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title: Knock, Knock. They're In! | Why Modern Attacks Are Easier & What Penetration Testing Reveals
description: Cyber pros reveal how modern attacks happen, why AI makes them easier, and what puts small and mid‑sized organizations at risk.
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# [Knock, Knock. They're In! | Why Modern Attacks Are Easier & What Penetration Testing Reveals](https://nodeware.com/videos/knock-knock-theyre-in-why-modern-attacks-are-easier-and-what-penetration-testing-reveals)

 Written by [Nodeware](https://nodeware.com/videos/author/nodeware) | Feb 13, 2026 3:00:00 PM

 

Matthew K. Koenig (Nodeware®) is joined by CEH Hall-of-Fame penetration tester inductee Smail Dahmoun (‪IGI Cybersecurity) to share real stories from the field and insights into what makes organizations vulnerable.

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