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Discover what hackers can learn about your business online and how external attack surface discovery
Discover the types of penetration testing, including network, web, mobile, cloud, API, and social engineering
Build a strong human firewall with effective security awareness training. Learn how to prevent social
Explore the pros and cons of public and private cloud computing to determine the best
Discover what an internal infrastructure test reveals about your systems. Gain insights to enhance security
If you’re running self-hosted GitHub Actions runners on AWS EC2, there’s a critical timing vulnerability
Discover what an ISMS is and how it enhances your organisation’s information security. Read our
Tom Keyte reflects on five years at OnSecurity- from infrastructure wins to security lessons, and
Discover the key differences between vulnerability assessment and penetration testing, and learn which approach is
Discover essential tools to efficiently assess your website’s vulnerabilities and enhance your website security, with
Discover what ISO 27001 entails and how it can enhance your information security. Read our
The EU AI Act sets strict rules for AI providers and users. Learn who it
OnSecurity secures award highlighting the breakthrough year of growth, innovation and AI-augmented cybersecurity
Discover the top emerging AI security risks in 2026, including AI-driven phishing, autonomous agents, model
Build a proactive cybersecurity culture. Learn how CISOs can drive lasting behavioural change, boost awareness,
Stay informed with the latest strategies tackling cybercrime as governments announce robust plans. Dive into the blog for crucial cybersecurity updates.
Discover why over half of UK businesses are hiring CISOs to combat cyber threats, with OnSecurity’s updated insights on the evolving role in cybersecurity
Sony is a gigantic multipartite corporation that has been prone to multiple different types of hacks, find out why and how they improve their security posture
Explore the risks businesses face with internet-stored data and the prevalent distrust in online security, highlighting the need for robust protection.
“Online US retail giant Amazon has used its cloud operations to do a deal with the GCHQ, MI5, and MI6, The Financial Times reports.
Google’s very impressive record: Zero successful phishing attacks on a massive workforce of 140,000+ employees. Discover their security success story.
Online US retail giant Amazon has used its cloud operations to do a deal with the GCHQ, MI5, and MI6, The
Catch Of The Week Did you know that Google has never been the victim of a successful phishing attack? Not bad for
One of the biggest growing problems in computer security is the growing proliferation of cyberattacks which are far more open and threatening in nature.
The myths surrounding cloud security hesitancy. Gain clarity on common misconceptions and make informed decisions about cloud-based security solutions.
Explore the methods targeting LinkedIn users through phishing scams and gain insights into the everyday tactics used by cybercriminals to exploit you further.
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.
Dive into the alarming rise of Ryuk ransomware since 2018, which has accumulated over $150 million, showcasing its global financial impact and danger.
A compilation of tricks and checks for when a file upload is encountered in an offensive security test.
Unravel the simplicity of gRPC with Project Crobat. Learn to streamline development with gRPC and empower your projects. Dive into our blog for insights!
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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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 and why should I get one? A penetration test (aka pen-test), is an authorised simulated
Discover effective strategies to streamline and simplify penetration testing. Learn how to alleviate the complexities for a more efficient testing process.
Recruitment companies are a prime target for hackers. We go over the main aspects that recruitment companies should be careful of with their CyberSecurity
Learn proactive cyber threat prevention through threat modeling. Discover how to anticipate and mitigate security incidents before they occur with this guide.
Phishing, a cyber-crime that targets victims through email, has become the most common form of online attack. Hackers will attempt
Uncover the mechanics of ransomware and prevention strategies to safeguard your network against cybercriminal tactics with OnSecurity’s expert insights
Explore the financial implications of data breaches, a frequent occurrence in today’s digital world. Learn about the actual costs behind a data breach.
Recently I was tasked to conduct an external infrastructure penetration test against a select few IP addresses of a certain
Discover the process and insights behind making Rapid7’s Project Sonar accessible and searchable. Explore the journey now within cybersecurity now.
Get insights into email phishing from an Ethical Hacking Veteran. Learn common tactics with real-world examples and practical tips for businesses & Individuals
Discover how you use Burpsuite Collaborator persistently for enhanced cybersecurity testing. Now it’s possible to leverage this tool more effectively.
Explore Kerberos abuse techniques on Linux with our comprehensive guide. Delve into the available tools and methods for effective Kerberos exploitation.
Explore the buffer overflow vulnerability in Easy Chat Server 3.1. Gain insights into this security issue and how to successfully these mitigate risks.
Join Gus on a deep dive into crafting Jinja2 SSTI payloads from scratch. Explore bypass methods and various exploitation techniques in this insightful post.
Gain insight and learn responsible cURL usage and secure scripting practices in this essential OnSecurity blog on web requests and data transfers. Read now.
A Penetration Testing Pro shows how social engineering works in the real world. Hackers techniques, real-life examples and practical tips on staying safe.
What is social engineering? This blog will define what is meant by ‘social engineering’ in cybersecurity, providing a breakdown of the behavioural techniques that cybercriminals use to manipulate their victims into giving up confidential information or allowing hackers access to secure areas.
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