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Avoid Service Accounts With Interactive Login Permissions

Allowing a service account to have interactive logins to systems containing highly confidential data presents several potential risks that need to be addressed. Here are the main concerns: To mitigate these risks, you should consider the following strategies: Remember, the… 

Top 25 Weakest Passwords

Lockard Security has compiled a list of the top 25 most vulnerable passwords. These passwords are considered weak due to their simplicity, predictability, and widespread usage. Avoid using these passwords or any variations of them to keep your accounts secure.… 

What are Hacking Tools and Software

Hacking tools and software are programs, utilities, or scripts used by hackers, security professionals, and sometimes even hobbyists to exploit, test, or assess the security of computer systems, networks, and software applications. These tools serve various purposes, ranging from identifying… 

How to detect and prevent hackers using LOLBINs

LOLBIN (Living Off the Land Binaries) refers to legitimate system tools or binaries that can be exploited by attackers for malicious purposes, such as bypassing security measures and performing various types of attacks. To detect and prevent the use of… 

How to detect and prevent the hacking tool NMAP

Nmap (Network Mapper) is a powerful open-source network scanning tool that can be used for legitimate purposes, such as network inventory and vulnerability assessments. However, it can also be misused by hackers to gather information about your network for malicious… 

How to detect and prevent the hacking tool Bloodhound

Bloodhound is a popular hacking tool used by attackers to perform reconnaissance and exploit Active Directory environments. It helps attackers to identify potential attack paths and vulnerabilities in the network. To detect and prevent Bloodhound from running within an enterprise… 

How to detect and prevent the hacking tool THC-Hydra

THC-Hydra is a powerful and widely used password-cracking tool that can be a significant threat to an enterprise environment. To detect and prevent THC-Hydra from running within your organization, you should consider the following steps: By following these steps, you… 

How to detect and prevent the hacking tool Enum4Linux

Enum4Linux is a tool commonly used by penetration testers and hackers to enumerate Windows and Samba shares within a network. It can provide useful information that can be exploited during an attack. To detect and prevent Enum4Linux from running within… 

How to detect and prevent the hacking tool CrackMapExec

CrackMapExec (CME) is a powerful post-exploitation tool used by attackers to automate the exploitation of Active Directory networks. Detecting and preventing CME from running within an enterprise environment requires a multi-layered approach that includes network monitoring, endpoint security, and user…