Mobile Application Penetration Testing – #1 – Getting Started

Welcome to the first of many parts of our series on Mobile Application Penetration Testing. We wanted to write this series because it seems like a lot of the material out there on mobile application penetration testing is out of date, wrong, or lacking. Furthermore, when it comes to mobile application penetration testing, there are

Turkeys Will Get Stuffed Soon. Credentials Will Get Stuffed Now.

Introduction Credential stuffing is a form of cyberattack where attackers use automated scripts to try a large number of username and password combinations (usually obtained from previous breaches) on multiple websites, hoping that individuals have reused their credentials. While this attack method is not sophisticated, its simplicity and effectiveness make it a go-to strategy for

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

Guarding the Digital Front Door: The External Penetration Test

The demand and pressure for penetration testing services are growing every day – ethical hackers are racing to find all the vulnerabilities before the not so ethical ones do. The subject of penetration testing has expanded and deepened, with each specific area, whether web application, IoT, wireless, or even mobile, carrying significant importance. Arguably, the

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

Is Caido The New Burp?

There has been some buzz around Caido recently – a contender to the Burp crown. Brackish Security testers recently sat down and tried Caido out on some real pentests. Our findings follow. Keep in mind that Caido is still fairly new, while Burp has been in development and use for a very long time. Additionally,

Penetration Testing: White Box, Black Box, and Grey Box Testing

In this post, we’ll dive into the definitions and differences between white box, black box, and grey box testing so that you can better understand these essential techniques for securing your attack surface. But first, let’s get the basics right. What is penetration testing? In simple terms, it’s the practice of identifying vulnerabilities, weaknesses, or