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Linkedin Phone
News and Industry Trends

Explore the methods targeting LinkedIn users through phishing scams and gain insights into the everyday

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

Banner Image Reads: &Quot;Cloud Hesitancy To Cyber: Why Do People Question It?&Quot; With Blue Gradient Background.
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

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

Banner Image Reads: &Quot;How To Evaluate A Penetration Test Report: A Remediation Checklist For Security Teams&Quot;
News and Industry Trends

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

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News and Industry Trends

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

Banner Image Reads: Web Application Pentesting Vs Network Pentesting: What'S The Difference?
Pentesting

Discover the key differences between web application pentesting vs network pentesting, when you need each type, and why both are essential for comprehensive 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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Pentesting

OnSecurity’s Pentest Files uncovers the latest vulnerabilities and real-life remediation steps to prevent businesses from malicious attack. In this article we find out how our Head of Pentesting is able to hijack admin invitations to bypass the login wall in our clients infrastructure.

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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.

Banner Image Reads &Quot;Iso 42001: A Compliance Guide For Businesses&Quot;, With A Blue Gradient Background And Tick Icon.
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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Pentesting

Learn how often to conduct cloud penetration testing based on your compliance needs, risk profile and cloud maturity level, from security experts.

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News and Industry Trends

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

Gradient Blue Banner Image Reads: &Quot;Proactive Security Testing: What Is It, And Why You Need It&Quot;
Pentesting

Discover proactive security testing: prevent breaches before they happen, enhance compliance, and secure AI/LLM systems with continuous validation

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Pentesting

Move beyond one-off pentests. Learn how to build a continuous assurance programme with regular testing, monitoring, and clear metrics that security leaders can track.

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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 A Supply Chain Attack And How Can I Prevent Them?&Quot; With A Blue Gradient Background
Pentesting

Learn how supply chain attacks exploit third-party vulnerabilities and discover essential security measures to safeguard your business from costly breaches.

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Pentesting

Discover what hackers can learn about your business online and how external attack surface discovery helps you reduce risk and strengthen security.

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Pentesting

Discover the types of penetration testing, including network, web, mobile, cloud, API, and social engineering tests. Learn how to choose the right pentest.

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Pentesting

Build a strong human firewall with effective security awareness training. Learn how to prevent social engineering and strengthen employee defences.

Blue Banner Image Reads &Quot;How To Implement Secure Software Development Cycles&Quot;
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,

Banner Image Reads &Quot;Typosquatting And The Impact It Can Have On Your Business&Quot;
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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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

New report reveals increasing cyber threats to drilling rigs, potentially leading to severe safety incidents. Understand the emerging vulnerabilities.

Blue Image Banner Reads: &Quot;What Is Triple Extortion Ransomware? Here'S What To Look Out For&Quot;
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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