Tag: penetration-testing
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Best Penetration Testing Companies in USA
Cyber threats are growing at an unprecedented pace. In 2024 alone, global cyber threat losses reached an estimated US$9.5 trillion, and this figure is projected to rise even further in 2025. If threats were a country, it would rank as the world’s third-largest economy, behind only the United States and China. As attackers increasingly leverage……
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The Rise of Continuous Penetration Testing-as-a-Service (PTaaS)
Traditional penetration testing has long been a cornerstone of cyber assurance. For many organisations, structured annual or biannual tests have provided an effective way to validate security controls, support compliance requirements, and identify material weaknesses across infrastructure, applications, and external attack surfaces. However, enterprise environments now change at a pace that is difficult to reconcile”¦…
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The Rise of Continuous Penetration Testing-as-a-Service (PTaaS)
Traditional penetration testing has long been a cornerstone of cyber assurance. For many organisations, structured annual or biannual tests have provided an effective way to validate security controls, support compliance requirements, and identify material weaknesses across infrastructure, applications, and external attack surfaces. However, enterprise environments now change at a pace that is difficult to reconcile”¦…
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Hand over the keys for Shannon’s shenanigans
In this week’s newsletter, Amy examines the rise of Shannon, an autonomous AI penetration testing tool, and what it means for security teams and risk management. First seen on blog.talosintelligence.com Jump to article: blog.talosintelligence.com/hand-over-the-keys-for-shannons-shenanigans/
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Hand over the keys for Shannon’s shenanigans
In this week’s newsletter, Amy examines the rise of Shannon, an autonomous AI penetration testing tool, and what it means for security teams and risk management. First seen on blog.talosintelligence.com Jump to article: blog.talosintelligence.com/hand-over-the-keys-for-shannons-shenanigans/
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$44 Evilmouse Malware Grants Attackers Full Control of Systems Upon Connection
A new hardware-based threat has emerged that disguises malicious code execution capabilities inside an ordinary computer mouse. Dubbed >>EvilMouse,<< this covert keystroke injector demonstrates how everyday peripherals can become powerful attack tools for just $44 in parts. EvilMouse operates similarly to the well-known USB Rubber Ducky penetration testing tool. However, with a crucial difference: it…
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AWS penetration testing: Definition, Policy Tools, and process
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a cloud-computing platform offered by Amazon, which provides cloud services such as computing power, storage, databases, networking, and automated intelligence. AWS replaces data centres, builds applications, and offers pay-as-you-go. The unique features of AWS are scalability, global infrastructure, security, cost-effectiveness, and flexibility. AWS penetration testing involves a planned attempt to……
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AWS penetration testing: Definition, Policy Tools, and process
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a cloud-computing platform offered by Amazon, which provides cloud services such as computing power, storage, databases, networking, and automated intelligence. AWS replaces data centres, builds applications, and offers pay-as-you-go. The unique features of AWS are scalability, global infrastructure, security, cost-effectiveness, and flexibility. AWS penetration testing involves a planned attempt to……
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Schrödinger’s cat and the enterprise security paradox
Tags: control, cybersecurity, detection, exploit, framework, identity, intelligence, jobs, metric, penetration-testing, RedTeam, resilience, risk, siem, strategy, threat, tooland compromised. The dashboards might be green and the audit reports reassuring, but the uncomfortable reality is that you do not know your actual state until you observe it directly and often. Many readers will have heard of Schrödinger’s cat in passing, but the details blur over time, so it is worth revisiting what the…
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Schrödinger’s cat and the enterprise security paradox
Tags: control, cybersecurity, detection, exploit, framework, identity, intelligence, jobs, metric, penetration-testing, RedTeam, resilience, risk, siem, strategy, threat, tooland compromised. The dashboards might be green and the audit reports reassuring, but the uncomfortable reality is that you do not know your actual state until you observe it directly and often. Many readers will have heard of Schrödinger’s cat in passing, but the details blur over time, so it is worth revisiting what the…
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AutoPentestX Introduced as Automated Penetration Testing Toolkit for Linux Systems
AutoPentestX, an open-source automated penetration testing framework designed to streamline vulnerability assessment and security testing workflows on Linux systems. The toolkit consolidates multiple security testing capabilities into a unified platform for ethical hacking and security auditing operations. Developed by security researcher Gowtham-Darkseid, AutoPentestX automates the execution of common penetration testing procedures through modular architecture and…
