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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

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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News and Industry Trends

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;
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

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

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

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

Banner Image Reads: &Quot;What Is Email Phishing? A Foot In The Door For Hackers&Quot;
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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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

A Penetration Testing Pro shows how social engineering works in the real world. Hackers techniques, real-life examples and practical tips

Sever Side Template Injection With Jinja2
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Join Gus on a deep dive into crafting Jinja2 SSTI payloads from scratch. Explore bypass methods and various exploitation techniques

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.

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!

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.

Cloud Security Testing
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
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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.

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.

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.

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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
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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.

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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.

Banner Image Reads: Penetration Testing Vs. Vulnerability Scanning: What'S The Difference?&Quot; With A Blue Branded Background.
News and Industry Trends

Learn the key differences between penetration testing vs. vulnerability scanning. Understand when to use each method for optimal cybersecurity protection.

Banner Image Reads: &Quot;Ethical Hacking Vs. Pentesting: What'S The Difference?&Quot;
Pentesting

Discover the differences between ethical hacking and penetration testing, how they protect your business from cyber threats, and when to choose each for security assessments.

Title Banner Reads: &Quot;What Is Api Penetration Testing? Everything You Need To Know&Quot;
News and Industry Trends

Explore API pen testing, its benefits, common vulnerabilities, and best practices to strengthen your business’s security posture.

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Pentesting

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

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Pentesting

Unravel the essentials of ISO 27001 certification in this blog. Explore critical insights and guidelines for a robust security management system.

A Blue Banner Reading &Quot;Introducing The Threat Intelligence Tool By Onsecurity&Quot;
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Radar by OnSecurity: an advanced tool for threat intelligence. Learn its role in enhancing security, achieving ISO certifications, and prioritising threats

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News and Industry Trends

Discover how we exploited a SSRF vulnerability in a web application to acquire API credentials and access AWS S3 buckets, showcasing cybersecurity risks.

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Pentesting

Join our unique and growing pen-testing company and showcase your talent. We’re seeking skilled pen-testers who stand out from the crowd, apply here now!

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Pentesting

You can now explore the purpose and process of penetration tests (pen-tests), authorised simulated cyber-attacks that assess the security of computer systems.

What Is A Penetration Test
Pentesting

What is a penetration test and why should I get one? A penetration test (aka pen-test), is an authorised simulated

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Pentesting

Discover effective strategies to streamline and simplify penetration testing. Learn how to alleviate the complexities for a more efficient testing process.

Blue Banner Image Reads &Quot;Llm Red Teaming: A Practical Guide For Ai Security&Quot;
Pentesting

Discover essential LLM red teaming techniques to secure AI systems. Learn step-by-step frameworks, attack vectors & best practices.

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Pentesting

Improve DevOps infrastructure security with post-pentest insights. Learn how to turn findings into action and protect your CI/CD pipeline effectively.

Banner Image Reads &Quot;The Ai Cybersecurity Arms Race - Who Has The Upper Hand?&Quot;
News and Industry Trends

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;
News and Industry Trends

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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News and Industry Trends

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.

Pci Dss Compliance
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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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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

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

Retail Cybersecurity
News and Industry Trends

Many retailers face rising cyber threats. Discover key challenges and practical solutions to protect systems, data, and customer trust.

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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

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

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

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

Banner Image Reads: &Quot;Understanding Nist Framework: What Is It?&Quot;
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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