Vulnerabilities can be found in just about any type of software—and even some pieces of hardware. Threat actors are all too eager to take advantage of these vulnerabilities, leveraging them to gain access to or escalate privileges in an organization’s IT infrastructure. When these vulnerabilities are discovered before the vendor is aware, these are known as zero-day threats.
The PrintNightmare flaw is aptly named—the serious remote code execution vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows Print Spooler service, CVE-2021-34527, can give an attacker the keys to the kingdom.
We’re pleased to announce a new release of Core Impact! Version 21.1 demonstrates our commitment to allowing users to conduct advanced penetration tests effortlessly and efficiently, with new features including:
The latest release of Core Impact has arrived! Version 21.1 demonstrates our commitment to allowing users to conduct advanced penetration tests effortlessly and efficiently. This release includes new features focused on increased visibility and ease of use, along with a simplified update process.
As data breaches continue to dominate the headlines, suggestions for enhancing your cybersecurity stance are everywhere. While much of this advice may be worth following, it’s often complicated, entailing multi-step processes or requiring expert intervention. However, before you start exploring advanced options, it’s important to begin with the basics. When it comes to cybersecurity, the simplest advice is to always implement patches.
While the Core Impact team is hard at work to provide and enhance the most comprehensive pen testing tool, we want to be sure to regularly check in with those who matter most—our customers!
That’s why we’re pulling back the curtain to provide a look behind the scenes and show you what’s on the horizon. During this exclusive user-focused on-demand webinar, meet the product experts dedicated to your success. June's update covered:
As cyber-attacks continue to be disturbingly common, penetration tests have become increasingly important. These valuable assessments, performed using either in-house personnel or third-party service vendors, exploit vulnerabilities to determine the security stance of an IT environment. In fact, according to the 2024 Penetration Testing Survey, 83% of respondents run pen tests at least 1-2 times a year.