Re:Running over 20 top-notch cybersecurity tools with API
by nannal on Saturday September 09, 2023 @10:59AM
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I wasn't clear on the verification performed to ensure the client had authority to perform testing against the chosen target.
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Re:Running over 20 top-notch cybersecurity tools with API
by microphp on Saturday September 09, 2023 @11:17AM
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You have to verify user.
Re:Running over 20 top-notch cybersecurity tools with API
by nannal on Sunday September 10, 2023 @05:57AM
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I think you misunderstand the concern, suppose a user enters gov.mil as a domain to test with which they are unaffiliated.
The tools test it and with disastrous affect all governmental and military services go offline.
It would be reasonable to then take legal action against the platform rather than the user, as the user did not confirm they had permission to perform testing or that they understood the risks involved.