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Top 5 Web Application Penetration Testing Companies UK

IT Security Guru

MARCH 28, 2025

Web Application Penetration Testing (WAPT) is a methodical approach to security that involves ethical hackers simulating real-world cyber-attacks on your web application to uncover vulnerabilities. Ethical hackers perform detailed tests to pinpoint security gaps, providing businesses with the insights needed to enhance their defences.

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GUEST ESSAY: Here’s why penetration testing has become a ‘must-have’ security practice

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Let us run you through the various aspects of penetration testing, or pen test, and why it is a critical component to protect a company’s network. A pen test is a simulated cyber attack on your systems to identify the loopholes that hackers can exploit. I am sure you do care for your site and digital assets.

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Integrating Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) with CI/CD Pipelines: A Practical Guide

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

—you find out there’s a security flaw that could put your entire customer base at risk. The post Integrating Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) with CI/CD Pipelines: A Practical Guide appeared first on Strobes Security.

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News Alert: Security Risk Advisors joins Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA)

The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 7, 2025

Security Risk Advisors (SRA) is a leading cybersecurity firm dedicated to providing comprehensive security solutions to businesses worldwide. With a commitment to maintaining the highest ethical standards, SRA offers a range of services including security testing, security program development, 24×7 monitoring and response.

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Penetration Testing vs. Vulnerability Scanning: What’s the Difference?

NetSpi Executives

MARCH 3, 2025

TL;DR Heres your informative and unbiased analysis comparing penetration testing vs vulnerability scanning, two security assessment practices that should be part of your organizations cybersecurity strategy. Both tools provide proactive security measures, helping to identify gaps, improve risk management, and ensure compliance.

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How Spread Betting Platforms Safeguard Traders Against Cyber Risks

IT Security Guru

JANUARY 30, 2025

So, lets explore how spread betting platforms are rising to this challenge and ensuring that their platforms are cyber risk-free. Cyber Risks Facing Spread Betting Platforms Cyber threats are becoming more dangerous than ever, and spread betting platforms are a major target for most of these cyberattacks.

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Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway Vulnerabilities Put Organizations at Risk

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NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2024-8534 and... The post Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway Vulnerabilities Put Organizations at Risk appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Kali Linux Penetration Testing Tutorial: Step-By-Step Process

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 7, 2023

Kali Linux turns 10 this year, and to celebrate, the Linux penetration testing distribution has added defensive security tools to its arsenal of open-source security tools. Also read: 24 Top Open Source Penetration Testing Tools What Is Penetration Testing? Watch this tutorial by Hackersploit to learn more.

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Unpatched Epson Devices at Risk: CVE-2024-47295 Allows Easy Hijacking

Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

This issue arises from an insecure initial password... The post Unpatched Epson Devices at Risk: CVE-2024-47295 Allows Easy Hijacking appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Predator Spyware Spreads: 11 Countries Now at Risk

Penetration Testing

MARCH 3, 2024

Recorded Future’s Insikt Group researchers have exposed the spyware’s rebuilt infrastructure, revealing that Predator is likely being actively used... The post Predator Spyware Spreads: 11 Countries Now at Risk appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Millions of Routers at Risk: CVE-2024-21833 Threatens TP-Link Devices

Penetration Testing

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Recently, CYFIRMA’s Research Team has conducted an exhaustive analysis of a security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-21833, that poses a significant risk to TP-Link Routers.

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Root Access Risk: CVE-2023-6246 Exposes Critical Flaw in Linux’s glibc

Penetration Testing

JANUARY 30, 2024

The core of this... The post Root Access Risk: CVE-2023-6246 Exposes Critical Flaw in Linux’s glibc appeared first on Penetration Testing. This local privilege escalation (LPE) vulnerability has sent ripples through the Linux community.

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Laravel Framework Hit by Data Exposure Vulnerability (CVE-2024-29291) – Database Credentials at Risk

Penetration Testing

APRIL 21, 2024

of... The post Laravel Framework Hit by Data Exposure Vulnerability (CVE-2024-29291) – Database Credentials at Risk appeared first on Penetration Testing. This flaw, designated CVE-2024-29291, affects versions 8.* through 11.*

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GUEST ESSAY: Leveraging DevSecOps to quell cyber risks in a teeming threat landscape

The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 2, 2024

In today’s digital landscape, organizations face numerous challenges when it comes to mitigating cyber risks. Here are some of the key challenges that organizations encounter in their efforts to mitigate cyber risks in the current environment. Inadequate security testing. Compliance and regulatory requirements.

