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How to Test Your Own API in 60 Seconds

In today’s fast-moving development world, speed matters but so does confidence. Whether you’re shipping a prototype or preparing a production release, testing your API should be quick, repeatable, and accurate. At Hacker Simulations, we believe that developers shouldn’t have to fight their tools to validate their work. So here’s a simple, no-frills guide to testing your […]

Penetration Testing and Compliance for Real-World Security

In cybersecurity, compliance and penetration testing are often viewed as separate goals one focused on documentation and governance, the other on technical resilience. But the truth is, they’re stronger together. At Hacker Simulations, we help organizations integrate penetration testing into their compliance programs, ensuring that their security posture isn’t just compliant it’s proven. Compliance Sets the Standard Testing Proves It Works […]

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Securing AWS in 2025: Hidden threats that invite breaches

As more organizations migrate to the cloud, Amazon Web Services (AWS) remains the dominant platform, powering everything from startups to Fortune 500 enterprises. But with great scalability comes great responsibility. Misconfigurations, overlooked IAM policies, and hidden vulnerabilities in cloud-native apps are prime targets for attackers. Why AWS Is a Major Target Real-World Consequences of AWS […]

APIs: The Web’s New Workhorse

APIs are now the backbone of the modern internet. According to recent industry reports, roughly 7 out of every 10 web requests today are API calls.This surge reflects a shift away from traditional page-centric traffic: Akamai notes that over 83% of traffic on its platform is API-driven, and Imperva finds that 71% of all web […]

Cybersecurity Trends for 2025: What You Need to Know

The cybersecurity landscape is evolving faster than ever, and 2025 promises new challenges and opportunities. Here are the trends that will shape cybersecurity in 2025 and how you can prepare. 1. AI-Driven Cyberattacks As artificial intelligence (AI) technology continues to evolve, so do the capabilities of cybercriminals leveraging it for malicious purposes. In 2025, AI-driven […]

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Top Cybersecurity Trends and Attack Vectors in 2024

According to the latest Arctic Wolf Labs Threat Report for 2024, the landscape of cybersecurity incidents continues to evolve. One of the most significant findings is the rise of external remote access as a major attack vector, now responsible for 39% of non-BEC (Business Email Compromise) incidents, compared to last year’s 24%. This shift is […]