“You think it’s just a light bulb—but it’s not off. It’s watching, listening… maybe even hacking.”

LMG Security’s @tompohl revealed how $20 smart outlets and light bulbs can be exploited for WiFi cracking, evil twin attacks, and stealth monitoring—turning everyday gadgets into real-world threats.

In our latest blog, we’ll share:

▪ How attackers can exploit everyday IoT gadgets to breach your organization
▪ Advice on how to lock down your smart tech
▪ Tips on segmentation, firmware auditing, and red teaming

Read the blog: https://www.lmgsecurity.com/i-have-the-power-iot-security-challenges-hidden-in-smart-bulbs-and-outlets/

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Are Your Web Apps an Open Door for Hackers?

Imagine spending months perfecting your web app, only to find it leaking data like a sieve. Scary, right? That’s exactly what happens when common security flaws go unchecked.

In LMG Security’s latest blog, @tompohl shares jaw-dropping real-world web application security attack case studies from the field, including:

▪ Command Injection Jackpot – A hidden file upload flaw led to full server control.
▪ API Admin Takeover – An overlooked endpoint allowed attackers to create Super Admin accounts.
▪ Heap Dump Disaster – A debugging tool exposed Active Directory credentials and user tokens
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Read the full blog to learn how hackers target web apps and how to lock them down: https://www.lmgsecurity.com/common-web-application-security-attacks-real-world-lessons-from-the-field/

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Cybercriminals are targeting APIs and costing businesses an estimated $75B annually! With rising Web App API attacks, we sat down with our Penetration Testing Team Manager @tompohl to learn why Web App API penetration testing is crucial and five things every API pentest should include. Check out our new blog: https://ow.ly/QSw050UpBIy

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