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ClamAV Issues Urgent Patch for High-Risk DoS Vulnerability CVE-2024-20380

Penetration Testing

APRIL 18, 2024

The patches address a high-severity vulnerability, designated CVE-2024-20380 (CVSS 7.5), that could allow unauthenticated, remote attackers to crash ClamAV... The post ClamAV Issues Urgent Patch for High-Risk DoS Vulnerability CVE-2024-20380 appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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CVE-2024-9488 (CVSS 9.8): Authentication Bypass Flaw in wpDiscuz Plugin, Over 80,000 Sites at Risk

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OCTOBER 26, 2024

This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-9488 and assigned a CVSSv3 score... The post CVE-2024-9488 (CVSS 9.8): Authentication Bypass Flaw in wpDiscuz Plugin, Over 80,000 Sites at Risk appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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New R Vulnerability CVE-2024-27322: Code Execution Risk in Data Files

Penetration Testing

APRIL 29, 2024

This security flaw, centered around the R Data... The post New R Vulnerability CVE-2024-27322: Code Execution Risk in Data Files appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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American Water Shuts Down Services After Cybersecurity Breach

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The American Water cyber breach underscores the risk of cyber threats in various sectors traditionally seen as less vulnerable compared to industries like finance or healthcare. 7 How To Avoid Such Cyberattacks Utility companies, like American Water, face increasing risks from cybercriminals.

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CVE-2024-0819: TeamViewer’s Security Flaw Risks Password Safety

Penetration Testing

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

could have put your personal password and system security at risk. This flaw allowed even low-level users on shared computers to... The post CVE-2024-0819: TeamViewer’s Security Flaw Risks Password Safety appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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CVE-2023-41313: Timing Attack Flaw in Apache Doris Database Puts Data at Risk

Penetration Testing

MARCH 10, 2024

The vulnerability, labeled CVE-2023-41313, allows attackers to exploit weaknesses in the authentication process within Apache Doris... The post CVE-2023-41313: Timing Attack Flaw in Apache Doris Database Puts Data at Risk appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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New ‘Planet Stealer’ Malware Emerges: Your Passwords and Crypto Wallets at Risk

Penetration Testing

MARCH 11, 2024

Analyzed... The post New ‘Planet Stealer’ Malware Emerges: Your Passwords and Crypto Wallets at Risk appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Shift Left Security: Integrating Pentesting Early in Development

NetSpi Executives

APRIL 24, 2025

Read on to learn how penetration testing can be integrated into a shift left security approach, including the benefits, challenges, and best practices for leveraging pentesting early in the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Early detection minimizes the risk of breaches, ensuring secure software is delivered faster.

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Critical Vulnerabilities in Popular Forminator WordPress Plugin Put Hundreds of Thousands of Websites at Risk

Penetration Testing

APRIL 17, 2024

These vulnerabilities could allow attackers to compromise websites, steal sensitive data,... The post Critical Vulnerabilities in Popular Forminator WordPress Plugin Put Hundreds of Thousands of Websites at Risk appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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CVE-2024-27790: FileMaker Server Vulnerability Patched, Data Access Risk Addressed

Penetration Testing

APRIL 30, 2024

The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-27790, has been... The post CVE-2024-27790: FileMaker Server Vulnerability Patched, Data Access Risk Addressed appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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News alert: Security Risk Advisors launchs VECTR Enterprise Edition for ‘purple team’ benchmarking

The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 2, 2024

1, 2024, CyberNewsWire — Security Risk Advisors (SRA) announces the launch of VECTR Enterprise Edition , a premium version of its widely-used VECTR platform for purple teams and adversary management program reporting and benchmarking. About VECTR : VECTR™ is developed and maintained by Security Risk Advisors.

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CVE-2023-7235: OpenVPN Vulnerability Puts Windows Users at Risk

Penetration Testing

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

During non-standard OpenVPN GUI installations... The post CVE-2023-7235: OpenVPN Vulnerability Puts Windows Users at Risk appeared first on Penetration Testing. This flaw, discovered by Will Dormann, affects Windows GUI installations of OpenVPN.

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Over 200,000 Sites at Risk: Directory Traversal CVE-2024-0221 Vulnerability Hits Photo Gallery Plugin

Penetration Testing

JANUARY 24, 2024

Photo Gallery is the leading... The post Over 200,000 Sites at Risk: Directory Traversal CVE-2024-0221 Vulnerability Hits Photo Gallery Plugin appeared first on Penetration Testing. The affected plugin, Photo Gallery by 10Web – Mobile-Friendly Image Gallery, has over 200,000 active installations.

