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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Safeguard your inbox against cyber threats. Explore our expert insights on spotting and avoiding phishing attempts to enhance your online

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Pentesting

The critical differences between a penetration test and a vulnerability scan are often misunderstood. While both processes work to protect

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Phishing, a cyber-crime that targets victims through email, has become the most common form of online attack. Hackers will attempt

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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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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

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

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Explore the financial implications of data breaches, a frequent occurrence in today’s digital world. Learn about the actual costs behind

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What happened in 2014 when Sony became the victim of an attack? Explore how Wiper malware was deployed and crippled

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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

Bob And Alice
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Preventing complacency in testers is crucial to ensuring you have a successful test. Learn about why an alert and proactive

Banner Image Reads: &Quot;What Is Email Phishing? A Foot In The Door For Hackers&Quot;
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Get insights into email phishing from an Ethical Hacking Veteran. Learn common tactics with real-world examples and practical tips for

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Pentesting

Explore the future of pentest reports as we unveil the next-generation approach. Discover what’s on the horizon for cybersecurity assessments

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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

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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

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

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 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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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.

Pci Dss Compliance
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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.

Banner Image Reads &Quot;Understanding Vibe Codng And Ai-Generated Code In Cybersecurity&Quot;
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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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News and Industry Trends

Enforceable by January 2025, the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) introduces a landmark EU regulation framework, designed to help

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News and Industry Trends

2024 has been a transformative year for the OnSecurity team, marked by progress and significant milestones. To celebrate the company’s

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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In the blink of an eye, artificial intelligence and emerging technology are shattering the old rules of cybersecurity, rendering traditional

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ISO 27001 and SOC 2, Type 2 are two of the most prominent regulatory frameworks in the cybersecurity industry. While

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Discover what the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) means for cybersecurity in the financial sector. Learn the compliance requirements, and how to prepare with penetration testing.

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News and Industry Trends

With the rise of remote and flexible work policies, many employees have adopted cafes, libraries, and other public spaces as

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News and Industry Trends

Conor O’Neill is not your typical CEO. In 2023 he completed an Ironman marathon. He practises archery in his spare

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

Blue Banner Image Reads &Quot;Llm Red Teaming: A Practical Guide For Ai Security&Quot;
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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.

Banner Image Reads &Quot;The Ai Cybersecurity Arms Race - Who Has The Upper Hand?&Quot;
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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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News and Industry Trends

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.

Pci Dss Compliance
News and Industry Trends

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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Pentesting

External penetration testing methodology: what is it and how does it work? External penetration testing is a crucial cybersecurity measure

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Pentesting

Cybercriminals are no longer targeting just the big players. In fact, small businesses are firmly in their sights too. With

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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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Pentesting

External and internal penetration testing both exist as part of a broader cybersecurity strategy, supporting organisations in pinpointing vulnerabilities through

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Pentesting

Firewall penetration testing is a method of locating, scoping, and penetrating a specific firewall to test an organisation’s network infrastructure.

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The term “penetration testing” or “pentesting” might be familiar, but the different types available—and how each can enhance your business’s

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Sometimes referred to as ‘internal infrastructure tests’, or ‘internal network tests’, internal penetration tests are the backbone of any thorough

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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.

Banner Image Reads: &Quot;What Is A Penetration Test And Why Is It So Important?&Quot;
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

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.

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

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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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

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

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

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

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.

Who Does Social Engineering Target
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Protecting the data, valuables and account information related to your business has become even more vital as our workplaces have

Macbook
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

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?

Method Confusion
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Delve into OnSecurity’s research on Go’s server-side template injection vulnerabilities, revealing potential for file reads and RCE exploits. Read more now.

Hoth
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

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.

Laptop Hacker Money Padlock
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Learn 3 essential steps to enhance your cybersecurity posture, and effectively mitigate emerging zero-day vulnerabilities for comprehensive threat protection.

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