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"Just completed the 'Unprotected Admin Functionality with Unpredictable URL' lab on PortSwigger! 🚀 This challenge highlighted the importance of securing admin panels and avoiding predictable patterns. Each lab in my ethical hacking journey strengthens my web security skills and enhances my ability to identify vulnerabilities. On the path to mastering cybersecurity, every lesson counts! 🔐 #EthicalHacking #CyberSecurity #WebSecurity #AdminFunctionality #ContinuousLearning #PortSwigger"

🚀 Exploring Authentication Bypass through Information Disclosure 🚀 Curious about how seemingly minor information leaks can lead to significant security vulnerabilities? PortSwigger's latest lab demonstrates how information disclosure can be exploited to bypass authentication mechanisms. 🔍 Key Insights: 1. Information Disclosure: How small leaks can provide attackers with critical information. 2. Authentication Bypass: Methods attackers use to leverage disclosed information to gain unauthorized access. #CyberSecurity #InfoSec #WebSecurity #AuthenticationBypass #PortSwigger #EthicalHacking

Web Security Academy has been instrumental in keeping our data, infrastructure, and people safe from cyber attacks. Our combination of monitoring tools, user training, and advanced web security strategies have been effective in blocking malware and advanced persistent threats. With the use of a proxy between users and their browsers, we are able to provide an additional layer of protection for our organization. Thank you, Web Security Academy, for helping us maintain a secure environment. #WebSecurity #CyberSecurity #DataSecurity

Have you seen our latest global study? This week, Veracode released the State of Software Security Public Sector report, which found over half of government applications have unpatched flaws older than a year. Learn more on the current state of software security, where vulnerabilities are coming from, and more in CSO Magazine: 

🔐 Security Vulnerability Alert: User ID Manipulation & Password Disclosure 🔐 I recently explored a lab on a critical security vulnerability that allows for the manipulation of user IDs and the unintended exposure of passwords through the page’s code. This vulnerability highlights the importance of proper session management and secure coding practices, as attackers can exploit poorly protected endpoints to access sensitive information. 💡 Key takeaway: Always ensure that user IDs and passwords are securely handled and never exposed in the client-side code. Regular security audits and proper input validation are essential to preventing these types of vulnerabilities. Stay vigilant and prioritize security! 🔒 #Cybersecurity #WebSecurity #Infosec #SecureCoding #EthicalHacking

🚀 Successfully completed the lab: "2FA Simple Bypass"! This lab provided valuable insights into bypassing two-factor authentication by analyzing security gaps, reinforcing my skills in identifying and addressing vulnerabilities in multi-factor authentication systems. 🔒 Staying proactive in understanding these challenges to contribute to stronger, more resilient security measures! #Cybersecurity #TwoFactorAuthentication #WebSecurity #ContinuousLearning

Successfully bypassed 2FA in today's lab! 🔐 While it was a relatively simple case, understanding how to identify and mitigate such vulnerabilities is critical for maintaining strong application security. 🛡️ #websecurity #vulnerabilityassessment #learningjourney #2fa

How prepared are you for the latest OpenSSH vulnerability? 🖥️ The regreSSHion bug (CVE-2024-6387) could let attackers gain root-level control. Essential reading for IT and security admins. #DataBreach #InfoSec #CyberDefense https://bit.ly/rcebug

🔐 Security Challenge Solved 🔐 I successfully completed the "Lab: Method-based access control can be circumvented" challenge. Using wiener:peter, I exploited a flaw in HTTP method-based access controls to promote myself to an administrator. Thanks for the support! #CyberSecurity #InfoSec #WebSecurity #EthicalHacking

New Lab Alert: Unprotected Admin Functionality with Unpredictable URL Just finished the awesome lab from the Web Security Academy by PortSwigger. The lab covers a simple but common and very dangerous vulnerability: Unprotected admin functionality with an unpredictable URL. In this lab, the admin functionality is hidden behind an obscure URL; the only problem is that it is not protected either. Your task is to find such functionality and exploit it. It clearly demonstrates why security through obscurity is not security in the first place. There are no ways that relying on the URL only will protect your sensitive functionality; instead, use strong Authentication and Authorization to protect your sensitive admin features. #cybersecurity #websecurity #pentesting #burpsuite #PortSwigger #infosec #hacking