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What is smishing and how do you prevent it?
Read our guide to find out what smishing is, different types, why it’s a problem for organizations and how to prevent it.
What is spear phishing and how do you prevent it?
Read our guide to find out what spear phishing is, why it’s a problem for organizations and how to prevent it.
CovertSwarm revolutionizes Attack Surface Management with launch of free CovertSwarm Portal
Our new platform is the missing link that joins SaaS-identified vulnerabilities and the ability to validate risk through a seamless ‘one click’ submission for ethical hacker testing.
Why red team exercises should be included in your company’s supply chain defense strategy
Supply chain attacks are a threat to companies and end users. Read this blog to find out why red teams need to be a part of your defense strategy.
SteelCon 2023: diary of a conference goon
Earlier this month, one of our Swarm members volunteered at one of the most prestigious hacker conferences in the UK, SteelCon.
What is a SQL injection (SQLi) attack and how can you prevent them?
SQL injection is a complex world, but it’s important for organizations to understand the impact and preventative measures. Read our guide.
What is malware and how can you prevent it?
Read our guide to find out what malware is, why it exists, different types and how to prevent it to keep your organization safe.
What is phishing and how can you prevent it?
Read our complete guide to learn what phishing is, different types of attack, how it works and how to prevent it
AI voice impersonation: voice-based authentication just got owned
Does the voice you recognize at the end of the phone really belong to the person you think it is? Find out what AI voice impersonation is.
CovertSwarm Hive member, Dario Tejada, shares knowledge to Spanish cybersecurity community
Late last month, one of CovertSwarm’s Hive members presented at the cybersecurity community, RedTeamRD, located in the Dominican Republic.
What is a firewall?
Read our guide to learn what firewalls are, the different types, best practices and how they can protect your network from cyber threats.
What is ransomware and how do you prevent it?
Read about what ransomware is and shield your business from ransomware attacks with our guide. Plus, discover best practices for detection, prevention and recovery.
What is social engineering in cybersecurity?
Discover the ins and outs of social engineering attacks and learn how to identify and prevent them with this comprehensive guide from CovertSwarm.
What is ethical hacking?
Read our guide about ethical hacking to find out what it is, why it’s important, its benefits and challenges and much more.
The risks, impact, and benefits of using AI generated content
In software development and security, AI can involve automating code generation, identifying vulnerabilities and detecting potential threats.
Security fatigue
It's not 'new news' that there have been numerous cybersecurity incidents across various industries over the last months, and whilst each of the impacted businesses would have had methods in place to prevent these incidents from happening, somehow the “bad people” still won.
MFA Bombing
Why might your smartphone be pinging you in the middle of the night?
XSS – It’s not just “alert(1)”
XSS vulnerabilities can be an entry point that lead to wider issues. So you need someone to take them further in order to see if they pose a genuine risk.
Improving organizational awareness with enhanced Automated Reconnaissance
In the realm of cybersecurity, understanding the vulnerabilities in a system is crucial for any organization to secure its digital and physical assets.
CovertSwarm is now ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 accredited
CovertSwarm proudly announces that it has secured the gold standard in ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 accreditations. The leading global ethical hacking and cyber security provider have invested time and money into achieving this status and states that it is a real testament to the company and its operations.
Avoiding the Cyber Risk Rollercoaster
Over 100 global brands subscribe to CovertSwarm's Constant Cyber Attack™ service to outpace their genuine security threats.
ChatGPT in the wrong hands…
CovertSwarm took a look at how ChatGPT could be subverted and used by a malicious actor to employ AI to deliver a realistic and successful phishing attack.
ALERT – Critical Microsoft Outlook bug Actively Exploited
Threat alert details We would like to bring your attention to a critical vulnerability within Microsoft Outlook which allows for elevation of privileges with a CVSS3 score of 9.8. This vulnerability allows specially crafted emails to force a target’s device…
CovertSwarm appoint former ITV.com MD as Chairman of the Board
CovertSwarm, a leading global ethical hacking and cyber security provider, is pleased to announce they have appointed Dominic Cameron as Chairman of the Board.