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Malware
News and Industry Trends

Sony is a gigantic multipartite corporation that has been prone to multiple different types of

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.

Phishing Biggest Cyber Threat
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

New research shows the prevalence of email phishing as the top cyber threat, tricking firms

Password
News and Industry Trends

Explore the risks businesses face with internet-stored data and the prevalent distrust in online security,

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News and Industry Trends

“Online US retail giant Amazon has used its cloud operations to do a deal with

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

Amazon Enquiry
News and Industry Trends

Online US retail giant Amazon has used its cloud operations to do a deal with

Cloud Access Keys
Pentesting

Welcome to our Pentest Files blog series. Each blog post will present an interesting or

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Explore the rise of social engineering threats. Understand how individuals are manipulated to divulge sensitive

Ransomware Virus
News and Industry Trends

One of the biggest growing problems in computer security is the growing proliferation of cyberattacks

Cyber Attack Malware Virus
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Here you can discover the history and impact of MyDoom, the fastest spreading and most

What Is A Zero Day
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Explore the challenge of vulnerabilities exploited before fixes. Learn how to address security gaps and

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

This post explores each of the initial compromise methods for the TryHackMe x HackerOne CTF.

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News and Industry Trends

Dive into the alarming rise of Ryuk ransomware since 2018, which has accumulated over $150

Linkedin Phone
News and Industry Trends

Explore the methods targeting LinkedIn users through phishing scams and gain insights into the everyday

I Love You Binary
News and Industry Trends

Delve into the fascinating narrative of how a love letter altered the landscape of computer security perpetually. Uncover this tale of technological evolution.

Ransomware Virus
News and Industry Trends

One of the biggest growing problems in computer security is the growing proliferation of cyberattacks which are far more open and threatening in nature.

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News and Industry Trends

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

Linkedin Phone
News and Industry Trends

Explore the methods targeting LinkedIn users through phishing scams and gain insights into the everyday tactics used by cybercriminals to exploit you further.

Computer Hackers
News and Industry Trends

A computer hacker in the US was able to gain access to the water system of Oldsmar in Florida and successfully increased the amount of sodium hydroxide.

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News and Industry Trends

Dive into the alarming rise of Ryuk ransomware since 2018, which has accumulated over $150 million, showcasing its global financial impact and danger.

File Upload
News and Industry Trends

A compilation of tricks and checks for when a file upload is encountered in an offensive security test.

Project Crobat
News and Industry Trends

Unravel the simplicity of gRPC with Project Crobat. Learn to streamline development with gRPC and empower your projects. Dive into our blog for insights!

Cybercriminal Bitcoin Burglars
News and Industry Trends

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

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News and Industry Trends

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

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News and Industry Trends

In this blog we uncover a huge data spill for Wishbone, revealing massive amounts of user data available for malicious actors to share and exploit.

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News and Industry Trends

The continued impact of the pandemic has made working from home the new normal, rapidly accelerating digital transformation in companies

Tools We Love Clubhouse
News and Industry Trends

We love using Clubhouse to helps us develop our security projects

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News and Industry Trends

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

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News and Industry Trends

What happened in 2014 when Sony became the victim of an attack? Explore how Wiper malware was deployed and crippled the large corporation’s network.

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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.

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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.

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

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.

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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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