Can Your External Attack Surface Management (EASM) Assess for Subdomain Takeover and Web Application Hijacking Susceptibility?

Organizations must proactively fortify their security measures to protect their digital assets as cyber threats evolve effectively. Attack surface management is vital in identifying vulnerabilities that hackers can exploit. However, not all solutions are created equal when discovering and assessing susceptibility to emerging threats like subdomain takeover and web application hijacking. This article challenges readers to evaluate their existing solutions and explore how ThreatNG's Domain Intelligence module can provide comprehensive and continuously updated protection.

Understanding the Threat: Subdomain Takeover and Web Application Hijacking

Subdomain takeover occurs when an attacker gains control over a subdomain that an organization no longer uses but still points to its infrastructure. The attacker can redirect traffic, inject malicious content, or even compromise sensitive data by hijacking the subdomain. Web application hijacking involves attackers exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications to gain unauthorized access, manipulate data, or perform malicious actions.

The Importance of Comprehensive Attack Surface Management

A robust attack surface management solution should be able to discover, assess, and monitor vulnerabilities across all layers of an organization's digital presence. Neglecting the identification and mitigation of subdomain takeover and web application hijacking vulnerabilities can lead to severe consequences, including data breaches, compromised customer trust, and financial losses.

ThreatNG's Domain Intelligence Module: Unparalleled Visibility and Perspective

ThreatNG sets itself apart by offering a comprehensive and continuously updated Domain Intelligence module that focuses on discovering, assessing, reporting, and continuously monitoring subdomain takeover and web application hijacking vulnerabilities.

Discover: ThreatNG leverages advanced techniques to uncover hidden subdomains vulnerable to takeover. Through thorough reconnaissance, ThreatNG identifies domains that are exposed or no longer in use, reducing the risk of malicious takeover attempts.

Assess: ThreatNG assesses the susceptibility of identified subdomains and web applications to takeover and hijacking attacks through its scanning and assessment capabilities. ThreatNG performs in-depth analysis and vulnerability scanning to ensure a thorough evaluation of potential risks.

Report: ThreatNG provides detailed reports on discovered vulnerabilities, including the severity of each issue and recommended remediation actions. The reports offer actionable insights, enabling organizations to prioritize and address vulnerabilities effectively.

Continuous Monitoring: ThreatNG's Domain Intelligence module offers continuous monitoring to stay ahead of evolving threats. ThreatNG leverages threat intelligence to proactively detect any new subdomains or web application vulnerabilities that may arise.

As the threat landscape evolves, organizations must adapt their security measures to combat emerging risks like subdomain takeover and web application hijacking. Traditional attack surface management solutions may fall short of adequately addressing these vulnerabilities, ultimately exposing organizations to potential cyberattacks. ThreatNG's Domain Intelligence module offers a comprehensive and constantly updated solution to discover, assess, report, and continuously monitor these critical threats. Organizations adopting ThreatNG can bolster their security posture and protect their digital assets in an ever-changing threat landscape.