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I Love You Binary
News and Industry Trends

Delve into the fascinating narrative of how a love letter altered the landscape of computer

Method Confusion
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
News and Industry Trends

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
News and Industry Trends

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

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News and Industry Trends

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

Laptop Hacker Money Padlock
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

Tools We Love Clubhouse
News and Industry Trends

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

Banner Image Reads: Secure By Design In Practice: A Guide For Government Product And Delivery Teams&Quot; With A Gradient Blue Background
News and Industry Trends

A practical guide to implementing Secure by Design in UK government product delivery. Covers risk-driven design, lifecycle security activities, compliance with the PSTI Act, and how regular penetration testing keeps your security posture continuously validated.

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News and Industry Trends

Learn GDPR essentials: data protection principles, subject rights, breach management, and compliance tools to safeguard personal data effectively.

Banner Image Reads: &Quot;The Security Of Saas: From Risk To Resilience In Cloud Environments&Quot; With A Gradient Blue Background.
News and Industry Trends

Learn how to secure SaaS applications with expert strategies for data protection, access control, compliance, and threat detection.

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News and Industry Trends

Learn what ISO 42001 is, why it matters, and how businesses can implement AI governance, manage risk, and align with EU AI Act compliance requirements.

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News and Industry Trends

Protect patient data in healthcare with essential security measures, pentesting insights, and UK data protection guidance.

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News and Industry Trends

Technical debt increases breach risk, slows response, and drives up costs. Learn why security debt matters and how to manage it.

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News and Industry Trends

Discover how 2-step authentication secures business data from breaches. Compare MFA methods to strengthen your security.

Banner Image Reads: &Quot;What Is An Isms? A Clear Guide To Information Security Management Systems&Quot; With Blue Gradient Background And A Question Icon.
News and Industry Trends

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
News and Industry Trends

OnSecurity secures award highlighting the breakthrough year of growth, innovation and AI-augmented cybersecurity

Blue Banner Image Reads: &Quot;Ai Security Risks In 2026: Top Emerging Threats For Businesses&Quot; With A Graphic Of A Human Outline And Brain.
News and Industry Trends

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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News and Industry Trends

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

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News and Industry Trends

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

The Banner Image Reads &Quot;Nine Cybersecurity Metrics Boards Actually Care About&Quot; With A Gradient Blue Background.
News and Industry Trends

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

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

Pain
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

Craig has delved into his research on CVE-2019-11510, uncovering over 736 vulnerable hosts and sharing insights on this critical cybersecurity threat.

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Do you suspect a phishing attempt? Explore this guide for actionable steps on what to do next. Get assistance in handling potential phishing incidents.

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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 a data breach.

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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

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

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

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 in this insightful post.

Buffer Overflow Easy Chat Server 31
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Explore the buffer overflow vulnerability in Easy Chat Server 3.1. Gain insights into this security issue and how to successfully these mitigate risks.

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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 on staying safe.

Careless With Curl Dont Be
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Gain insight and learn responsible cURL usage and secure scripting practices in this essential OnSecurity blog on web requests and data transfers. Read now.

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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.

Blue Banner Image Reads: &Quot;What Is Social Engineering? Definitions, Examples And Tips&Quot;
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

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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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.

Rapid7S Project Sonar2
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Discover the process and insights behind making Rapid7’s Project Sonar accessible and searchable. Explore the journey now within cybersecurity now.

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 businesses & Individuals

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.

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Discover how combining expert insight with automation leads to faster, more precise, and high-impact penetration testing.