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What Is A Penetration Test
Pentesting

What is a penetration test and why should I get one? A penetration test (aka

New Feature Slack Api
News and Industry Trends

Experience real-time communication with your penetration test testers during the testing process for enhanced collaboration

New Feature Instant Booking
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Discover OnSecurity’s innovative approach to penetration testing. Our client-collaborative efforts have streamlined booking to just

Pain
Pentesting

Discover effective strategies to streamline and simplify penetration testing. Learn how to alleviate the complexities

Theteam
News and Industry Trends

Look into IT Security through the eyes of a pen-tester. We’ll uncover the inner workings

Computer Virus
News and Industry Trends

Unveiling the origins of the first PC virus prank. Dive into the history of pioneering

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.

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

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

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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
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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.

Bob And Alice
News and Industry Trends

Preventing complacency in testers is crucial to ensuring you have a successful test. Learn about why an alert and proactive testing approach is essential.

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News and Industry Trends

Defend against BlueKeep’s looming threats. Insights on securing systems from potential widespread attacks and common BlueKeep exploits. This blog will help you stay informed of threats.

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News and Industry Trends

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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News and Industry Trends

Understand the Power of Secure Code: Enhance Business Security with Proactive Code Audits. Discover vulnerabilities, ensure compliance, and build trust.

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News and Industry Trends

Roles in software engineering are becoming more popular with advances in technology and require a key set of skills. Here we run through how to become a software engineer

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News and Industry Trends

Learn about spoofing in cyber security, how it works, common types, and how businesses can detect and protect against this growing cyber threat.

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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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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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News and Industry Trends

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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News and Industry Trends

Understand the Power of Secure Code: Enhance Business Security with Proactive Code Audits. Discover vulnerabilities, ensure compliance, and build trust.

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News and Industry Trends

Roles in software engineering are becoming more popular with advances in technology and require a key set of skills. Here we run through how to become a software engineer

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News and Industry Trends

Learn about spoofing in cyber security, how it works, common types, and how businesses can detect and protect against this growing cyber threat.

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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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News and Industry Trends

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 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?
News and Industry Trends

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.

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Discover how often different industries may need to complete penetration testing to keep their businesses secure. Uncover which factors affect pentesting frequency.

Cost Of A Retail Data Breach
News and Industry Trends

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.

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Smishing, a form of cyber-attack that uses SMS messages to deceive victims, is on the rise. By exploiting human trust,

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Discover how to mitigate financial risks from subdomain takeovers. Learn strategies to safeguard against reputational damage and data breaches.

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Explore SSDLC stages: From planning to deployment. Learn how to secure web apps effectively with OnSecurity’s solutions.

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Exploring Cloud Security: Risks, Regulations & Remedies. Learn from incidents & strategies for robust cloud protection in an evolving digital landscape.

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

How would we define Cybercrime? What do you imagine when you think of a cybercriminal? Do you envision an erratic,

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

The risks of typosquatting and its implications for online security. Explore cybercriminal tactics, real-world cases, and protective measures for your brand.

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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

Radar by OnSecurity: an advanced tool for threat intelligence. Learn its role in enhancing security, achieving ISO certifications, and prioritizing threats.

Essential Cybersecurity Checklist 2023
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

The best practices with OnSecurity’s cyber security checklist 2023. Identify crucial steps to protect data and systems from unauthorised access and threats.

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

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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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Learn how external vulnerability scanning can support your organisation in achieving operational resilience in this blog.

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Delve into an effective external vulnerability scanning strategy and adopt best practices. This guide offers a very comprehensive understanding of the role they play.

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

New report reveals increasing cyber threats to drilling rigs, potentially leading to severe safety incidents. Understand the emerging vulnerabilities.

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Here we delve into the evolution of ransomware with OnSecurity’s article on Triple Extortion ransomware tactics that threaten not just data, but a companies reputation

Phishing Biggest Cyber Threat
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

New research shows the prevalence of email phishing as the top cyber threat, tricking firms into revealing information through reputable sender disguises.

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