We are pleased to announce the appointment of Infrasec AG as Acunetix distributor for the German market. Infrasec is now responsible for coordinating the Acunetix reseller distribution channel, reseller trainings and support in Germany. Infrasec was founded in 2009 and has since grown from their…
Do You Scan with Network Security Controls Enabled or Disabled?
As application security professionals, we want to get as much as possible out of our security assessments. We’re not only expected to but we’re proud of our work and want to provide the best results and most value possible. As I’ve written in a previous…
FAQ: How can I copy My Scanning Profiles from One Computer to Another?
An Acunetix Web Vulnerability Scanner Scanning Profile defines which tests to launch against the target website. For example, if you wish to test a website against Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities, simply select the XSS Scanning Profile. You can also create a new Scanning Profile which includes…
New Security Checks and Features Added to Acunetix Web Vulnerability Scanner
We are pleased to announce an updated build of Acunetix Web Vulnerability Scanner 8 (WVS 8). The new build 20120613 offers a number of new security checks, new scanner funtionalities, improvements and bug fixes.
6.5 Million LinkedIn Hacked Passwords
LinkedIn, one of the biggest professional social networks, has suffered a major breach of its user password database. The attack was confirmed on Wednesday afternoon by Vicente Silveira, Director at LinkedIn, and was followed by an apology to the affected LinkedIn users who now have…
Web Security is Still a Problem…but It’s Not What You Think
Since I first got involved with information security I’ve been a strong proponent of focusing on the common sense basics. We all know what needs to be done yet I see fundamental web security problems in practically every assessment I perform. From passwords to patches…
Using Acunetix Web Vulnerability Scanner as a Proxy Server
Among many advanced penetration testing tools provided, Acunetix Web Vulnerability Scanner (WVS) offers you the HTTP Sniffer tool. With the HTTP Sniffer you can capture, trap, analyze and even modify any HTTP traffic that the sniffer is listening to, e.g. port 8080. The Acunetix HTTP…
How Can I Change My Default WordPress Admin Username?
When you install WordPress your default administrator username will be ”admin”, unless you specify another name. By logging into your WordPress admin account you have full permissions to access the WordPress directories and dashboard, meaning that you can control your entire website. If you don’t change your…
Top 5 WordPress Issues and Vulnerabilities Exploited by Malicious Hackers
Since the end of 2004, the US National Vulnerability Database has recorded 389 types of WordPress issues and vulnerabilities. With more than 73 million websites, WordPress has become one of the most preferred exploitation destinations for attackers across the globe. While WordPress has been continuously…