eSecurity Planet

JUNE 20, 2023

After surveying trusted penetration testing sources and published pricing, the cost of a penetration test for the average organization is $18,300. and different types of penetration tests (black box, gray box, white box, social engineering, etc.).

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Technologies that were figments of the imagination a dozen years ago, if they were conceived of at all, quickly become mainstream — think generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) or blockchain. It’s obviously a step to penetration testing, but it’s also helpful for architect, engineer, and analyst jobs.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 4, 2022

They are often unaware of the risks they take on, which can include hacking, fraud, phishing, and more. It’s really about finding the easiest target to penetrate or a low-hanging fruit. However, in recent years, we can see that SMBs are increasingly using cloud-based services to manage many areas of their information technology.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 24, 2025

In 2023 alone, there were 725 hacking-related breaches reported in U.S. Protection via training, education Defending against these evolving threats requires more than just technology it demands well-trained personnel at all levels. Recent reports show healthcare has endured a record wave of cyber breaches. million per incident?

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 1, 2024

That loss amount equaled the total losses inflicted by Seleznev’s various carding stores, and other thefts attributed to members of the hacking forum carder[.]su prosecutors called a “$93 million hack-to-trade conspiracy.” su , a bustling cybercrime community of which Seleznev was a leading organizer. Image: USDOJ.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 1, 2024

That loss amount equaled the total losses inflicted by Seleznev’s various carding stores, and other thefts attributed to members of the hacking forum carder[.]su prosecutors called a “$93 million hack-to-trade conspiracy.” su , a bustling cybercrime community of which Seleznev was a leading organizer. Image: USDOJ.

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NetSpi Executives

AUGUST 29, 2024

TL;DR Balancing in-house and third-party penetration testing involves weighing control and customization against scalability and specialized skills. Introduction Penetration testing is a critical practice for any organization serious about cybersecurity.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 11, 2023

Conduct regular penetration testing. Regular and thorough penetration testing is crucial for identifying vulnerabilities within trading systems. By engaging third-party experts to simulate real-world hacks, companies can proactively uncover potential weaknesses and address them promptly.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 16, 2024

iVerify noted that the concern is serious enough that Palantir Technologies is opting to ban Android devices from its mobile fleet over the next few years. It also demonstrates the need for quality assurance and penetration testing to ensure the safety of third-party apps installed on millions of devices.”

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NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Table of Contents What is penetration testing? How penetration testing is done How to choose a penetration testing company How NetSPI can help Penetration testing enables IT security teams to demonstrate and improve security in networks, applications, the cloud, hosts, and physical locations.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 30, 2024

For all the discussion around the sophisticated technology, strategies, and tactics hackers use to infiltrate networks, sometimes the simplest attack method can do the most damage. The recent Unitronics hack , in which attackers took control over a Pennsylvania water authority and other entities, is a good example.

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 29, 2022

Ethical hacking, also known as penetration testing , is legally breaking into computers and devices to test an organization's defenses. You are literally getting paid to keep up with the latest technology and get to break into computers without the threat of being arrested.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 14, 2021

SANS Holiday Hack Challenge 2021 is back to help Santa Claus defeat cyber villains like Jack Frost to save the holiday season from a digital disaster. SANS Holiday Hack Challenge 2020 witnessed the participation of over 19,000 players and this year it’s expected to double up, as the event is being held online.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 30, 2021

Today on sources and sinks, we talk to IoT hacker Aaron Guzman about his work in IoT security, his experience hacking Subaru cars, and how we can improve IoT security through regulation, policies, and education. Source and Sinks is a technology-focused podcast. We talk about the business, people, products, and culture of technology?—?with

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Pen Test

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Introduction Radio Frequency (RF) penetration testing, popularly referred to as RF pentesting, stands as a vital domain within ethical hacking. The rapid advancement of technology has woven a complex fabric of wireless networks, each interwoven with vulnerabilities waiting to be exposed. What is Radio Frequency (RF)?

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 9, 2023

A critical vulnerability affecting the Syrus4 IoT Gateway, a technology found in over 119,000 vehicles across 49 countries, has been left unpatched for months, leaving millions of drivers vulnerable to hacking.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

While Teslas aren’t the typical business IoT device, their connection to the internet makes them a cyber threat as much as your business’s other IoT technology. Teslas Get the Spotlight in Recent Ethical Hacking Efforts Researchers have discovered multiple vulnerabilities within Teslas since March 2023.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 26, 2018

SIEM technology works by capturing and correlating network data such as event logs and looking for patterns of malicious behavior. Whereas UEBA follows user behavior, SIEM technologies take a more holistic approach, and are used to monitor the overall network. SIEMs vs. UEBAs. Tapping professionals. Patience, persistence required.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 6, 2018

PASTA is an open-source testing platform specifically designed for car hacking, it was developed to help experts to test cyber security features of modern vehicles. Now automakers including Toyota are preparing for next-generation attacks, he said, but there remains a lack of security engineers that understand auto technology.

