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Holding On (Part 2/2)

Hunter X F!Reader

Weeks after your rescue, things seem to be looking up for you. Though Hunters feelings remain the same, how can he express how he truly feels?

warnings: hurt/comfort trope, reader suffers from nightmares, panic attacks, mentions of needles and injections. Very emotional reader. Lots of comfort. Mutual pining. First kiss. Female reader.

Authors note: I completely forgot I was to do a part 2 to this. Sorry for the wait. Queued Post.

Part One | Part Two

You awaken to the gentle hum of the ship, blinking away the sleep from your eyes. As your vision clears, you notice Echo sitting across the room, head slightly bowed, soft snores escaping his lips. A warm smile spreads across your face at the sight.

You speak softly, not wanting to disturb the peacefulness of the moment. "Echo, hey." He stirs at the sound of your voice, lifting his head and meeting your gaze with a gentle smile.

"Hey," he responds, stepping closer to you. "How are you feeling today?"

It's a question you've grown accustomed to from the whole team, and despite the lingering challenges, you find yourself improving each day. "Good," you reply softly, sitting up and crossing your legs on the bed. "And how about you?"

Echo chuckles and shrugs, his eyes reflecting a mixture of weariness and determination. "Same as usual." He retrieves a scanner, checking your vitals with practiced ease. "Listen, last night you had a nightmare."

You sigh, the memory of the unsettling dreams still lingering in your mind. "Yeah... they've been happening quite frequently."

Sympathy shines in Echo's eyes as he finishes the scan, confirming that everything appears fine. He takes a seat beside you. "Hunter was here and saw you tossing and turning. He asked me to stay until you woke up."

A pang of embarrassment tugs at your heart, realising that Hunter had witnessed your vulnerability even in your sleep. "I'm sorry he had to see that," you admit, cheeks flushing with a mix of gratitude and embarrassment.

Echo's gaze softens as he nods in understanding. "Yeah, nightmares were a constant companion to me for a while. Still have them occasionally. It's... something we've all been through in one way or another."

You find solace in his words, knowing that you're not alone in this struggle. "I guess it's just part of the journey, huh? The memories and the pain find their way back, even when we try to move forward."

Echo's hand rests reassuringly on your shoulder. "It's okay to feel overwhelmed. Healing takes time, and it's different for everyone. But we're here for you, every step of the way."

A small smile tugs at the corners of your lips, appreciating the support from Echo and the rest of the team. "Thank you, Echo. You've all been so kind to me."

He offers a warm smile in return. "Of course, we care about you. You're part of the squad, part of our family."

The word "family" resonates deeply within you, reminding you of the connection you shared with them all. Despite the hardships and the nightmares, you're grateful to have found a place where you belong. Finally.

"Morning. Can I get you a drink or anything?" You look up as you hear a voice from the hallway, and your heart flutters at the sight of Hunter approaching. Echo takes his cue and gives you a final pat on the shoulder before leaving just the two of you.

"I'm alright for now, thanks," you reply, grateful for his offer, and pat the spot beside you.

Smiling, Hunter takes a seat, his fingers strumming somewhat anxiously against his leg. He still hasn't addressed your confession of love from a while ago, uncertain of when the right time and day would be. With the nightmares plaguing your mind in recent weeks, he feels that bringing it up now would only add to the tension.

"Echo tells me you saw me have another nightmare," you speak up, sensing the sudden thickening of the air. "I understand why you didn't want to stay and watch."

Turning his head to look at you, Hunter's eyes shimmer with reassurance. "I didn't want to leave, I just... I know Echo is more familiar with dealing with this type of stuff, and I wasn't sure what to do. I should've stayed."

"I would've been fine either way, don't worry," you whisper, gently placing a hand on his forearm. A warmth flows between you both, and although you're unsure if he feels it too, he lets out a somewhat breathless exhale before clearing his throat.

"We, uh, we're going to be landing on Coruscant in a few hours. Maybe it'll do you some good to get out for a while?" Hunter suggests, but a sudden wave of panic washes over you.

Your eyes widen, and you instinctively shake your head. The memories of being captured and taken by the Empire on a busy planet flood your mind, leaving you feeling vulnerable and unsafe. The Marauder has become your sanctuary, a place of solace and security.

"N-no, no, I can't," you stammer, a wave of unease washing over you, making your skin prickle as if an itch you couldn't scratch.

Hunter's voice is calm and reassuring as he wraps his arm around your shoulder. "Hey, it's going to be alright. I'm right here with you," he says, his presence providing a sense of comfort. "You won't leave my sight. Crosshair will be with us too, on high alert, ready to spot anything suspicious." He tries his best to offer reassurance, but your body begins to tremble, and tears well up in your eyes.

"Not yet. Please... I'm not ready," you plead, your voice filled with fear and vulnerability.

"Okay," Hunter says softly, his touch comforting as he rubs soothing circles on your back. "You can stay on the ship then. I'll stay with you, and we can have one of the others stay too," he suggests, understanding your fear and offering a solution. You nod, quickly wiping away the tears that trickled down your cheeks, trying to steady your panicked breathing.

“Sorry, it's just..." you trail off, finding it difficult to put your feelings into words. But Hunter understands, and he gently pulls you closer until you can rest your head against his chest. The steady rhythm of his heartbeat provides a calming reassurance, especially as he tenderly runs his fingers through your hair. "Maybe another time,"

There was no denying the nervousness that gripped you as the team landed on Coruscant, even though you chose to stay on the ship. Memories of that traumatic incident flooded your mind, causing your heart to race in your chest, despite being shielded by two of the bravest soldiers you knew.

You're in the cockpit, keeping a watchful gaze through the windshield when you hear hushed whispers coming from the hull. Your curiosity piqued, you turn your attention towards the source and see Hunter and Crosshair engaged in an intense conversation. However, when your eyes meet Hunter's, you notice that his smile, though meant to be reassuring, doesn't quite reach his eyes.

"What's going on?" you ask, voicing the question that lingers in your mind.

Crosshair turns his gaze to you, his expression as stern as ever, as he holds up a stim pack. "Tech's orders," he explains, his voice carrying a tight tone.

A sudden wave of nausea washes over you, triggering haunting images of the torment inflicted by the IS-O droid. Your mouth goes dry, and before you know it, Hunter is rushing to your side, his presence a comforting anchor. "It'll be over in a second," he assures you, his voice laced with concern.

Crosshair approaches cautiously, standing beside you and placing a calming hand on your shoulder. "Don't worry, doll. I'm not as clumsy as Wrecker," he remarks, trying to infuse some levity into the situation. However, despite his attempt at humor, you can't find it in you to laugh.

Gently, Crosshair rolls up the sleeve to your arm and you do your best to hold your nerve and look away but your eyes deceive you and instantly fall to the right where the stim was being raised, needle pointy. The sight of it made you recoil and push the boys away from you.

