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Ethical hacking, or penetration testing, is the authorized exploration of computer systems to find and fix vulnerabilities before malicious hackers can exploit them.
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2. Cybersecurity news you missed: AnyDesk Compromised
AnyDesk Compromised, Passwords Revoked
Quick summary:
AnyDesk, a remote desktop application offering access, file transfer, and VPN functionality, reported a breach of its production systems. The company plans to revoke security certificates and reset web portal passwords as a precaution. While no end user devices were compromised, AnyDesk is working with law enforcement and has found no evidence of ransomware. The company advises password updates and reassures customers that the situation is under control, urging the use of the latest software version with a new code signing certificate. This incident highlights the importance of securing remote access management tools like AnyDesk, which are often targeted by cybercriminals, as warned by cybersecurity agencies.
3. Cyber Tool Highlight: OpenSSH
OpenSSH is a tool used for secure remote login, encrypting traffic to prevent attacks. t includes ssh, scp, and sftp for remote operations, along with key management tools.
This tool is completely free and open source!
Want to learn how to get started with OpenSSH? Check out this quick introduction from Microsoft!
👉Get started with OpenSSH for Windows
Interview Question of the Week!
Each week I pose a question that I have personally asked or have been asked in real interviews. Try to answer the question by speaking your response out loud! It may feel weird at first but trust me: it will level up your interview game! Practice makes perfect!
This Week’s Interview Question:
“Explain the concept of a firewall and its role in network security.”
Next week I will write out how I would answer this question, so look out for next weeks newsletter!
Last Week’s Interview Question / Answer:
Question: “What is port 22 and why is it important?”
Answer: “Port 22 is the default port for the Secure Shell (SSH) protocol and it is commonly used fore securely connecting to resources.“