The task of keeping the systems running on the network perimeter and all the services exposed on the internet is substantial and ongoing. Considering that most network admins are time-starved, they can’t always be blamed for missing the latest security update for their software. A…
Lessons to Learn from the AllCrypt Hack
On March 18, 2015, AllCrypt, a small crypto currency exchange posted what may very well be one of their last posts on their blog. The Bitcoin exchange had been hacked, resulting in stolen crypto currency. The AllCrypt Team described the attack in detail in their…
Cyber Security and the Data Protection Act
Records management company Iron Mountain have just published a report on public sector agencies, revealing that around 40% have suffered a data breach. It also noted that information security teams are under-resourced, lacking in the required skills or are performing roles above their grade. Considering…
Revamped Acunetix partner program brings online security opportunity to channel
A rapidly growing market, generous margins and free use of product for all partners London, 17 March 2015 – Website security expert Acunetix is expanding its partner program to include not only software resellers, but also professionals such as website providers, developers and designers. All…
Political hacking – the latest cyber threat
Regardless if you believe North Korea were the culprits or not, everyone will acknowledge that since the Sony hack, we’ve all started to take cyber terrorism a little more seriously. You mean they don’t just want financial details and government intelligence? No, that’s right, terrorists…
Acunetix heading to RSA Conference 2015
This year Acunetix are travelling to San Francisco to participate in the RSA Conference 2015. This week-long conference is annually attended by over 28,000 security professionals, making it the leading information security event in the world. Those attending will be able to meet Acunetix security experts face-to-face…
Acunetix Voted Windowsecurity.com Readers’ Choice Award Winner
March 10, 2015 – Leading Windows Security resource site, WindowSecurity.com, announced today that Acunetix was selected the winner in the Preferred Web Application Security Solution category of the WindowSecurity.com Readers’ Choice Awards. “Our Readers’ Choice Awards give visitors to our site the opportunity to vote…
Acunetix deliver talk to OWASP Charlotte Chapter
This Thursday 12 March, Acunetix Technical and QA Engineer Ian Muscat will be delivering a talk to the OWASP Charlotte Chapter. The focus of his talk will be on automated dynamic web application security testing, which is naturally his area of expertise. The talk will…
Troubleshooting tips for Apache, Part 4 – Run Apache HTTP Server as a single process
Run Apache HTTP Server as a single process and use debugging tools A typical Apache HTTP Server installation runs with several processes. However, to simplify troubleshooting it’s best to run Apache as a single process. This can be done by using the X option when…