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Thoughts, perspectives, and industry commentary from the Cobalt team.
May 14, 2024
Caroline Wong
Modernizing Pentesting

State of Pentesting 2024: The Impact of AI and LLMs on Penetration Testing

We are thrilled to present the sixth edition of our annual research report, The State of Pentesting 2024.
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Think Like an Attacker: Using OSINT to Safeguard Your Organization

In the cybersecurity world, knowledge is power. Threat actors have become increasingly adept at using Open-Source...
Oct 4, 2024
Est Read Time: 5 min
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Cover image LLM Overreliance: What It Is and How to Prevent

LLM Overreliance: What It Is and How to Prevent

Even back in Episode V, C3PO expected R2D2 to know better than to trust a strange computer, but nearly half a century...
LLM Security
Oct 4, 2024
Est Read Time: 4 min
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Cover Image When Generative AI Goes Wrong: Security Lessons from 8 Top Artificial Intelligence Incidents

When Generative AI Goes Wrong: Security Lessons from 8 Top Artificial Intelligence Incidents

Like any major technology, generative AI holds both promise of great benefits and potential for great risks. As...
LLM Security
Oct 2, 2024
Est Read Time: 8 min
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Cover image: Anonymous FTP Servers: How to Prevent Compromising Your Security a

Anonymous FTP Servers: How to Prevent Compromising Your Security

Anonymous FTP servers represent a legacy technology, but they remain in use, and their security vulnerabilities remain...
Cybersecurity Insights
Oct 1, 2024
Est Read Time: 5 min
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Insecure Plugin Design in LLMs: Prevention Strategies

Insecure plugin design in language learning models enables attackers to automatically launch malicious requests. This...
LLM Security
Sep 26, 2024
Est Read Time: 5 min
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Introducing Sonali Shah, Cobalt’s New CEO

On August 28th, 2024, Cobalt announced the appointment of Sonali Shah as its new Chief Executive Officer. With an...
Life at Cobalt
Sep 25, 2024
Est Read Time: 3 min
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Pentester Guide: Weak or Default Credentials

Weak or default credentials are a common security flaw that attackers can exploit with minimal effort. They often lead...
Pentester Guides
Sep 24, 2024
Est Read Time: 4 min
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Demystifying the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)

Are you a financial institution within the European Union (EU), or do you provide financial market services in the EU...
Compliance
Sep 20, 2024
Est Read Time: 3 min
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Using AI for Offensive Security: Executive Report Summary

The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) has released an important new report on Using AI for Offensive Security. The report...
LLM Security
Sep 19, 2024
Est Read Time: 6 min
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