Using Root in Kali 2020

by | Mar 5, 2020 | Uncategorized

Kali linux has undergone many changes over the past year. With a new UI, transitioning to python3, and a host of new tools, 2019 was a big year for the Kali Linux team. Now, after some telling blog posts, the Kali team has made even more changes to the distribution...

A Recon-NG Update Primer

by | Feb 19, 2020 | Uncategorized

Recently, Tim Tomes (@LaNMaSteR53 on Twitter) made a huge update to his recon-ng program. I am grateful for his hard work, dedication, and generosity as he serves the infosec community and provides such a wonderful free tool. The new update changed a lot of the syntax...
Catchphrase: Data Breach Edition

Catchphrase: Data Breach Edition

by | Sep 24, 2020 |

Can you tell what the image is? Is it a bear? Or a lion? Maybe a sword wielding ninja? With just roughly 12% of the picture revealed, it’s hard to identify. Now, imagine it’s a breach. With so little information available its no wonder that dwell time prior to discovery after a compromise still hovers around two months and results in an average cost of over 3 million dollars per breach. It’s as important as ever today for organizations to have confidence in their log and monitoring infrastructure. That’s where Contextual Security Solutions comes in. For more information, visit https://contextualsecurity.com.

Why Credit Card Fraud Still Exists

by | Sep 24, 2020 |

If you have ever been the victim of credit card fraud, you know that sinking feeling in your stomach when you receive a call stating that your credit card has been compromised. Immediately questions begin swirling around in your head. “Where did I last use my credit...

The Average Cost of Data Breach

by | Sep 10, 2020 |

We have all heard of data breaches at one time or another but if you run a business, are you aware of exactly what this could mean for your company? It’s no secret that there are multiple costs associated with a data compromise, but many people aren’t aware of what...

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