

1834 — French Telegraph System — A pair of thieves hack the French Telegraph System and steal financial market information, effectively conducting the world’s first cyberattack. 1870 — Switchboard Hack — A teenager hired as a switchboard operator is able to disconnect and redirect calls and use the line for personal usage. .

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Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2021

Therefore, one solution might be to encrypt the transmitted data so that it’s not intelligible in case of sniffing. Basically, after an authentication phase, the encapsulated network packets, which travel along a virtual tunnel, are encrypted and decrypted at both ends of the VPN network. SecurityAffairs – hacking, TCP/IP).

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 4, 2021

Password hashes should be stored encrypted and salted. Hacking or auditing your own database will put you in the mindset of an attacker and help you find vulnerabilities you may have missed. Encrypt data and backups. It is standard procedure in many organizations to encrypt stored data.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2023

” By protecting the code with encryption, the latest LockBit version can avoid the detection of signature-based anti-malware solutions. The RaaS’s affiliates use the following tools to exfiltrate data before encrypting it: Stealbit, a custom exfiltration tool used previously with LockBit 2.0; ” continues the report.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The NSA has declined to speak in detail about the hack or EternalBlue. The Metasploit Framework is a Ruby-based, modular penetration testing platform that enables you to write, test, and execute exploit code. By Avast/Cybernews How would EternalBlue look in a real attack scenario? What is Metasploit Framework?

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Webroot

OCTOBER 22, 2021

VPN works by initiating a secure connection over the internet through data encryption. Through brute force, illegitimate actors can attempt to hack a user’s password by trying an infinite number of combinations. Test, test, test. However, activating this default feature opens the door to vulnerabilities.

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