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

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

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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

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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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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Dive deeper into Spear Phishing, a sophisticated cyber attack targeting specific individuals to gain unauthorized

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Discover what an ISMS is and how it enhances your organisation’s information security. Read our clear guide to implement effective management systems.

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News and Industry Trends

Tom Keyte reflects on five years at OnSecurity- from infrastructure wins to security lessons, and how his role evolved beyond just writing code.

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News and Industry Trends

The EU AI Act sets strict rules for AI providers and users. Learn who it applies to, key risk categories, compliance steps, and what businesses must do to prepare.

Onsecurity Secures Business Of The Year Awards
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OnSecurity secures award highlighting the breakthrough year of growth, innovation and AI-augmented cybersecurity

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Discover the top emerging AI security risks in 2026, including AI-driven phishing, autonomous agents, model attacks, shadow AI, and governance gaps.

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Build a proactive cybersecurity culture. Learn how CISOs can drive lasting behavioural change, boost awareness, and reduce cyber risks

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Turn penetration test results into action. Follow this step-by-step remediation checklist to fix vulnerabilities and boost security.

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Learn 9 key cybersecurity metrics boards care about to prove ROI, reduce risk, and align security with business goals.

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News and Industry Trends

Explore the top penetration testing challenges CISOs face in 2025 and how AI-powered continuous pentesting is reshaping security assurance.

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News and Industry Trends

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.

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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.

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News and Industry Trends

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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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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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

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.

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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

Learn the definition of spear phishing and the potential threats it poses to businesses in this article, supported by real-life anecdotes of successful spear phishing attacks on organisations.

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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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