What is wp2shell and what can it teach us about vulnerability management?

What is wp2shell and what can it teach us about vulnerability management?

When wp2shell hit WordPress Core, no single check was enough. A look at how a WAF rule can make vulnerable servers appear patched, and why we shipped three checks instead of one.
Benjamin Marr
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July 21, 2026
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Introducing AI-powered pentesting for web apps: test on every major release

Introducing AI-powered pentesting for web apps: test on every major release

AI-powered web app pentesting is now live in Intruder. Connect your repo, launch on demand, and get a full pentest report the same day.
Eamon Carroll
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July 16, 2026
Introducing our Free plan: making security accessible for the 99%

Introducing our Free plan: making security accessible for the 99%

Professional security tooling, free forever. Intruder's new free plan is built for lean teams who face enterprise risks on a fraction of the budget.
Eamon Carroll
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July 1, 2026
AI-driven vulnerability management: broader, faster coverage against new threats

AI-driven vulnerability management: broader, faster coverage against new threats

Intruder now uses AI to build vulnerability checks for newly disclosed threats, giving Enterprise customers faster, broader detection coverage.
Eamon Carroll
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June 18, 2026
8 best AI pentesting tools for 2026

8 best AI pentesting tools for 2026

AI pentesting means different things from vendor to vendor. Compare the top 2026 tools on autonomy, coverage, strengths, and pricing.
Eamon Carroll
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July 24, 2026
See what's exposed with Attack Surface view

See what's exposed with Attack Surface view

Attack Surface view is now on Cloud and Pro. See the most commonly exposed ports across your targets, the services running on them, and what needs attention, all in one place.
Eamon Carroll
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June 9, 2026
How AI is changing the defender’s toolkit

How AI is changing the defender’s toolkit

We explore where AI fits in the defender's toolkit, how it's closing the gap between scanning and pentesting, and what the future of pentesting looks like.
David Koke
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May 21, 2026
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A 0-day vending machine: No Mythos necessary

A 0-day vending machine: No Mythos necessary

This post details how we are using LLMs to find novel vulnerabilities using code scanning frameworks alongside pre-Mythos models.
Sam Pizzey
June 11, 2026
From enterprise chatbots to gooner caves: exposed AI infrastructure is rampant

From enterprise chatbots to gooner caves: exposed AI infrastructure is rampant

We scanned 1 million AI services and found widespread misconfigurations, exposed credentials, and unauthenticated APIs. AI infrastructure security is falling dangerously behind.
Benjamin Marr
March 27, 2026
Secrets in your Bundle(.js) - The Gift Attackers Always Wanted

Secrets in your Bundle(.js) - The Gift Attackers Always Wanted

Our scan of 5M apps uncovered 42k+ tokens in JavaScript bundles, from code repo tokens to project management API keys. Learn why traditional scanners miss them, and how Intruder’s new secrets detection method catches what others can’t.
Benjamin Marr
December 11, 2025

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2026 ASM Index: the most common attack surface exposures

2026 ASM Index: the most common attack surface exposures

We analyzed 3,000 attack surfaces to find out how widespread exposure is, what organizations are exposing, and how long it takes to remove it.
Daniel Andrew
May 12, 2026
Overconfident and under resourced: navigating the midmarket security gap

Overconfident and under resourced: navigating the midmarket security gap

Too complex for SMB tools, too lean for enterprise stacks — midmarket security teams are stuck in the middle. The Security Middle Child report reveals how bad the gap really is.
Olya Osiagina
March 23, 2026
The Security Middle Child
How midmarket security teams are managing growth, complexity, and risk
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8 best AI pentesting tools for 2026

8 best AI pentesting tools for 2026

AI pentesting means different things from vendor to vendor. Compare the top 2026 tools on autonomy, coverage, strengths, and pricing.
Eamon Carroll
July 24, 2026
9 best DevSecOps tools for 2026

9 best DevSecOps tools for 2026

DevSecOps tools help identify security vulnerabilities early in your development process. Explore our list of the best tools for 2025.
Christian Gonzalez
November 29, 2023
AWS Cloud Security Explained: What’s Left Exposed?

