A strong password does not stop credential stuffing, because the attacker already has a valid one from another breach. Here is what actually works instead.
Rebecca Sutton
Rebecca Sutton
Rebecca is a dedicated cybersecurity writer who specialises in transforming complex technical concepts into clear, accessible content. With a strong background in IT and a passion for digital security, she produces insightful articles, guides, and thought-pieces that bridge the gap between technical experts and wider audiences.
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How to budget for a vulnerability assessment: what sets the price, a simple pricing table, and a checklist to run through before accepting any quote.
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An unpatched Magento vulnerability is being exploited to backdoor stores with no login needed. Here’s how to check for compromise and cut your risk before a patch exists.
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Black box penetration testing is often assumed to be the toughest, most realistic option. Here is why that assumption is frequently wrong, and how to choose properly.
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Attackers are exploiting a MikroTik RouterOS flaw with no password needed. Here’s exactly how to check whether your router is already compromised and what to do about it.
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What to demand from an ecommerce penetration test, why PCI compliance alone is not enough, and the questions that separate a real test from a relabelled one.
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Red team, blue team and purple team explained as a practical decision, not just a definition: what each one assumes you already have, and what to commission next.
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Citrix called CVE-2026-8452 a memory overflow. It turned out to be an unauthenticated root exploit, and that gap says something about how patch priority gets set.
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Six direct questions that separate a penetration testing company that will genuinely test your systems from one selling a repackaged vulnerability scan.