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Open-source AI pentesting tools are getting uncomfortably good
AI has come a long way in the pentesting world. We are now seeing open-source tools that can genuinely mimic how a human tester works, not just fire off scans. I dug into … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/02/open-source-ai-pentesting-tools-test/
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IoT Penetration Testing: Definition, Process, Tools, and Benefits
IoT penetration testing is a security assessment of the complete IoT ecosystem, from backend systems and cloud services to mobile devices and hardware. It involves a multi-stage simulated attack on IoT devices and their supporting system to identify security risks before attackers can exploit them. Unpatched firmware is responsible for 60% of IoT security breaches,……
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Blockchain Penetration Testing: Definition, Process, and Tools
Tags: blockchain, cyberattack, exploit, framework, network, penetration-testing, service, tool, vulnerabilityBlockchain Penetration Testing simulates real-world cyberattacks on blockchain systems to identify vulnerabilities before attackers can exploit them. On September 14, 2021, the Solana blockchain network went offline for 17 hours during the Grape Protocol IDO (Initial DEX Offering) due to a Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack. In distributed blockchain applications, penetration testing frameworks have demonstrated throughput……
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AI-powered penetration testing: Definition, Tools and Process
AI-powered penetration testing is an advanced approach to security testing that uses artificial intelligence, machine learning, and autonomous agents to simulate real-world cyberattacks, identify vulnerabilities, and assess exploitability faster and more intelligently than traditional manual testing. According to Mariia Kozlovska et al. in their research “Artificial intelligence in penetration testing: leveraging AI for advanced vulnerability……
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Ivanti patches two actively exploited critical vulnerabilities in EPMM
install rpm url [patch_url] command.The RPM_12.x.0.x patch is applicable to EPMM software versions 12.5.0.x, 12.6.0.x, and 12.7.0.x. It is also compatible with the older 12.3.0.x and 12.4.0.x versions. Meanwhile the RPM_12.x.1.x patch is applicable to versions 12.5.1.0 and 12.6.1.0.”The RPM script does not survive a version upgrade,” the company warns. “If after applying the RPM…
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A Head Start on Emerging Vulnerabilities with The Pentest Tool You Need!
The world of cybersecurity is undergoing a seismic shift. In 2026, AI-driven pentest tools are set to redefine how we approach vulnerability detection and exploitation. The conventional pentesting methods, which have served as the backbone of security assessments for decades, cannot be replaced, but given the hi-tech tactics of the malicious contemporaries, these tools simply……
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CISO’s predictions for 2026
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, automation, breach, business, ciso, cloud, control, credentials, cryptography, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, encryption, endpoint, extortion, finance, governance, government, healthcare, identity, infrastructure, malicious, mobile, mssp, network, password, penetration-testing, ransomware, risk, router, saas, soc, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability, warfareAI agents to reshape the threat landscape: But those same AI technologies are also changing the threat landscape. Toal points to a recent Anthropic report that documented the first large-scale AI-enabled cyberattack as an early warning sign. “I guarantee attackers will be more focused on using AI agents for what they want than a lot…
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DAST vs Penetration Testing: Key Differences in 2026
Learn about the key differences between DAST and pentesting, the emerging role of AI pentesting, their roles in security testing, and which is right for your business. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/dast-vs-penetration-testing-key-differences-in-2026/
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Halo Security Achieves SOC 2 Type II Compliance, Demonstrating Sustained Security Excellence Over Time
Halo Security, a leading provider of external attack surface management and penetration testing services, today announced it has… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/halo-security-achieves-soc-2-type-ii-compliance/
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10 Questions Enterprise Leaders Should Ask Before Running a Red Teaming Exercise
Red Teaming has become one of the most discussed and misunderstood practices in modern cybersecurity. Many organizations invest heavily in vulnerability scanners and penetration tests, yet breaches continue to happen through paths those tools never simulate. Enterprise leaders now ask a deeper question: “Does our security testing completely reflect how attackers will break in?” This……
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News Alert: Halo Security earns SOC 2 Type II certification, shows sustained operational security