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CISA Warns of Credential Risks Tied to Oracle Cloud Breach

Penetration Testing

APRIL 17, 2025

Early this month, Oracle has discreetly notified select clients that attackers successfully breached one of its legacy environments, The post CISA Warns of Credential Risks Tied to Oracle Cloud Breach appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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Report Unveils Cybersecurity Leaks in U.S. Drinking Water Systems

SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Among the key findings: Widespread vulnerabilities: The OIG's passive assessment revealed critical or high-risk vulnerabilities in 97 drinking water systems serving more than 26.6 million people. Water is no exception." Invest in security technology: Utilize advanced security technologies to protect critical infrastructure and data.

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Keycloak Patches Vulnerabilities, Mitigates DDoS and Data Theft Risks

Penetration Testing

APRIL 18, 2024

These flaws, which could open the door for denial of service attacks or expose sensitive data,... The post Keycloak Patches Vulnerabilities, Mitigates DDoS and Data Theft Risks appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Unstoppable Malware? Report Warns of “Mobile NotPetya” Outbreak Risk

Penetration Testing

APRIL 16, 2024

Report Warns of “Mobile NotPetya” Outbreak Risk appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Over-the-Air Vulnerabilities in Advantech EKI Access Points Put Industrial Networks at Risk

Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

However, a recent report from Nozomi Networks Labs reveals that this technological shift is exposing industrial networks to... The post Over-the-Air Vulnerabilities in Advantech EKI Access Points Put Industrial Networks at Risk appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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News alert: INE Security spotlights healthcare companies facing rising exposure to costly breaches

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 24, 2025

In recognition of National Physicians Week 2025, the company is drawing attention to new industry data showing a sharp rise in cyberattacks on hospitals and clinicsincidents that have cost the healthcare sector millions and posed significant risks to patient safety and trust.

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GUEST ESSAY: 7 tips for protecting investor data when it comes to alternative asset trading

The Last Watchdog

JULY 11, 2023

Conduct regular penetration testing. Regular and thorough penetration testing is crucial for identifying vulnerabilities within trading systems. By using real-time antivirus scanning to detect and neutralize security risks as they enter the trading system, threats can be quickly identified and eliminated.

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Columbus Ransomware Attack Exposes 500,000+ Residents’ Data: How to Stay Safe

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

This breach has exposed residents to potential risks like identity theft and financial fraud, compounding the urgency for more robust cybersecurity measures in the public sector. Businesses that handle customer data or interact with city networks are now faced with heightened risks.

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Critical Vulnerabilities in mySCADA myPRO Software Pose Significant Risk to Industrial Control Systems

Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 2, 2024

These security flaws could permit remote attackers to gain unauthorized access and complete control over... The post Critical Vulnerabilities in mySCADA myPRO Software Pose Significant Risk to Industrial Control Systems appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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CVE-2024-24401 & 24402: Nagios XI Security Flaws Found! PoC Published

Penetration Testing

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

These flaws pose significant risks for organizations utilizing the software. PoC Published appeared first on Penetration Testing. Two security vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-24401 and CVE-2024-24402) have been identified in Nagios XI, a widely used enterprise-grade monitoring tool. What is Nagios XI?

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Critical Privilege Escalation Flaw in IGEL OS Exposes Systems to Root Access Risks

Penetration Testing

MAY 7, 2025

IGEL Technology has issued a critical security advisory for its Linux-based operating system, IGEL OS, warning users of The post Critical Privilege Escalation Flaw in IGEL OS Exposes Systems to Root Access Risks appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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Canon Printers: Critical CVE-2024-2184 (CVSS 9.8) Flaw Requires Immediate Firmware Update

Penetration Testing

MARCH 8, 2024

Risk Assessment If an affected... The post Canon Printers: Critical CVE-2024-2184 (CVSS 9.8) Flaw Requires Immediate Firmware Update appeared first on Penetration Testing. This vulnerability affects specific models within their multifunction printer ranges.

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Top 9 Trends In Cybersecurity Careers for 2025

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2024

It’s obviously a step to penetration testing, but it’s also helpful for architect, engineer, and analyst jobs. While some companies employ full-time ethical hackers, penetration testing is often part of the administrator’s or architect’s role or is performed by a specialized contractor.

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CVE-2024-4040: CrushFTP Users Targeted in Zero-Day Attack Campaign

Penetration Testing

APRIL 22, 2024

poses a severe risk to organizations... The post CVE-2024-4040: CrushFTP Users Targeted in Zero-Day Attack Campaign appeared first on Penetration Testing. A new critical vulnerability has emerged, targeting users of the popular enterprise file transfer software, CrushFTP.

