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Security should be important to everyone. Our blog features articles regarding your business’ security and different aspects to consider.

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Dive deeper into Spear Phishing, a sophisticated cyber attack targeting specific individuals to gain unauthorized

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The continued impact of the pandemic has made working from home the new normal, rapidly

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Craig has delved into his research on CVE-2019-11510, uncovering over 736 vulnerable hosts and sharing

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Recruitment companies are a prime target for hackers. We go over the main aspects that

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In this blog we uncover a huge data spill for Wishbone, revealing massive amounts of

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Uncovering what went wrong with TravelEx. Investigating ransomware designed to take over the network and

Cve Hunting In An Open Source Application
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

CVE hunting within open-source applications – invaluable insights for identifying vulnerabilities, ensuring robust security in

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7 effective strategies to improve your company’s security. Discover actionable steps to fortify your defences

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Safeguard your inbox against cyber threats. Explore our expert insights on spotting and avoiding phishing

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Phishing, a cyber-crime that targets victims through email, has become the most common form of

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Launched in 2015, Wishbone is a social networking app that encourages users to have their

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Uncover the mechanics of ransomware and prevention strategies to safeguard your network against cybercriminal tactics

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Explore the financial implications of data breaches, a frequent occurrence in today’s digital world. Learn

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What happened in 2014 when Sony became the victim of an attack? Explore how Wiper

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Recently I was tasked to conduct an external infrastructure penetration test against a select few

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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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Learn about the key components of hybrid cloud security and the benefits and challenges of adopting a hybrid cloud environments and setups in business.

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Uncover strategies for recognizing impending phishing attacks. This post details our proactive approach in warning a customer about a serious fraud attempt.

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Discover crucial insights on the actively exploited Microsoft zero-day vulnerability. Protect your systems with expert advice and stay ahead of cyber threats.

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Explore how remote working can define an organisation’s agility and crisis response, all while also considering the potential risks associated with the cloud security landscape.

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Holyrood reports on the UK Government’s £700,000 fund initiative to expand the cyber security sector, signaling huge significant growth and development.

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Microsoft email servers are being targeted by hackers after a series of vulnerabilities were detailed at a computer security conference in August

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Stay informed with the latest strategies tackling cybercrime as governments announce robust plans. Dive into the blog for crucial cybersecurity updates.

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Discover why over half of UK businesses are hiring CISOs to combat cyber threats, with OnSecurity’s updated insights on the evolving role in cybersecurity

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Sony is a gigantic multipartite corporation that has been prone to multiple different types of hacks, find out why and how they improve their security posture

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Explore the risks businesses face with internet-stored data and the prevalent distrust in online security, highlighting the need for robust protection.

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“Online US retail giant Amazon has used its cloud operations to do a deal with the GCHQ, MI5, and MI6, The Financial Times reports.

The Secrets To Googles Security
News and Industry Trends

Google’s very impressive record: Zero successful phishing attacks on a massive workforce of 140,000+ employees. Discover their security success story.

Amazon Enquiry
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Online US retail giant Amazon has used its cloud operations to do a deal with the GCHQ, MI5, and MI6, The

The Secrets To Googles Security
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Catch Of The Week Did you know that Google has never been the victim of a successful phishing attack? Not bad for

What Is A Penetration Test
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What is a penetration test and why should I get one? A penetration test (aka pen-test), is an authorised simulated

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Discover effective strategies to streamline and simplify penetration testing. Learn how to alleviate the complexities for a more efficient testing process.

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

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.

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Protecting the data, valuables and account information related to your business has become even more vital as our workplaces have

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

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?

Method Confusion
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Delve into OnSecurity’s research on Go’s server-side template injection vulnerabilities, revealing potential for file reads and RCE exploits. Read more now.

What Is A Zero Day Exploit
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Explore the challenge of vulnerabilities exploited before fixes. Learn how to address security gaps and protect against threats in this insightful discussion.

Laptop Hacker Money Padlock
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Learn 3 essential steps to enhance your cybersecurity posture, and effectively mitigate emerging zero-day vulnerabilities for comprehensive threat protection.

Cyber Attack Malware Virus
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

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

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Explore the rise of social engineering threats. Understand how individuals are manipulated to divulge sensitive information, passwords, and financial details.

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Dive deeper into Spear Phishing, a sophisticated cyber attack targeting specific individuals to gain unauthorized access to confidential data and files.

Cve Hunting In An Open Source Application
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

CVE hunting within open-source applications – invaluable insights for identifying vulnerabilities, ensuring robust security in open-source software.

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Learn proactive cyber threat prevention through threat modeling. Discover how to anticipate and mitigate security incidents before they occur with this guide.

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Recruitment companies are a prime target for hackers. We go over the main aspects that recruitment companies should be careful of with their CyberSecurity

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Phishing, a cyber-crime that targets victims through email, has become the most common form of online attack. Hackers will attempt

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

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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