Penetration Testing

APRIL 2, 2025

Googles password manager within the Android operating system now supports the use of passkeysoffering users a more secure The post Google Password Manager Adds Passkeys, Future Export Teased appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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Penetration Testing

JANUARY 11, 2024

Zoho‘s ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus, renowned for its integrated self-service password management and single sign-on capabilities for Active Directory and cloud applications, has been... The post CVE-2024-0252 (CVSS 9.9): Zoho ManageEngine ADSelfService RCE Vulnerability appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 31, 2023

John the Ripper is a popular password cracking tool that can be used to perform brute-force attacks using different encryption technologies and helpful wordlists. It’s often what pen-testers and ethical hackers use to find the true passwords behind hashes. For our example, we won’t need a powerful machine. Or at least a good GPU.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

“Retailers must take meaningful steps to protect consumers’ credit and debit card information from theft when they shop,” said Massachusetts AG Maura Healey. ” .

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2022

This means that in addition to your password, you will also need a second factor, such as a code from a key fob or a fingerprint, to access your data. This makes it much more difficult for hackers to gain access to your data, as they would need to have both your password and the second factor. Use strong passwords.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 16, 2021

The hospital system realized they needed to shore up their defenses when routine penetration tests flagged IT operations practices that could allow malicious hackers to capture privileged passwords. Administrators were leaving password hashes behind on remote endpoints.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Rainbow table attacks are an older but still effective tactic for threat actors targeting password database vulnerabilities. Rainbow table attacks are an effective tactic for threat actors targeting password database vulnerabilities presenting inadequate privacy and security functionality. Moving Away from the Password.

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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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SecureWorld News

APRIL 17, 2022

As a simple example, consider the idea of passwords. It was once the case that passwords were a cornerstone of the role of humans in cybersecurity. You would choose a password that only you knew, and without that password, no one could get access to your account. There is also the idea of password management software.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 5, 2023

Employees should be trained on basic security hygiene such as strong password management, phishing awareness, and secure data handling practices. This means that everyone, not just the security team, should be aware of the risks and their role in preventing them.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 2, 2019

Hackers use social media to learn more about you, and they can be very skilled when it comes to working out your passwords thanks to your posts about your pets, family, or even birthday plans. Teach your employees about the need for stronger passwords, and how to make use of both password generators and password management systems.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 3, 2024

Unsecured networks, weak passwords, or inadequate endpoint protection can provide entry points for unauthorized access. Additionally, compromised credentials due to phishing attacks or weak password management can allow unauthorized individuals to impersonate legitimate users and gain access to sensitive information.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The issue affects tens of products, including Access Manager Plus, ADManager Plus, Password Manager Pro, Remote Access Plus, and Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM). The root cause of the problem is that ManageEngine products use an outdated third-party dependency, Apache Santuario.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 19, 2021

This is the type of incident that could have been identified as a risk by a properly scoped penetration test and detected with the use of internal network monitoring tools. Look for unusual activity on your phone and requests for password resets you’re not expecting.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Compromised Credentials Compromised identities from phishing, info stealers, keyloggers, and bad password habits provide the entry point for most ransomware attacks and data breaches. 583% increase in Kerberoasting [password hash cracking] attacks. 64% of managers and higher admit to poor password practices.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

consumers' personal information; Employing specific security safeguards with respect to logging and monitoring, access controls, password management, two-factor authentication, file integrity monitoring, firewalls, encryption, risk assessments, penetration testing, intrusion detection, and vendor account management; and.

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Penetration Testing

MARCH 1, 2025

Remembering complex, unique passwords for The post NordPass Review: Effortless Password Security for a Stress-Free Digital Life appeared first on Cybersecurity News. In today’s hyper-connected world, we’re juggling dozens, if not hundreds, of online accounts.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

Penetration testing and red teamers are critical for remaining vigilant in an ever-changing threat environment and catching the vulnerabilities otherwise missed. For users familiar with password management and the value of complex passwords, this makes sense. The Importance of Encryption.