“No, I’m not doing it.” You rasp, tears stinging your eyes once more. “I’m not ready.”

“Cyare, Tech says it’s imperative you take this stimulant.” Hunter explains, holding his hands up as if to ease a wild creature. “It’s going to be okay.”

“Hunter,” you whimper, shaking your head, “I-I can’t!”

Crosshair remains quiet, watching you closely but his eyes are soft at seeing you so anguished.

"Hey, shhh, hey, it's okay." Hunter's soothing voice brings a momentary calmness as he gently cups your cheeks, his touch grounding you. Your ragged breaths begin to steady as he draws closer.

Overwhelmed by the intensity of the moment, the fear of the injection momentarily fades as Hunter presses his forehead against yours, cooing softly and caressing your skin with his thumbs. "That's it, you're okay," he murmurs, his presence offering a sense of security.

Your eyes flutter closed, unaware of Crosshair's approach as he seizes the opportunity to administer the injection while you're in this state of calm.

"Hunter," you rasp, feeling a gentle hold on your arm, the fear starting to creep back into your consciousness.

"Just focus on me. You're doing so well. So, so well," Hunter encourages, tilting his head slightly, his breath brushing against your lips. In this tender moment, you're overwhelmed with the urge to lean closer and kiss him. But instead, the truth spills from your lips in a burst of honesty.

"I love you."

There's a suspended pause in the air, your eyes squeezed shut in anticipation of his response. You couldn't help but reveal your true feelings. He meant everything to you.

"I love you most, darling," Hunter replies, his words filling your heart with warmth and relief.

When you open your eyes, you notice that Crosshair had discreetly stepped away, and there's a subtle sting in your arm. Huh, guess he was gentle handed.

Crosshair had left with a small smirk, leaving you feeling a mix of flustered and curious. "I... sorry, I don't know why I said that," you stumble over your words, trying to steady your breathing while your heart races with the weight of your admission.

Hunter hums, a knowing expression on his face that tells you he's not entirely convinced by your apology. "Is that why you've said it twice now?" he asks, tilting his head to the side, his eyes searching yours.

Your eyes widen in surprise, your brows furrowing as you try to recall the first night you were rescued. "Twice?" you repeat, your mind racing to piece together the memories.

"Yeah," Hunter confirms softly, his hand moving from your cheek to your arm, soothing the sting from the stim. "A few nights after we rescued you, you were half asleep and it slipped out that you loved me." He holds his breath, hoping beyond hope that your feelings were genuine as he gathers the courage to ask, "Do you?"

You blink up at him, a small smile tugging at the corners of your lips. "Do you?" you ask in return, suddenly remembering that he had just declared his love for you. In front of Crosshair of all people.

"Of course. A lot," he replies, his words filled with sincerity and affection. The warmth that spreads through your chest reassures you that your feelings are reciprocated.

A gentle silence fills the air as the weight of your shared feelings hangs between you. In that moment, the galaxy seems to fade away. All the pain and suffering no longer seemed to matter.

Unable to resist the magnetic pull any longer, Hunter leans in, closing the remaining distance. His lips brush against yours, soft and tender, as if afraid to disturb the fragile beauty of the moment. “I’m going to look after you. I’m going to love you, forever.” He utters against you and you melt into his embrace.

Your heart is soaring with joy, knowing that he was going to be true to his word. It will still take a while to heal, but you knew Hunter would not mind healing with you.

Part One | Part Two

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The lab was silent except for the faint hum of equipment. Moira sat alone, her mind a whirlwind of calculations, frustrations, and defiance. She stared at the glowing vial of biotic serum on the workstation before her, its potential too great to ignore. Overwatch’s refusal to approve human trials felt like a personal insult.

Her mismatched eyes flicked to the syringe she had prepared, already filled with the serum. If no one else would understand the importance of her work, she would prove it herself.

“I know it's ready,” she murmured, gripping the syringe tightly. Without giving herself time to second-guess, she pressed the needle into her arm and injected the serum.

The effect was almost instantaneous. A searing pain tore through her veins, and her vision blurred. She stumbled back, knocking over a chair as her legs buckled beneath her. A strange sensation spread through her body—hot, cold, electric. She looked down at her hand as the skin darkened to an ominous purple, veins glowing faintly beneath. Her breathing quickened as dizziness overtook her, and before she could cry out for help, the world went black.

Angela entered the lab a few hours later, clutching a tablet with the day’s reports. She expected to find the room empty, but the sight before her made her freeze.

“Moira?” she called, her voice trembling as she rushed forward.

Moira was slumped on the floor, her normally sharp features pale, her body unnaturally still. Angela dropped to her knees beside her, her heart pounding. She checked for a pulse—it was faint but there. Relief surged through her, but it was fleeting as her gaze fell on Moira’s hand.

Angela’s breath caught. The purple discoloration, the faint glow beneath the skin—it was unmistakable. “What did you do?” she whispered, more to herself than to the unconscious scientist.

Acting quickly, Angela grabbed a medical scanner from the workstation, running it over Moira’s body. The readings were chaotic—her biotic energy levels were spiking dangerously, her heart rate erratic. Angela’s mind raced. She had seen traces of this kind of energy in Moira’s work before but never to this degree.

“Why would you do this to yourself?” she muttered, pressing a hand to Moira’s cheek. Her skin was cool, her breaths shallow. Angela had to act fast.

Pulling Moira’s arm over her shoulder, Angela strained to lift her. Moira was taller and heavier than she looked, but Angela’s determination outweighed the challenge. She managed to get her onto a nearby cot, hooking her up to monitors and administering a stabilizing agent. As she worked, her hands trembled—not from fear, but from anger and worry.

Hours passed before Moira stirred, her mismatched eyes fluttering open. She groaned softly, her gaze unfocused.

“Angela…” she croaked, her voice weak.

Angela leaned over her, her expression a mix of relief and frustration. “You’re awake,” she said softly, brushing a stray strand of hair from Moira’s face. “What were you thinking?”

Moira tried to sit up, but Angela’s firm hand on her shoulder stopped her. “Don’t,” Angela said, her tone stern but kind. “You’re lucky to be alive.”

Moira’s gaze drifted to her hand, now resting limply by her side. The purple hue remained, a stark reminder of her actions. Her lips pressed into a thin line. “I had to know,” she said hoarsely. “No one else understands the urgency of this work.”

Angela shook her head, her blue eyes filled with hurt. “You don’t have to destroy yourself to prove your brilliance, Moira. I’ve always known how brilliant you are. But this…” She gestured to the monitors and Moira’s hand. “This isn’t worth your life.”

Moira looked away, shame flickering in her expression. “I didn’t expect you to find me,” she admitted.

“Of course I found you,” Angela replied, her voice softening. “I care about you, Moira. Even if you don’t care about yourself.”

Moira’s eyes met Angela’s, vulnerability breaking through her usual stoic mask. For a moment, neither of them spoke. Angela placed a hand over Moira’s, her touch gentle but grounding.

