Fall on your knees and kiss the earth in gratitude. Folks, Kali Linux 2.0 has just been released. In case you’ve just arrived from Mars or Uranus, Kali is the mother of Linux penetrating distributions. So what’s new in Kali 2.0? A lot of goodies in there, a lot! So Read More
Penetration Testing Part 3 – Scan Me, Baby
Scanning is a crucial tool in the arsenal of penetration testers as well as hackers out to inflict catastrophic damage on your computer server or web site. Without scanning, there’s no possibility for exploitation of your system. Scanning in short provides the raw material for attackers or penetration testers to Read More
Penetration Testing Part 2 – Reconnaissance
In penetration testing, as in life, there’s no substitute for reconnaissance. Simply put, the better prepared man has a much better chance of success. Reconnaissance a.k.a. information gathering or research is a crucial first step in the penetration testing process. Unlike other phases of penetration testing, there’s no clear, defined Read More
There’s Money in Penetration Testing
While you’re relaxing at the beach or barbecuing smoky kebabs over the weekend, unbeknownst to you nasty elements in Mumbai, Turkey, Ukraine, China, Azerbaijan, Russia, Iran, New York, Dallas etc are relentlessly plotting to do your business harm by hacking your web site, stealing customer credit card details, filching Social Read More