When planning a pentest, it's crucial to choose the right approach. In this guide, we discuss the different types of pentests, their advantages and disadvantages, and which approach best fits your security objectives and budget. Blackbox vs. Whitebox Pentesting Blackbox Pentesting In a blackbox pentest, the pentester has
Conducting a pentest is crucial for your cybersecurity strategy. But timing is essential. In this article, you'll discover the best time to perform a pentest and why periodic pentests can be valuable. The ideal timing for a pentest The ideal timing for a pentest is after major changes
A pentest (penetration test also referred to as a 'security audit') is now indispensable for organizations that take their digital security seriously. In this article, you'll discover why a pentest is more important than you think and what benefits it offers your organization. What is a
Bij het plannen van een pentest is het cruciaal om de juiste aanpak te kiezen. In deze gids bespreken we de verschillende types pentests, hun voor- en nadelen, en welke aanpak het beste past bij jouw security doelstellingen en budget. Blackbox vs. Whitebox Pentesting Blackbox Pentesting Bij een blackbox pentest
Het uitvoeren van een pentest is cruciaal voor je cybersecuritystrategie. Maar timing is essentieel. In dit artikel ontdek je wanneer het beste moment is om een pentest uit te voeren en waarom periodieke pentests waardevol kunnen zijn. De ideale timing voor een pentest De ideale timing voor een pentest is
Een pentest (penetratie test of ook wel audit genoemd) is tegenwoordig onmisbaar voor organisaties die hun digitale beveiliging serieus nemen. In dit artikel ontdek je waarom een pentest belangrijker is dan je denkt en welke voordelen het biedt voor jouw organisatie. Wat is een pentest? Een pentest is een geautoriseerde
You have no automation set up or your automation process isn't robust and misses out on (quite a lot of) subdomain takeovers. This article provides answers to both faulty approaches. Subdomain takeover vulnerabilities can (in most cases) form a significant security impact on a company or organization. You
False positives are commonly occurring in automated scanners. We all hate them because they give us false hope and make us excited for nothing. Luckily, there are multiple ways to get rid of them or at least reduce them to an acceptable level. In this article, I will be sharing
1) Automated Vulnerability Scanner The core of BLACKBIRD is its comprehensive automated scanning capabilities. Unlike traditional vulnerability scanners that generate excessive noise, BLACKBIRD's intelligent automation helps you: * Scan multiple targets simultaneously * Reduce false positives * Focus on high-impact vulnerabilities * Generate detailed, actionable reports đź’ˇRECOMMENDATION: Paste in URLs you'
Most penetration testers rely on generic (and even outdated) wordlists for content discovery, missing critical endpoints that could expose serious vulnerabilities. But there's a more sophisticated approach that dramatically improves your results: targeted bruteforcing. Try The Interactive Demo → The Problem with Traditional Content Discovery Traditional content discovery often
SQLS (SQLSCANNER) is a powerful SQL Injection scanner that employs five distinct techniques to identify Full and Blind (including Time-based & Out-of-Band) SQL injection vulnerabilities. Powered by SQLMap, it offers comprehensive coverage for detecting CWE-89 issues that you can't find with other traditional tools. As a penetration tester,
JavaScript files are goldmines for penetration testers. But with modern applications containing hundreds of chunked and minified JavaScript files, even the most skilled security professionals can't manually review every line of code. And that often goes paired with missing critical security vulnerabilities. That's where JSAuditor, a
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As a penetration tester or security professional, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. BurpSuite, a popular proxy intercepting and web app pentesting tool, becomes even more powerful with the right extensions. In this article, we'll explore the top 8 BurpSuite extensions that can significantly enhance your ability
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As a solo pentester juggling multiple gigs, time is your most precious asset. Manual JavaScript file analysis? It's a time-consuming task that can impact your efficiency. Meet JSAuditor: the javascript pentesting tool for rapid, comprehensive JavaScript file auditing. Every penetration tester knows the struggle, countless JavaScript files to
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We're excited to announce a powerful new feature in the BLACKBIRD Web App Pentesting Suite: the ability to skip content discovery and proceed directly to vulnerability scanning. This addition offers penetration testers and security professionals a more targeted and efficient approach to identifying potential security weaknesses in specific
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BLACKBIRD's all-in-one content discovery tool has just received a powerful update to its content discovery scanner, introducing advanced fuzzing capabilities that offer penetration testers more flexibility and precision in their assessments. This new feature significantly enhances the tool's ability to uncover hidden content and potential vulnerabilities
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Securing your internal network is just as important as protecting your external-facing assets. BLACKBIRD Web App Pentesting Suite offers powerful tools for comprehensive vulnerability scanning that can now also be deployed in internal networks via VPN profiles. This quick guide will walk you through the process, highlighting the importance of
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All pentesters know the significance of performing content discovery. And having the right tools for it can make all the difference in uncovering hidden vulnerabilities and potential attack vectors. In this article, we'll explore the top 3 content discovery tools that every penetration tester should have in their
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BLACKBIRD Web App Pentesting Suite has proven to be a valuable tool for pentesters and is slightly becoming indispensable due to its unique advantages. In this post, we will be covering these and also going over what sets it apart from other conventional penetration testing tools. This article heavily promotes
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Find more vulnerabilities and save more time on your next pentesting engagement as a penetration tester with BLACKBIRD Web App Pentesting Suite
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One common question we receive is how to reset your data. This guide will walk you through the process, ensuring you can start fresh when needed. ⚠️Always ensure you've backed up any crucial information before initiating this process. Why reset your scan data? Resetting your scan data can
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In this article, you'll learn how to create and use VPN profiles to instruct the scanners to reach internal networks.
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What is a Virtual Private Network (VPN) and how does it work?
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This short article will guide you on how to create a valid target definition for targets.