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Real-World Cybersecurity Incidents Solved by Our Team

Blind SQL Injection Case Study - HackVitraSec
Web App VAPT

Massive Data Exposure Prevented Through Blind SQL Injection Exploitation

During a Web Application VAPT engagement, our team identified a Blind SQL Injection vulnerability exposing sensitive customer PII and internal database credentials. We safely exploited the flaw, demonstrated the data exposure risk, and guided the client through a complete remediation process.

Payment Gateway API Authorization Bypass Case Study
API Security

Payment Gateway API Authorization Bypass Exposing Transaction Manipulation

Our API penetration testing revealed a critical Broken Authorization flaw allowing attackers to manipulate payment transactions, escalate privileges, and bypass customer validation flows. The issue was responsibly disclosed and resolved with strict role-based access control (RBAC).

Enterprise Ransomware Containment Case Study
Network VAPT

Ransomware Lateral Movement Containment in Enterprise Network

A critical ransomware outbreak compromised multiple internal systems. Our team performed rapid incident response, isolated infected nodes, blocked active command-and-control traffic, and stopped lateral movement across the corporate environment, preventing data encryption at scale.

Code Review
Code Review

Privilege Escalation via Critical Authentication Logic Flaw in Financial System

During a secure source code review, we uncovered an authentication bypass vulnerability that allowed unauthorized users to gain administrative access. The flaw was patched with improved session validation, strong access controls, and secure development practices.

Cloud Security
Cloud Security

Public Cloud Storage Data Leak Prevention

Identified publicly exposed storage buckets leaking sensitive enterprise data and secured access controls.

Insider Threat
Internal Security

Insider Data Exfiltration Attempt Detection

Detected malicious employee activity attempting to steal sensitive internal documents using covert channels.

Mobile App Security
Mobile Security

Insecure Data Storage in Banking Mobile App

Found sensitive financial data stored insecurely in local device storage without encryption.

DevSecOps
DevSecOps

CI/CD Pipeline Compromise Detection

Identified malicious code injection attempt inside CI/CD pipeline before production deployment.

Phishing Case
Phishing Defense

Large Scale Corporate Phishing Infrastructure Takedown

Traced and dismantled active phishing infrastructure targeting corporate employees.