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Author: Lewis Fairburn

Lewis is the Marketing Manager here at Pentest People. Handling our brand identity, event planning and all promotional aspects of the business.

March 23, 2023

Cyber Essentials Changes 2023

Cyber Essentials Changes 2023 What is Cyber Essentials? Cyber Essentials is a Government backed scheme that helps you protect your organisation from common cyber threats. The requirements and guidance ensure that you have the defences in place to prevent a variety of common forms of attack. A verified self-assessment allows you to offer peace of […]

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March 22, 2023

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

Penetration Testing vs Vulnerability Scanning: What’s the Difference? What is Penetration Testing?  Penetration Testing (also known as pentesting or ethical hacking) is a simulation of an attack on a computer system, network, or web application to identify potential security vulnerabilities and gauge the effectiveness of existing security measures. Penetration tests are typically performed by cybersecurity professionals […]

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March 2, 2023

OWASP Top 10 – Breakdown

OWASP Top 10 – Breakdown This blog is a breakdown of the OWASP Top 10 application security risks. The Top 10, developed by OWASP (Open Web Application Security Project), provides an up-to-date list of the most critical web application security risks that websites and applications must address. 1. Injection: Injection flaws allow attackers to insert […]

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February 16, 2023

JD Sports Retailer Suffer Cyber Attack

JD Sports Retailer Suffer Cyber Attack JD Sports Sportswear Retailer have suffered a cyber attack that exposed the data of 10 million customers accessed by backers in the attack. The personal data which was exposed includes customer’s names, email addresses, contact details and passwords. What Happened? The attack is believed to have been caused by […]

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February 14, 2023

Valentines Day Dating Scams Warning

Valentines Day Dating Scams Warning With Valentines Day being today, it’s important to look at the risk factors as well as celebrating the occasion. This time of year is the ultimate peak of online scams from catfishing to identity theft and many more. It’s crucial to be aware of these scams and how they are […]

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February 13, 2023

Hive Ransomware Group – Brought to Justice

Hive Ransomware Attack – Brought to Justice What is Hive Ransomware Group? The Hive Ransomware Group is a sophisticated criminal organisation that targets businesses around the world with their ransomware attacks. The group’s primary goal is to extort money from victims by locking and encrypting their data, making it inaccessible until a ransom payment is […]

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February 6, 2023

National Apprenticeship Week 2023: Meet The Apprentice

National Apprenticeship Week 2023: Meet The Apprentice National Apprenticeship Week is focused on celebrating and promoting apprenticeships as a viable career option for school leavers as well as universities. The week brings together businesses and apprentices across the country to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals, businesses and the […]

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January 31, 2023

Royal Mail Ransomware Attack – Part 2

Royal Mail Ransomware Attack – Part 2 Following on from part 1 of our Royal Mail blog, our consultants take a more technical approach to the Royal Mail Ransomware attack and dive deeper into what happened. A Recap – What Happened? The attack against Royal Mail began on the 10th of November when the Ransomware, […]

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January 26, 2023


Data Protection Day – Staying Aware

Data Protection Day – Staying Aware In light of Data Protection Day on January 28th, it’s essential to be extra aware of how we protect our data. Whether using social media, shopping online, or even browsing the internet, we constantly share information about ourselves. While some of this data is innocuous, other pieces like our […]

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