Commonly referred to as Zerologon, CVE-2020-1472 is the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) identifier assigned to a vulnerability in Microsoft’s Netlogon Remote Protocol (MS-NRPC). MS-NRPC is essential for authentication of both user and machine accounts in Active Directory.
Adversaries use multiple techniques to identify and exploit weaknesses in Active Directory (AD) to gain access to critical systems and data. This blog post explores 3 ways they use PowerShell PowerSploit to elevate or abuse permissions, and offers effective strategies for protecting against them.
Introduction: Fraudulent campaigns aimed at top-level executives through phishing are on the rise. In this technical blog post, we will delve into a particular type of CEO phishing scam that employs an attachment containing an agreement draft. We will examine the attack's technical aspects and suggest preventive measures that businesses can adopt to safeguard themselves.
Digital signature certificates are a must-have for any organization interested in ensuring the authenticity of its data and transactions. As a software developer, you can use them to sign software updates or as a sales manager to authenticate contracts. Digital signature certificates are the ultimate guarantee of security and validity. Digital signature certificates provide a secure and reliable way to verify and authenticate data.
Vulnerability management refers to continuously identifying, reporting, and remediating security risks within the cyber assets from networks to cloud platforms. It becomes vital that good cyber security measures with an extensive vulnerability management system be placed to ensure data and application safety.
The HIPAA Security Rule requires healthcare organizations to perform regular security risk assessments to protect e-PHI. Penetration testing can help organizations with this requirement.
There’s a scene in the original “Matrix” movie when Neo is sitting in the grimy kitchen with the rest of the crew and eating gray, runny slop. No matter what new version of gray slop they eat, they always seem to think that it tastes like chicken. When confronted with something new, it’s a natural human trait to relate it back to something we already know.
Nexx is a home security company that specializes in internet-connected security devices such as alarms, garage door openers, cameras, plugs, and more. The company works to make homes safer and to help with home automation goals. Unfortunately, it appears that Nexx products are vulnerable to some major security issues, and it doesn't appear that the company is actively working to fix the issues.
Password security plays a fundamental role in Identity and Access Management (IAM). The easiest way for cybercriminals to breach an enterprise network is to obtain a set of legitimate login credentials. This allows them to bypass firewalls, intrusion detection systems and other technical security solutions. Once inside, they can remain undetected for extended periods of time.
