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SSO Meets Zero Trust: Rebuilding Federated Identity for a Never-Trust Enterprise
For twenty years, SSO sold organizations on a simple promise: authenticate once, and every connected application trusts that session. Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) rejects the second half of that promise. A single login event is no longer treated as proof that every subsequent request is safe – it’s treated as one data point among many, […]
How to Identify Which SSL Pinning Mechanism an Android App Uses
One of the biggest challenges during Android application security testing is SSL/TLS certificate pinning. When an application implements certificate pinning, intercepting HTTPS traffic with a proxy such as Burp Suite becomes difficult because the application verifies the server’s identity instead of relying solely on the device’s trusted Certificate Authorities (CAs). Many penetration testers immediately start […]
Exposed dead.letter Files: A Hidden Information Disclosure Risk
A leftover mail-system artifact was sitting in a public web directory on transfer.scip.ch potentially holding the contents of undelivered messages for anyone who knew where to look. What is a dead.letter File? A dead.letter file is automatically created by Unix/Linux mail utilities such as mail, mailx, or sendmail whenever an email cannot be delivered or […]
CVE-2026-24061: The GNU telnetd Flaw That Handed Attackers a Root Shell for 11 Years
SECURIFY AI LLC · THREAT INTELLIGENCE BRIEF CVE-2026-24061 One Flag. No Password. Root Shell. — The GNU telnetd Flaw That Slept for 11 Years CVSS 9.8 · CWE-88 Argument Injection · CISA KEV · 212K+ Exposed Devices · Active Exploitation — July 2026 Author: Securify AI Security Research Team | securifyai.co/blog 9.8 CVSS Score CRITICAL […]
Android APK Security Testing: A Guide for Bug Hunters and Pentesters
Mobile applications have become a prime target for attackers, making Android security testing an essential skill for penetration testers and bug bounty hunters. Whether you’re analyzing a banking application or participating in a bug bounty program, understanding the Android attack surface can help uncover critical vulnerabilities before attackers do. In this guide, we’ll walk through […]
From Anonymous to TenantAdmin: Chaining a Firebase Custom Claims Authorization Bypass into Full Tenant Takeover
From Anonymous to TenantAdmin: Chaining a Firebase Custom-Claims Authorization Bypass into Full Tenant Takeover Every so often, a bug isn’t one bug. It’s three boring ones standing on each other’s shoulders, wearing a trench coat. Individually, none of these would make a triager’s heart race. Chained together, they let an anonymous person on the internet […]
Zero-Click Account Takeover via Unicode Homoglyph Email Collision
An accent-insensitive email comparison lets an attacker-owned look-alike domain authenticate as the victim and quietly receive their password-reset link. No clicks. No phishing. Full takeover. What We Found During testing on a recent bug bounty engagement, we found that the application resolves and authenticates accounts using an accent-insensitive (diacritic-folding) email comparison. Accented Latin characters are […]
How Long Does SOC 2 Take? A Realistic Timeline
How long does SOC 2 really take? Is it something your business can complete in a few weeks, or does it take several months? If you’re preparing for SOC 2, these questions are probably on your mind. Whether you’re a startup looking to win enterprise customers or a growing company responding to security requirements, understanding […]
SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria Explained: Security, Availability, Confidentiality, Privacy, and Processing Integrity
SOC 2 is a widely used cybersecurity framework that helps companies protect customer data and build trust. It is especially important for SaaS companies and service providers that store or process client information. SOC 2 is built around five Trust Services Criteria that define how organizations should manage data securely. This is where cybersecurity services […]
Can You Fake or Cheat SOC 2? What the Delve Controversy Teaches Businesses
If you run a startup or a growing business, you’ve probably heard about SOC 2. In many industries, especially SaaS, fintech, and healthtech, enterprise customers want proof that you take security seriously before they sign a contract. For many business owners, getting SOC 2 can seem overwhelming. It requires planning, documentation, security controls, and an […]