Offensive security Archives

February 11, 2025

Published by Vikas Kumar at February 11, 2025

Shadow APIs Explained: Risks, Detection, and Prevention

Modern applications rely heavily on Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), which enable seamless communication between different parts of a software system. For example, developers use the IPStack […]

February 7, 2025

Published by shubham Patil at February 7, 2025

Effective Reconnaissance Techniques for Red Teaming Engagements

Staying ahead of threats in today’s dynamic cybersecurity landscape requires strategic preparation and rigorous assessment. Red teaming, a proactive simulation of cyberattacks, is instrumental in uncovering […]

January 9, 2025

Published by Vikas Kumar at January 9, 2025

An Introduction to Server-Side Request Forgery

Server-side request Forged (SSRF) is a serious problem for businesses worldwide. For Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), understanding SSRF is vital. SSRF attacks can compromise not […]

January 7, 2025

Published by SecureLayer7 Lab at January 7, 2025

An Introduction to Zero Day Attacks

Zero-day attacks, also called zero-hour or day-zero attacks, are among the most feared forms of cybercrime. They exploit software and system vulnerabilities that developers and security […]

December 12, 2024

Published by SecureLayer7 Lab at December 12, 2024

An Introduction to Offensive IoT Exploitation

In 2016, the Mirai botnet attack demonstrated the vulnerabilities of IoT devices when it orchestrated a massive DDoS attack that crippled significant internet services, affecting platforms […]

December 3, 2024

Published by Rajesh N at December 3, 2024

Protection From Cyberattacks Using AI Generated Malware

Artificial intelligence (AI) enables machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, including making decisions, recognizing human speech, perceiving visual elements, and translating languages. AI […]

November 7, 2024

Published by Vikas Kumar at November 7, 2024

Understanding Broken Object Property Level Authorization

In the year 2022, Twitter, now known as X, a security flaw resulted in a massive data breach. Although initially identified by Twitter’s bug bounty program, […]

November 6, 2024

Published by Rajesh N at November 6, 2024

ROI of Investing in API Security

Understanding the ROI (Return on Investment) of API security is essential for organizations in today’s digital landscape. As businesses increasingly rely on API integration to streamline […]

October 25, 2024

Understanding And Preventing Broken Authentication

Published by SecureLayer7 Lab at October 25, 2024

What Is Broken Authentication and How to Prevent It?

As the world is moving towards an app-based economy, the threat of cyberattacks is greater than ever. Devices are getting interconnected via IoT, companies are migrating […]