If anyone thought that big bugs would end with (a disastrous) 2014, 2015 looks as though it will also cause network admins to fret. The first in the series of BIG bugs for 2015 has just been uncovered. Nicknamed FREAK, this vulnerability breaks SSL, allowing man in the middle attacks, drastically reducing the use of […]
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Acunetix clamps down on costly website security with online solution
London, March 2, 2015 – As cyber security continues to hit the headlines, even smaller companies can expect to be subject to scrutiny and therefore securing their website is more important than ever. In response to this, Acunetix are offering the online edition of their vulnerability scanner at a new lower entry price. This new […]
Troubleshooting tips for Apache, Part 3 – Apache Server modules
Use the mod_whatkilledus module When things go really bad, and Apache server crashes, The mod_whatkilledus module can be used to log detailed technical information about the crash together with the original client request which caused it. Additionally, if the mod_backtrace module is enabled, a backtrace showing the point of failure would be included, which is […]
Scanning vs Pen Testing
For those intent on having top notch security measures in place, the question shouldn’t really be ‘automatic or manual pen testing?’ but rather ‘how much of each?’ A web application scanner, used to identify security vulnerabilities in your web applications does not replace an experienced penetration tester, rather it’s a valuable tool in their arsenal […]
Troubleshooting tips for Apache, Part 2 – Apache HTTP Server logs
Apache HTTP Server logs First and foremost, the Apache HTTP Server error log should be analysed as this provides detailed information about any errors that have occurred on your web server. By default errors are logged in the error_log file located in the logs directory inside the Apache root installation. Logging levels can also be […]
Boost Website Confidence with Acunetix Site Seal
Would it be good if you can claim that your web site is safe? This would boost the confidence in your web site. Your site’s users can browse your site without having to worry about becoming the next victim of a hacked site. That is now possible with the Site Seal in Acunetix Online Vulnerability […]
Troubleshooting tips for Apache, Part 1 – Verifying Apache HTTP Server Configuration and Version
Verify your Apache HTTP Server configuration Apache HTTP Server issues may also be a result of a misconfigured Apache httpd.conf configuration file. Going over the whole configuration file searching for typos may be a cumbersome task, but thankfully Apache provides a way to scan your httpd.conf file for any syntax errors. This can be done […]
Acunetix to be represented at Middle East CIO Summit 2015
On 25th February, IDC are holding their annual two day CIO summit in Dubai. This year, Acunetix co-partner Comguard will be in attendance, along with Acunetix General Manager Christopher Martin to discuss with attendees how Acunetix web application vulnerability scanner can help in the defence against ever-rising levels of sophisticated hack attacks. The CIO Summit […]
The Internet of Things; technological paranoia brought to life
An emerging development which is a growing risk to security is the ‘internet of things’ (IoT). This refers to appliances which are connected to the internet and can therefore be hacked just as a computer can be. While their functionality might be limited, there have been reports of fridges being used to send spam email […]
Anthem Inc hack; why healthcare insurers need to raise their bar on cyber security
It’s been known for some time that healthcare information is a target for hackers, also that the motivation for these thefts has diversified. Such data is now used not only for identity theft but is believed to be targeted by countries such as China for political purposes, such as identifying spy targets. The huge theft […]