MouseJacking (With Flipper Zero): Tales from Pen Testing Trenches

As a continuation in our series of penetration testing stories (who doesn’t love those) we bring you MouseJacking (With Flipper Zero). Check out the first blog post in the series here here. In this engagement, we were successfully able to compromise a network utilizing an old attack vector – MouseJacking. MouseJacking was first brought to

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 psychology to steal confidential information, disrupt business operations, and compromise customer trust. This comprehensive guide

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 operates on the premise that only devices with pre-approved MAC addresses can access a network.

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, each targeting different aspects of an organization’s IT infrastructure. Network Penetration Testing: Network penetration tests

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 demystify pen testing, explaining what it is, how it’s conducted, and the benefits it offers

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 yet often overlooked security misstep is the storage of sensitive information, such as passwords, within

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 is the storage of passwords in SharePoint, which, if not managed properly, can lead to

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 by a different user, often an administrator or a support person, at a later time