“Let me help you,” Angela said. “Not just with this, but with everything. You don’t have to face it alone.”

Moira’s throat tightened as she tried to respond, but the words wouldn’t come. Instead, she nodded weakly, allowing herself, for once, to lean on someone else.

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composer require nelmio/security-bundle

Configure the bundle in config/packages/nelmio_security.yaml:

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CSRF Protection: Ensure that all forms include CSRF tokens to prevent cross-site request forgery attacks.

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The apartment - part 2 (I couldn't think of a chapter title)

Ash wakes up in the appartment and is far from impressed.

CW: exhaustion, post-apocalyptic type setting, living weapons, exhaustion, injuries, vague references to drugs and starvation.

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Complex 27

Ash’s awareness returned in fragments, dragging him upward from the suffocating depths of unconsciousness. The first thing he registered was the scratchy texture of the fabric beneath him—coarse, unfamiliar, and uncomfortably warm against his skin. His mouth was dry, the faint taste of metal lingering—a bitter, haunting reminder of the stims he’d relied on. For days? Weeks? Time felt slippery, disjointed.

He opened his eyes, just a sliver, wincing at the faint light bleeding through uneven blinds. The living room was a haze of muted greys and shadows, broken by fractured streaks of morning light. He froze. The furniture—mismatched, threadbare—was completely foreign. A low coffee table stood cluttered with canteens, empty ration tubes, and something metallic glinting faintly.

His pulse quickened.

Where the fuck am I?

The thought came like a jolt of electricity, cutting through the sluggish fog in his head. Instincts took over, driving him to sit up—but his body refused. His chest burned with the effort, every muscle protesting violently. Pain radiated through him like shards of glass grinding into flesh. A sharp, involuntary gasp escaped his lips, and he collapsed back onto the sofa. His vision swam.

Focus. Analyse. Control.

He forced himself to breathe, shallow and deliberate, even as his pulse thundered in his ears. The space around him resolved into clearer detail. The room was open—too open for his liking. From the sofa, he could see into the cramped kitchen, its peeling countertops barely holding a rusted sink and a gas stove. A dining table stood awkwardly between the living room and kitchen, its mismatched chairs angled haphazardly.

But the windows—they were the real problem. Two large panes of glass framed the far wall, completely uncovered. He could almost feel the cold morning air seeping through the thin barrier. Vulnerable. Exposed. The thought sent a spike of unease through his chest.

How did I get here?

The last clear memory he could grasp onto was the clinic. The fluorescent lights. The scent of antiseptic. 83 pacing while 84 argued with someone—44, maybe. The world had tilted suddenly, blackened at the edges, then… nothing. Pieces came in flashes—hands gripping him, stairs creaking under his weight. Pain, sharp and bright, like the burn of an injection.

The creak of a floorboard pulled him back to the present.

His head snapped toward the sound, instincts roaring to life. A figure stepped into the room from his blind side, and his muscles coiled reflexively, ready for action that his body wasn’t capable of delivering. He reached for his hip. No blade. Shit.

“You’re awake,” said a voice, flat and calm.

It was 85—the damn medic. She approached slowly, something humming faintly in her hand. A medical scanner. Her dark eyes met his with a mix of professional detachment and something softer—relief, maybe, though she masked it well.

Ash glared at her, his body trembling with the effort of holding himself upright. “Where…” His voice cracked, rasping like gravel. He swallowed hard, the action painful. “Where are we?”

“The apartment,” Charlie replied, her tone matter-of-fact. She stopped a few feet away, one hand resting on her hip as the other angled the scanner. “We made a deal with Jake, well.. the city really. Shelter and supplies, in exchange for work.”

Her words barely registered. Ash’s gaze darted toward the window again. Vulnerable. His fingers twitched against the armrest, aching for a weapon that wasn’t there. His body felt like a useless husk, mocking him with its weakness.

A noise. His body snapped to attention, eyes moving to the far end of the room.

Charlie’s voice softened slightly, though her posture remained guarded. “Relax. It’s just Sam and 44 in the kitchen.”

Her tone didn’t reassure him. He didn’t trust her—not fully, not yet. His muscles coiled tighter, his breath quickening as his gaze flicked toward the doorway, half-expecting an ambush. Every instinct screamed to move, to act, but his body refused to obey. He was trapped, pinned by his own frailty.

“Relax,” she repeated, firmer this time. She raised the scanner, its blue light flickering to life. “Sit still. I’m not asking.”

“I don’t need your fucking scans,” he growled, though the tremor in his voice betrayed him. His arms trembled as he tried to push himself upright, but the effort sent a violent tremor through his chest. Sweat slicked his palms despite the chill in the room. “I’m fine.”

Charlie’s lips tightened, and her gaze sharpened. “You passed out. Twice. We had to sedate you and hook you up to a glucose drip just to stabilize you. Then we dragged your ass up three flights of stairs. You are not fine.”

Her words hit like a gut punch, but he refused to flinch. He could still function. He’d survived worse. He’d—

Before he could finish the thought, Charlie leaned in and pressed a firm hand against his chest, shoving him back into the sofa with more force than he expected. The move was bold—reckless, even. If he’d been at full strength, she wouldn’t have dared. He would’ve had her pinned in seconds. The thought flickered through his mind, but his body betrayed him, sinking into the cushions as exhaustion swallowed him whole.

“Stay still,” she commanded, her voice sharp as a blade. The scanner buzzed faintly as its light swept over his chest, casting faint blue ripples against the worn fabric of his shirt.

Charlie frowned at the readings. “Heart rate’s through the roof. Blood pressure’s a fucking mess. What the hell have you been doing to yourself?”

Ash didn’t answer. He didn’t need to. The answer was obvious: Whatever it took.

Charlie grabbed a red protein tube from the coffee table and held it out to him. “Eat,” she ordered, her voice leaving no room for argument.

“I’m not hungry.”

Her expression didn’t shift. She pressed the tube into his hand, her grip firm. “We’re out of IV kits. You’re eating.”

He stared at the packet, the garish colour mocking him. “You ever eaten one of these?” he muttered, his voice low. “It’s like wet sand.” his thumb moves absently over the smooth casing, "pau- asset 47 used to try to dilute then in his canteen when we were sent on long sniping operations… Just turned it into glue."

Charlie’s expression flickered for a moment, softening almost imperceptibly. She crouched down slightly, leveling her gaze with his. “It’s not about taste, Ash. It’s about survival. Glue, wet sand, dirt for all I care - it’s what’s going to keep you from passing out again. So eat.”

He held the tube loosely, the weight of it feeling much heavier than it should. Memories of endless nights in the field, forced to subsist on the same gritty paste, flickered at the edges of his mind. He could almost hear 47’s voice, low and steady, as he muttered curses at the rations between sips of his ruined canteen mixture. Did he miss Paul? Ben? He'd hardly seen them in months even better the escape… No, pushing the thoughts away he focused on the task at hand - getting the medic to back the fuck off.

