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 previous post. But not only will we discuss Android Studio and Android Debug Bridge, we

Does Affordable Penetration Testing Exist?

Affordable Penetration Testing: A Necessity, Not A Luxury In today’s interconnected world, it’s not a question of if your business will face a cyber threat, but when. As cyber threats continue to evolve, businesses of all sizes find themselves in the crosshairs of potential attacks. But for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the idea of

Unmasking the Shadows: The Unseen Vulnerabilities Within Your Walls

Prior to reading this, please check out a previous blog of ours on how important an external penetration test is. Hey there, security enthusiasts and curious minds alike! Today, we are taking a deep dive into a topic that’s often buzzing around but isn’t always entirely understood – yes, we’re talking about Internal Penetration Testing

Beyond the Breach: The Essential Role of Regular Penetration Testing in Safeguarding Organizational Reputation

In today’s interconnected world, cyber resilience is not just about protecting data but is closely tied to an organization’s reputation and trustworthiness. A cyberattack doesn’t only translate to financial losses but can significantly tarnish a company’s image. A case in point is the recent cyberattack on Clorox, emphasizing the imperative of preemptive measures, particularly regular

White Box Web Application Testing for Pentesters and Bug Bounty Hunters

White box web application penetration testing is one of my favorite things to do in the security world. If you’re new to this, “white box” means you have access to the source code of the application you’re testing. Keep in mind that the vast majority of what I will discuss in this post actually applies

The Shield of Cyberspace: Understanding Web Application Firewalls

Introduction In our digital age, data security has grown into an essential necessity, not just a luxury. As companies depend heavily on web applications to offer their services, protecting these platforms against cyber threats becomes crucial. Here enters the Web Application Firewall (WAF) – a potent tool designed to safeguard web applications from a multitude

Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) Vulnerabilities: Understanding, Exploiting, and Detecting

Introduction Insecure Direct Object Reference, or IDOR, is a common security vulnerability that exposes sensitive data and allows unauthorized access to resources. It is a critical issue that often appears in the OWASP Top Ten, a list of the most prevalent security risks in web applications. In this blog post, we will discuss what IDOR

OWASP Mobile Application Security Testing Guide (MASTG)

Intro With the ever increasing use of mobile applications in various aspects of our lives, ensuring the security and privacy of users has become a top priority for developers and organizations alike. As mobile applications store and process sensitive data, securing them against potential attacks is of utmost importance. The Open Web Application Security Project