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Learn the definition of spear phishing and the potential threats it poses to businesses in

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What is social engineering? This blog will define what is meant by ‘social engineering’ in

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This post revolves around general analysis, exploitation and discovery of SQL Injection vulnerabilities in app

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Maximise your pentest impact with OnSecurity’s guide on leveraging reports to enhance your security posture

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Join Gus on a deep dive into crafting Jinja2 SSTI payloads from scratch. Explore bypass

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Understand the Power of Secure Code: Enhance Business Security with Proactive Code Audits. Discover vulnerabilities,

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Roles in software engineering are becoming more popular with advances in technology and require a

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Learn about spoofing in cyber security, how it works, common types, and how businesses can

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Learn how OnSecurity evolved from the vision of a few founders to an industry-leading pentest

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Learn how iOS penetration testing uncovers vulnerabilities in your mobile apps, ensuring robust security and

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What are the differences between ISO 27001 and SOC 2, Type 2? How can I

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Ensure your Open Banking APIs meet regulatory standards with robust security testing. Learn key methods,

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Discover the risks of using unsecured WiFi and learn effective strategies to protect your data.

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Discover the top 10 fintech app security vulnerabilities found in 2025, plus practical fixes to

What Is Hashing In Cyber Security?
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Learn the essentials of hashing in cyber security, its importance, and practical applications. Discover how

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Explore the top penetration testing challenges CISOs face in 2025 and how AI-powered continuous pentesting is reshaping security assurance.

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CEO explains his opinion on how AI is transforming cybersecurity. He explores how hackers exploit AI, how defenders fight back, and who holds the upper hand in today’s AI cybersecurity battle

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Explore the current cybersecurity AI arms race between hackers and defenders: how it’s being used, who has the edge, and what it means for the future.

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Telecommunications providers are prime targets for nation-state actors and advanced persistent threats (APTs) due to their central role in national

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Discover how generative AI is transforming cybersecurity for attackers and defenders. Learn the real risks, practical defensive applications, and future trends in AI-powered security.

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Explore the rise of AI-generated code in vibe coding, its cybersecurity risks, and how to secure fast, intuitive development without sacrificing safety.

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Explore the rise of AI-generated code in vibe coding, its cybersecurity risks, and how to secure fast, intuitive development without sacrificing safety.

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Enforceable by January 2025, the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) introduces a landmark EU regulation framework, designed to help

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2024 has been a transformative year for the OnSecurity team, marked by progress and significant milestones. To celebrate the company’s

Retail Cybersecurity
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Many retailers face rising cyber threats. Discover key challenges and practical solutions to protect systems, data, and customer trust.

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In the blink of an eye, artificial intelligence and emerging technology are shattering the old rules of cybersecurity, rendering traditional

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ISO 27001 and SOC 2, Type 2 are two of the most prominent regulatory frameworks in the cybersecurity industry. While

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Discover what the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) means for cybersecurity in the financial sector. Learn the compliance requirements, and how to prepare with penetration testing.

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Conor O’Neill is not your typical CEO. In 2023 he completed an Ironman marathon. He practises archery in his spare

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For National Coding Week, we reached out to some of our software developers at OnSecurity to hear their perspective on

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Join Gus on a deep dive into crafting Jinja2 SSTI payloads from scratch. Explore bypass methods and various exploitation techniques in this insightful post.

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Understand the Power of Secure Code: Enhance Business Security with Proactive Code Audits. Discover vulnerabilities, ensure compliance, and build trust.

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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

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Learn about spoofing in cyber security, how it works, common types, and how businesses can detect and protect against this growing cyber threat.

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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.

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Learn how iOS penetration testing uncovers vulnerabilities in your mobile apps, ensuring robust security and protecting user data on Apple devices.

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What are the differences between ISO 27001 and SOC 2, Type 2? How can I choose the right cybersecurity framework for my organisation?

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Ensure your Open Banking APIs meet regulatory standards with robust security testing. Learn key methods, risks, and compliance best practices.

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Discover the top 10 fintech app security vulnerabilities found in 2025, plus practical fixes to help your team improve security and reduce cyber risk.

What Is Hashing In Cyber Security?
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Learn the essentials of hashing in cyber security, its importance, and practical applications. Discover how it protects data integrity—read more now!

Penetration Testing Best Practices During Financial Mergers And Acquisitions
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Ensure secure fintech mergers with penetration testing best practices. Learn how to reduce risk, protect data, and support due diligence during M&A deals.

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Discover how often different industries may need to complete penetration testing to keep their businesses secure. Uncover which factors affect pentesting frequency.

Cost Of A Retail Data Breach
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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.

Most Common Pentest Findings
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Understand the most common high-impact penetration testing findings that OnSecurity’s testers discover and the steps to take to remediate them.

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Discover the top 5 CREST-accredited penetration testing service providers in the UK, and find out what sets them apart. Uncover the best penetration testing services for your business.

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Safeguard your inbox against cyber threats. Explore our expert insights on spotting and avoiding phishing attempts to enhance your online security strategy.

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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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Explore the financial implications of data breaches, a frequent occurrence in today’s digital world. Learn about the actual costs behind a data breach.

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Recently I was tasked to conduct an external infrastructure penetration test against a select few IP addresses of a certain

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Uncover the mechanics of ransomware and prevention strategies to safeguard your network against cybercriminal tactics with OnSecurity’s expert insights

Abusing Kerberos From Linux
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Explore Kerberos abuse techniques on Linux with our comprehensive guide. Delve into the available tools and methods for effective Kerberos exploitation.

Sever Side Template Injection With Jinja2
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Join Gus on a deep dive into crafting Jinja2 SSTI payloads from scratch. Explore bypass methods and various exploitation techniques in this insightful post.

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Explore the buffer overflow vulnerability in Easy Chat Server 3.1. Gain insights into this security issue and how to successfully these mitigate risks.

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

A Penetration Testing Pro shows how social engineering works in the real world. Hackers techniques, real-life examples and practical tips on staying safe.

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Gain insight and learn responsible cURL usage and secure scripting practices in this essential OnSecurity blog on web requests and data transfers. Read now.

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Discover the challenges of managing extensive database audits and our innovative solution using Elasticsearch, a custom Node tool, and PostgreSQL triggers.

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What is social engineering? This blog will define what is meant by ‘social engineering’ in cybersecurity, providing a breakdown of the behavioural techniques that cybercriminals use to manipulate their victims into giving up confidential information or allowing hackers access to secure areas.

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Learn the definition of spear phishing and the potential threats it poses to businesses in this article, supported by real-life anecdotes of successful spear phishing attacks on organisations.

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Discover the process and insights behind making Rapid7’s Project Sonar accessible and searchable. Explore the journey now within cybersecurity now.

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Get insights into email phishing from an Ethical Hacking Veteran. Learn common tactics with real-world examples and practical tips for businesses & Individuals

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