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Introduction to Access Control Vulnerabilities

What is Access Control? Access Control plays a pivotal role in performing a penetration test.
Sep 14, 2023
Est Read Time: 8 min

Pentester Spotlight: Furkan Senan; Computer Enthusiast to Lead Tester

From an early age, Furkan Senan was immersed in the world of computers, with a Pentium II CPU and dial-up internet as his constant companion. His insatiable curiosity led him to cybersecurity at the age of 12, where he and his friends explored hacking software. This discovery became a turning point in his life, and he embarked on a journey into the realm of pentesting.
Jun 1, 2023
Est Read Time: 3 min

Video: AWAE/OSWE For Humans

This blog is a personal account from Reando Veshi of preparing for and taking the OSWE (Advanced Web Attacks and Exploitation) exam. Reando shares his experience along with tips that helped him in his journey.
May 30, 2023
Est Read Time: 6 min

SecurityBoat: A Cybersecurity Company Fostering Collaboration and Community Awareness

Ninad Mathpati is the founder and CEO of SecurityBoat, a cybersecurity consultancy that offers vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, compliance assistance, and security consultation to help clients identify and mitigate security risks. The company also promotes cybersecurity awareness through its Non-Profit Cybersecurity community group, SB Meetup, offering a platform for knowledge-sharing and networking.
May 11, 2023
Est Read Time: 3 min

Pentester Spotlight: Rajanish Pathak

Rajanish Pathak is a Security Researcher from Goa, India, and a member of the Cobalt Core. His passion for cybersecurity was ignited by his curiosity about how systems work and how they can be breached. Read about Rajanish in his pentester spotlight.
Apr 27, 2023
Est Read Time: 3 min

Exploiting Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities: A Step-by-Step Guide (Part 2)

Buffer overflow vulnerability happens when data written to a buffer exceeds its size, which may overwrite important data or execute malicious code. Attackers can exploit these vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access, execute malicious code, or steal sensitive data. This blog will provide an overview of buffer overflow exploitation, including its causes, consequences, and the methods attackers use to exploit it. It's important to understand the basics before diving into exploitation and steps of buffer overflow.
Apr 24, 2023
Est Read Time: 18 min

Hacker Corner Episode 2: Managing a Community of 400+ Hackers

On this episode of Hacker Corner, host Sheeraz Ali sits down with Community Manager Elizabeth Ramirez to talk about managing a community of 400+ hackers.
Apr 19, 2023
Est Read Time: 3 min

A Pentester’s Guide to Dependency Confusion Attacks

This blog post discusses the concept of "Dependency Confusion" in software development, where malicious code is injected into third-party dependencies, such as libraries or frameworks, that applications use.
Apr 17, 2023
Est Read Time: 7 min

Pentester of the Quarter: Shubham Chaskar

Cobalt is excited to announce that Shubham Chaskar is the Q2 Pentester of the Quarter!
Apr 10, 2023
Est Read Time: 1 min
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