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Ethical Hacking Articles
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Preventing Equifax-Style Hacks
The Equifax data breach settlement brought cybersecurity back into the national conversation, highlighting critical vulnerabilities in enterprise security practices. The breach exposed personal data of over 140 million Americans, demonstrating how organizations can fall victim to preventable security flaws when proper security measures are not implemented. The root cause lies in technical debt — when organizations fail to keep their applications updated with the latest patches and security fixes. This leaves systems vulnerable to Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs), creating entry points for cybercriminals. The 2017 Equifax Incidents Equifax experienced two major security incidents in 2017. The ...
Read MoreHacking with Santet
This article demonstrates how to use the Santet penetration testing tool, which combines multiple security testing capabilities into a single package. Santet includes payload generation, Facebook group hijacking, SMS bombing, SMS spoofing, and Denial of Service (DoS) attack functionalities for ethical hacking and security research purposes. Important: This tool should only be used in authorized penetration testing environments or for educational purposes. Unauthorized use against systems you don't own is illegal and unethical. Installation and Setup To install Santet on Kali Linux, follow these steps: Step 1: Clone the Repository Open a terminal in Kali ...
Read MoreHacking with HTA file (MSHTA.exe)
The Windows OS utility MSHTA.exe is responsible for running HTA (HTML Application) files that can execute JavaScript or VBScript code. These files can be interpreted and executed using the Microsoft MSHTA.exe tool, making them a potential attack vector for malicious activities. HTA File Execution Process HTA File .hta extension MSHTA.exe Windows utility Code Execution JS/VBScript ...
Read MoreTypes of VoIP hacking and counter measures
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is a collection of technologies that enables the delivery of voice communication, video, audio, and images over data networks using internet protocol. This technology allows users to make voice calls using internet connections, offering greater flexibility and cost-effectiveness compared to traditional telephone systems. However, VoIP systems are vulnerable to various security threats that can compromise communication integrity and steal sensitive information. VoIP Communication Flow User A VoIP Phone Internet VoIP Network ...
Read MoreReassessing the Concepts of Security Risk Management
Security Risk Management is a systematic approach to identifying, analyzing, and mitigating potential threats to an organization's information systems and data assets. It encompasses the entire lifecycle of security measures from planning and implementation to monitoring and response. Security risk management integrates multiple disciplines including application security, access control, authentication, and cryptography to create a comprehensive defense strategy. Organizations must continuously assess vulnerabilities, implement appropriate controls, and adapt to emerging threats to maintain effective protection. Core Components of Security Risk Management Application Security Application security focuses on protecting software applications throughout their development lifecycle. This includes ...
Read MoreHow to Hack an Open WiFi?
The process of gaining unauthorized access to any data or system is commonly known as hacking. In networking contexts, this often involves identifying vulnerabilities in wireless networks and their security protocols. Types of Hacking Understanding the different types of hacking helps distinguish between legitimate security testing and malicious activities: White hat (Ethical Hacking) − Authorized security professionals who perform penetration testing to identify system vulnerabilities. Companies hire them legally to find and fix security weaknesses. Black hat (Malicious Hacking) − Unauthorized individuals who exploit system vulnerabilities for personal gain, data theft, or financial ...
Read MoreHow to become a Cyber Security Analyst?
IT professionals who want to flourish in the IT field can become a cyber-security analysts. The responsibility of a cyber-security analyst is to protect the company’s network from any type of cyber-attack. Here the professionals need to research advanced IT trends and generate emergency strategies. Companies appoint cyber security professionals to implement necessary cyber security protection and advanced security controls. Aspirants who want to become cyber-security analyst, should understand the ways to become professionals in this field. Steps to become a cyber-security analyst Aspirants who want to become professionals as cyber security analysts need to understand the steps that ...
Read MoreTop-Notch Information Security Certification
It takes both experience and certification to succeed in an IT security career. With the growing importance of information security, many companies now use security certifications as a prerequisite for employment. Of course, you can bootstrap your way into IT security, as everyone has to begin somewhere (as we wrote about recently). However, if you've decided to pursue a career in information security, there are a plethora of certifications from which to choose. Some certifications can be breezed through. Some people are notoriously challenging. As a group, we understand that there is a spectrum of exam challenges. The amount of ...
Read MoreCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification
CISSP credential is managed by the International Information Systems Security Credential Consortium, also known as (ISC)2. The CISSP credential is a vendor-neutral standard that is recognized all over the world. This credential attests to the holder's technical knowledge and practical expertise in establishing and managing security programs. IT security professionals hold this credential. Employers are continually looking for people who have passed the CISSP exam because this credential is known as one of the best in this field of information technology. It is because individuals who have achieved the CISSP credential have demonstrated an academic understanding of cybersecurity, practical experience, ...
Read MoreCybersecurity Talent Shortage - Challenges and Opportunities
Nearly every part of our life now involves some sort of usage of a database that is part of a larger network, and we don't even realize it. Now more than ever, the internet has become an integral part of our daily lives, from booking flights and doctor's appointments to sharing images of our kids and applying for credit to doing genealogical studies and even online dating. Every time we sign in, we're greeted like long-lost friends. All of that data is kept someplace, and it's all susceptible to attack. This includes all of the information a hacker needs to ...
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