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

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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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TP-Link Vulnerability: PoC Exploit for CVE-2024-54887 Reveals Remote Code Execution Risks

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JANUARY 20, 2025

Security researcher Joward has published an in-depth analysis and Proof of Concept (PoC) exploit for a critical vulnerability, The post TP-Link Vulnerability: PoC Exploit for CVE-2024-54887 Reveals Remote Code Execution Risks appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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URGENT Chrome Update: High-Risk CVE-2025-4664 Flaw Actively Exploited In The Wild – Patch Immediately!

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MAY 14, 2025

114 for Windows The post URGENT Chrome Update: High-Risk CVE-2025-4664 Flaw Actively Exploited In The Wild Patch Immediately! Google has released a critical Stable Channel Update for Chrome Desktop, bumping the version to 136.0.7103.113/.114 appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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News Alert: Halo Security reaches SOC 2 milestone, validating its security controls and practices

The Last Watchdog

MAY 22, 2025

May 22, 2025, CyberNewsWire — Halo Security , a leading provider of attack surface management and penetration testing services, today announced it has successfully achieved SOC 2 Type 1 compliance following a comprehensive audit by Insight Assurance. Miami, Fla.,

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Predator Spyware Spreads: 11 Countries Now at Risk

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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

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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

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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

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

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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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MediaTek’s June 2025 Security Bulletin: High-Severity Flaw & Multiple Medium Risks Uncovered

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JUNE 1, 2025

The post MediaTek’s June 2025 Security Bulletin: High-Severity Flaw & Multiple Medium Risks Uncovered appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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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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Critical WSO2 Flaw: Unauthenticated Account Takeover Risk (CVSS 9.8)

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MAY 25, 2025

A recently disclosed vulnerability in WSO2 products, identified as CVE-2024-6914, poses a severe security threat to organizations using The post Critical WSO2 Flaw: Unauthenticated Account Takeover Risk (CVSS 9.8) appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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iOS Kernel Vulnerability Exposed in Public PoC – Potential Jailbreak and Privilege Escalation Risk

Penetration Testing

MAY 15, 2025

A newly surfaced proof of concept (PoC) has reignited attention around a critical iOS kernel vulnerabilityCVE-2023-41992that Apple patched The post iOS Kernel Vulnerability Exposed in Public PoC – Potential Jailbreak and Privilege Escalation Risk appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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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-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

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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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Leaky WordPress: Private Post Titles at Risk for 1 Billion Sites

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MAY 19, 2025

Imperva researchers have disclosed a newly discovered vulnerability in WordPress that could expose sensitive draft and private post The post Leaky WordPress: Private Post Titles at Risk for 1 Billion Sites appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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

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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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Critical Risk (CVSS 9.9): samlify Flaw Exposes SSO in Widely Used Library

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MAY 19, 2025

A newly disclosed vulnerability, CVE-2025-47949 (CVSSv4 9.9), has put countless Single Sign-On (SSO) implementations at risk by introducing The post Critical Risk (CVSS 9.9): samlify Flaw Exposes SSO in Widely Used Library appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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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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Critical CVSS 9.4 Flaw in OpenText OBM Exposes Enterprises to Privilege Escalation Risk

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MAY 17, 2025

Flaw in OpenText OBM Exposes Enterprises to Privilege Escalation Risk appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity. OpenText has issued a critical security advisory addressing two significant vulnerabilities in its Operations Bridge Manager (OBM) softwareCVE-2025-3476 The post Critical CVSS 9.4

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Critical Risk (CVSS 9.1): Auth0-PHP SDK Flaw Threatens 16M+ Downloads

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MAY 18, 2025

Okta has issued a critical security advisory warning developers and enterprises using the Auth0-PHP SDK about a serious The post Critical Risk (CVSS 9.1): Auth0-PHP SDK Flaw Threatens 16M+ Downloads appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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Unauthenticated Attack: Siemens SiPass Vulnerability Risks DoS