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Boeing, a pivotal entity in the aerospace industry and defense technology, has confirmed it fell victim to a cyberattack, presumably orchestrated by the notorious hacking collective LockBit, accused of illicit access to confidential information... The post LockBit’s Latest Victim: Boeing’s Cybersecurity Compromise Unveiled appeared (..)

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Security Affairs

APRIL 9, 2023

The Estonian man is accused of having helped the Russian government and military to purchase US-made electronics and hacking tools. “Shevlyakov also attempted to acquire computer hacking tools.” In May 2020, Shevlyakov used one of his front companies to buy a licensed copy of the penetration testing platform Metasploit Pro.

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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. To clarify, this section is not about the hacking tools you will inevitably use to identify and exploit vulnerabilitiesPEN-200 provides ample guidance on those.

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SC Magazine

JULY 12, 2021

Nick Landers, director of research at penetration testing company NetSPI, told SC Media that that it’s rare for one team or company to even have access to such a wide range of EDR systems and any research that can test and compare different products in the EDR market is valuable in and of itself. “But

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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. In this guide, we will walk you through a comprehensive step-by-step process to build your own pentest lab, tailored to the demands and technologies of 2024.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

I am a computer security scientist with an intensive hacking background. During my PhD program I worked for US Government (@ National Institute of Standards and Technology, Security Division) where I did intensive researches in Malware evasion techniques and penetration testing of electronic voting systems.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 5, 2023

The popular AI chatbot ChatGPT might be used by threat actors to hack easily hack into target networks. Cybernews research team discovered that the AI-based chatbot ChatGPT – a recently launched platform that caught the online community’s attention – could provide hackers with step-by-step instructions on how to hack websites.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

I am a computer security scientist with an intensive hacking background. During my PhD program I worked for US Government (@ National Institute of Standards and Technology, Security Division) where I did intensive researches in Malware evasion techniques and penetration testing of electronic voting systems.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 18, 2022

Also read: Best Penetration Testing Tools. Top Open Source Penetration Testing Tools. You can combine premium products and open-source tools to conduct penetration tests, and security frameworks and scanners can collect data and monitor the targeted network. What Data Do Hackers Collect?

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 17, 2022

NetSPI, a top penetration testing and vulnerability management company, recently announced a $410 million funding round, a huge amount in a year in which $100+ million rounds have become a rarity. Founded over 20 years ago, the company’s vision is “technology powered, human delivered.” The amount was not disclosed.

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NopSec

JUNE 28, 2017

The car question is very much akin to asking “How much does a great penetration test cost ?” One man’s great penetration test is another man’s disaster. A quick search on Google for “great penetration test” yields 1,130,000 results. What’s your definition of a “great” penetration test?

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 21, 2018

Related: How DevOps played into the Uber hack. Cornell is the chief technology officer at the application security firm Denim Group. The tests drive results while resolving security issues. It’s a logical transition. With DevOps, the two teams merged together to purse a common goal – to drive value for the organization.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Once a niche technology, drones are about to explode in terms of market growth and enterprise adoption. Naturally, threat actors follow the trend and exploit the technology for surveillance, payload delivery, kinetic operations, and even diversion. Original post at [link]. Market overview. Dronesploit. Danger Drone platform.

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NetSpi Executives

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Tim’s extensive background as a security analyst, pentester, director of Red Team , and chief technology officer for leading global companies brings a wealth of insights to the table. Hear straight from NetSPI’s CEO Aaron Shilts and our new EVP of Strategy Tim MalcomVetter as they discuss a range of proactive security topics.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 27, 2025

Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) technology is everywherepowering everything from contactless payments and inventory tracking to access control systems. The post RFID Hacking: Exploring Vulnerabilities, Testing Methods, and Protection Strategies appeared first on Strobes Security.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 13, 2019

In a recent posting to a Russian-language cybercrime forum, an individual who’s been known to sell access to hacked online accounts kicked off an auction for “the admin panel of a big American ad platform.” ” “You can add new users to the ad system, edit existing ones and ad offers,” the seller wrote.

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SC Magazine

JULY 12, 2021

Nick Landers, director of research at penetration testing company NetSPI, told SC Media that that it’s rare for one team or company to even have access to such a wide range of EDR systems and any research that can test and compare different products in the EDR market is valuable in and of itself. “But

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 22, 2024

The Flipper Zero is a portable device that can be used in penetration testing with a focus on wireless devices and access control systems. MIFARE is a contactless card technology introduced in 1994. If that doesn’t help you understand what it can do, a few examples from the news might help.

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