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The term “penetration testing” or “pentesting” might be familiar, but the different types available—and how

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Enforceable by January 2025, the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) introduces a landmark EU

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Pentesting

Firewall penetration testing is a method of locating, scoping, and penetrating a specific firewall to

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Pentesting

External and internal penetration testing both exist as part of a broader cybersecurity strategy, supporting

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Penetration testing is a crucial investment in your organisation’s cybersecurity, but understanding the associated costs

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ISO 27001 and SOC 2, Type 2 are two of the most prominent regulatory frameworks

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In the blink of an eye, artificial intelligence and emerging technology are shattering the old

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Pentesting

Maximise your pentest impact with OnSecurity’s guide on leveraging reports to enhance your security posture

Retail Cybersecurity
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Many retailers face rising cyber threats. Discover key challenges and practical solutions to protect systems,

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News and Industry Trends

Discover what the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) means for cybersecurity in the financial sector.

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Discover how to mitigate financial risks from subdomain takeovers. Learn strategies to safeguard against reputational

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Exploring Cloud Security: Risks, Regulations & Remedies. Learn from incidents & strategies for robust cloud

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

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

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Pentesting

What is Penetration Testing? Penetration Testing, otherwise known as “pentesting” or ethical hacking, is the

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For National Coding Week, we reached out to some of our software developers at OnSecurity

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.

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Dive into the alarming rise of Ryuk ransomware since 2018, which has accumulated over $150 million, showcasing its global financial impact and danger.

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.

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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.

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

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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.

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

Build a secure software development cycle: integrate pentesting & shift security left. Guide for security leaders & developers.

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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

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,

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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

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

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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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.

Zero Day
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

CVE-2021-44228: A new high profile zero-day vulnerability affecting large number of Java applications through a vulnerable version of the widely-used library Apache log4j.

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