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Safeguard your inbox against cyber threats. Explore our expert insights on spotting and avoiding phishing attempts to enhance your online
The critical differences between a penetration test and a vulnerability scan are often misunderstood. While both processes work to protect
Phishing, a cyber-crime that targets victims through email, has become the most common form of online attack. Hackers will attempt
Launched in 2015, Wishbone is a social networking app that encourages users to have their say in comparisons of everything
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
What happened in 2014 when Sony became the victim of an attack? Explore how Wiper malware was deployed and crippled
Recently I was tasked to conduct an external infrastructure penetration test against a select few IP addresses of a certain
Preventing complacency in testers is crucial to ensuring you have a successful test. Learn about why an alert and proactive
Get insights into email phishing from an Ethical Hacking Veteran. Learn common tactics with real-world examples and practical tips for
Explore the future of pentest reports as we unveil the next-generation approach. Discover what’s on the horizon for cybersecurity assessments
Discover the challenges of managing extensive database audits and our innovative solution using Elasticsearch, a custom Node tool, and PostgreSQL
A Penetration Testing Pro shows how social engineering works in the real world. Hackers techniques, real-life examples and practical tips
Join Gus on a deep dive into crafting Jinja2 SSTI payloads from scratch. Explore bypass methods and various exploitation techniques
Discover how you use Burpsuite Collaborator persistently for enhanced cybersecurity testing. Now it’s possible to leverage this tool more effectively.
Explore API pen testing, its benefits, common vulnerabilities, and best practices to strengthen your business’s security posture.
Discover the purpose of PCI DSS: securing card payments. OnSecurity offers PCI segmentation pentesting for businesses, ensuring a secure payment environment.
The risks of typosquatting and its implications for online security. Explore cybercriminal tactics, real-world cases, and protective measures for your brand.
Radar by OnSecurity: an advanced tool for threat intelligence. Learn its role in enhancing security, achieving ISO certifications, and prioritising threats
Understanding the importance of cybersecurity for SaaS companies. Explore the awareness of threats and proactive measures to safeguard data and systems.
Discover how we exploited a SSRF vulnerability in a web application to acquire API credentials and access AWS S3 buckets, showcasing cybersecurity risks.
Delve into an overview of 2021’s significant data breaches. Explore the most notable incidents and learn from them for better data security practices.
Discover OnSecurity’s innovative approach to penetration testing. Our client-collaborative efforts have streamlined booking to just 5 minutes for efficiency.
Experience real-time communication with your penetration test testers during the testing process for enhanced collaboration and continuous timely updates.
Look into IT Security through the eyes of a pen-tester. We’ll uncover the inner workings and provide in-depth insights for a comprehensive understanding.
Unveiling the origins of the first PC virus prank. Dive into the history of pioneering cyber mischief and understand the Elk Cloner Virus in OnSecurity’s blog.
Discover essential LLM red teaming techniques to secure AI systems. Learn step-by-step frameworks, attack vectors & best practices.
Improve DevOps infrastructure security with post-pentest insights. Learn how to turn findings into action and protect your CI/CD pipeline effectively.
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.
Telecommunications providers are prime targets for nation-state actors and advanced persistent threats (APTs) due to their central role in national
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.
Explore the rise of AI-generated code in vibe coding, its cybersecurity risks, and how to secure fast, intuitive development without sacrificing safety.
Penetration testing is a crucial investment in your organisation’s cybersecurity, but understanding the associated costs can be challenging. While there’s
External and internal penetration testing both exist as part of a broader cybersecurity strategy, supporting organisations in pinpointing vulnerabilities through
Firewall penetration testing is a method of locating, scoping, and penetrating a specific firewall to test an organisation’s network infrastructure.
The term “penetration testing” or “pentesting” might be familiar, but the different types available—and how each can enhance your business’s
Sometimes referred to as ‘internal infrastructure tests’, or ‘internal network tests’, internal penetration tests are the backbone of any thorough
Ethical hacking and penetration testing are essential cybersecurity practices that uncover security vulnerabilities by simulating attacks on an organisation’s network.
External penetration testing methodology: what is it and how does it work? External penetration testing is a crucial cybersecurity measure
Cybercriminals are no longer targeting just the big players. In fact, small businesses are firmly in their sights too. With
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.
Explore the intricacies of this vital framework designed to fortify businesses against diverse cyber threats. Core principles and actionable guidance.
The risks of typosquatting and its implications for online security. Explore cybercriminal tactics, real-world cases, and protective measures for your brand.
The best practices with OnSecurity’s cyber security checklist 2023. Identify crucial steps to protect data and systems from unauthorised access and threats.
Penetration testing is a mostly manual process carried out by experienced consultants, using some of the same methods and tools a real hacker would. You decide on the scope of your test with your consultant, set your target, and your tester will get to work attempting to breach it. This blog will explore the importance of pentesting for businesses, and how to begin.
Learn how external vulnerability scanning can support your organisation in achieving operational resilience in this blog.
Delve into an effective external vulnerability scanning strategy and adopt best practices. This guide offers a very comprehensive understanding of the role they play.
New report reveals increasing cyber threats to drilling rigs, potentially leading to severe safety incidents. Understand the emerging vulnerabilities.
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
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.
New research shows the prevalence of email phishing as the top cyber threat, tricking firms into revealing information through reputable sender disguises.
Explore the rise of social engineering threats. Understand how individuals are manipulated to divulge sensitive information, passwords, and financial details.
Protecting the data, valuables and account information related to your business has become even more vital as our workplaces have
Apple claims that its Mac computers are well protected by in-built antivirus features, and there is no need to worry about extra security – how true is this?
Delve into OnSecurity’s research on Go’s server-side template injection vulnerabilities, revealing potential for file reads and RCE exploits. Read more now.
This post explores each of the initial compromise methods for the TryHackMe x HackerOne CTF. Diving into the web security flaws and PHP tricks abused to gain access to the host webserver.
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