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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 10, 2023

Cyber Hack: iPhone Theft

Cyber Hack: iPhone Theft This blog is about the most recent iPhone theft that left users unable to access their Apple ID accounts when their iPhone had been stolen. As you may know, Apple devices such as the iPhone and iPad store sensitive information, including passwords, account credentials, and login details. This makes them especially […]

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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 8, 2023

My Journey From Apprentice to Team Leader

My Journey From Apprentice to Team Leader In light of National Apprenticeship Week, Liam, one of our Consultant Team Leaders here at Pentest People, takes us through his career journey from school to where he is now. Liam came from school to full time work through an apprenticeship and continued to work his way up […]

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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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February 2, 2023

Pentest People Apprenticeship Journeys

Pentest People Apprenticeship Journeys National Apprenticeship Week 2023 is the 16th annual celebration of apprenticeships. 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 wider economy. In light of this week, two of our consultants sit down to talk […]

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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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January 23, 2023

Lets Talk Bank Fraud – How to Protect Your Bank Details

Lets Talk Bank Fraud – How to Protect Your Bank Details What is Bank Fraud? Bank fraud is a type of financial crime that involves the use of false representations and illegal activities to obtain money or other assets from a financial institution. It can involve forging signatures, using stolen bank account numbers, or using […]

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