Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 31, 2023

PingRAT PingRAT secretly passes C2 traffic through firewalls using ICMP payloads.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Strengthen Perimeter Defenses Firewalls and intrusion detection systems (IDS): Firewalls are the first line of defense, blocking unauthorized access to the network, while IDS helps monitor network traffic for suspicious activity. Here are key strategies to prevent cyberattacks like the American Water cyber breach.

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JANUARY 28, 2024

Features Full IP/TCP... The post OpenGFW: flexible, open-source implementation of Great Firewall on Linux appeared first on Penetration Testing. It’s cyber sovereignty you can have on a home router.

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Penetration Testing

APRIL 12, 2024

Palo Alto Networks has disclosed a severe zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2024-3400) affecting its market-leading firewall software, PAN-OS. This vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 10.0, indicating its critical severity.

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

This backdoor malware, discovered on Sophos XG... The post Pygmy Goat Malware: A Sophisticated Network Device Backdoor Targets Firewalls appeared first on Cybersecurity News. In a recent report by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), analysts detailed a new malware threat targeting network devices, dubbed “Pygmy Goat.”

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Penetration Testing

JANUARY 26, 2025

Eclypsium researchers have uncovered multiple critical vulnerabilities in several Palo Alto Networks (PAN) next-generation firewalls (NGFWs). This report The post Palo Alto Networks Firewalls Exposed: BootHole and Other Critical Flaws Uncovered appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Penetration Testing

MAY 27, 2024

In the cybersecurity field, web application firewalls (WAFs) are pivotal in defending web applications from malicious attacks.

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Schneier on Security

AUGUST 29, 2018

When the compromise was suspected, the FBI and NSA both ran "penetration tests" to determine the security of the interim system. In the words of one of the former officials, the CIA had "f *d up the firewall" between the two systems.

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Penetration Testing

MARCH 28, 2024

A newly discovered vulnerability in Imperva SecureSphere, a widely used on-premise Web Application Firewall (WAF), has the potential to expose organizations to devastating security breaches.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Firewalls monitor and control incoming and outgoing traffic while also preventing unauthorized access. Overlapping rules may impair firewall efficiency or expose flaws that allow attackers to circumvent regulations. Choose a centralized platform that is interoperable with several firewall suppliers.

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Penetration Testing

AUGUST 22, 2024

The vulnerability, which carries a CVSS score... The post SonicWall Issues Urgent Patch for Critical Firewall Vulnerability (CVE-2024-40766) appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Penetration Testing

JANUARY 15, 2025

Cybersecurity expert Kevin Beaumont has reported that over 15,000 FortiGate firewall configurations, including VPN credentials, have been publicly The post 15,000 FortiGate Firewalls Exposed: Massive Leak Includes VPN Credentials appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Penetration Testing

AUGUST 3, 2024

Enter BunkerWeb, a cutting-edge, open-source Web Application Firewall (WAF) that promises to make web security seamless and effective. Built on the robust... The post BunkerWeb: The Next-Generation Open-Source Web Application Firewall appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Penetration Testing

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Recently, two security vulnerabilities have been identified in Malwarebytes Binisoft Windows Firewall Control, a widely-used tool that enhances the capabilities of the Windows Firewall.

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Penetration Testing

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

A Google researcher has disclosed details and a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit for a vulnerability (CVE-2025-0110) in Palo Alto The post Google Releases PoC for CVE-2025-0110 Command Injection in PAN-OS Firewalls appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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The Hacker News

MARCH 21, 2025

After conducting over 10,000 automated internal network penetration tests last year, vPenTest has uncovered a troubling reality that many businesses still have critical security gaps that attackers can easily exploit. Organizations often assume that firewalls, endpoint protection, and SIEMs are enough to keep them secure.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 5, 2024

A firewall policy is a set of rules and standards designed to control network traffic between an organization’s internal network and the internet. Featured Partners: Next-Gen Firewall (NGFW) Software Learn more Table of Contents Toggle Free Firewall Policy Template What Are the Components of Firewall Policies?

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2024

It’s obviously a step to penetration testing, but it’s also helpful for architect, engineer, and analyst jobs. They install technologies like firewalls and intrusion detection, keep software up to date, enforce security standards, and choose protocols and best practices. Salary: $142,000 to $200,000, Cyberseek.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

A firewall audit is a procedure for reviewing and reconfiguring firewalls as needed so they still suit your organization’s security goals. Auditing your firewall is one of the most important steps to ensuring it’s still equipped to protect the perimeter of your business’ network.

