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Penetration Testing
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Web Application Penetration Test
Mobile Application Penetration Test
API Penetration Test
IoT Penetration Test
External Network Penetration Test
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December 27, 2025
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THE CREDENTIAL TIME BOMB: Why Long-Lived Cloud ...

Across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure environments in Australia and globally, 59% of IAM users maintain access keys that have never expired—credentials that have been active for more than one year. These long-lived credentials represent a silent but catastrophic vulnerability in your cloud infrastructure. This blog explores why long-lived credentials have become the primary attack vector for identity-based breaches, how red teams exploit them during penetration tests, and what you must do today to eliminate this ticking time bomb.

THE CREDENTIAL TIME BOMB: Why Long-Lived Cloud Credentials Are Your Biggest Identity Risk in 2025
December 21, 2025
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Fortinet "Ghost Logins": How Authentication ...

Critical authentication bypass vulnerabilities in Fortinet FortiGate and related products (CVE-2025-59718 and CVE-2025-59719) are now under active attack, allowing "ghost" SSO logins that completely sidestep normal controls and logs. For Australian organisations, this is more than a VPN or firewall problem – it is a board-level exposure that directly tests whether your external penetration testing, internal penetration testing, and red team assessment services are capable of simulating SSO abuse, identity takeovers, and lateral movement across hybrid networks.

Fortinet "Ghost Logins": How Authentication Bypass Attacks Expose Gaps in Your Penetration Testing Strategy
December 6, 2025
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React2Shell: A CISO’s Guide to CVE-2025-55182

A new security flaw called React2Shell (CVE-2025-55182) puts Australian businesses at extreme risk. It has a severity score of CVSS 10.0, which is the highest possible rating. This flaw lets hackers take full control of your servers without needing a password. It affects the popular tools React and Next.js.

React2Shell: A CISO’s Guide to CVE-2025-55182
November 26, 2025
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SessionReaper & BFCM: Why Penetration ...

A critical vulnerability in Adobe Commerce and Magento (CVE-2025-54236), dubbed "SessionReaper," is being ruthlessly exploited by threat actors using AI-driven tools to automate attacks at machine speed. With the Australian holiday trading season in full swing, this unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE) flaw poses an immediate existential threat to retail and B2B organizations. This alert outlines the mechanics of the attack, the role of AI in its weaponization, and the urgent defensive actions required to prevent a catastrophic data breach.

SessionReaper & BFCM: Why Penetration Testing Services Are Critical (CVE-2025-54236)
November 12, 2025
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CISA Alert: LANDFALL Spyware Hits Australian ...

A zero-click vulnerability, CVE-2025-21042, in millions of Samsung devices is being actively exploited to install "LANDFALL," a commercial-grade spyware. This threat, now on CISA's KEV catalog , transforms an executive's personal device into a silent corporate surveillance tool, completely bypassing your MDM and EDR. For Australian organisations with BYOD policies, this is a critical, reportable data breach scenario under the NDB scheme.

CISA Alert: LANDFALL Spyware Hits Australian BYOD Devices
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February 28, 2018

Web Application Firewalls: Essentials and Basics

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February 28, 2018
Web Application Firewalls: Essentials and Basics

Since their initial appearance around the end of the 80’s, firewalls have really helped numerous organizations, businesses and individuals in the area of security.

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February 26, 2018

5 Reasons To Invest In Online Or Cyber Security

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February 26, 2018
5 Reasons To Invest In Online Or Cyber Security

Everything around us is evolving. Medicine, engineering, and the nergy we use and how we see ourselves psycho-socially!

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February 22, 2018

Cyber Security - Stat & Trends Infographic

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February 22, 2018

Many business, specially online business have cyber security issue to concern about. More business owners are now adapting safer measures to protect their data against intruders and malicious malware attacks.

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February 19, 2018

Reasons Why You Need To Keep Your Business Data Safe - Infographic

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February 19, 2018
Reasons Why You Need To Keep Your Business Data Safe - Infographic

Identity theft, is the most common and top cyber crime. If you have business online and need to secure your online assets then read on why you need to keep your data safe

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February 15, 2018

Reasons Why Mobile App Security Testing is Vital -Infographic

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February 15, 2018
Reasons Why Mobile App Security Testing is Vital -Infographic

n today's era, security has become the necessity. Online security for online assets is mandatory to secure online data and assets. Mobile application security is need and vital as well. Mobile app security prevent attack and the steps involved

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February 1, 2018

Is Cloud Hosting Secure?

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February 1, 2018
Is Cloud Hosting Secure?

Cloud hosting or cloud computing is a great way to reduce costs and improve the overall efficiency of the IT function for businesses.

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January 29, 2018

Protect Your Site from Vulnerabilities – Why You Should Have a Scan

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January 29, 2018

Having a professional looking business website, the right SEO procedures and an effective marketing strategy is only half the battle for any online business.

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January 24, 2018

Predicting 2018 Cyber Security Solutions

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January 24, 2018
Predicting 2018 Cyber Security Solutions

2017 was pretty rough when it comes to cybercrimes. Experts predict that 2018 may be even worse. Cyber-attacks are becoming more advanced and sophisticated as the years go by, and prove to be devastating for some businesses

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January 18, 2018

Organising a Risk-Based Security Strategy for Your Online Business

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January 18, 2018

Cyber-attacks are not only increasing in number, but also in sophistication. This is why businesses need to switch from response-based approach to cyber-attacks, to identifying and preventing them before they occur

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January 15, 2018

Why PCI DSS Compliance Matters to Your Business

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January 15, 2018

While most companies are blissfully unaware of PCI DSS compliance, it matters more to their business than they give it credit for!

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