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This article is a comprehensive guide to testing and exploiting Java deserialization in 2021. It provides valuable insights and practical tips based on the author’s experience in Java application penetration testing. As Java environments evolve, the article addresses the question of whether Java deserialization remains a threat or if patches have mitigated its risks.

This guide explores practical strategies for exploiting FILE READ vulnerabilities. It delves into what File Read vulnerabilities entail, their potential risks, and the underlying vulnerabilities that can lead to them. The content also offers insights into confirming the presence of these vulnerabilities and provides useful tips for addressing them. Additionally, it examines the possible advantages and drawbacks of exploiting these vulnerabilities, along with offering general prevention and detection strategies for web applications.

This article will guide you in gaining initial access to a target during a Red Team assessment. It is divided into two parts for easy comprehension. The first part details the use of OSINT for Malware delivery, primarily for spear phishing. The second part covers creating malware and making use of evasion techniques. We hope you find this article both informative and enjoyable!

Understand the risks associated with the use of large language models based on the OWASP Top 10 for LLMs list. The article aims to illustrate and explain through examples the vulnerabilities in applications that use LLMs.

Read about multiple vulnerabilities in IBM i Access Client Solutions software related to connecting AS400 servers. Chaining those vulnerabilities could allow remote attackers to access client and server machines.

Take a look at the security & privacy improvements brought to its users in Android 15. The article explores what was changed, how it affects daily users and application developers.

This article delves into advanced methods for running code on systems safeguarded by hardened policies. Expanding on prior discussions about initial access approaches, it uncovers weaknesses in seemingly strong security measures. It offers insights into how Red Team Operators can navigate these obstacles in corporate settings.

The article presents a detailed breakdown of how ISO files can be used to bypass Microsoft Defender SmartScreen protections.

The article explores Task Injection on macOS, detailing how attackers can acquire task ports, allocate memory, and execute arbitrary code within target processes. It demonstrates shellcode creation, memory management, and execution techniques, while examining macOS security mechanisms like taskgated, Hardened Runtime, and platform binary protections. Debugging and injection scenarios are tested, highlighting potential vulnerabilities and secure practices.

Discover how SLAP and FLOP attacks exploit Apple Silicon’s speculative execution vulnerabilities, enabling remote data leaks via web browsers. Learn about their impact, exploitation techniques, and potential mitigations to protect your privacy.