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Sniffing Attack

Sniffing is the technique or process of capturing (sniffing) data packets over a network. It is historically related to the…

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What is a computer worm and how do you prevent them?

Read our complete guide on what computer worms are, how they work & spready, why they’re dangerous & how to…

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What is Enumeration in Cyber Security?

Cyber security enumeration is a process used by both security professionals and attackers alike to establish a collective knowledge of…

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What is a Network Penetration Test?

Network penetration tests are used to identify security weaknesses within the networks (both internal networks and external networks). This includes…

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What is Penetration Testing Software?

Penetration testing software is the toolset of penetration testers. These range from enumeration tools such as host and port discovery…

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CovertSwarm collaborates with BBC on Instagram Scam investigation

CovertSwarm is modernising the penetration testing, red teaming, and bug bounty industries with its challenger ‘Constant Cyber Attack’ service. Today,…

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CovertSwarm assists BBC with telephone ‘number spoofing’ investigation

CovertSwarm is modernising the penetration testing, red teaming, and bug bounty industries with its challenger ‘Constant Cyber Attack’ service. Today,…

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The Challenges of ethical hacking

Learn more about the different challenges presented within ethical hacking.

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How to Become a Cyber Security Consultant

In this post, we'll discuss common questions on how to become a consultant within cyber security.