He tore the top off the tube with his teeth and forced the paste into his mouth. The texture was as awful as he remembered, coating his tongue like wet sand. He swallowed with effort, grimacing as it slid down his throat.

“There,” he muttered, tossing the empty tube onto the table. “Happy?”

Charlie sighed, her sharp gaze lingering on Ash’s pale, trembling frame. "I never thought I'd miss the facility," she said suddenly, "but if I had access to the med wing right now this would be so much easier… You'd have been sedated, in an IV and perhaps an NG tube hours ago and I wouldn't have to deal with your… Tantrum."

Ash’s fingers curled tighlt, his jaw locked, a flicker of anger flaring in his chest. “Tantrum?” The word bit through the silence, sharp and venomous. He glared at Charlie, his dark eyes narrowing into thin slits. “You think this is a tantrum?”

Charlie didn’t flinch. She met his gaze evenly, her dark eyes steady, unyielding. “Yes,” she said simply, “You’re acting like a child refusing medicine because it tastes bad.”

Ash’s hands trembled around the leaking tube, his knuckles white. A dark laugh bubbled up from his chest, hollow and biting, as he leaned back into the couch. But before he could fire back, The door creaked open, and Sam limped into the room, his crutch tapping softly against the floor. His disheveled blonde hair was tied back loosely, and though he looked as exhausted as Ash felt, a faint smirk tugged at his lips.

“Well, look who’s up,” Sam drawled, his tone light but strained. “Thought you were gonna sleep through all the fun.”

“Don’t tempt me,” Ash muttered, his voice rasping like sandpaper.

Sam lowered himself into one of the mismatched chairs with a wince, his crutch clattering against the armrest. “How are you feeling? Or should I even bother asking?”

“He’s in a mood,” Charlie muttered, her voice tight with exasperation as she adjusted the scanner in her hand, its faint blue glow casting sharp shadows across her face. She didn't look up as she scanned Ash's vitals again, her brow furrowing slightly.

Ash shot her a glare but didn’t bother responding. His limbs ached, his head throbbed, and every word out of her mouth felt like another needle poking at his frayed patience. Instead, his attention shifted to the room. The open layout left him uneasy, his gaze snapping to the large, uncovered windows.

Vulnerable.

Exposed.

He forced himself upright, his body trembling with effort as he staggered toward the nearest window. Pain flared in his legs and chest, but he gritted his teeth and braced himself against the wall. The city sprawled out below, jagged lines of rubble and barricades casting stark shadows in the pale morning light. Too quiet.

“We need to barricade the windows,” he muttered, his voice low but firm. He peered down at the street, his sharp eyes scanning for movement. “Three stories up? Four?”

Charlie sighed audibly, her arms crossing as she leaned against the edge of the coffee table. “Three,” she replied curtly. “But you’re in no shape to barricade anything right now, let alone evaluate the street for threats.”

Sam raised an eyebrow, leaning heavily on his crutch. “You’re seriously thinking about setting up defenses? You can barely stand.”

Ash ignored them, his fingers gripping the window frame tightly as he forced his vision to steady. His body screamed at him to stop, but he couldn’t. Every instinct demanded action—to secure, to plan, to protect. “Has anyone set up a perimeter? Do we have power? Water? What’s the one-armed woman’s deal? Where’s 84?”

Charlie exchanged a glance with Sam, who shrugged with an exaggerated sigh, his crutch shifting as he adjusted his weight.

“Alright, one thing at a time,” Sam said, his tone lighter than the situation warranted, though there was an edge of sincerity beneath the usual sarcasm. “Let’s start with the easy stuff. Yes, we have running water. It’s cold and barely counts as a trickle, but it’s better than nothing. Power’s a maybe—there’s a generator on the roof, but it needs repairs. And the one-armed woman’s name is 44. She’s not exactly warm and fuzzy, but she’s on our side. For now.”

Charlie stepped closer to Ash, her arms still crossed, her expression sharp. “As for Alex, he’s still at the clinic. He’s in worse shape than you, which is saying something. Now, sit down before you collapse again.”

“The roof?” Ash turned to face them, too fast. The room spun violently, and he gripped the window frame tighter, his knuckles whitening as he steadied himself. “You might as well draw a target on us. And… we split up? Whose bright idea was that?”

Charlie groaned, rubbing her temple. “Ash, we didn’t exactly have the luxury of debating strategy while dragging your unconscious body around. Alex needed surgery, and we couldn’t stay at the clinic. We made a deal. A call. If you were awake, maybe you could’ve pitched in with your brilliant tactical insight.”

Ash’s glare was sharp enough to cut through the dim light of the room. His fingers clenched tighter around the window frame as though it was the only thing keeping him upright. “Leaving anyone behind is a mistake,” he muttered, his voice low and hard. “We’re exposed here. Splitting up makes us weaker. You should’ve—”

“—You shouldn't have passed out,” Charlie interrupted, her tone just as sharp. She stepped closer, her posture radiating authority. “We had to make a call, Ash. A real-time, on-the-ground decision while you were bordering on delirium. If you think it was such a bad idea, then maybe next time, try staying coherent and conscious long enough to weigh in.”

Sam leaned heavily on his crutch, his face a mix of amusement and exasperation as he watched the exchange. “Alright, alright, let’s not turn this into a full-blown spat. You two are going to wake the neighbors—oh wait, there aren’t any,” he quipped, a grin tugging at his lips. “Lucky us.”

Ash turned toward Sam, his dark eyes narrowing. “Lucky us?” His voice was low, almost a growl. “We’re sitting in a death trap with a quarter of the team missing, no clear exit strategy, and windows that might as well be bullseyes. You call that lucky?”

Sam raised an eyebrow, his grin unfazed. “Well, when you put it like that…” He paused, tapping his crutch on the floor thoughtfully. “Still better than sleeping in a ditch. Or, you know, dying.”

Ash’s jaw tightened, his gaze flicking between the pair before reluctantly lowering to the floor. “I need to check the roof,” he muttered after a long moment. “And the perimeter. What’s the apartment’s layout?”

“Ash,” Sam’s voice suddenly carried an uncharacteristic seriousness, “you are benched until Charlie clears you.” He limped closer, his expression hardening. “Sit back down.”

Ash’s glare snapped to Sam, fire flaring in his eyes. “Benched?” he spat, the word rolling off his tongue like a curse. “You don’t bench me. You don’t—”

“You’re done,” Sam interrupted, his tone sharp, cutting through Ash’s protest. He shifted his weight onto his crutch, meeting Ash’s fury head-on. “You’re barely standing, and you think you’re going to climb to the roof or patrol the perimeter? You can still have some input, but you are not leaving this apartment.”