AWS Cloud Security Explained: What’s Left Exposed?

Think AWS has your security covered? Not entirely. This blog breaks down what AWS doesn’t secure, real-world risks you’re responsible for, and key actions you can take.
Daniel Andrew
March 20, 2025

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Introducing our Free plan: making security accessible for the 99%

Introducing our Free plan: making security accessible for the 99%

Professional security tooling, free forever. Intruder's new free plan is built for lean teams who face enterprise risks on a fraction of the budget.
Eamon Carroll
July 1, 2026
The Vulnerabulletin Issue #8

The Vulnerabulletin Issue #8

Issue 8 of our monthly newsletter, packed with research, industry news and Intruder updates.
Dann Moore
April 16, 2026
AI-driven vulnerability management: broader, faster coverage against new threats

AI-driven vulnerability management: broader, faster coverage against new threats

Intruder now uses AI to build vulnerability checks for newly disclosed threats, giving Enterprise customers faster, broader detection coverage.
Eamon Carroll
June 18, 2026
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Linux vulnerability scanner: How to get started

Linux vulnerability scanner: How to get started

Linux powers up to 90% of the internet so keeping on top of vulnerabilities should be a priority for every developer.
James Harrison
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February 16, 2023
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Vulnerability scanning
Windows vulnerability scanner: How to get started

Windows vulnerability scanner: How to get started

76% of desktops and 20% of servers run on Windows, so scanning for vulnerabilities of this huge attack surface is critical for most businesses today.
James Harrison
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February 16, 2023
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Vulnerability scanning
Penetration Testing vs Vulnerability Scanning

Penetration Testing vs Vulnerability Scanning

What is the main difference between vulnerability scanning and penetration testing? People frequently confuse the two, but there is a very important distinction.
Daniel Andrew
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February 15, 2023
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Penetration testing
Vulnerability scanning
AWS Penetration Testing: A CTO's Guide

AWS Penetration Testing: A CTO's Guide

Considering AWS penetration testing? There are many options available, and knowing what you need will help you make your security budget go as far as possible.
Chris Wallis
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February 13, 2023
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Cloud security
Penetration testing
OpenVAS vs. Nessus - A Comprehensive Analysis

OpenVAS vs. Nessus - A Comprehensive Analysis

OpenVAS and Nessus are two of the most widely adopted vulnerability scanners with a shared history. We have provided a comprehensive comparison of how they measure up.
Andy Hornegold
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February 12, 2023
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Vulnerability scanning
Intruder is a G2 Best Software Award Winner for 2023

Intruder is a G2 Best Software Award Winner for 2023

Intruder has been included in two categories in G2's Best Software Awards 2023 - Best Security Products and Best UK Software Companies.
Charlie Yianni
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February 8, 2023
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What is an internal pen test and how is it carried out?

What is an internal pen test and how is it carried out?

This time in our series on the different types of penetration test, we’re covering “Internal” pen tests, otherwise known as “Internal…
Lars Greiwe
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February 7, 2023
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Penetration testing
What is an external pentest and how is it carried out?

What is an external pentest and how is it carried out?

External penetration testing (also known as external network penetration testing) is a security assessment of an organization's perimeter systems.
Daniel Andrew
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February 6, 2023
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Penetration testing
Top SaaS cybersecurity threats in 2023: are you ready?

Top SaaS cybersecurity threats in 2023: are you ready?

Focus on these key areas to secure your environments and safeguard your success in 2023. Make sure you're only in the news when you want to be.
James Harrison
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January 10, 2023
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Vulnerabilities and Threats
Vulnerability Scanning Frequency Best Practices

Vulnerability Scanning Frequency Best Practices

A vulnerability scanning program is crucial for avoiding data breaches. But how often you should run scans? Read more for our vulnerability scanning frequency best practices.
Chris Wallis
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January 2, 2023
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Vulnerability scanning
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