Cyber Attacks
Tech
In today’s highly connected world, web applications are ubiquitous and serve as the backbone of many organizations’ online presence. Unfortunately, they are also prime targets for cyberattacks. To protect sensitive data and maintain the integrity of web-based services, Web Application Penetration Testing (Pentesting) has become an indispensable part of any robust cybersecurity strategy. This detailed guide will walk you through everything you need to know about web application penetration testing, from why it's essential to how the process works, common tools used, and what you should consider to make the most of your pentesting efforts.
Cyber Crime
With attacks targeting critical infrastructure, supply chains, and even the democratic processes, governments worldwide are under pressure to reinforce their cybersecurity defenses. The United States has been at the forefront of this effort and its National Cybersecurity Strategy—refined over the years and updated in 2024 continues to serve as a key blueprint for national defense against cyber threats. This blog explores how the U.S. is addressing modern cybersecurity challenges and offers insights that developing countries can adopt to bolster their own defenses.
Let us explore various forms of malware, such as viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware and more. The article breaks down how these malicious programs operate and provides practical strategies for mitigating their risks. From educating users to implementing network security and backup measures, this guide offers a comprehensive approach to safeguarding systems against malware threats.
In one of the most alarming data breaches in recent times, Star Health Insurance, India’s largest standalone health insurance provider, suffered a major privacy breach. Hackers used Telegram chatbots to leak sensitive customer information, exposing the personal details of over 31 million individuals. This data breach revealed critical customer information, including medical records, and has raised concerns about the security of personal data in the healthcare industry.
In the world of cybersecurity and penetration testing, performing efficient reconnaissance is crucial for identifying potential attack vectors. One powerful but often overlooked tool is the Autonomous System Number (ASN), a unique identifier that helps map out an organization’s network infrastructure. In this blog, we’ll explore how to leverage ASN for reconnaissance purposes, uncovering IP ranges, network affiliations, and hidden assets.
In today's digital age, every action we take online can be tracked, monitored, and recorded by websites, advertisers, and even cybercriminals. As privacy becomes increasingly important, understanding how to browse the internet anonymously can help protect your personal information and safeguard against surveillance. This blog will explore the best tools and techniques for anonymous browsing, so you can maintain your privacy online.
In this blog, we’re going to explore two major web application vulnerabilities: Broken Authentication and Cryptographic Failures . BA occurs when authentication mechanisms, like login systems or session management, fail to properly secure user identities, leaving accounts vulnerable to attacks like session hijacking or credential stuffing. On the other hand, CF refers to weaknesses in how sensitive data is protected through encryption. When encryption is weak or improperly implemented, it exposes critical information to attackers. Both vulnerabilities pose significant threats to the security of web applications, and we'll dive into how they can be exploited and prevented.
In this blog, you'll learn about quishing—a new cyber threat where malicious QR codes trick users into revealing sensitive information or installing malware. We’ll explore how quishing works, QRL Jacking, real-life examples and practical tips to protect yourself. Stay informed and safeguard your digital interactions with these essential insights.
In this blog post, we discuss two critical vulnerabilities in WPS Office for Windows, CVE-2024-7262, and CVE-2024-7263, discovered by ESET researchers. These vulnerabilities were exploited by APT-C-60, a South Korea-aligned cyberespionage group, targeting users in East Asian countries. We delve into the root cause analysis, the exploit's weaponization, and the discovery of a secondary path to exploitation.
In today's increasingly complex digital landscape, cybersecurity threats are evolving at an alarming rate. The MITRE ATT&CK Framework offers a structured, comprehensive approach to understanding and countering these threats. By cataloging real-world adversary behaviors, this framework helps organizations enhance their defenses, improve threat detection and respond more effectively to cyberattacks, making it an essential tool in modern cybersecurity.
The campaign centered on exploiting exposed .env files within cloud systems, often overlooked in standard security practices. These files contained sensitive data such as access codes and credentials, which the attackers leveraged to gain unauthorized access and perform extensive data exfiltration.
JWTs are commonly used for stateless authentication and data transmission due to their compactness and cross-platform support. However, weak signing algorithms, poor key management, or improper handling can expose JWTs to attacks, leading to unauthorized access. Securing JWTs with strong algorithms, proper key management, and secure transmission is essential to protect against these risks.
Picture this: you’re hosting the ultimate cybersecurity party, complete with firewalls and antivirus software as your VIP guests. Everything’s running smoothly until—bam!—a zero-day exploit crashes the party without an invite. It sneaks past all your security bouncers, starts mingling with your data, and causes mayhem like it’s the life of the party. Now your flawless event is a digital disaster zone, all thanks to one sneaky, uninvited guest!
GraphQL is a powerful query language for APIs that has gained popularity in recent years for its flexibility and ability to provide a great developer experience. However, with the rise of GraphQL usage comes the potential for security vulnerabilities and attacks.