Ash’s fists clenched at his sides, the tension rippling through his battered frame like a live wire. The exhaustion gnawed at him, sapping his strength with every breath, but it was nothing compared to the blaze of frustration burning in his chest. He glared at Sam, his instincts screaming to defy him, to push past the limitations dragging him down.

“You think you can just—” Ash’s voice faltered as his legs betrayed him, buckling slightly beneath his weight. He caught himself on the window frame, his knuckles going white as he steadied himself. The room tilted again, and he fought to keep his vision from swimming.

Charlie stepped in, her voice a sharp command, “That’s enough, Ash. Sit down before you drop. Again.”

He looked at her, but his gaze flickered, not quite meeting her eyes. He could feel the exhaustion clinging to him, the weight of days—weeks?—of constant strain, of constant survival. He wanted to argue, to fight, to force his way past her, but his body was no longer his ally. He could barely hold himself upright, let alone patrol a perimeter or climb to the roof. The fire inside him sputtered out, replaced by the bitter sting of defeat.

With a low growl, he pushed himself away from the window and collapsed back onto the sofa, the movement more of a surrender than a choice. His body sank into the cushions, his muscles aching in protest. He could feel every bruise, every cut, every strain. His eyes fluttered closed for a moment, and when he opened them again, he was staring at the ceiling, his mind racing to piece together what had just happened, what was still happening.

Charlie stood, crossing her arms as she looked down at him. “The layout’s simple,” she said, her voice steady but softer now. “Two bedrooms, total of four beds, a bathroom, the kitchen, and this living area. There’s a second toilet near the second bedroom. It’s not much, but it’s secure enough for now. We’ll work on the windows and the generator - but not right now.”

Ash nodded faintly, his gaze flicking toward the window again. His mind was already racing through scenarios, mapping out vulnerabilities, calculating risks. He couldn’t turn it off, even if his body was failing him.

“And the roof?” he asked, hating how weak his voice was starting to sound.

Charlie’s lips thinned as she loitered near the the coffee table, clearly debating how much to entertain Ash’s stubbornness. Sam shifted closer, his crutch creaking softly, before answering for her.

“The roof is accessible through a stairwell. Like I said, there’s a generator up there, but it’s fucked. It’s going to take a lot of work to get it running again. That’s a problem for later.” His tone carried the same edge of finality as before, though his expression was softer now, almost apologetic.

Ash’s jaw clenched. He didn’t like the sound of 'a problem for later.' Problems left for later had a tendency to bite back harder than they should. “Do we at least get our gear back? Or weapons?”

Charlie exhaled sharply, glancing at Sam before addressing Ash’s question. “We got some of it back,” she admitted. “The city’s deal came with conditions. They didn’t trust us enough to let us keep everything. Jake said the rest would be… returned when we prove ourselves useful.”

Ash’s fists curled tight on his lap, his nails biting into his palms. “Useful?” he spat the word like venom. “They want us vulnerable, reliant on their scraps. That’s not a deal. That’s leverage.”

“Welcome to the city,” Sam replied with a tired smirk, adjusting his crutch. “Look, it’s complicated, alright? How about we discuss this when you don’t look like you’re struggling to stay conscious?”

Ash stared at Sam for a long moment, his breath shallow and deliberate, forcing the rising anger in his chest to simmer just below the surface. It wasn’t that Sam was wrong—he hated that Sam wasn’t wrong. He looked toward the window again.

The building opposite loomed like a silent threat, its windows boarded up unevenly. The planks were too thick, the edges too sharp, leaving gaps just large enough for a sniper to see through without being seen. Ash’s gut tightened. The placement wasn’t random; it was deliberate. Calculated. A predator’s vantage point.

His body moved before his mind caught up, his eyes scanning for anything—a sheet, debris, furniture—to block the windows. The sense of exposure gnawed at him, fueling the haze of urgency that blurred the pain searing through his limbs.

"Ash!" Charlie barked, her voice sharp and commanding. She took a step forward but hesitated, her eyes darting between his trembling form and the tension coiling visibly in his posture. She seemed to know better than to touch him or get too close just yet.

"We can’t leave these open," Ash muttered, his voice hoarse but resolute. He turned toward the mismatched furniture, his hands trembling as they gripped the side of a chair. "This isn’t defensible. It’s a damn spotlight."

Charlie sighed, crossing her arms as she planted herself firmly between him and the window. "We’ll handle it," she said firmly. "Not you. Not right now."

Ash glared at her, the defiance in his dark eyes blazing despite the weakness dragging at his body. "You don’t get it. If someone’s out there—"

"If someone’s out there," Charlie cut him off, her voice hard, "then you flailing around like this is only going to make things worse. You’re a liability right now, Ash. Sit down."

Sam, still leaning heavily on his crutch, chimed in, his tone lighter but no less insistent. "She’s right. Take a breath, man. We’ll deal with the windows. You’re not the only one here who knows how to set up a barricade."

Ash’s jaw clenched, his gaze snapping back to the window and the too-deliberate gaps in the planks across the street. Every fiber of his being screamed to act, to fix it, to do something. But his body rebelled, trembling under the weight of his own fury and exhaustion.

"Ash," Charlie said, softer this time, her tone no longer commanding but imploring. "We’ll handle it. I promise. But right now, you need to trust us. You need to let us help."

His grip on the chair tightened, then loosened, his shoulders slumping slightly as the fight drained out of him. With a reluctant nod, he stepped back, his movements stiff and reluctant. Charlie gave a small sigh of relief but didn’t drop her guard as she guided him back toward the sofa.

"This place is a death trap," Ash muttered as he sank back into the cushions.

"Maybe," Sam said, limping over to stand beside Charlie. "But it’s our death trap now. And we’ll make it work."

[60seccyberbrief]

Burp Suite

This week I wanted to cover a powerful tool that assists in web application security. Burp Suite is a well-known tool developed by PortSwigger. Burp Suite is an integrated platform used to test web application security by using a variety of different features it provides.  One of these features Burp Suite has is an intercepting proxy that allows you to inspect and modify traffic between the browser and the server at each step. Scanner allows you to automatically detect certain vulnerabilities like SQL injection and cross-site scripting. Intruder automates custom attacks to test certain security parameters, generally passwords. Repeater allows for manual modification and replaying of edited requests for more in-depth testing.

All in all Burp Suite provides a simplified way and process for identifying and discovering vulnerabilities. It has a very user-friendly interface that assists in applying all the different features and makes it easy to learn. It also allows for user consummation that allows users to create custom rules and integrate third-party extensions. It is one of the most renowned tools in cyber security and brings an active and engaging community along with it. Burp Suite I is something I highly recommend to those striving to develop their cyber security skills to get their hands on. Not only will you become more proficient in the tool itself, but it will also teach you about how web applications and servers work.