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Mitnick Security

JUNE 1, 2023

Password cracking is a popular method used by hackers worldwide to ultimately gain access to sensitive data, making it vital for organizations to ensure their passwords are strong enough to withstand the most advanced password-cracking hacks.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 4, 2021

If yours is a larger organization, you should consider automating access management using access management software. This can provide authorized users with a temporary password with the privileges they require each time they need to access a database. Password hashes should be stored encrypted and salted.

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NopSec

AUGUST 9, 2017

The “password” is one of those seemingly foolproof ways to protect your online valuables. Our expert penetration testers have proven as such. Many of us haven taken the password system for granted and have used it incorrectly, and it’s not so much our fault, but more a lack of education. Online providers didn’t ask for much.

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Penetration Testing

AUGUST 8, 2024

1Password, a leading password manager, has released security updates to address two vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-42218 and CVE-2024-42219) discovered in its macOS app.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Unluckily, the administrator had his password manager still open in a browser tab. The attack succeeded because the victims had insecure routines such as managing ESXi servers with the ESXi Shell (SSH service) and, in this case, failed or forgot to disable it afterward. Likewise, SSH root access raises security issues.

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NetSpi Executives

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Use Strong Passwords and a Password Manager In 2022, threat actors leaked more than 721 million passwords. Among the passwords exposed, 72 percent of users were found to be still using already-compromised passwords. Turn on Multifactor Authentication Even strong, secure passwords can be exposed by attackers.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

We will group these technical controls into: User Access Controls Asset Discovery Controls Traffic Monitoring Controls Resilience, Maintenance & Testing Controls These tools rely heavily on the effective determination of administrative controls that define and determine the policies that will be implemented through the technical controls.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 15, 2021

Hadnagy began his journey into cybersecurity and social engineering when he was working with a company doing penetration testing and exploit writing and training. I use a password manager. The only thing that saved me was that password manager generally has my username there, but not my password.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

In addition, few companies can provide access to password management software or VPNs to protect their internet connection and credentials and maintain security on rogue Wi-Fi networks. Many employees don’t undergo regular scans of their phones and laptops for potential vulnerabilities.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 11, 2023

My organization is considering password less authentication framework, but now combines a password with any of the other two ways of authentication below. My organization is considering password less authentication framework, but now combines a password with any of the other two ways of authentication below.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For a detailed threat actor description do not forget to check out our blog article about selecting between black-box, white-box, and grey-box penetration tests and also you would know which pentest you need against a specific threat actor. Avoid using easily guessable passwords such as your name, birthdate, or “password123.”

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Rainbow table attacks are an older but still effective tactic for threat actors targeting password database vulnerabilities. Rainbow table attacks are an effective tactic for threat actors targeting password database vulnerabilities presenting inadequate privacy and security functionality. Moving Away from the Password.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Conduct frequent security audits and penetration testing: Detect and resolve any vulnerabilities before they are exploited by fraudulent actors to minimize the likelihood of data breaches. Is there cybersecurity training on best practices, including setting strong passwords in accordance with the organization’s policy?

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Heimadal Security

JULY 16, 2021

You might think about using some free and open source cybersecurity tools for your business needs as they have reduced costs. Even if these are likely to provide less than extensive capabilities when compared to professional ones, they are a good start for newcomers to cybersecurity.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Potential threats: Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing to evaluate potential threats and weaknesses. Customize training materials to address these specific concerns, including data handling protocols, password management , and phishing attempt identification.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2024

Implement strong access restrictions and authentication techniques like MFA and RBAC, review and update user permissions on a regular basis, monitor database access logs, and perform security audits and penetration testing to quickly eliminate unauthorized access threats.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Normally account take overs are due to insecure passwords or recovery options, this is definitely something different. Through tenures at Citrix, HP, and Bugcrowd, Jason Haddix offers his expertise in the areas of penetration testing , web application testing, static analysis, and more. Eugene Kaspersky | @e_kaspersky.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Penetration testing and breach and attack simulations can also be used to actively locate vulnerabilities. While this eliminates many headaches, it does not scan for misconfigurations and may not support other critical updates such as IT infrastructure (routers, firewalls, etc.), firmware (hard drives, drivers, etc.),

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

Even failing to change a router’s default passwords is a misconfiguration, and a mistake like that allows a hacker to more easily access the router’s controls and change network settings. Examples of human error include: Posting written router passwords or sending them over email or Slack.

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