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Security should be important to everyone. Our blog features articles regarding your business’ security and different aspects to consider.

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Discover crucial insights on the actively exploited Microsoft zero-day vulnerability. Protect your systems with expert

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Stay informed with the latest strategies tackling cybercrime as governments announce robust plans. Dive into

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Microsoft email servers are being targeted by hackers after a series of vulnerabilities were detailed

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Holyrood reports on the UK Government’s £700,000 fund initiative to expand the cyber security sector,

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Learn how external vulnerability scanning can support your organisation in achieving operational resilience in this

Zero Day
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

CVE-2021-44228: A new high profile zero-day vulnerability affecting large number of Java applications through

Malware
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Sony is a gigantic multipartite corporation that has been prone to multiple different types of

The Secrets To Googles Security
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Google’s very impressive record: Zero successful phishing attacks on a massive workforce of 140,000+ employees.

Phishing Biggest Cyber Threat
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

New research shows the prevalence of email phishing as the top cyber threat, tricking firms

Password
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Explore the risks businesses face with internet-stored data and the prevalent distrust in online security,

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“Online US retail giant Amazon has used its cloud operations to do a deal with

The Secrets To Googles Security
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Catch Of The Week Did you know that Google has never been the victim of a successful

Amazon Enquiry
News and Industry Trends

Online US retail giant Amazon has used its cloud operations to do a deal with

Cloud Access Keys
Pentesting

Welcome to our Pentest Files blog series. Each blog post will present an interesting or

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Explore the rise of social engineering threats. Understand how individuals are manipulated to divulge sensitive

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Ensure your Open Banking APIs meet regulatory standards with robust security testing. Learn key methods, risks, and compliance best practices.

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Discover the risks of using unsecured WiFi and learn effective strategies to protect your data. Read more to safeguard your online security today.

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Discover the top 10 fintech app security vulnerabilities found in 2025, plus practical fixes to help your team improve security and reduce cyber risk.

What Is Hashing In Cyber Security?
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Learn the essentials of hashing in cyber security, its importance, and practical applications. Discover how it protects data integrity—read more now!

Penetration Testing Best Practices During Financial Mergers And Acquisitions
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Ensure secure fintech mergers with penetration testing best practices. Learn how to reduce risk, protect data, and support due diligence during M&A deals.

Cost Of A Retail Data Breach
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Discover the true cost of a retail data breach and why regular penetration testing is a smart, ROI-positive investment, not just a compliance requirement.

Most Common Pentest Findings
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Understand the most common high-impact penetration testing findings that OnSecurity’s testers discover and the steps to take to remediate them.

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

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Protect your small business with our 7 essential cybersecurity tips. Learn about employee training, system updates, penetration testing, and MFA to safeguard against cyber threats and financial losses.

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Discover how AI is transforming enterprise cybersecurity with smarter threat detection, proactive defence, and pentest automation.

Saas Cybersec
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Understanding the importance of cybersecurity for SaaS companies. Explore the awareness of threats and proactive measures to safeguard data and systems.

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Duncan Butchart, VP of Sales at OnSecurity, shares insights into his 25-year career journey, the evolution of the cybersecurity industry, and how OnSecurity stands out with its expert team and customer-centric approach.

What Is Quishing In Cybersecurity?
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Learn what quishing is, how it works, and why it’s a major threat to businesses. Protect your data with OnSecurity’s penetration testing services.

What Is A Brute Force Attack In Cyber Security?
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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.

What Is Ransomware? Causes And Prevention Strategies
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Ransomware can cripple businesses by locking critical data and demanding payment. Learn what ransomware is, how it works, and how penetration testing can help prevent attacks.

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Discover the key differences between vulnerability assessment and penetration testing, and learn which approach is right for your security needs.

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Discover what ISO 27001 entails and how it can enhance your information security. Read our comprehensive guide to strengthen your security framework.

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Learn about LLM prompt injection attacks and exclusive tips and tricks on prompt injection defence in our latest expert blog.

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Pentesting

LLM jailbreak guide: examples, attack types, and a practical testing checklist to identify vulnerabilities and boost model safety

Ai Red Teaming
Pentesting

Discover what AI red teaming is, why it’s essential for AI security, and how to start testing your systems for vulnerabilities before attackers do.

Best Open Source Llm Red Teaming Tools
Pentesting

Discover how AI is transforming cybersecurity. Explore how hackers exploit AI, how defenders fight back, and who holds the upper hand in today’s AI cybersecurity battle

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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.

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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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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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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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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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Cyber threats are evolving, and every business – large or small – faces potential risks. A single vulnerability in your network infrastructure can lead to data breaches, financial losses and reputational damage. Network penetration testing is a proactive approach to uncover and address these vulnerabilities.

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Mobile devices are firmly embedded as a huge part of daily life, and therefore making sure Android apps and devices

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Pentesting

Penetration testing is a crucial investment in your organisation’s cybersecurity, but understanding the associated costs can be challenging. While there’s

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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.

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.

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

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

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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

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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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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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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News and Industry Trends

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

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Understand the Power of Secure Code: Enhance Business Security with Proactive Code Audits. Discover vulnerabilities, ensure compliance, and build trust.

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Roles in software engineering are becoming more popular with advances in technology and require a key set of skills. Here we run through how to become a software engineer

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Learn about spoofing in cyber security, how it works, common types, and how businesses can detect and protect against this growing cyber threat.

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Learn how OnSecurity evolved from the vision of a few founders to an industry-leading pentest provider, as shared by one of its founding members.

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Learn how iOS penetration testing uncovers vulnerabilities in your mobile apps, ensuring robust security and protecting user data on Apple devices.

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What are the differences between ISO 27001 and SOC 2, Type 2? How can I choose the right cybersecurity framework for my organisation?

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