Penetration Testing

MAY 26, 2025

Siemens has issued a security advisory to address an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in its SiPass integrated access control The post Unauthenticated Attack: Siemens SiPass Vulnerability Risks DoS 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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Critical Vulnerabilities in mySCADA myPRO Software Pose Significant Risk to Industrial Control Systems

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

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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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Six Vulnerabilities Uncovered in Ollama: Risks of AI Model Theft and Poisoning

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NOVEMBER 3, 2024

As Ollama’s use in enterprise AI... The post Six Vulnerabilities Uncovered in Ollama: Risks of AI Model Theft and Poisoning appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Unpatched XSS Vulnerability in Jenkins Gatling Plugin Puts Users at Risk (CVE-2025-5806)

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JUNE 6, 2025

A high-severity XSS flaw (CVE-2025-5806) in Jenkins Gatling Plugin bypasses CSP, risking session hijacking and credential theft. Downgrade to v1.3.0 immediately!

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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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High Risk (CVSS 9.8): Motors Theme Flaw Exposes 22,000+ WordPress Sites to Full Takeover

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MAY 19, 2025

A critical vulnerability has been discovered in the Motors WordPress theme, a popular premium theme with over 22,000 The post High Risk (CVSS 9.8): Motors Theme Flaw Exposes 22,000+ WordPress Sites to Full Takeover appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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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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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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Pgpool-II Hit by Critical CVE-2025-46801: CVSS 9.8 Risk Lets Attackers Bypass Authentication

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MAY 15, 2025

Risk Lets Attackers Bypass Authentication appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity. The PgPool Global Development Group has issued a high-severity security advisory for Pgpool-II, a widely used middleware that The post Pgpool-II Hit by Critical CVE-2025-46801: CVSS 9.8

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High-Risk Flaw in Python Web Framework Reflex Could Lead to Account Takeover

Penetration Testing

MAY 18, 2025

A serious security flaw has been identified in the Reflex open-source framework, a tool used to build interactive The post High-Risk Flaw in Python Web Framework Reflex Could Lead to Account Takeover 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

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

TP-Link Vulnerability: PoC Exploit for CVE-2024-54887 Reveals Remote Code Execution Risks

URGENT Chrome Update: High-Risk CVE-2025-4664 Flaw Actively Exploited In The Wild – Patch Immediately!

News Alert: Halo Security reaches SOC 2 milestone, validating its security controls and practices

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

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

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

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

MediaTek’s June 2025 Security Bulletin: High-Severity Flaw & Multiple Medium Risks Uncovered

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

Critical WSO2 Flaw: Unauthenticated Account Takeover Risk (CVSS 9.8)

iOS Kernel Vulnerability Exposed in Public PoC – Potential Jailbreak and Privilege Escalation Risk

American Water Shuts Down Services After Cybersecurity Breach

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

Leaky WordPress: Private Post Titles at Risk for 1 Billion Sites

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

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

Critical Risk (CVSS 9.9): samlify Flaw Exposes SSO in Widely Used Library

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

Critical CVSS 9.4 Flaw in OpenText OBM Exposes Enterprises to Privilege Escalation Risk

Critical Risk (CVSS 9.1): Auth0-PHP SDK Flaw Threatens 16M+ Downloads

Unauthenticated Attack: Siemens SiPass Vulnerability Risks DoS

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

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

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

Six Vulnerabilities Uncovered in Ollama: Risks of AI Model Theft and Poisoning

Unpatched XSS Vulnerability in Jenkins Gatling Plugin Puts Users at Risk (CVE-2025-5806)

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

High Risk (CVSS 9.8): Motors Theme Flaw Exposes 22,000+ WordPress Sites to Full Takeover

Shift Left Security: Integrating Pentesting Early in Development

CISA Warns of Credential Risks Tied to Oracle Cloud Breach

Pgpool-II Hit by Critical CVE-2025-46801: CVSS 9.8 Risk Lets Attackers Bypass Authentication

High-Risk Flaw in Python Web Framework Reflex Could Lead to Account Takeover

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