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Introduction to Chrome Browser Extension Security Testing

Browser extensions are software components that enhance the functionality of existing programs, specifically web browsers by modifying the user interface and interaction with websites, allowing users to customize their browsing experience. However, they also pose a security risk as they interact directly with untrusted web content and have vulnerabilities that malicious website operators and network attackers can exploit. This blog highlights the importance of Chrome browser extension security, permissions, testing for vulnerabilities, real-time attack scenarios, and mitigation methods.
Feb 20, 2023
Est Read Time: 13 min

Getting Started in Pentesting

Interested in pentesting but don't know where to start? Our Core Pentesters have you covered. Read to hear their tips and advice on how to get started.
Feb 16, 2023
Est Read Time: 4 min

Why is Cybersecurity Important in the Fintech Industry?

Learn about the importance of cybersecurity for fintech companies with insights from the cybersecurity experts at Cobalt.
Feb 14, 2023
Est Read Time: 7 min

Pentests in Risk Assessments: When, Why, How

Find your vulnerabilities, determine the risk, and outline remediation — pentests can do all of this in support of your risk assessments.
Feb 14, 2023
Est Read Time: 3 min

Introduction to LDAP Injection Attack

LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) is a protocol for accessing and managing directory services over a network. LDAP injection is a type of attack that targets vulnerabilities in implementations of the LDAP. Core Pentester Harsh Bothra shows us how an attacker does this injection and how to protect against it.
Feb 13, 2023
Est Read Time: 7 min

Risks of Open-Source Software

This article provides an overview of what open-source software is and its history. Core Pentester Ninad Mathpati explains that open-source software is any program whose source code is made available for use or modification and is developed as a public, open collaboration.
Feb 8, 2023
Est Read Time: 8 min

API Security Best Practices

As the devices providing Internet access increase daily, the traditional Monolith architecture has been replaced by the Microservice architecture due to the advantages such as scalability, faster deployment, ease of management, and many more. Core Pentester Orhan Yildirim shares his best practices for API Security.
Feb 3, 2023
Est Read Time: 4 min

Cybersecurity Certifications, how much do they really matter?

Cybersecurity certifications can benefit individuals with 1-4 years of experience when looking for new job opportunities. Certifications alone don't necessarily make someone a good pentester and should be considered in conjunction with professional experience.
Feb 1, 2023
Est Read Time: 5 min

Hacking Web Cache - Deep Dive in Web Cache Poisoning Attacks

Web cache poisoning is an attack where an attacker takes advantage of flaws in the caching mechanism. They attempt to store an altered and malicious response in the cache entry, forcing the website to serve malicious information to its users.  Core Pentester Harsh Bothra deep dives into these attacks and remediations.
Jan 31, 2023
Est Read Time: 11 min

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