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BlueNoroff’s New MacOS Threat: “Hidden Risk” Targets Crypto Enthusiasts

Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Dubbed the ‘Hidden... The post BlueNoroff’s New MacOS Threat: “Hidden Risk” Targets Crypto Enthusiasts appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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CVE-2024-25065 & CVE-2024-23946: Critical Vulnerabilities Exposed in Apache OFBiz

Penetration Testing

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Two critical vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-25065, CVE-2024-23946) have been discovered that put a wide range of businesses at risk. Decoding the Vulnerabilities... The post CVE-2024-25065 & CVE-2024-23946: Critical Vulnerabilities Exposed in Apache OFBiz appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Critical Vulnerabilities Uncovered in Mitel SIP Phones: Command Injection and File Upload Risks

Penetration Testing

MAY 10, 2025

In a newly published security advisory, Mitel has disclosed two critical vulnerabilities affecting several of its SIP phone The post Critical Vulnerabilities Uncovered in Mitel SIP Phones: Command Injection and File Upload Risks appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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Top 5 Web Application Penetration Testing Companies UK

GUEST ESSAY: Here’s why penetration testing has become a ‘must-have’ security practice

Trending Sources

Integrating Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) with CI/CD Pipelines: A Practical Guide

News Alert: Security Risk Advisors joins Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA)

Penetration Testing vs. Vulnerability Scanning: What’s the Difference?

How Spread Betting Platforms Safeguard Traders Against Cyber Risks

Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway Vulnerabilities Put Organizations at Risk

Kali Linux Penetration Testing Tutorial: Step-By-Step Process

Unpatched Epson Devices at Risk: CVE-2024-47295 Allows Easy Hijacking

Predator Spyware Spreads: 11 Countries Now at Risk

Millions of Routers at Risk: CVE-2024-21833 Threatens TP-Link Devices

Root Access Risk: CVE-2023-6246 Exposes Critical Flaw in Linux’s glibc

Laravel Framework Hit by Data Exposure Vulnerability (CVE-2024-29291) – Database Credentials at Risk

GUEST ESSAY: Leveraging DevSecOps to quell cyber risks in a teeming threat landscape

ClamAV Issues Urgent Patch for High-Risk DoS Vulnerability CVE-2024-20380

CVE-2024-9488 (CVSS 9.8): Authentication Bypass Flaw in wpDiscuz Plugin, Over 80,000 Sites at Risk

New R Vulnerability CVE-2024-27322: Code Execution Risk in Data Files

American Water Shuts Down Services After Cybersecurity Breach

CVE-2024-0819: TeamViewer’s Security Flaw Risks Password Safety

CVE-2023-41313: Timing Attack Flaw in Apache Doris Database Puts Data at Risk

New ‘Planet Stealer’ Malware Emerges: Your Passwords and Crypto Wallets at Risk

Shift Left Security: Integrating Pentesting Early in Development

Critical Vulnerabilities in Popular Forminator WordPress Plugin Put Hundreds of Thousands of Websites at Risk

CVE-2024-27790: FileMaker Server Vulnerability Patched, Data Access Risk Addressed

News alert: Security Risk Advisors launchs VECTR Enterprise Edition for ‘purple team’ benchmarking

CVE-2023-7235: OpenVPN Vulnerability Puts Windows Users at Risk

Over 200,000 Sites at Risk: Directory Traversal CVE-2024-0221 Vulnerability Hits Photo Gallery Plugin

CISA Warns of Credential Risks Tied to Oracle Cloud Breach

Report Unveils Cybersecurity Leaks in U.S. Drinking Water Systems

Keycloak Patches Vulnerabilities, Mitigates DDoS and Data Theft Risks

Unstoppable Malware? Report Warns of “Mobile NotPetya” Outbreak Risk

Over-the-Air Vulnerabilities in Advantech EKI Access Points Put Industrial Networks at Risk

News alert: INE Security spotlights healthcare companies facing rising exposure to costly breaches

GUEST ESSAY: 7 tips for protecting investor data when it comes to alternative asset trading

Columbus Ransomware Attack Exposes 500,000+ Residents’ Data: How to Stay Safe

Critical Vulnerabilities in mySCADA myPRO Software Pose Significant Risk to Industrial Control Systems

CVE-2024-24401 & 24402: Nagios XI Security Flaws Found! PoC Published

Critical Privilege Escalation Flaw in IGEL OS Exposes Systems to Root Access Risks

Canon Printers: Critical CVE-2024-2184 (CVSS 9.8) Flaw Requires Immediate Firmware Update

Top 9 Trends In Cybersecurity Careers for 2025

CVE-2024-4040: CrushFTP Users Targeted in Zero-Day Attack Campaign

BlueNoroff’s New MacOS Threat: “Hidden Risk” Targets Crypto Enthusiasts

CVE-2024-25065 & CVE-2024-23946: Critical Vulnerabilities Exposed in Apache OFBiz

Critical Vulnerabilities Uncovered in Mitel SIP Phones: Command Injection and File Upload Risks

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