This article shows you how to scan template-based websites with Acunetix WVS

Scanning a Template-based Website Using Acunetix WVS

April 26, 2013 - 10:03am

Scanning a large website very often takes a long time. Using the default settings, Acunetix Web Vulnerability Scanner will first try to identify all the pages using various crawling techniques, and will then proceed to scan the pages that have ... [+]


The critical Web-based systems that are going untested and unsecured

The critical Web-based systems that are going untested and unsecured

I recently participated in a webinar aimed at helping physical security professionals, corporate security managers and others responsible for both physical and logical security. This is an area of security that doesn’t get near the attention it deserves – especially … [+]

Securing FTP Running on Your Web Server

Securing FTP Running on Your Web Server

I’ve had several questions from clients recently on how they can to secure FTP running on their web servers. The easy and short-sighted response would be “Are you nuts? You need to run FTP on a dedicated server!” However, looking … [+]

Acunetix Web Vulnerability Scanner 8 Now BETA 2

Acunetix Web Vulnerability Scanner 8 Now BETA 2

As the BETA program for Acunetix Web Vulnerability Scanner 8 keeps gaining momentum, all the great feedback received from our BETA participants has helped us achieve the BETA 2 milestone. This brings a significant number of improvements to WVS 8, … [+]

Good Web Security Tools and Why They Matter

Good Web Security Tools and Why They Matter

Like chemists, carpenters and doctors, those of us working in IT need good tools if we’re expected to do a good job. When dealing with application security, good security testing tools will always set the professionals apart from the amateurs. … [+]

How can I troubleshoot AcuSensor Technology issues when scanning .NET applications?

How can I troubleshoot AcuSensor Technology issues when scanning .NET applications?

When you inject a .NET application using the Acunetix .NET AcuSensor Injector, the output of the status window should look like the screen shot below.  In this example, 8 files were injected.  In some cases, not all the files/assemblies from … [+]

What can I do if I find an error or problem in Acunetix WVS?

Every Acunetix WVS build released passes through a series of usability and quality assurance tests before being released to the public.  However, certain setups and scenarios can produce unexpected results. If you encounter any strange or incorrect WVS functionality, and … [+]

FAQ: Acunetix WVS Scan Settings templates

FAQ: Acunetix WVS Scan Settings templates

Scan Settings templates give you the ability to configure the scanner and save such configuration settings as a template for future use, instead of having to reconfigure the global scanner settings for different targets. Using Scan Settings Templates, you can … [+]

FAQ: Which Web Security Alerts are Detected by the Acunetix Crawler?

Acunetix WVS displays vulnerability alerts and threats in real-time during the whole process of the scan. Before scanning a site, WVS first crawls the website to find all available input forms/links that can be manipulated later during the scanning stage. … [+]

FAQ: Is it possible to have different scan settings templates?

In version 8 of WVS, it is possible to save the settings used to scan a website as a template. It is possible to have as many scan settings templates as you like, and they can all be recalled on … [+]