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
|
min read
July 21, 2026
|
min read
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
|
min read
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
|
min read
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
|
min read
June 18, 2026
AI pentesting: the depth of a pentest, on-demand

AI pentesting: the depth of a pentest, on-demand

AI pentesting validates scanner findings in minutes, confirming real risks, ruling out false positives, and uncovering true impact. Now available in Intruder.
Eamon Carroll
|
min read
April 30, 2026
Introducing container image scanning: no agents, no blind spots

Introducing container image scanning: no agents, no blind spots

Agentless container image scanning. Automatically discover and continuously scan your container images across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. No agents, no blind spots.
Eamon Carroll
|
min read
April 9, 2026
The cloud isn't secure by default: what containers changed about risk

The cloud isn't secure by default: what containers changed about risk

Containers made it easier to ship fast — and easier to ship risk. Intruder's VP of Product breaks down where container risk comes from across the full security lifecycle, and what
Charlie Yianni
|
min read
March 24, 2026
See TODAY’S CVE TRENDS

Our latest research

more research
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

Our reports

more reports
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
get the report

Cyber explainers

more guides
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

Product news

more releases
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
Clear all filters
Top Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) tools [2026]

Top Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) tools [2026]

Find the right tools to identify vulnerabilities in your running applications by simulating threats easily accessed by external hackers.
James Harrison
|
min read
February 6, 2024
|
min read
DevOps Security
Vulnerability management
Guides
What's new? Product updates from Intruder February 2024

What's new? Product updates from Intruder February 2024

Intruder’s attack surface management tools, AWS integration improvements, and enhanced web application scanning.
Andy Hornegold
|
min read
February 5, 2024
|
min read
Product
Web Application Penetration Testing Guide: Tools & Techniques

Web Application Penetration Testing Guide: Tools & Techniques

Explore the methodology, scope, and types of web application penetration testing in 2024. Learn to identify & address web app vulnerabilities & security threats.
James Harrison
|
min read
February 2, 2024
|
min read
Application security
Better together: Nuclei and Tenable

Better together: Nuclei and Tenable

How do Tenable and Nuclei compare? We researched both to see how they work together for even better coverage.
Andy Hornegold
|
min read
February 1, 2024
|
min read
Vulnerability scanning
8 Top Vulnerability Scanning Tools for 2026

8 Top Vulnerability Scanning Tools for 2026

Compare the top vulnerability scanning tools for 2025 including free, open source and SaaS-based vulnerability scanners to help keep your company secure.
James Harrison
|
min read
February 1, 2024
|
min read
Vulnerability scanning
6 types of penetration testing & which is best for your business

6 types of penetration testing & which is best for your business

Pen tests help you find weaknesses in your systems before hackers do. Explore the types of pen testing & find the most effective one for your security needs.
Olya Osiagina
|
min read
February 1, 2024
|
min read
Penetration testing
Vulnerability Assessment Reporting: Beginner's Guide

Vulnerability Assessment Reporting: Beginner's Guide

Read this guide to find out all you need about vulnerability assessment reporting and how to demonstrate your security posture.
Chris Wallis
|
min read
January 30, 2024
|
min read
Vulnerability management
Single page applications: Why do you need to scan them?

Single page applications: Why do you need to scan them?

Learn about single page applications, how they are different to mulit-page applications, why it's important to scan them for vulnerabilities, and how we scan them.
Charlie Fleetham
|
min read
January 24, 2024
|
min read
Application security
Guides
Metrics matter: why we've added analytics to show your progress

Metrics matter: why we've added analytics to show your progress

See your progress over time with a suite of new analytics in your Intruder dashboard.
James Harrison
|
min read
January 18, 2024
|
min read
Product
Cybersecurity Compliance: How to Become Compliant in 6 Steps

Cybersecurity Compliance: How to Become Compliant in 6 Steps

Robust cybersecurity is more than best practice, it’s often a regulatory requirement. Here’s everything you need to know about the major compliance requirements.
James Harrison
|
min read
January 8, 2024
|
min read
Compliance
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

Continuous security for your entire estate

Start today