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Learn the definition of spear phishing and the potential threats it poses to businesses in
What is social engineering? This blog will define what is meant by ‘social engineering’ in
This post revolves around general analysis, exploitation and discovery of SQL Injection vulnerabilities in app
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Join Gus on a deep dive into crafting Jinja2 SSTI payloads from scratch. Explore bypass
Understand the Power of Secure Code: Enhance Business Security with Proactive Code Audits. Discover vulnerabilities,
Roles in software engineering are becoming more popular with advances in technology and require a
Learn about spoofing in cyber security, how it works, common types, and how businesses can
Learn how OnSecurity evolved from the vision of a few founders to an industry-leading pentest
Learn how iOS penetration testing uncovers vulnerabilities in your mobile apps, ensuring robust security and
What are the differences between ISO 27001 and SOC 2, Type 2? How can I
Ensure your Open Banking APIs meet regulatory standards with robust security testing. Learn key methods,
Discover the risks of using unsecured WiFi and learn effective strategies to protect your data.
Discover the top 10 fintech app security vulnerabilities found in 2025, plus practical fixes to
Learn the essentials of hashing in cyber security, its importance, and practical applications. Discover how
Defend against BlueKeep’s looming threats. Insights on securing systems from potential widespread attacks and common BlueKeep exploits. This blog will help you stay informed of threats.
Preventing complacency in testers is crucial to ensuring you have a successful test. Learn about why an alert and proactive testing approach is essential.
Join Gus on a deep dive into crafting Jinja2 SSTI payloads from scratch. Explore bypass methods and various exploitation techniques in this insightful post.
Understand the Power of Secure Code: Enhance Business Security with Proactive Code Audits. Discover vulnerabilities, ensure compliance, and build trust.
Roles in software engineering are becoming more popular with advances in technology and require a key set of skills. Here we run through how to become a software engineer
Learn about spoofing in cyber security, how it works, common types, and how businesses can detect and protect against this growing cyber threat.
Learn how OnSecurity evolved from the vision of a few founders to an industry-leading pentest provider, as shared by one of its founding members.
Learn how iOS penetration testing uncovers vulnerabilities in your mobile apps, ensuring robust security and protecting user data on Apple devices.
What are the differences between ISO 27001 and SOC 2, Type 2? How can I choose the right cybersecurity framework for my organisation?
Ensure your Open Banking APIs meet regulatory standards with robust security testing. Learn key methods, risks, and compliance best practices.
Discover the risks of using unsecured WiFi and learn effective strategies to protect your data. Read more to safeguard your online security today.
Discover the top 10 fintech app security vulnerabilities found in 2025, plus practical fixes to help your team improve security and reduce cyber risk.
Learn the essentials of hashing in cyber security, its importance, and practical applications. Discover how it protects data integrity—read more now!
Ensure secure fintech mergers with penetration testing best practices. Learn how to reduce risk, protect data, and support due diligence during M&A deals.
Discover the true cost of a retail data breach and why regular penetration testing is a smart, ROI-positive investment, not just a compliance requirement.
Penetration testing is a crucial investment in your organisation’s cybersecurity, but understanding the associated costs can be challenging. While there’s
External and internal penetration testing both exist as part of a broader cybersecurity strategy, supporting organisations in pinpointing vulnerabilities through
Firewall penetration testing is a method of locating, scoping, and penetrating a specific firewall to test an organisation’s network infrastructure.
The term “penetration testing” or “pentesting” might be familiar, but the different types available—and how each can enhance your business’s
Sometimes referred to as ‘internal infrastructure tests’, or ‘internal network tests’, internal penetration tests are the backbone of any thorough
External penetration testing methodology: what is it and how does it work? External penetration testing is a crucial cybersecurity measure
Cybercriminals are no longer targeting just the big players. In fact, small businesses are firmly in their sights too. With
Cyber threats are evolving, and every business – large or small – faces potential risks. A single vulnerability in your network infrastructure can lead to data breaches, financial losses and reputational damage. Network penetration testing is a proactive approach to uncover and address these vulnerabilities.
Mobile devices are firmly embedded as a huge part of daily life, and therefore making sure Android apps and devices
Maximise your pentest impact with OnSecurity’s guide on leveraging reports to enhance your security posture and confidently and quickly share results
What is Penetration Testing? Penetration Testing, otherwise known as “pentesting” or ethical hacking, is the beating heart of all good
Discover now how our tester skillfully exploited multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities to extract valuable data from an application’s backend databases.
Cloud-native security systems are transforming the way businesses protect their digital assets. Built for the cloud, these systems offer dynamic and scalable solutions to defend against evolving threats. In this blog, we’ll explore what cloud-native security systems are and why they’re essential for modern businesses.
Highlighting a critical cybersecurity issue: Unauthorised access is inevitable wherever default credentials are used, underscoring the need for caution.
Explore OnSecurity’s services and products for enhancing your organization’s security posture. Understand the importance of SOC 2 compliance requirements.
This post explores each of the initial compromise methods for the TryHackMe x HackerOne CTF. Diving into the web security flaws and PHP tricks abused to gain access to the host webserver.
Protecting the data, valuables and account information related to your business has become even more vital as our workplaces have
Apple claims that its Mac computers are well protected by in-built antivirus features, and there is no need to worry about extra security – how true is this?
Delve into OnSecurity’s research on Go’s server-side template injection vulnerabilities, revealing potential for file reads and RCE exploits. Read more now.
Explore the challenge of vulnerabilities exploited before fixes. Learn how to address security gaps and protect against threats in this insightful discussion.
Learn 3 essential steps to enhance your cybersecurity posture, and effectively mitigate emerging zero-day vulnerabilities for comprehensive threat protection.
Here you can discover the history and impact of MyDoom, the fastest spreading and most damaging computer virus to date, on OnSecurity’s informative blog post
Explore the rise of social engineering threats. Understand how individuals are manipulated to divulge sensitive information, passwords, and financial details.
Learn proactive cyber threat prevention through threat modeling. Discover how to anticipate and mitigate security incidents before they occur with this guide.
Recruitment companies are a prime target for hackers. We go over the main aspects that recruitment companies should be careful of with their CyberSecurity
Phishing, a cyber-crime that targets victims through email, has become the most common form of online attack. Hackers will attempt
Safeguard your inbox against cyber threats. Explore our expert insights on spotting and avoiding phishing attempts to enhance your online security strategy.
7 effective strategies to improve your company’s security. Discover actionable steps to fortify your defences against cyber threats and safeguard your business.
Craig has delved into his research on CVE-2019-11510, uncovering over 736 vulnerable hosts and sharing insights on this critical cybersecurity threat.
Do you suspect a phishing attempt? Explore this guide for actionable steps on what to do next. Get assistance in handling potential phishing incidents.
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