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Dynamic Duo: Dhiraj Mishra & Zubin Devnani

Dhiraj Mishra and Zubin Devnani, two Core Pentesters, have led ten successful fuzzing workshops together and have plans to continue. Read about how they got started in our blog about the Dynamic Duo in the Core.
Apr 5, 2023
Est Read Time: 2 min

Pentester Spotlight: Herane Malhotra

This month's Pentester Spotlight features Herane Malhotra, a Core Pentester since 2021 and Lead.
Mar 26, 2023
Est Read Time: 2 min

OAuth Vulnerabilites Pt. 2

OAuth is a widely-used protocol that enables users to authorize third-party applications to access their data from other services, such as social media or cloud storage. However, like any technology, OAuth is not immune to vulnerabilities. This is Pt. 2 of a two-part series by Core Pentester Shubham Chaskar.
Mar 20, 2023
Est Read Time: 10 min

Active Directory Series: Active Directory Fundamentals

Active Directory is a Microsoft service that provides centralized management of user accounts, devices, and access to resources in a networked environment. It allows IT professionals to create and manage users, groups, computers, and other resources on a network, and control access to those resources based on policies and permissions.
Mar 13, 2023
Est Read Time: 12 min

Pentester’s Guide to XPATH Injection

XPath is a powerful language used to query and manipulate XML documents. It allows you to extract data, transform XML documents, query large datasets, and modify the structure and content of XML documents. XPath injection attacks occur when an attacker manipulates XPath statements to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data.
Feb 27, 2023
Est Read Time: 6 min

Pentester Spotlight: Goonjeta Malhotra

“Pentesting allowed me to challenge my skills and knowledge, to think of creative ways to exploit and identify vulnerabilities, and always to find ways to improve security posture." That's what Core Pentester Goonjeta Malhotra said about her journey into pentesting. Learn more about Goonjeta in here Pentester Spotlight.
Feb 23, 2023
Est Read Time: 2 min

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

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
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