In today’s digital age, data has become one of the most valuable assets for companies, much like oil in the industrial age. The phrase “data is the new oil” highlights how critical information is to business success, innovation, and competitive advantage. However, with the rise of data’s importance comes the increasing threat of cyberattacks. Cybersecurity,…
After being patched, the vulnerabilities in ChatGPT plug-ins increased the likelihood of account takeover attempts and the theft of confidential information. Unauthorized parties might get zero-click access to users’ accounts and services, including sensitive repositories on sites like GitHub, due to three security flaws found in the extension functions used by ChatGPT. OpenAI’s popular generative…
50 cybersecurity search engines that can help you explore a wide range of potential threats such as vulnerabilities, attack surfaces, leaked credentials, and website scans. These search engines can be a valuable tool to fight against cybercrime and keep you updated on the latest trends and developments in cybersecurity. By using these search engines, you…
In an era defined by the sheer ubiquity of the internet, the line between the physical and digital worlds has blurred. With this merger has come an exponential increase in the generation of digital data, a vast majority of which resides in the expansive realm of cyberspace. Enter OSINT, or Open Source Intelligence. But what…
In today’s hyperconnected age, cyber threats lurk at every corner of the digital sphere. As we proceed through 2023, it’s crucial to understand the plethora of cyber attacks and the motives behind them to ensure we’re well-armed against potential threats. This guide will elucidate 49 key types of cyber attacks, offering insights into their modus…
Identifying “Broken Authentication” is one of the critical tasks in web application penetration testing. Broken Authentication vulnerabilities can allow attackers unauthorized access to accounts, which may lead to impersonation, information theft, and other malicious activities. Below is a step-by-step guide to help you identify potential Broken Authentication vulnerabilities in web applications: 1. Gather Information: 1.1.…
Cybersecurity Program Development Plan 1. Security Gap Assessments 1.1. Objective: Identify vulnerabilities within current systems, processes, and security practices. 1.2. Activities: Perform internal and external vulnerability scans. Conduct penetration tests. Evaluate current security infrastructure against industry standards and best practices. 1.3. Deliverables: Detailed report highlighting detected vulnerabilities and risks. Recommendations for improvements and remediation. 2.…
Ports 80 and 443 are standard ports for web traffic. Port 80 is typically used for HTTP (unencrypted), and port 443 is used for HTTPS (encrypted). Simply having these ports open doesn’t inherently make a website vulnerable. However, the services and software listening on these ports, and their configurations, can be potential targets for attackers.…
Here are the top five vulnerabilities from the OWASP of 2023: Injection: Description: Injection flaws occur when untrusted data is sent to an interpreter as part of a command or query. The attacker’s malicious data can trick the interpreter into executing unintended commands or accessing data without proper authorization. The most common example is SQL…
Crafting a robust cybersecurity strategy for your company requires a comprehensive and layered approach. Below is a step-by-step guide to help you develop and implement an effective strategy: Risk Assessment: Identify your critical assets (e.g., customer data, intellectual property, business processes). Evaluate potential threats and vulnerabilities to these assets. Assess the impact and likelihood of…