There is a pattern that keeps playing out. A developer or vibe coder builds an app in a short amount of time, deploys it publicly, gets traction on social media, and then a while later someone replies - the database got leaked.
Not because the developer was incompetent. Not because the technology stack was bad. But because one thing kept getting skipped when the focus was entirely on speed: security.
Subdomain takeover is a vulnerability that’s often underestimated, yet carries significant real-world impact. This article covers a real case of subdomain takeover via AWS Elastic Beanstalk - from the core concept and exploitation steps, to detection and prevention.
What Is Subdomain Takeover? Subdomain takeover (also known as domain takeover or domain hijacking) is a vulnerability that occurs when a domain or subdomain has an active DNS record, but the third-party service it points to has …
What Is Infatica P2B Network? Infatica P2B Network is a service from the Infatica company that operates using a peer-to-business (P2B) model.
This means: your device can be used as a proxy network node, where a small portion of your internet bandwidth is “shared” with the Infatica network or users of the service.
It is commonly used for:
Web scraping Market research Testing website access from various locations Data collection by companies Is Infatica Dangerous? Infatica is known as part of a …
Introduction A wildcard SSL certificate allows you to secure all subdomains with just one certificate, for example “*.example.com”, “subdomain.example.com”. With the help of Let’s Encrypt, we can obtain a free and automated SSL/TLS Certificate using Certbot through the DNS challenge method. However, keep in mind that the certificate is not valid for domain names using sub-subdomains such as sub.sub.example.com.
This method is very suitable if you have setups like: …
Summary A WordPress plugin with more than 900,000 active installations is reported to have a Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability with critical severity.
This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the target server under certain conditions. Given the large installation scale, the potential for mass exploitation is very high.
Technical Impact A Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in a WordPress installation is one of the most critical vulnerability categories …
Every 39 seconds, one cyber attack occurs somewhere in the world1. Many internet users still rely on passwords as the only protection for their accounts, even though this is very risky. Therefore passwords alone are not enough and Two Factor Authentication (2FA) can save you from account theft.
Why Passwords Alone Are Not Enough? Passwords are often easy to guess, reused across many sites, or even leaked through phishing attacks and major data breaches such as those that happened at Facebook, …
We live in a digital era where almost all activities are connected to the internet — from shopping, banking, working, to entertainment. But many people are still careless about protecting their personal data and unknowingly open gaps for cyber attacks. This is where cyber hygiene becomes important, which refers to good digital habits to prevent cyber attacks.
What Is Cyber Hygiene? Cyber hygiene is a set of practices or daily routines that help maintain the security of your information and …
In recent years, ransomware has become one of the most serious threats in the cybersecurity landscape. It no longer targets large enterprises only; cybercriminals now also target SMEs, educational institutions, and even the healthcare sector. The impact can be severe, ranging from operational disruption and loss of critical data to financial losses due to ransom payments.
Readers can see continuously updated ransomware victims on Ransomware Live. From there, we can observe that ransomware …
Overview Web phishing is one of the attack methods most frequently used by attackers. In a phishing attack, the attacker creates a fake website that imitates a legitimate website. This fake website is usually used to steal sensitive information from victims, such as login credentials, credit card information, and others.
A common perception is that phishing websites always use the HTTP protocol. However, is that really the case? Do phishing websites never use the HTTPS protocol?
What Is a Credential Attack? A credential attack or credential-based attack is a hacking attempt to take over someone’s account by stealing a username and password. Usually this is done through techniques like phishing, credential stuffing, and brute force.
Simply put, attackers spy, guess, or try thousands of password combinations to get into your account. After that, they can access all the data inside it, such as email accounts, social media accounts, game accounts, and even banking …
