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?? The Ransomware Evolution: A Timeline of Escalating Threats ?? From the first ransomware attack in 1989 to today’s triple-extortion schemes, ransomware tactics have become increasingly sophisticated. Attackers now use advanced encryption, self-spreading malware, and exfiltration-first strategies to maximize their impact. Annual testing can’t keep up with the pace of these evolving threats. ??Be ransomware-ready and stay resilient by constantly validating your ransomware defenses ??https://okt.to/hjwz4L

For the second consecutive year, Pentera has been recognized on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 as one of the fastest-growing companies in North America. Since 2020 Pentera has achieved: ??520% ARR growth ??????Growth beyond 1,000 active customers ???Back-to-back appearances on both the Inc. 5000 and Deloitte Fast 500! Congratulations, and kudos to all our Penterians who helped make this happen! https://lnkd.in/dVVQuGxK #Deloitte #DeloitteFast500 #ARR #INC5000 #PenteraPride #Teamwork #cyberresilience

Tell me you’re ready for AI-driven threats without telling me you’re ready for AI-driven threats. When you’re continuously testing your defenses, you’re no longer waiting for breaches to find your weaknesses. Pentera’s Field CISO Jason (Jay) Mar-Tang, CISSP, CCSP, shares why seeing vulnerabilities like an attacker is a game-changer in cybersecurity. With AI-driven threats evolving daily, proactive testing keeps you resilient. Want to know how? Check out the full blog https://okt.to/QBECSN #AIcyberthreats #AImalware #proactiveCybersecurity

"Before we based our decisions on assumptions… Now we can test it" That’s how Angunguak Stig Nykj?r Lennert from Per Aarsleff A/S describes the impact of using Pentera’s automated security validation platform. Instead of waiting for annual security checks and working off assumptions, they’ve shifted to testing the cyber resilience of their infrastructure on demand. Now, they can regularly confirm that their security policies are working and make decisions based on proven findings. #automatedsecurityvalidation #pentesting #SOC #construction

?? How Secure Are You—Really? ??? You Won't Know Until You Prove It. Security tools and policies are essential, but you're operating on assumptions until you put them to the test. Our latest blog explains how testing your environment continuously reveals vulnerabilities that would otherwise go unnoticed—and keeps you ready for whatever attackers throw your way. ? Stop assuming. ?Start proving. Read more: https://okt.to/zAk9cP #Cybersecurity #ProveYourDefense #ContinuousValidation #KnowYourSecurity

Let’s talk about what we know. We know that every organization has an external attack surface. We know that every external attack surface has vulnerabilities. And we know that if you don’t manage those vulnerabilities, someone else will find them. In his latest blog, our Product Marketing Director, Assaf Regev dives into the why and how of Attack Surface Management—so you can take charge, not chances. If you’re ready to make proactive security a reality, start here https://okt.to/qDtIZj #CyberSecurity #AttackSurfaceManagement

Pentera Labs discovered two zero-day vulnerabilities in Fortinet's Windows FortiClient VPN service. The CVE has the potential to affect millions of devices that utilize FortiClientWindows version 7.4.0 and earlier. It could lead to the escalation of system privileges, establish persistence within the system, and enable the deletion of log entries.?The vulnerabilities have been reported to Fortinet by Security Researcher Nir Chako and have been patched. ? CVE- 2024-47574: Allows low-privilege users to mess with service settings, tweak registry keys, and delete logs. ? CVE 2: Lets attackers access an encryption key in plain text, allowing them to decrypt sensitive info. What can you do? ? Update your systems with Fortinet’s patches: https://okt.to/kMZRfJ ?? Join our 30-minute online session to learn about the zero-days, and the journey to uncover them: https://okt.to/v6oBSp ?? Learn more: https://okt.to/4LDaGU

?? Pentera Experts Leading the Charge in Cybersecurity! ?? How exciting it is to see our very own Christopher Hansen on the stage of the 2024 Wisconsin Governor's Cybersecurity Summit by the Wisconsin State CISO and Governor, along with @Braydon Houston from Northwestern Mutual ?? Thank you Wisconsin Emergency Management and the Wisconsin Cyber Response Team for enabling the share of knowledge to strengthen our industry. Thank you, Chriss, for representing Pentera, we’re proud to have such dedicated and sought-after professionals on our team. #PenteraPride #CybersecurityLeadership #PurpleTeam #DigitalDefense #TeamExcellence #CFEs #ProactiveCyberDefense

Can you imagine being locked out of your own domain????? Pentera’s latest research dives into the critical vulnerabilities lurking in Active Directory through SID-based DoS exploitation. Discover how attackers can abuse these weaknesses—and what steps you can take to protect your organization. Don’t wait until it’s too late, you may never SID’em coming! https://okt.to/ps097x

Ace Through Your Pentest Runs ??♀? Discover how Pentera empowered Shira Dankner and her team at NineStar Connect to ramp-up their security. Using Automated Security Validation they were able to: ??Validate that their security controls are working ??Block credential harvesting ?Strengthen Active Directory configurations ??Access clear, step-by-step remediation guidance with our built-in wikis This year rock through your compliance pentest! ?? #AutomatedSecurityValidation #Pentesting #compliance