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Blue Banner Image Reads: &Quot;Cyber Nightmares: What Went Wrong With Travel Ex?&Quot;
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Uncovering what went wrong with TravelEx. Investigating ransomware designed to take over the network and block access to file networks.

Cve Hunting In An Open Source Application
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CVE hunting within open-source applications – invaluable insights for identifying vulnerabilities, ensuring robust security in open-source software.

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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

6 Ways To Spot A Phishing Email 1
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Safeguard your inbox against cyber threats. Explore our expert insights on spotting and avoiding phishing attempts to enhance your online

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Pentesting

The critical differences between a penetration test and a vulnerability scan are often misunderstood. While both processes work to protect

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

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

Banner Image Reads: &Quot;What Is Ransomware And How Do Hackers Choose Targets?&Quot;
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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

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What happened in 2014 when Sony became the victim of an attack? Explore how Wiper malware was deployed and crippled

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

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

Bob And Alice
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Preventing complacency in testers is crucial to ensuring you have a successful test. Learn about why an alert and proactive

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Banner Image Reads: &Quot;How Pentesting Can Enhance Telecommunications Defences Against Advanced Persistent Threats&Quot;
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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.

Banner Image Reads &Quot;Understanding Vibe Codng And Ai-Generated Code In Cybersecurity&Quot;
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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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News and Industry Trends

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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With the rise of remote and flexible work policies, many employees have adopted cafes, libraries, and other public spaces as

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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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Pentesting

Firewall penetration testing is a method of locating, scoping, and penetrating a specific firewall to test an organisation’s network infrastructure.

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Pentesting

The term “penetration testing” or “pentesting” might be familiar, but the different types available—and how each can enhance your business’s

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Sometimes referred to as ‘internal infrastructure tests’, or ‘internal network tests’, internal penetration tests are the backbone of any thorough

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Pentesting

Ethical hacking and penetration testing are essential cybersecurity practices that uncover security vulnerabilities by simulating attacks on an organisation’s network.

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

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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.

Banner Image Reads: &Quot;Default Tomcat Host Manager Credentials Lead To Rce&Quot;
Pentesting

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

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Pentesting

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

Sql Union Injection
Pentesting

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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Pentesting

Discover the purpose of PCI DSS: securing card payments. OnSecurity offers PCI segmentation pentesting for businesses, ensuring a secure payment environment.

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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.

Blue Banner Image Reads: Password Reset Bugs: How They Work And The Risks They Pose&Quot; In White Text.
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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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
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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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