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We think we know how to explain the value of a penetration test

Welcome to We think we know, the podcast in which we flip the script on what you thought you knew about penetration testing. Navigating a maze of tight deadlines and limited scopes while your expertise sometimes gets squeezed into a compliance checkbox can take a toll. Offensive security work is not about ticking off tasks. Many of us have a deep need for constant growth – and some overdue recognition.

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Published at: 07 Nov 2023

Hacking tutorials

How to perform authenticated website scans with Pentest-Tools.com

This article shows how to scan a web application that requires authentication using the Website Vulnerability Scanner tool.

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Cristin Sirbu

Published at: 06 Oct 2023

Security research

3 initial access tactics to simulate in your penetration tests

In this guide, I’ll talk about these tactics (phishing attacks, RDP attacks, and exploitable vulnerabilities) pentesters can use to simulate realistic attack scenarios and apply them in their ethical hacking engagements. You'll walk away with practical examples and actionable advice on how to effectively replicate these attacks. Plus, you’ll help your customers to create better security awareness inside their organizations.

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Catalin Iovita

Published at: 29 Sep 2023

Community wisdom

How these offensive security books changed their readers - and their authors

Books have extraordinary power. They give both readers and authors new perspectives on how to see the world – and how to inhabit it more meaningfully. They allow you to go in-depth on a topic you love (or didn’t know you could love). Books create space for reflection and give you the chance to soak up someone else's experience and make parts of it your own.

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Published at: 13 Sep 2023

Security research

Breaking down the 5 most common SQL injection attacks

In this ongoing battle, organizations and offensive security pros grapple with many questions: Why do these attacks persist? What are the most prevalent types of SQL injection attacks? And, most importantly, how do we prevent them effectively? You’ll get answers to these burning questions (and more!) in this practical guide.

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Published at: 01 Sep 2023

Security research

10 Practical scenarios for XSS attacks

Let’s delve into these 10 practical attack scenarios with actionable examples that highlight the real risk of cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities.

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Published at: 07 Jul 2023

Community wisdom

Pro tips from 10 ethical hackers for stellar reports

The strongest proof of your work and expertize are the pentest reports you deliver. They capture your investigative skills, razor-sharp critical thinking, and creative hacking abilities. So your reports better be great. Looking to impress your team or clients with outstanding pentest reports? You're in luck! Delve into the collective wisdom of 10 seasoned offensive security professionals who've generously shared their insider tips on mastering the art of pentest reporting.

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Ioana Rijnetu

Published at: 05 May 2023

Security research

Why this 14-year-old heap corruption vulnerability in MS Word is still relevant

A critical vulnerability with Remote Code Execution (RCE) potential in Microsoft Word (CVE-2023-21716) with a CVSS score of 9.8 was among the Zero-Day vulnerabilities that were fixed.

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Kelyan Yesil

Published at: 18 Apr 2023

Security research

Log4J - why some CVEs (almost) never disappear

Unless you’ve been on a sabbatical for the past year, you probably know how a critical vulnerability known as Log4shell took over the world.

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Kelyan Yesil

Published at: 07 Apr 2023

top most exploited vulnerabilities in 2022

Security research

The most exploited vulnerabilities in 2022

Offensive security is a fast-moving space, yet some security vulnerabilities persist for years, causing problem after problem. 2023 being no exception, you can spare yourself from repetitive work by learning to find and mitigate these top 10 CVEs.

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Kelyan Yesil

Published at: 16 Mar 2023

Security research

Thinking outside the box: 3 creative ways to exploit business logic vulnerabilities in pentests

These flaws are particularly dangerous because attackers exploit behavioral patterns by interacting with apps in different ways than intended. When exploited successfully, they cause serious disruption, including business processes impact and reputational damage.

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Razvan Ionescu

Published at: 02 Mar 2023

Security research

How supply chain attacks work and 7 ways to mitigate them

Your organization is a connected network of vendors, software, and people that keep your business operational. Each of these elements has various degrees of access to sensitive information which a bad actor can use as entry points in supply chain attacks.

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Iulian Tita

Published at: 20 Feb 2023

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