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NIS2 Directive and bug bounty

NIS2 Directive: The complete guide for in-scope entities

Business Insights

October 15, 2024

NIS2 will take effect across the EU from 18th October 2024, meaning time is running out to comply with its provisions. This Directive, replacing NIS1 (2016), strengthens requirements for in-scope sectors to report security incidents and manage risk.  In this guide, we’ll summarize which entities wil

Recon for bug bounty: 8 essential tools for performing effective reconnaissance

Hacking Tools

October 15, 2024

We all know that reconnaissance is important in bug bounty, in fact, it is the most important phase in bug bounty & web app pentesting. Bug bounty hunters who perform effective recon are always rewarded well as they come across untouched features and hidden assets more often than others. This provid

Justifying cybersecurity budgets: The power of cyber threat analysis 

Business Insights

October 2, 2024

Cybersecurity is not just an IT concern, but a business imperative. Cyber threats pose significant financial, reputational, and legal risks. From data breaches that lay bare sensitive information to ransomware attacks that paralyze operations, the costs of insufficient cybersecurity can be catastrop

7 Tips for bug bounty beginners

Hacking Tools

September 27, 2024

We all had to start somewhere in bug bounty hunting and we all made mistakes along the way. Most of these often helped us learn more and become even better bug bounty hunters! If you're in your first years of doing bug bounty hunting or just starting and exploring bug bounties, we want to help you s

SSO vs MFA/2FA—and the cost of insecure logins

Business Insights

September 26, 2024

Between 2004 and 2024, passwords topped the list as the most frequently leaked type of data. It's safe to say that this security measure alone isn’t enough to fend off cybercriminals. Fortunately, many businesses recognize this issue as an increasing number of organizations are adopting stronger aut

What is a bug bounty program? A guide for businesses

Business Insights

September 24, 2024

Bug bounty programs have proven to be an effective strategy for companies looking to proactively enhance their security posture. As a result, more and more organizations are investing in them, including major global brands such as Coca Cola, Microsoft, Ubisoft, and Nestlé.   In this guide, we'll pro

Hacking misconfigured Cloudflare R2 buckets: a complete guide

Hacking Tools

September 12, 2024

Cloudflare R2 buckets are recently becoming more popular as an alternative to AWS S3 buckets for their simplicity, integration support and zero-egress fees. Customers who opt-in to use Cloudflare R2 are not going to be charged for any traffic to and from the bucket. This often means a severely reduc

Hacking misconfigured AWS S3 buckets: A complete guide

Hacking Tools

September 5, 2024

AWS S3 (Simple Storage Service) buckets are a popular storage service used by software companies and organizations to store public as well as sensitive data. However, the implementation of this service is not always correctly done. A single missing access policy can often introduce security risks, d

CSRF: A complete guide to exploiting advanced CSRF vulnerabilities

Hacking Tools

August 19, 2024

Cross-site request forgery—or for short CSRF—vulnerabilities are one of the most exploited web security vulnerabilities that result in performing unwanted actions. This client-side vulnerability can sometimes go unnoticed but delivers a devastating impact depending on the context. From basic action

Assessing your cybersecurity posture: The processes, frameworks and checklists you need 

Business Insights

August 15, 2024

There’s a lot being written about the need for strong cyber resilience, and with good reason. Cyber resilience offers several key benefits for organizations, strengthening their ability to handle cyber threats effectively while reducing the risk of business disruption. With the average data breach c

Hacker insights: @Itsirkov on the business of ethical hacking

Interviews

August 15, 2024

Once viewed with caution, ethical hackers are now regarded as an essential asset for many cybersecurity teams around the globe. Their proactive approach to finding and surfacing security weaknesses enables security teams to stay several steps ahead of potential cyber attacks. As cyber threats grow i

Intigriti announces authorization as a CVE Numbering Authority (CNA)

Intigriti News

August 7, 2024

London, UK & Antwerp, Belgium – Aug 06 – Intigriti, a leading platform in vulnerability management and bug bounty, announces today that it has been recognized by the CVE Program as a CVE Numbering Authority (CNA). The CVE Program is an international, community-based initiative dedicated to identifyi

SSRF: A complete guide to exploiting advanced SSRF vulnerabilities

Hacking Tools

August 1, 2024

SSRF—short for Server-Side Request Forgery—vulnerabilities are amongst one of the most impactful web security vulnerabilities. Even though they are less commonly found on targets they do take place on the OWASP Top 10 2021 ladder scoring the latest place (A10). SSRF vulnerabilities are known to have

Communication just got easier: Introducing our improved submission messaging

Changelog

July 31, 2024

Today, we're announcing a major upgrade to our submission messaging system, designed to streamline platform communication and boost efficiency for both researchers and companies on Intigriti. Benefits for everyone We've heard your feedback about tracking messages and potential oversights. To combat

How to optimize your vulnerability management process

Business Insights

July 31, 2024

Effective vulnerability management is no longer just an IT concern; it's a fundamental business imperative that affects every layer of an organization. The escalating frequency and sophistication of cyber-attacks demand that businesses not only react swiftly to threats but also proactively strengthe

The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill: what it means for businesses and how to get ahead

Business Insights

July 31, 2024

Cybersecurity and resilience have always been key priorities for information security experts, but recently, they've captured the attention of the public as well. The recent wave of cyber-attacks on the UK's critical sectors—including the Ministry of Defence, Royal Mail, the British Library, and Lon

Hacking Salesforce Lightning: A Guide for Bug Hunters

Hacking Tools

July 24, 2024

Salesforce Experience (or Community) Cloud is a CRM platform that helps software companies and organizations manage their customer relationships. Software companies and organizations often use it to manage their customer relationships, share information, and work with employees and customers (docume

8 ways to reduce your Mean Time to Remediate (MTTR)

Business Insights

July 10, 2024

When a potential threat emerges, organizations must act quickly. Yet despite this urgency, response times often lag, leaving systems vulnerable to attacks. Globally, 75% of organizations take longer than 24 hours to respond to a vulnerability disclosure, according to Intigriti research. The conseque

Monzo launches public bug bounty program to strengthen digital security

Customer Success

July 8, 2024

Monzo is launching its public bug bounty program, a strategic step to bolster online security. With a keen focus on user safety, this initiative aims to identify and rectify digital vulnerabilities. This move not only highlights Monzo’s dedication to security but also promises to enhance the trust a

Exploring Third-Party Services for Open Signups: Security Risks and Best Practices

Hacking Tools

July 4, 2024

Most software companies resort to using third-party solutions for completing certain tasks within their company. A common example is a ticketing platform that helps teams and companies stay organized with issues that internal employees or customers may experience. Unfortunately, due to lack of time