MIAMI, Jan. 22, 2026, CyberNewswire, Halo Security, a leading provider of external attack surface management and penetration testing services, today announced it has successfully achieved SOC 2 Type II compliance following an extensive multi-month audit by Insight Assurance.”¦ (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/news-alert-halo-security-earns-soc-2-type-ii-certification-shows-sustained-operational-security/
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Halo Security Achieves SOC 2 Type II Compliance, Demonstrating Sustained Security Excellence Over Time
Miami, Florida, January 22nd, 2026, CyberNewsWire Halo Security, a leading provider of external attack surface management and penetration testing services, today announced it has successfully achieved SOC 2 Type II compliance following an extensive multi-month audit by Insight Assurance. This certification validates that Halo Security’s security controls are not only properly designed but also operate…
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Hackers exploit security testing apps to breach Fortune 500 firms
Threat actors are exploiting misconfigured web applications used for security training and internal penetration testing, such as DVWA, OWASP Juice Shop, Hackazon, and bWAPP, to gain access to cloud environments of Fortune 500 companies and security vendors. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-exploit-security-testing-apps-to-breach-fortune-500-firms/
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13 cyber questions to better vet IT vendors and reduce third-party risk
Tags: access, api, attack, authentication, automation, best-practice, breach, business, ceo, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, credentials, credit-card, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, detection, endpoint, exploit, extortion, firewall, healthcare, identity, incident response, infrastructure, insurance, international, ISO-27001, jobs, least-privilege, mfa, monitoring, network, nist, password, PCI, penetration-testing, radius, ransomware, risk, saas, sans, security-incident, service, supply-chain, threat, update, vpn, vulnerabilityVital vendor questions CISOs should ask: To gain that critical information, security leaders and experts recommend CSOs ask IT partners the following cyber-specific questions. 1. What attestation will you provide to prove proper security controls are in place? These are essential, says Juan Pablo Perez-Etchegoyen, CTO for cybersecurity and compliance platform Onapsis. Some of the…
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13 cyber questions to better vet IT vendors and reduce third-party risk
Tags: access, api, attack, authentication, automation, best-practice, breach, business, ceo, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, credentials, credit-card, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, detection, endpoint, exploit, extortion, firewall, healthcare, identity, incident response, infrastructure, insurance, international, ISO-27001, jobs, least-privilege, mfa, monitoring, network, nist, password, PCI, penetration-testing, radius, ransomware, risk, saas, sans, security-incident, service, supply-chain, threat, update, vpn, vulnerabilityVital vendor questions CISOs should ask: To gain that critical information, security leaders and experts recommend CSOs ask IT partners the following cyber-specific questions. 1. What attestation will you provide to prove proper security controls are in place? These are essential, says Juan Pablo Perez-Etchegoyen, CTO for cybersecurity and compliance platform Onapsis. Some of the…
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The 2026 State of Pentesting: Why delivery and follow-through matter more than ever
Penetration testing has evolved significantly over the past several years. While uncovering exploitable vulnerabilities remains the core goal, the real differentiator today is … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/21/plextrac-pentest-programs-reporting/
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The 2026 State of Pentesting: Why delivery and follow-through matter more than ever
Penetration testing has evolved significantly over the past several years. While uncovering exploitable vulnerabilities remains the core goal, the real differentiator today is … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/21/plextrac-pentest-programs-reporting/
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From arts degree to cybersecurity: Rona Michele Spiegel brings fresh perspective to cyber leadership
Tags: ai, awareness, business, cisco, ciso, cloud, compliance, computer, cyber, cybersecurity, data, governance, group, hacking, Hardware, intelligence, jobs, network, office, penetration-testing, privacy, psychology, risk, risk-management, skills, software, startup, strategy, supply-chain, technology, tool, vulnerabilityRona Michele Spiegel’s journey to cybersecurity might seem unconventional to some: She studied the arts. But as someone who grew up when computers first appeared and everyone wanted to experiment with them, she did a lot of multimedia work. She was always interested in technology and discussed with art colleagues about where the world was…
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Product showcase: Penetration test reporting with PentestPad
If you’ve done a pentest before, you know things can get messy fast. You start organized, but a few hours in, notes are scattered, screenshots have odd filenames, and small … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/16/product-showcase-pentestpad-penetration-test-reporting/