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Next-Gen Security Testing Services Using AI: A Deep Dive

In the ever-evolving landscape of software development, security breaches have grown more frequent and sophisticated. Traditional testing methods, though foundational, are no longer sufficient in identifying and addressing the fast-moving threats facing modern systems. This is where Next-Gen Security Testing Services come into play, blending AI innovation with robust testing protocols.

At Robotico Digital, we’ve redefined how security integrates into software engineering by embedding Artificial Intelligence (AI) into our advanced Security Testing Services. This deep dive explores how AI transforms Security Testing in Software Testing, enabling faster detection, smarter remediation, and continuous protection across development pipelines.

The Shift Toward AI in Security Testing

Historically, Security Testing Services were heavily reliant on manual reviews, rule-based scanners, and time-intensive penetration testing. While still valuable, these methods struggle to keep up with:

lRapid DevOps cycles

lEvolving attack vectors

lIncreasing application complexity

lHybrid cloud and microservices infrastructure

AI, specifically through machine learning (ML), Natural Language Processing (NLP), and behavioral analytics, has introduced a transformative layer of intelligence to these services. It allows security testers and developers to go beyond reactive defenses—identifying risks proactively and at scale.

How AI Enhances Security Testing in Software Testing

Incorporating AI into Security Testing in Software Testing provides multi-dimensional improvements across efficiency, accuracy, and adaptability. Let’s break down the core components.

1. Automated Vulnerability Detection

AI-powered scanners can crawl source code, binary files, API endpoints, and web interfaces to detect anomalies that indicate vulnerabilities. Unlike traditional scanners, AI engines learn from past vulnerabilities and global threat databases to continually improve detection precision.

Key Features:

lPattern recognition across massive codebases

lZero-day threat detection using anomaly detection models

lAuto-mapping of application attack surfaces

2. Adaptive Risk Prioritization

One major challenge in Security Testing Services is managing false positives and prioritizing true threats. AI models rank vulnerabilities based on:

lExploitability

lBusiness impact

lData sensitivity

lThreat intelligence feeds

This reduces alert fatigue and ensures engineering teams focus on high-priority issues first.

3. Dynamic Threat Modeling

AI systems can automatically generate and update threat models for evolving software architectures. By simulating attacker behavior, AI enables predictive testing—discovering how vulnerabilities might be chained or escalated.

4. Self-Learning Penetration Testing

AI agents mimic ethical hackers using reinforcement learning. These bots evolve through trial and error, discovering unconventional paths to exploitation and mimicking real-world attack tactics.

Robotico Digital’s AI-Powered Security Testing Stack

At Robotico Digital, we’ve built a proprietary AI-enhanced testing framework designed to deliver intelligent, continuous, and scalable security coverage. Here's what powers our next-gen Security Testing Services:

AI-Powered SAST & DAST Engines

SAST (Static Application Security Testing): Our AI models review code for insecure functions, misconfigurations, and data flow leaks at the source level.

DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing): AI crawlers test running applications by simulating user behavior and injecting payloads to trigger security vulnerabilities.

Machine-Learning Vulnerability Correlation

We reduce redundant findings by merging results from multiple tools and identifying duplicate alerts. ML models group similar issues, track them across builds, and learn from developer remediation behavior.

AI-Based Compliance Validation

Robotico Digital uses AI to ensure compliance with:

lOWASP Top 10

lGDPR / HIPAA / PCI DSS

lNIST and ISO 27001 We map discovered vulnerabilities to these frameworks, highlighting gaps in your security and compliance posture.

Use Cases of AI in Security Testing Services

Web & Mobile Application Testing

AI identifies issues such as insecure authentication, broken access controls, and injection attacks. It tests logic errors and parameter tampering based on how real users interact with the app.

API Security Testing

APIs are high-value targets. Our AI models analyze OpenAPI/Swagger specs, apply fuzzing techniques, and test for broken object-level authorization (BOLA) and mass assignment vulnerabilities.

Cloud & Infrastructure Testing

For cloud-native applications, AI detects misconfigurations in IAM roles, storage permissions, and network security groups—especially in multi-cloud environments like AWS, Azure, and GCP.

DevSecOps Pipeline Integration

Robotico Digital integrates AI-based scanning tools directly into CI/CD platforms like GitLab, Jenkins, and Azure DevOps. This ensures shift-left security with automated gates at every build stage.

Implementation Challenges & Considerations

While the benefits are substantial, integrating AI into Security Testing Services is not without hurdles:

1. Data Quality & Training Bias

AI models require high-quality, labeled data to function accurately. Poor or biased training datasets can lead to both false positives and false negatives.

2. Explainability & Developer Trust

“Black-box” decisions from AI can frustrate developers. Robotico Digital addresses this by using explainable AI (XAI) models that provide root cause analysis and remediation context.

3. AI Model Drift

Security threats evolve. AI models must be updated regularly to avoid “drift” that could miss emerging threats. We maintain continuous model updates with feedback loops from threat intelligence systems.

Future of AI in Security Testing Services

AI in Security Testing Services is still in its growth phase. Here’s what’s on the horizon:

lGenerative AI for Test Case Creation: Using models like GPT-4 to simulate attacks and generate intelligent test scripts.

lAutonomous Remediation Agents: AI that not only finds issues but can propose or apply secure code fixes autonomously.

lFederated Threat Learning: Secure sharing of anonymized threat data across organizations to train more resilient models.

lAI-Powered Red Teaming: Simulated human-like attackers that learn and evolve to breach complex systems.

Conclusion

Security is not a checkbox; it’s a continuous journey. As applications grow more complex and the cyber threat landscape expands, relying on traditional methods alone is no longer enough. AI enables Security Testing Services to become proactive, intelligent, and deeply integrated into the development lifecycle.

At Robotico Digital, we’re proud to lead the next generation of Security Testing in Software Testing by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence. Our AI-enhanced services empower organizations to detect vulnerabilities faster, respond more intelligently, and scale their cybersecurity operations with confidence.

