Core Impact UpdatesDuring the month of February, updates have been made to Core Impact to enhance its functionality. New modules have been added to perform Active Directory attacks taking advantage of new features from the latest version of Impacket. There is also a new Web Applications Fuzzer that can find some of the directories and files that are not referenced by the pages discovered during...

NTLM (NT Lan Manager) relay attacks are still a significant threat to the security of Windows based networks. Though it is a well-known attack method that has been around for many years, it is no less dangerous than when it first emerged. In fact, it has been an attack method that is currently popular with “aggressive” hacking groups, including the Russian APT28. These groups have successfully...

When hashing out your offensive security strategy, it’s not all about winning – especially when you’re role-playing as the hacker. Red teams are out to attack. Blue teams are out to defend. While many assume that the goal of an engagement is for Red to best Blue, adopting a “Purple team” mindset focuses more on learning. It prioritizes growth over outcome and trains Blue so that Blue does better...

One of Core Impact’s most valuable features is its certified exploit library. Fortra’s Core Security has a team of expert exploit writers that conduct research, evaluating and prioritizing the most relevant vulnerabilities in order to update the library with critical and useful exploits. Additionally, the QA team creates its own clean environment to validate each exploit before its release to...

How the justice system deals with cybercrime is still relatively new and finding its footing. How cybercriminals are leveraging the legal system is relatively new, too. Imagine a world where your organization gets hacked, and then, to add insult to injury, gets reported by the hackers for being out of compliance. Well, you don’t have to imagine too hard because those days are upon us. While the...

One of Core Impact’s most valuable features is its certified exploit library. Fortra’s Core Security has a team of expert exploit writers that conduct research, evaluating and prioritizing the most relevant vulnerabilities in order to update the library with critical and useful exploits. Additionally, the QA team creates its own clean environment to validate each exploit before its release to...

We are thrilled to announce the latest release of Core Impact! Version 21.5 is packed with exciting features and improvements that provide a smoother and even more efficient user experience. Some of the new features include the option to use Impacket’s NTLMrelayx module to relay connections during an Active Directory attack, various coercion methods to trigger authentications into the relay...

When it comes to a security staple like penetration testing, we all have preconceived notions that make this practice seem quite challenging. The need to rotate vendors, interruptions to normal business, or even testers causing security risks are some that you often hear thrown around. But are they true? The short answer is no. In this blog, we’ll put these myths to rest and bring the truth about...

While it’s important to adhere to compliance regulations, blunders do happen. What does it mean when these blunders lead to you failing a cybersecurity audit, and how can you recover? Consequences of Failing a Cybersecurity Audit Failing a cybersecurity audit can mean several things. First, there’s the up-front legal fines that come with falling on the wrong side of compliance. Here are a few...

You may have heard that Core Security’s Core Impact is an enterprise-grade penetration testing solution that uses same tactics and techniques as real-world attacks. You may have heard that it’s automated and easy-to-use, so teams of any prior skill level can leverage the same advanced attacks. And you may have even heard that it can automate routine tasks as part of the overall engagement, so more...

In The Importance of Layering Offensive Security Solutions, Fortra experts underscore the advantage of developing a single source offensive security tooling portfolio. Read on to find out the necessary ingredients for a proactive strategy and why Fortra’s ability to combine and maximize solutions optimizes security and produces the most effective outcomes. The Five Elements of an Offensive...

When school is out for summer, it seems like everyone is on vacation – everyone except your (un)friendly neighborhood cybercriminals. Something about the summer months puts us off our guard and threat actors on high alert. The only way to stay safe is to know what’s causing the trouble in the first place. We’ve packed our sunscreen – now read on to find out how to make sure your security also...