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Penetration Testing

APRIL 24, 2024

A sophisticated and ongoing cyberattack dubbed “ArcaneDoor” has breached Cisco firewalls across the globe.

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Penetration Testing

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Zyxel’s recent security advisory spotlights multiple vulnerabilities present in select firewall and access point models. Vulnerability Breakdown CVE-2023-6397 (Firewalls): Potential denial-of-service... The post Zyxel Security Vulnerabilities: DoS, Command Injection & More appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Northwave Cyber Security has identified a sophisticated backdoor, LITTLELAMB.WOOLTEA, targeting Palo Alto Networks firewalls. The backdoor was uncovered during a forensic investigation into a compromised Palo Alto Networks device.

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Penetration Testing

JANUARY 31, 2024

Developed by Trustwave’s SpiderLabs, this open-source web application firewall (WAF) engine supports Apache, IIS, and Nginx. It’s... The post CVE-2024-1019: Exposing ModSecurity’s Critical WAF Bypass Flaw appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Penetration Testing

MARCH 12, 2024

Security researcher ‘stealthcopter‘ has exposed a severe security hole in the widely used WordPress Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall plugin (GOTMLS). could allow... The post CVE-2024-22144: Critical Flaw in Popular WordPress Security Plugin Exposes 200,000+ Sites appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Installing up-to-date firewalls , secure access controls, and intrusion detection systems is a must. For instance, penetration testing simulates potential attacks, allowing you to assess your response capabilities. Here are some essential steps every business can consider to safeguard against cyberthreats: 1.

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NopSec

APRIL 2, 2025

As many as you know, I have been involved in penetration testing since the beginning of my career. It integrates vulnerability exposures, network topology, and firewall segmentation policies. It is my passion that drove my entire career.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 25, 2025

How to leverage the PEN-200 simulated black-box penetration testing scenarios for maximal self-improvement and careersuccess. According to the PEN-200 Reporting Requirements , [students] must submit an exam penetration test report clearly demonstrating how [they] successfully achieved the certification exam objectives .

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Penetration Testing

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

A new menace emerged, dubbed “KV-botnet,” this sophisticated malware network was identified by Lumen’s Black Lotus Labs, revealing a covert operation that had infected small-office and home-office routers and firewall devices globally.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 2, 2020

“It is possible that an infected computer is beaconing, but is unable to egress to the command and control due to outbound firewall restrictions.” ” A LinkedIn profile for a Yassine Algangaf says he’s a penetration tester from the Guelmim province of Morocco. to for a user named “ fatal.001.”

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

WAF (Web Application Firewall) employs setting rules based on IP addresses, and monitoring traffics to block malicious IPs. DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing) lacks the context of APIs with automated testing and requires costly first time manual Penetration testing effort. Tool limitations.

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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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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 15, 2021

Related: Integrating ‘pen tests’ into firewalls. 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. Depending on the scope of the test, many different results can be achieved.

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Penetration Testing

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

A recently disclosed vulnerability in SonicWall firewalls, tracked as CVE-2024-53704, is now under active attack. This high-severity flaw The post SonicWall Firewalls Under Attack: CVE-2024-53704 Exploited in the Wild, PoC Released appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Penetration Testing

JUNE 4, 2024

This flaw could enable malicious actors to circumvent firewall protections, potentially gaining unauthorized access to various Azure... The post Azure Service Tags Vulnerability Exposes Cloud Services to Potential Attacks appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Zigrin Security

AUGUST 9, 2023

Penetration testing is how you find out, but with three main types, black-box, grey-box, and white-box, how do you choose? Penetration tests can sound intimidating, but it’s one of the best ways to identify vulnerabilities before the bad guys do. black-box penetration testing is for you! Thrill seekers!

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Penetration Testing

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Palo Alto Networks has addressed a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2025-0108) in the management web interface of its The post Palo Alto Firewall Flaw (CVE-2025-0108): Active Exploits in the Wild, PoC Released appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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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. Networking Equipment: Basic networking gear like a router, switch, and possibly a firewall are essential for creating a networked environment.

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