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Preventing complacency in testers is crucial to ensuring you have a successful test. Learn about
Get insights into email phishing from an Ethical Hacking Veteran. Learn common tactics with real-world
Explore the future of pentest reports as we unveil the next-generation approach. Discover what’s on
Discover the challenges of managing extensive database audits and our innovative solution using Elasticsearch, a
A Penetration Testing Pro shows how social engineering works in the real world. Hackers techniques,
Join Gus on a deep dive into crafting Jinja2 SSTI payloads from scratch. Explore bypass
Discover how you use Burpsuite Collaborator persistently for enhanced cybersecurity testing. Now it’s possible to
Join Gus, explore advanced techniques for detecting and exploiting SQL Injection vulnerabilities in PostgreSQL-based web
Effortlessly obtain a penetration testing quote online without sales calls. Experience a streamlined, hassle-free process
Discover the process and insights behind making Rapid7’s Project Sonar accessible and searchable. Explore the
Gain insight and learn responsible cURL usage and secure scripting practices in this essential OnSecurity
Explore the buffer overflow vulnerability in Easy Chat Server 3.1. Gain insights into this security
Defend against BlueKeep’s looming threats. Insights on securing systems from potential widespread attacks and common
Explore Kerberos abuse techniques on Linux with our comprehensive guide. Delve into the available tools
Learn the definition of spear phishing and the potential threats it poses to businesses in
Learn how Mike Oram, VP of engineering at OnSecurity, taught himself coding, and how to navigate coding in the age of AI.
Explore API pen testing, its benefits, common vulnerabilities, and best practices to strengthen your business’s security posture.
The risks of typosquatting and its implications for online security. Explore cybercriminal tactics, real-world cases, and protective measures for your brand.
Radar by OnSecurity: an advanced tool for threat intelligence. Learn its role in enhancing security, achieving ISO certifications, and prioritising threats
Understanding the importance of cybersecurity for SaaS companies. Explore the awareness of threats and proactive measures to safeguard data and systems.
Discover how we exploited a SSRF vulnerability in a web application to acquire API credentials and access AWS S3 buckets, showcasing cybersecurity risks.
Delve into an overview of 2021’s significant data breaches. Explore the most notable incidents and learn from them for better data security practices.
Discover OnSecurity’s innovative approach to penetration testing. Our client-collaborative efforts have streamlined booking to just 5 minutes for efficiency.
Experience real-time communication with your penetration test testers during the testing process for enhanced collaboration and continuous timely updates.
Look into IT Security through the eyes of a pen-tester. We’ll uncover the inner workings and provide in-depth insights for a comprehensive understanding.
Unveiling the origins of the first PC virus prank. Dive into the history of pioneering cyber mischief and understand the Elk Cloner Virus in OnSecurity’s blog.
A simple bug in the ‘forgotten password’ and password reset mechanism led to a malicious takeover of an entire target application. Find out how this was fixed and secured.
Explore Docker’s security aspects: Understand how taking precautions is crucial to avoid vulnerabilities in this widely-used containerization platform.
Explore our technique of using Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) to successfully retrieve EC2 credentials, demonstrating advanced cybersecurity tactics.
Unveiling the risks of exposing cloud acces keys – particularly in reference to AWS (amazon web services) keys. This article shares a real example from a recent pen test conducted by our expert testers.
Here Tristan demonstrates how to reset any user’s password by altering the password reset functionality, revealing a crucial cybersecurity vulnerability responsible for password reset bugs and consequential exploits.
Discover how one of our pentesters found that client-side security controls hadn’t been enabled in our customer’s target application, allowing them to access features reserved for paying customers, as well as how we fixed it.
Penetration testing is a mostly manual process carried out by experienced consultants, using some of the same methods and tools a real hacker would. You decide on the scope of your test with your consultant, set your target, and your tester will get to work attempting to breach it. This blog will explore the importance of pentesting for businesses and how to begin.
Welcome to our Pentest Files blog series. Each blog post will present an interesting or dangerous finding one of our
Because so much of life is carried out online these days, it’s essential that you take all the necessary steps
Vulnerability scans look for known vulnerabilities in your systems, while penetration tests systemically exploit weaknesses in the architecture. Which is best for your organisation?
Effortlessly obtain a penetration testing quote online without sales calls. Experience a streamlined, hassle-free process for your cybersecurity needs.
Join Gus, explore advanced techniques for detecting and exploiting SQL Injection vulnerabilities in PostgreSQL-based web applications, ensuring robust security.
Explore the future of pentest reports as we unveil the next-generation approach. Discover what’s on the horizon for cybersecurity assessments and reporting.
This post revolves around general analysis, exploitation and discovery of SQL Injection vulnerabilities in app using the Postgres DMBS. We
Maximise your pentest impact with OnSecurity’s guide on leveraging reports to enhance your security posture and confidently and quickly share results
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.
Dive deeper into Spear Phishing, a sophisticated cyber attack targeting specific individuals to gain unauthorized access to confidential data and files.
CVE hunting within open-source applications – invaluable insights for identifying vulnerabilities, ensuring robust security in open-source software.
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.
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