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Why no Workstation Needs Inbound SMB
Oct 12, 2022

Why no Workstation Needs Inbound SMB

Know the risks and attack vectors associated with allowing inbound SMB port connectivity to workstations with an emphasis on lateral movement tools and techniques. See how Continuous Penetration Testing is highly useful for augmenting the current security control landscape implemented by the business.
Password spraying and MFA bypasses in the modern security landscape
Jan 31, 2022

Password spraying and MFA bypasses in the modern security landscape

Any offensive security operator will tell you that guessing employee credentials is key to compromising your customer’s network – and therefore highlighting vulnerabilities – during a cyber-security engagement. The thing is, it’s easier said than done as companies increasingly continue to transition to cloud services such as Microsoft Office 365 (O365) – all of which provide multi-factor authentication (MFA)
Crossing the Log4j Horizon - A Vulnerability With No Return
Jan 10, 2022

Crossing the Log4j Horizon - A Vulnerability With No Return

A vulnerability was recently disclosed for the Java logging library, Log4j. The vulnerability is wide-reaching and affects both open-source projects and enterprise software. VMWare announced shortly after the release of the issue that several of their products were affected. A proof of concept has been released for VMWare Horizon instances and allows attackers to execute code as an unauthenticated user...
Reliable Username Enumeration: A step-by-step guide
Mar 25, 2021

Reliable Username Enumeration: A step-by-step guide

Collecting and validating an organization’s employee base is critical for any successful offensive information security operation.
Launching a pentest: How to discover related DNS records
Jan 12, 2021

Launching a pentest: How to discover related DNS records

When starting a penetration test, we first try to discover domains associated with our target apex domain. To help you navigate this part of the process, we’re going to detail it, highlighting tips and tricks for working around registrant privacy services and other roadblocks you may face.
How to hunt for SolarWinds Orion usage
Dec 17, 2020

How to hunt for SolarWinds Orion usage

Recent reports from FireEye revealed a large-scale campaign to infect company networks using a modified version of the SolarWinds Orion monitoring agent.
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