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Metasploit 2026: Beyond Exploits, Into the Data

Metasploit's newest release moves beyond mere exploit patching. This update quietly signals a significant shift toward strong asset and vulnerability tracking, integrating directly with your security database.

5 min read 2 weeks ago
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Security Tools

Metasploit Refines Checks, Targets Legacy SMB

The Metasploit Framework just dropped its latest update, and it's not about flashy new zero-days. Instead, this release focuses on the nitty-gritty: making exploit checks more transparent and shoring up support for aging SMB protocols.

5 min read 4 weeks ago
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Security Tools

Metasploit's March 2026 Update Arms Attackers Against Printers, Dev Spaces, and Email Gateways

Picture your local store's receipt printer spitting out garbage — or worse, attacker commands. Metasploit's freshest update just made that nightmare easier, alongside RCE hits on dev tools and email appliances.

5 min read 1 month, 1 week ago
Graph illustrating sharp drop in automated pentesting findings after initial PoC phase
Security Tools

Your Pentest Bot Went Quiet: The Hidden Gaps Killing Your Security

Picture this: Your shiny automated pentesting tool lights up with vulnerabilities on day one. Then... crickets. Here's why that's not victory — it's a trap.

5 min read 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Penetration Testing Methodology: A Complete Guide for Security Teams
Vulnerabilities & CVEs

Penetration Testing Methodology: A Complete Guide for Security Teams

Penetration testing systematically probes an organization's defenses to find vulnerabilities before attackers do. Understanding the methodology ensures thorough, consistent, and valuable assessments.

6 min read 2 months, 4 weeks ago

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