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Thoughts, perspectives, and industry commentary from the Cobalt team.

AI Advancements and Their Impact on Cybersecurity Trends

According to the State of Pentesting Report 2024, a vast majority (86%) of respondents say they have seen a significant...
Jun 4, 2024
Est Read Time: 6 min

The Security Risks of LLM-Powered Chatbots

A large language model (LLM) is a system that draws information from large databases and uses artificial intelligence...
May 28, 2024
Est Read Time: 5 min

OWASP Mobile Top 10 2024 Update: Essential changes for security experts

The Open Worldwide Application Security Project's OWASP Mobile Top 10 2024 final release is now available.
May 17, 2024
Est Read Time: 6 min

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.
May 14, 2024
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Bitcoin ransomware Akira snags $42 million and prompts FBI warning

This post provides a comprehensive analysis of the Akira ransomware, shedding light on its inner workings and the implications it poses. 
May 3, 2024
Est Read Time: 5 min

LLM Vulnerability: Excessive Agency Overview

From prompt injection attacks to over reliance on model output correctness, large language models (LLMs) offer security...
Apr 30, 2024
Est Read Time: 4 min

How to Choose the Best Penetration Testing Service Provider for Your Business

As businesses face an increasing number of cybersecurity threats, protecting sensitive data and maintaining customers'...
Apr 24, 2024
Est Read Time: 6 min

From Open Sources to Open Secrets: Largest Security Breaches Caused by Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Oversights

Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) is an essential step for cybersecurity professionals. It enables them to gather...
Apr 19, 2024
Est Read Time: 7 min

Top Open Source Intelligence Tools & Techniques

Open source intelligence (OSINT) is a cornerstone of cybersecurity and penetration testing. As our digital footprints...
Apr 12, 2024
Est Read Time: 9 min
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