The Ultimate Guide to Protecting Your Business from Phishing Scams
In today’s digital age, cybersecurity is not just a technical necessity but a cornerstone of a successful business strategy. Among the myriad of cyber threats, phishing scams stand out for their cunning simplicity and devastating effectiveness. Phishing attacks manipulate human...
Tales from Pen Testing Trenches: MAC Address Whitelisting Failure
MAC address whitelisting is commonly perceived as a foolproof network security mechanism. Yet, Brackish Security’s recent test on a wireless network illustrates how easily this method can be bypassed, challenging its efficacy as a standalone security solution. MAC address whitelisting...
Different Types of Penetration Testing: A Comprehensive Guide
Penetration testing, a critical component of cybersecurity, involves evaluating the security of IT systems by simulating cyber attacks. These tests are essential for uncovering vulnerabilities that could be exploited by hackers. This post explores the various types of penetration testing,...
Penetration Testing 101: What Every Business Owner Should Know
As the digital landscape evolves, so do the challenges in maintaining robust cybersecurity. For business owners navigating this terrain, understanding the role and significance of penetration testing, commonly referred to as pen testing, is essential. This introductory guide aims to...
Risks of Storing Passwords in BitBucket Repositories
As penetration testers, like SharePoint, (check out our previous blog post here https://brackish.io/the-risks-of-storing-passwords-in-sharepoint), Bitbucket is a gold mine for credentials. In the dynamic world of software development, tools like Bitbucket are indispensable for version control and collaboration. However, a common...
The Risks of Storing Passwords in SharePoint
In the era of increasing cyber threats, the security of sensitive information has become paramount for organizations of all sizes. SharePoint, a widely used platform for collaboration and information management, is not immune to these concerns. A particularly alarming issue...
What is Blind XSS?
You may have heard of Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) or Stored XSS, but what is Blind XSS? Unlike traditional XSS attacks, where the immediate impact is visible, Blind XSS vulnerabilities are typically triggered when the malicious input is viewed...
Android Studio – Mobile Application Penetration Testing #5
Welcome back to our series on Mobile Application Penetration Testing! In this post we will discuss Android Studio and Android Debug Bridge. If you’re new to this, you might want to go read from the beginning or check out the...
Another OSCP Blog Post
First, what is the OSCP? If you are ever curious about what it takes to become an ethical hacker, you will most likely find yourself googling “How to become a hacker”. Within your research, it doesn’t take long to read...
Common IoT Device Vulnerabilities in 2023
We made a list of common IoT device vulnerabilities we discovered during the year of 2023! Understanding common vulnerabilities in IoT devices is crucial for both consumers and manufacturers to ensure the safety and privacy of users. In this blog...