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

I Love You Binary
News and Industry Trends

Delve into the fascinating narrative of how a love letter altered the landscape of computer

Method Confusion
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Delve into OnSecurity’s research on Go’s server-side template injection vulnerabilities, revealing potential for file reads

Project Crobat
News and Industry Trends

Unravel the simplicity of gRPC with Project Crobat. Learn to streamline development with gRPC and

File Upload
News and Industry Trends

A compilation of tricks and checks for when a file upload is encountered in an

Macbook
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Apple claims that its Mac computers are well protected by in-built antivirus features, and there

Computer Hackers
News and Industry Trends

A computer hacker in the US was able to gain access to the water system

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News and Industry Trends

The myths surrounding cloud security hesitancy. Gain clarity on common misconceptions and make informed decisions

Laptop Hacker Money Padlock
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Learn 3 essential steps to enhance your cybersecurity posture, and effectively mitigate emerging zero-day vulnerabilities

Computer Pen Test Guide
Pentesting

Because so much of life is carried out online these days, it’s essential that you

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Protecting the data, valuables and account information related to your business has become even more

Cybercriminal Bitcoin Burglars
News and Industry Trends

Uncover the latest threat looming over government servers. The newfound vulnerability impacts Microsoft systems, leaving

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Do you suspect a phishing attempt? Explore this guide for actionable steps on what to

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Pentesting

Vulnerability scans look for known vulnerabilities in your systems, while penetration tests systemically exploit weaknesses

Tools We Love Clubhouse
News and Industry Trends

We love using Clubhouse to helps us develop our security projects

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Learn proactive cyber threat prevention through threat modeling. Discover how to anticipate and mitigate security

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News and Industry Trends

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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News and Industry Trends

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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News and Industry Trends

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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News and Industry Trends

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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News and Industry Trends

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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News and Industry Trends

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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News and Industry Trends

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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News and Industry Trends

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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News and Industry Trends

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

The Secrets To Googles Security
News and Industry Trends

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

Malware
News and Industry Trends

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

Password
News and Industry Trends

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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News and Industry Trends

“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
News and Industry Trends

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

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Pentesting

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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Pentesting

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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Pentesting

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

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Pentesting

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

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Pentesting

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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Pentesting

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.

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Pentesting

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.

Cloud Access Keys
Pentesting

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

Computer Pen Test Guide
Pentesting

Because so much of life is carried out online these days, it’s essential that you take all the necessary steps

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Pentesting

Vulnerability scans look for known vulnerabilities in your systems, while penetration tests systemically exploit weaknesses in the architecture. Which is best for your organisation?

New Feature Online Estimates
Pentesting

Effortlessly obtain a penetration testing quote online without sales calls. Experience a streamlined, hassle-free process for your cybersecurity needs.

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Pentesting

Join Gus, explore advanced techniques for detecting and exploiting SQL Injection vulnerabilities in PostgreSQL-based web applications, ensuring robust security.

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Pentesting

Explore the future of pentest reports as we unveil the next-generation approach. Discover what’s on the horizon for cybersecurity assessments and reporting.

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Pentesting

This post revolves around general analysis, exploitation and discovery of SQL Injection vulnerabilities in app using the Postgres DMBS. We

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Pentesting

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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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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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Find out why you need to protect your business against zero-click malware. Discover the best ways to defend your business against attacks.

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Learn what MFA fatigue is, why it poses a security risk, and discover practical steps businesses can take to prevent and mitigate it effectively.

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Learn how to build effective cybersecurity policies for your small business. Practical steps to protect data, ensure compliance & reduce risks.

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Discover how enterprise businesses can tackle remote working cybersecurity risks with pentesting, clear policies, and training.

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Discover 5 effective ways to protect your business from deepfake scams, including employee training, testing processes, and AI-generated content detection.

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Learn about brute force attacks in cyber security, how they work, types, signs to watch for, and ways to protect systems from unauthorised access and potential data breaches.

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Explore the intricacies of this vital framework designed to fortify businesses against diverse cyber threats. Core principles and actionable guidance.

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Phishing emails are very common. They are spam emails that land in your inbox or junk folder that imitate a real-life, well-known company (or even someone you may know) and ask you to provide them with sensitive information. Be it usernames, passwords or card details, these cybercriminals will aim to get what they need to ‘hack’ you further and can cause many issues including financial loss.

Email Phishing
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

What is Email Phishing a Definition ‘Phishing’ is a cyberattack in which email is the weapon. Victims are tricked into

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Protect your startup from threat with 7 key security tips. Expert insights to fortify your business against cyber threats and protect your startup’s IT

Back To Basics Make Yourself More Secure
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Explore these practical cybersecurity steps with OnSecurity’s guide. Make digital safety simple with seven effective measures to protect against hackers

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