The Exploit

Notes from the Front Lines of Penetration Testing

Category: Security Recommendations

Get actionable cybersecurity advice from Raxis experts. Explore best practices, tips, and recommendations to strengthen your organization’s security.
  • Security Cameras
    Three Questions to Ask Before Connecting a Device to the Internet

    By

    Scottie Cole
    Should you connect your latest device to the Internet? Lead Penetration Tester Scottie Cole recommends asking yourself some questions before you do.
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  • Hands holding mobile phone
    Why Companies Shouldn’t Overlook Mobile Application Testing

    By

    Brian Tant
    Penetration tests are as important for mobile applications as they are for their web app counterparts. Here’s why.
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  • How to Pull Off a Mousejacking Attack
    How to Pull Off a Mousejacking Attack

    By

    Raxis Research Team
    Raxis’ penetration testing team demonstrates how to conduct a mousejacking attack to gain access as part of a penetration test.
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  • Penguin with red cross
    Sudo Privilege Escalation Vulnerability Discovered

    By

    Raxis Research Team
    Qualys has discovered and reported a serious vulnerability (CVE-2021-3156) affecting the sudo utility. Patches are now available and Raxis recommends applying them immediately.
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  • Cisco with bandaids
    Cisco Patches Critical Security Vulnerabilities

    By

    Raxis Research Team
    Cisco releases patches for some critical and high-severity vulnerabilities. Learn about the vulnerabilities and patches from the Raxis penetration testing team.
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  • Understanding Vulnerability Management
    Understanding Vulnerability Management

    By

    Brian Tant
    One of our most common findings in Raxis penetration tests is the lack of an effective vulnerability management system. Here’s why that’s important.
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  • Happy New Year! (Good riddance, 2020)
    The Most Important Cybersecurity Lessons of 2020

    By

    Mark Puckett
    This past year was one to remember. Here are a couple of cybersecurity lessons we should take away from 2020.
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  • Solarwinds
    SolarWinds Supply Chain Attack – Updated 12/18/2020

    By

    Raxis Research Team
    The Raxis penetration testing team provides details on the SolarWinds supply chain attack and what you can do to secure your organization.
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  • How to Protect Your Tesla from an Attack
    So, I Hacked a Tesla . . .

    By

    Adam Fernandez
    Tesla is leading the way in electric vehicle adoption. But the company has a few more miles to go with its cybersecurity safeguards.
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  • Raxis COO Bonnie Smyre
    Five Red Flags for Black Friday

    By

    Bonnie Smyre
    Shop safely this holiday season by paying attention to these red flags. The Raxis Penetration Testing team shares tips to stay secure.
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  • Cisco Smart Install
    Why you should turn off Cisco Smart Install now

    By

    Raxis Research Team
    The Raxis penetration testing team explains why Cisco Smart Install is handy for admins but is a security risk if it’s improperly managed.
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  • Curriculaville
    A Herring Haunting at Curriculaville Next Wednesday

    By

    Brad Herring
    What’s scarier than ghosts and goblins? Brad Herring has some terrifying tales to tell at the October 28 Curriculaville Cybersecurity Summit.
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