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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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Improve DevOps infrastructure security with post-pentest insights. Learn how to turn findings into action and

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Explore the current cybersecurity AI arms race between hackers and defenders: how it’s being used,

Cloud Security Testing Aws And Azure

Discover cloud security strategies for fintech AWS and Azure deployments in OnSecurity’s latest blog

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Mobile application penetration testing is a critical component of any organisation with a mobile app

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Outdated software and operating systems can leave your business vulnerable to cyberattacks, with potentially devastating

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Telecommunications providers are prime targets for nation-state actors and advanced persistent threats (APTs) due to

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News and Industry Trends

Discover how generative AI is transforming cybersecurity for attackers and defenders. Learn the real risks,

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Explore the rise of AI-generated code in vibe coding, its cybersecurity risks, and how to

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Explore the rise of AI-generated code in vibe coding, its cybersecurity risks, and how to

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Learn how to integrate penetration testing into CI/CD pipelines seamlessly. Expert tips for balancing speed

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Smishing, a form of cyber-attack that uses SMS messages to deceive victims, is on the

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Pentesting

Mobile devices are firmly embedded as a huge part of daily life, and therefore making

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Cyber threats are evolving, and every business – large or small – faces potential risks.

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Cybercriminals are no longer targeting just the big players. In fact, small businesses are firmly

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External penetration testing methodology: what is it and how does it work? External penetration testing

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News and Industry Trends

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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News and Industry Trends

Discover the risks of using unsecured WiFi and learn effective strategies to protect your data. Read more to safeguard your online security today.

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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.

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.

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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Protect your small business with our 7 essential cybersecurity tips. Learn about employee training, system updates, penetration testing, and MFA to safeguard against cyber threats and financial losses.

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Discover how AI is transforming enterprise cybersecurity with smarter threat detection, proactive defence, and pentest automation.

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Understanding the importance of cybersecurity for SaaS companies. Explore the awareness of threats and proactive measures to safeguard data and systems.

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Duncan Butchart, VP of Sales at OnSecurity, shares insights into his 25-year career journey, the evolution of the cybersecurity industry, and how OnSecurity stands out with its expert team and customer-centric approach.

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Mobile devices are firmly embedded as a huge part of daily life, and therefore making sure Android apps and devices

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Maximise your pentest impact with OnSecurity’s guide on leveraging reports to enhance your security posture and confidently and quickly share results

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What is Penetration Testing? Penetration Testing, otherwise known as “pentesting” or ethical hacking, is the beating heart of all good

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Explore OnSecurity’s services and products for enhancing your organization’s security posture. Understand the importance of SOC 2 compliance requirements.

Sql Union Injection
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Discover now how our tester skillfully exploited multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities to extract valuable data from an application’s backend databases.

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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.

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Highlighting a critical cybersecurity issue: Unauthorised access is inevitable wherever default credentials are used, underscoring the need for caution.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Explore Docker’s security aspects: Understand how taking precautions is crucial to avoid vulnerabilities in this widely-used containerization platform.

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Explore our technique of using Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) to successfully retrieve EC2 credentials, demonstrating advanced cybersecurity tactics.

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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.

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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.

Cloud Access Keys
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Welcome to our Pentest Files blog series. Each blog post will present an interesting or dangerous finding one of our

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

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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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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

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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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

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

Gain Access To Burp Collaborator Sessions
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Discover how you use Burpsuite Collaborator persistently for enhanced cybersecurity testing. Now it’s possible to leverage this tool more effectively.

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.

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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.

Sever Side Template Injection With Jinja2
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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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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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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

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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