What if the biggest cybersecurity risks aren’t flaws at all—but features working as intended? This week’s cyber incidents shine a spotlight on a new and troubling trend:attackers aren’t just exploiting vulnerabilities—they’re taking advantage of the way things are supposed to work. Misused APIs, default trust settings, outdated routers, and socially engineered workflows are proving to be just as dangerous as
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Cybersecurity isn’t slowing down—and neither are the adversaries. This past week has been a whirlwind of high-impact zero-days, aggressive malware campaigns, certificate trust shifts, and nation-state operations. At ClearInfosec, we break down the noise to highlight what matters to your cyber defense strategy. Below is our deep-dive recap of the week’s most alarming developments and
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In today’s cybersecurity landscape, exposed credentials such as API keys, tokens, passwords, and certificates pose one of the most significant threats to organizational security. While detection capabilities have vastly improved, a worrying trend remains: once credentials are exposed, they often stay valid and unfixed for months or even years. This creates a persistent risk that
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TL;DR · AD pentesting is different from traditional app testing, focusing onmisconfigurations, permissions, and relationships. · The goal is to move from a foothold to the Domain Controller (DC) byescalating privileges and leveraging lateral movement. · Key steps after gaining a foothold: escalate privileges, enumeratepermissions, map the network, and pivot. · Common tools: SharpUp, BloodHound, Mimikatz, Rubeus, PowerView. · OpSec
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