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Data hacks and identity theft have been making the headlines in recent years, making the security of your website more important than ever before. This is especially true if you handle financial transactions through your company's site, as you'll be processing your customers' sensitive financial data. Fortunately, you have many tools available to you to help ensure your website is as secure as possible. ScanMyServer ScanMyServer provides a comprehensive report of vulnerabilities throughout your website and on your server. It can identify PHP code injection, SQL injection, blind SQL injection, HTTP header injection and other scripting vulnerabilities. This service is free, and there is no registration required to test your site. You'll receive your results via email and can download a security badge to display on your site for your customers' peace of mind. Vega Vega is a security scanner designed for use with web applications. It provides an easy-to-use interface that makes the process as streamlined as possible, even for those who are unfamiliar with web security testing. It can help identify cross-site scripting, SQL injection and other application vulnerabilities. This open source application is backed by a powerful API for even greater customization and capability. Metasploit Metasploit makes use of the latest ethical hacking techniques to detect website vulnerabilities. This is what is known as penetration testing and has become more and more popular in recent years. If ethical hackers can break through your website's security protocols, then data thieves undoubtedly will be able to as well. Identifying these vulnerabilities early on can help you make the changes needed to secure your site from the latest threats. Sucuri Sucuri is a free website scanner that can detect viruses and malware. It can also identify and website errors or broken code, as well as out-of-date software. It can even alert you if your website has been blacklisted. This tool is compatible with a variety of popular website-building platforms, including WordPress, Drupal, Magento, Joomla and more. Qualys SSL Server Test This tool analyzes the configuration of your SSL web server and is designed specifically for secure (https) websites. You'll get in-depth analysis of your URL to help you identify vulnerabilities. This includes your site's expiration day, SSL/TLS version, overall security rating, protocol details and more. This is another free service, and neither your personal information nor your test results are used for any purpose other than to provide you with the analysis you have requested. Wapiti Wapiti scans for a variety of vulnerabilities in web applications. Similar to penetration testing, this application injects data to see if various scripts are vulnerable to attacks. It is capable of detecting file disclosure and inclusion vulnerabilities, site configuration issues, and a variety of injection complications. It is important to note, though, that while free, this is a command-line application. This may be a bit difficult for beginners to get the hang of and is better suited to advanced users. Wireshark Wireshark is another penetration testing application. It specializes in analyzing network protocols, getting into the tiniest details of your packet information and decryption. It's compatible with all the major operating systems, including Windows, OS X, Linux, Solaris and more. The application is free to download and can be viewed through a user interface or in TTY-mode TShark utility. Skipfish Skipfish crawls through your website, one page at a time, to detect any vulnerabilities in the code. This open source web application is free to download and use, and it is optimized for HTTP handling. It is capable of handling up to 2,000 requests per second without putting a strain on your CPU. Compatible with Windows, MacOS X, Linux and FreeBSD operating systems, this security application can detect even subtle flaws, like blind injection vectors.

Detectify Detectify is a suite of more than 100 automated security tests for your website. In total, it checks for over 700 distinct vulnerabilities. The team of ethical hackers behind the platform continually update the scans to detect the latest threats as they emerge, keeping your website secure in real time. You can test Detectify for free for 21 days, after which you'll have to pay a recurring membership fee for the ongoing security service. Siteguarding Siteguarding is a free online tool for detecting viruses, malware, phishing, injected spam, defacement and more. It can also help you clean and remove these threats from your website to ensure your security. The company also provides web hosting services, for a complete web security management package. These are just a few of the many website security options you have available to you, so there is no excuse for not having your website provide the latest security protections for your customers. Try out a few scans today to identify areas where your company website might be vulnerable so that you can regain control.Ken Lynch is an enterprise software startup veteran, who has always been fascinated by what drives workers to work and how to make work more engaging. Ken founded Reciprocity to pursue just that. He has propelled Reciprocity's success with this mission-based goal of engaging employees with the governance, risk, and compliance goals of their company in order to create more socially minded corporate citizens. Ken earned his BS in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering from MIT.

[primevalprototypefrenzy]

Why Your Digital Life Needs a Security Checkup (And How Vulnerability Scanning Can Save You)

Hey tech fam! 👋 Let's talk about something that might sound super technical but is actually pretty important for anyone who uses the internet (so... everyone?).

What's This "Vulnerability Scanning" Thing Anyway?

Think of vulnerability scanning like getting a regular health checkup, but for your computers, websites, and digital stuff. Just like how a doctor checks for health issues before they become serious problems, vulnerability scanning looks for security weak spots before hackers can exploit them.

It's basically an automated security guard that goes through all your digital assets and says "Hey, this password is weak," or "This software needs updating," or "This door is wide open for cybercriminals."

The Different Types of Digital Health Checks 🩺

Network Scanning: Checks your WiFi, routers, and all the tech that connects your devices together. Think of it as examining your digital nervous system.

Web App Scanning: Looks at websites and online applications for common hacker tricks like SQL injection (sounds scary, right?).

Database Scanning: Makes sure your stored data isn't sitting there with a "please steal me" sign on it.

Wireless Scanning: Checks if your WiFi is basically broadcasting "free internet and data access" to the whole neighborhood.

How Does It Actually Work? 🤖

Discovery Phase: The scanner maps out everything connected to your network (like taking inventory of your digital house)

Detection Phase: Compares what it finds against huge databases of known security holes and vulnerabilities

Risk Assessment: Ranks problems from "meh, fix when you have time" to "OMG FIX THIS NOW"

Reporting: Creates reports that actually make sense (hopefully)

Why Should You Care? 🤷‍♀️

Because Hackers Don't Take Days Off: They're constantly looking for easy targets. Regular scanning helps you not be one.

Compliance Stuff: If you run a business, there are probably rules you need to follow. Scanning helps with that boring (but important) paperwork.

It's Cheaper Than Getting Hacked: Trust me, prevention costs way less than dealing with a data breach. Way, way less.

Expert Help: Professional services give you more than just "here's a list of problems" - they actually help you understand and fix things.

What Makes a Good Vulnerability Scanning Service? ✨

Covers Everything: Should check all your digital stuff, not just some of it

Stays Updated: New threats pop up daily, so the service needs to keep up

Customizable: Your business isn't exactly like everyone else's, so your scanning shouldn't be either

Plays Well With Others: Should work with your existing security tools

Clear Reports: Nobody has time for technical gibberish without explanations

Real Talk: The Challenges 😅

Performance Impact: Scanning can slow things down temporarily (like how your phone gets slow during updates)

Information Overload: Sometimes you get SO many alerts that you don't know where to start

Not Enough Time/People: Small teams often feel overwhelmed by all the security stuff they need to handle

Pro Tips for Success 💡

Set up regular scans (like scheduling those dentist appointments you keep putting off)

Mix up authenticated and non-authenticated scans for different perspectives

Actually track whether you've fixed the problems (revolutionary concept, I know)

Learn to ignore false alarms so you can focus on real issues

The Future is Pretty Cool 🚀

AI and machine learning are making vulnerability scanning smarter. Soon, systems might even fix some problems automatically (while we're sleeping, hopefully).

We're also moving toward real-time monitoring instead of just periodic checkups. It's like having a fitness tracker for your cybersecurity.

Bottom Line 💯

Look, cybersecurity might seem intimidating, but vulnerability scanning is actually one of the more straightforward ways to protect yourself. It's like having a really thorough friend who points out when your digital fly is down before you embarrass yourself in public.

The internet can be a scary place, but you don't have to navigate it defenseless. Regular vulnerability scanning is like having a really good security system - it won't stop every single threat, but it'll catch most of them and give you peace of mind.

Ready to give your digital life a security checkup? Professional services can handle all the technical stuff while you focus on... literally anything else. Check out comprehensive vulnerability scanning solutions here and sleep better knowing your digital house has good locks on the doors.

