https://ballpoint.fr/blog/Latest cybersecurity news, tutorials, tools and reviews from Ballpoint, a leading voice in information security.enTue, 12 May 2026 12:33:30 +0000http://ballpoint.fr/en/blog/cyberattacks-in-space-satellite-vulnerabilities-viasat-caseSpace pentesting: a tour of common satellite vulnerabilities and attack paths, followed by a real-world case study: the Viasat incident and key security lessons for space systems.http://ballpoint.fr/en/blog/cyberattacks-in-space-satellite-vulnerabilities-viasat-casehttp://ballpoint.fr/en/blog/technical-analysis-aesAES, or Advanced Encryption Standard, is the benchmark symmetric encryption algorithm. But what are the elements that have made it resistant to attacks for over 20 years?http://ballpoint.fr/en/blog/technical-analysis-aeshttp://ballpoint.fr/en/blog/lessons-learned-first-certification-cpts-hacktheboxStudent’s feedback on the CPTS (HackTheBox): a structured, hands-on and affordable path to build strong pentesting skills early in a cybersecurity career.http://ballpoint.fr/en/blog/lessons-learned-first-certification-cpts-hacktheboxhttp://ballpoint.fr/en/blog/ezged3-preauth-file-read-admin-takeoverDuring a black-box penetration test, Ballpoint identified critical security weaknesses in EzGED3 that allow full administrative compromise without prior authentication (CVE-2025-51539).http://ballpoint.fr/en/blog/ezged3-preauth-file-read-admin-takeoverhttp://ballpoint.fr/en/blog/installing-goad-on-proxmox-goad-provisioning-part2Tutorial for how to install GOAD part 2http://ballpoint.fr/en/blog/installing-goad-on-proxmox-goad-provisioning-part2http://ballpoint.fr/en/blog/installing-goad-on-proxmox-openvpn-part3Tutorial for how to install GOAD part 3http://ballpoint.fr/en/blog/installing-goad-on-proxmox-openvpn-part3http://ballpoint.fr/en/blog/installing-goad-on-proxmox-pfsense-part1Tutorial for how to install GOAD part 1http://ballpoint.fr/en/blog/installing-goad-on-proxmox-pfsense-part1http://ballpoint.fr/en/blog/best-practices-in-the-event-of-an-intrusion-into-an-information-systemIn the event of an intrusion on an information system, a swift response is crucial. First, assess the incident to identify its origin, then, implement containment measures.http://ballpoint.fr/en/blog/best-practices-in-the-event-of-an-intrusion-into-an-information-systemhttp://ballpoint.fr/en/blog/social-engineering-the-biggest-risk-for-smeSocial Engineering remains a formidable threat: hackers manipulate human psychology to circumvent technical defenses.http://ballpoint.fr/en/blog/social-engineering-the-biggest-risk-for-smehttp://ballpoint.fr/en/blog/pass-the-prtThe "Pass-the-PRT" attack is a method allowing an attacker to take control of the victim's Office 365 sessions.http://ballpoint.fr/en/blog/pass-the-prthttp://ballpoint.fr/en/blog/nis2-understanding-the-impacts-and-implications-for-businessesNis 2: An opportunity for innovative companies? Learn how the NIS 2 directive will strengthen the resilience of critical infrastructure and promote the competitiveness of businesses.http://ballpoint.fr/en/blog/nis2-understanding-the-impacts-and-implications-for-businesseshttp://ballpoint.fr/en/blog/5-most-frequent-vulnerabilities-in-the-transport-industryTransport is a sector exposed to cyber attacks. Learn to identify and correct the 5 most frequent safety flaws thanks to the pentest.http://ballpoint.fr/en/blog/5-most-frequent-vulnerabilities-in-the-transport-industryhttp://ballpoint.fr/en/blog/start-a-phishing-campaign-in-a-companyWhy and how to preserve your security, notably by launching a phishing campaign in order to raise awareness?http://ballpoint.fr/en/blog/start-a-phishing-campaign-in-a-companyhttp://ballpoint.fr/en/blog/honeypots-and-their-use-in-businessHoneypots are today an essential tool in terms of cybersecurity to help companies protect themselves from cyber attacks.http://ballpoint.fr/en/blog/honeypots-and-their-use-in-businesshttp://ballpoint.fr/en/blog/pentest-for-companiesIntrusion tests, also known as pentests, are a crucial step allowing companies to assess and improve their defenses in terms of cybersecurity.http://ballpoint.fr/en/blog/pentest-for-companies