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Rainbow tables explained: How they work and why they're (mostly) obsolete
Rainbow tables are password cracking tools with origins dating back to research from the early 1980s. Here's how they work, why attacks are easy to prevent, and how they compare to modern password cracking.
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What is cryptojacking? Why criminals love this con
Cryptojacking is the unauthorized use of someone else’s computer to mine cryptocurrency. Hackers do this by either getting the victim to click on a malicious link in an email that loads cryptomining code on the computer or by...
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The SolarWinds hack timeline: Who knew what, and when?
Impact, detection, response, and ongoing fallout from the attack on SolarWinds' Orion remote IT management software.
5 ways hackers hide their tracks
From trusted pentesting tools to LOLBINs, attackers abuse trusted platforms and protocols to evade security controls.
The Microsoft Exchange Server hack: A timeline
Research shows plenty of unpatched systems remain. Here's how the attacks unfolded, from discovery of vulnerabilities to today's battle to close the holes.
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Hacktivism’s reemergence explained: Data drops and defacements for social justice
A record amount of leaked data to expose far-right groups signals a more focused and serious approach to hacking for a cause. To understand the risk, CISOs should pay attention to the news.
Booming dark web gig economy is a rising threat
Experts seen a sharp increase in help-wanted ads for black hat hackers-for-hire. Here's what they are targeting and how to respond to the threat.
US DOJ indictments might force Russian hacker group Sandworm to retool
Experts hope that indictments against six Russian military intelligence agents will make Russia rethink plans to disrupt the US election.
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11 types of hackers and how they will harm you
Understanding the different types of hackers, what motivates them, and the malware they use can help you identify the attacks you are most likely to face and how to properly defend yourself and your organization.
11 penetration testing tools the pros use
Pentesting is a simulated cyber attack where professional ethical hackers break into corporate networks to find weaknesses ... before attackers do.
Top 8 weirdest, meanest and dumbest hacks of all time
Hackers have used some strange ways to break into networks or commit fraud. Not all are clever or smart.
11 top DEF CON and Black Hat talks of all time
Hacker summer camp is almost upon us again. Here are some of the best talks of all time. Will this year's virtual talks measure up to these legends?
Twitter VIP account hack highlights the danger of insider threats
The account compromise raises questions about Twitter's controls. Experts weigh in on best practices for mitigating risk from malicious or accidental insider threats.
John the Ripper explained: An essential password cracker for your hacker toolkit
One of the oldest password cracking and testing tools, John the Ripper is still an essential pen testing tool.
Why abandoned domain names are so dangerous
Abandoned domain names are low-hanging fruit for attackers, who can use them to access sensitive email or customer data.
Cyber LEAP Act aims for innovations through Cybersecurity Grand Challenges
New bill seeks to set up competitions across the US to spur security breakthroughs.
Bug bounty platforms buy researcher silence, violate labor laws, critics say
The promise of crowdsourced cybersecurity, fueled by "millions of hackers," turns out to be a pipe dream, despite high-octane marketing from the bug bounty platforms.
The OPM hack explained: Bad security practices meet China's Captain America
How the OPM hack happened, the technical details, and a timeline of the infiltration and response.
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