codeguru·4yTop 10 Security Testing Tools for Developers
Security testing is the practice of evaluating an information system’s security by detecting and exploiting vulnerabilities. With the number of data breaches on the exponential rise, it is more crucial than ever for developers to ensure the security of their websites and applications. There are a number of open-source security testing tools around to help in this endeavor.
Medium·4yNode.js Vulnerability Cheatsheet
Cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks in the browser can lead to remote code execution (RCE) attacks. Injection happens when an application cannot properly distinguish between untrusted user data and code. Security misconfigurations can compromise the security of Node applications.
System Weakness·4yHacking for Beginners: Exploiting Open Ports
Metasploit is an easy-to-use tool that has a database of exploits which you can easily query. The next step is to try and exploit some open ports on one of Hack the Box’s machines. The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated user to view private or draft posts due to an issue within WP_Query.
InfoSec Write-ups·3yA Beginner’s Guide to Nmap
Nmap is an open-source tool that is used to scan IP addresses and ports of a machine or on a network. Nmap can be used for the following purposes - - creating a complete network Map - detecting open ports on local and remote systems. This GitHub repo is made for all, ranging from beginners in cybersecurity to cybersecurity experts.
System Weakness·4yHacking Wireless Networks around the Globe.(Practical WIFI Hacking)
Wifi hacking is essentially cracking the security protocols in a wireless network, granting full access for the hacker to view, store, download, or abuse the wireless network. Usually, when someone hacks into a Wifi, they are able to observe all the data that is being sent via the network.
Pointer·4yedoardottt/awesome-hacker-search-engines: A list of search engines useful during Penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, red team operations, bug bounty and more
A list of search engines useful during Penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, red team operations, bug bounty and more. Search engines include: Servers, Vulnerabilities, Exploits, Code, Mail addresses, Domains, URLs, DNS, Certificates, WiFi networks, Device Info, Credentials, Social Networks, Threat Intelligence.
Codemotion·4y7 Cybersecurity Threats You Must Know as a Web Developer
Web developers need to understand how these attacks work so they can patch any vulnerabilities in their own code. Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) is a serious threat affecting roughly 66% of all web applications on the market today. Hackers can steal user credentials, intercept sessions, and even bypass multi-factor authentication using cross-site scripting.
The Register·4yHacker steals Grand Theft Auto 6 source code, videos
Hacker steals Grand Theft Auto 6 source code, videos, source code from Rockstar Games subsidiary. Company says it has taken steps to "isolate and contain this incident" No definitive release date has been announced but reports suggest game won't debut for at least another year or two.
InfoSec Write-ups·4yVulnerabilities in JS based Applications
Developers are increasingly gravitating toward frameworks that are written in JavaScript. There are still a lot of vulnerabilities that can be made vulnerable to. In this blog post we shall be going through a few of the vulnerabilities that you can check in a JS based framework. Vulnerabilities in JS based Applications: XSS, CSRF, SQL Injection.
Hacker Noon·4yHow to Create Your Own Dark Website (.onion) on Linux
The question is how can we create our own website on the Dark Web? The answer is: Very easily. No port forwarding, no spending on buying domain names. By following our detailed guide we can host our website or entire web application on deep web with onion domain extension in 5 minutes. We have used our beloved Kali Linux system for this article but any Debian based Linux distro (Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Parrotos ,ElementaryOS) will work.
System Weakness·4yXSS: your SPA is highly vulnerable!
Single Page Application (SPA) is vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Attacks. XSS can be mitigated by issuing a secured cookie to the front-end. We’ll see below how to leverage this protection in a micro services architecture. We explored the concept to leverage the API Gateway for security reason.
JavaScript in Plain English·4yReact Security Vulnerabilities: How to Protect Your App and Fix Them
React has become the most popular JavaScript (JS) framework. It’s used by top companies like Facebook, Netflix, Airbnb, Uber, and many more. If you’re new to React or are thinking about using it in your next project, there are some important security vulnerabilities.
Dark Reading·4yMost Attackers Need Less Than 10 Hours to Find Weaknesses
The average ethical hacker can find a vulnerability that allows the breach of the network perimeter and then exploit the environment in less than 10 hours. Nearly three-quarters of ethical hackers think most organizations lack the necessary detection and response capabilities to stop attacks.
strongdm·4y11 Authentication-Based Vulnerabilities You Need to Know
Authentication is a vital part of any website or application since it is simply the process of recognizing user identities. More than 1,000 data breaches in 2020 exposed over 155 million records. Over 82% of breaches were caused by authentication issues — stolen or weak credentials. Here are 11 of the most common authentication-based vulnerabilities to watch out for.
InfoSec Write-ups·4yFinding Vulnerable Info Using Google Dorks — Ethical Hacking
Google Dorking is a technique that hackers use to find information that may have been accidentally exposed to the internet. In simple terms, it is using Google to run targeted search queries using specific keywords or commands. Let me show you some of the cool stuff you can do with it.
The Hacker News·4yNew Chrome 0-Day Bug Under Active Attack – Update Your Browser ASAP!
Google on Monday rolled out fixes for eight security issues in the Chrome web browser. A high-severity vulnerability that's being actively exploited in real-world attacks is the first zero-day patched by the internet giant in 2022. Google Chrome users are highly recommended to update to the latest version 98.0.4758.102 for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
DZone·4yHow to Find a Vulnerability in a Website
Website owners consider scalability and high performance to be supreme. The changing threat landscape requires security to be an equally crucial consideration. The first step to securing a vulnerable website is to identify application vulnerabilities and then take corrective actions to mitigate them. In this article, we explore how to find a vulnerability in a website and the importance of comprehensive website assessment.
System Weakness·4yI Created a Ransomware!!!
The ransomware.py file will contain the malicious coding that will encrypt all the files of your target & and for decrypter.py this file will become the savior for the target. If and only if the target gets the secret code or the magical words from you after fulfilling your demands.
InfoSec Write-ups·4yTop Ethical Hacking Tools and Software for 2022
Surendra Pander is a Security Researcher, ethical Hacker, Bug bounty hunter & Online cybersecurity educator from India. If you want personal training from me, you can message me on Instagram or Twitter, Links are given below. Top Ethical Hacking Tools and Software for 2022.
The Hacker News·4yU.S. Cybersecurity Agency Publishes List of Free Security Tools and Services
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Friday published a repository of free tools and services. The "Free Cybersecurity Services and Tools" resource hub comprises a mix of services provided by CISA, open-source utilities, and other implements offered by private and public sector organizations across the cybersecurity community.