Stay safe out there! 🛡️

What's your biggest cybersecurity worry? Drop it in the comments - let's discuss! 💬

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[spookysphereswarm]

An Overview of Burp Suite: Acquisition, Features, Utilisation, Community Engagement, and Alternatives.

Introduction:

Burp Suite is one of the strongest web application security testing software tools used by cybersecurity experts, as well as ethical hackers. PortSwigger created Burp Suite, which provides potent scanning, crawling, and exploiting tools for web application vulnerabilities.

What is Burp Suite?

Burp Suite is one of the tools to conduct security testing of web applications. It assists security testers in detecting vulnerabilities and weaknesses like SQL injections, XSS, CSRF, etc.

Steps in Obtaining Burp Suite

Burp Suite is available for download on the PortSwigger official website. It is available in three versions:

Community Edition (Free)

Professional Edition (Subscription-Based)

Enterprise Edition (For Organisations)

Important Tools in Burp Suite

Proxy – Captures browser traffic

Spider – Crawls web application content

Scanner – Scans automatically for vulnerabilities (Pro only)

Intruder – Performs automated attack activities.

Repeater – Manually send requests.

Decoder – Translates encoded data.

Comparer – Compares HTTP requests/responses

Extender – Allows extensions through the BApp Store

How to Use Burp Suite

Set your browser to use Burp Proxy.

Capture and manipulate HTTP/S requests.

Utilise tools such as Repeater and Intruder for testing.

Scan server responses for risks.

Export reports for audit purposes.

Burp Suite Community

Burp Suite has a highly engaged worldwide user base of security experts. PortSwigger Forum and GitHub repositories have discussions, plugins, and tutorials. Many experts are contributing through YouTube, blogs, and courses.

Alternatives to Burp Suite

If you're searching for alternatives, then look at:

OWASP ZAP (Open Source)

Acunetix

Netsparker

Nikto

Wfuzz

Conclusion:

Burp Suite is widely used for web application security testing. Mastery of Burp Suite is one step towards web application security for both novice and professional ethical hackers.

[the-tinderbox]

👩🏻‍💻 𝙰𝚛𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚟𝚒𝚘 𝚍𝚒 𝚜𝚝𝚛𝚞𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚒 𝚙𝚎𝚛 𝚌𝚢𝚋𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚎𝚌𝚞𝚛𝚒𝚝𝚢 𝚌𝚑𝚎 𝚖𝚒 𝚟𝚎𝚗𝚐𝚘𝚗𝚘 𝚌𝚘𝚗𝚜𝚒𝚐𝚕𝚒𝚊𝚝𝚒 𝚘 𝚌𝚒𝚝𝚊𝚝𝚒 𝚗𝚎𝚕 𝚝𝚎𝚖𝚙𝚘

AnyRun: cloud-based malware analysis service (sandbox).

Burp Suite: a proprietary software tool for security assessment and penetration testing of web applications. La community edition, gratis, contiene Burp Proxy and Interceptor (intercetta le richieste effettuate dal browser, consente modifiche on-the-fly e di modificare le risposte; utile per testare applicazioni basate su javascript), Burp Site Map, Burp Logger and HTTP History, Burp Repeater (consente di replicare e modificare le richieste effettuate, aggiungere parametri, rimuoverli, ecc), Burp Decoder, Burp Sequencer, Burp Comparer, Burp Extender (estensioni delle funzionalità di burpsuite, plugin specializzati per individuare bug specifici, automatizzare parte delle attività, ecc) e Burp Intruder (consente di iterare richieste con payload differenti e automatizzare attività di injection).

CyberChef: is a simple, intuitive web app for carrying out all manner of "cyber" operations within a web browser. These operations include simple encoding like XOR and Base64, more complex encryption like AES, DES and Blowfish, creating binary and hexdumps, compression and decompression of data, calculating hashes and checksums, IPv6 and X.509 parsing, changing character encodings, and much more.

DorkSearch: an AI-powered Google Dorking tool that helps create effective search queries to uncover sensitive information on the internet.

FFUF: fast web fuzzer written in Go.

GrayHatWarfare: is a search engine that indexes publicly accessible Amazon S3 buckets. It helps users identify exposed cloud storage and potential security risks.

JoeSandbox: detects and analyzes potential malicious files and URLs on Windows, Mac OS, and Linux for suspicious activities. It performs deep malware analysis and generates comprehensive and detailed analysis reports.

Nikto: is a free software command-line vulnerability scanner that scans web servers for dangerous files or CGIs, outdated server software and other problems.

Nuclei: is a fast, customizable vulnerability scanner powered by the global security community and built on a simple YAML-based DSL, enabling collaboration to tackle trending vulnerabilities on the internet. It helps you find vulnerabilities in your applications, APIs, networks, DNS, and cloud configurations.

Owasp Zap: Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) by Checkmarx is a free, open-source penetration testing tool. ZAP is designed specifically for testing web applications and is both flexible and extensible. At its core, ZAP is what is known as a “manipulator-in-the-middle proxy.” It stands between the tester’s browser and the web application so that it can intercept and inspect messages sent between browser and web application, modify the contents if needed, and then forward those packets on to the destination. It can be used as a stand-alone application, and as a daemon process.

PIA: aims to help data controllers build and demonstrate compliance to the GDPR. It facilitates carrying out a data protection impact assessment.

SecLists: is the security tester's companion. It's a collection of multiple types of lists used during security assessments, collected in one place. List types include usernames, passwords, URLs, sensitive data patterns, fuzzing payloads, web shells, and many more.

SQLMAP: is an open source penetration testing tool that automates the process of detecting and exploiting SQL injection flaws and taking over of database servers. It comes with a powerful detection engine, many niche features for the ultimate penetration tester and a broad range of switches lasting from database fingerprinting, over data fetching from the database, to accessing the underlying file system and executing commands on the operating system via out-of-band connections.

Subfinder: fast passive subdomain enumeration tool.

Triage: cloud-based sandbox analysis service to help cybersecurity professionals to analyse malicious files and prioritise incident alerts and accelerate alert triage. It allows for dynamic analysis of files (Windows, Linux, Mac, Android) in a secure environment, offering detailed reports on malware behavior, including malicious scoring. This service integrates with various cybersecurity tools and platforms, making it a valuable tool for incident response and threat hunting. 

VirusTotal: analyse suspicious files, domains, IPs and URLs to detect malware and other breaches, automatically share them with the security community.

Wayback Machine: is a digital archive of the World Wide Web founded by Internet Archive. The service allows users to go "back in time" to see how websites looked in the past.

Wapiti: allows you to audit the security of your websites or web applications. It performs "black-box" scans of the web application by crawling the webpages of the deployed webapp, looking for scripts and forms where it can inject data. Once it gets the list of URLs, forms and their inputs, Wapiti acts like a fuzzer, injecting payloads to see if a script is vulnerable.

WPScan: written for security professionals and blog maintainers to test the security of their WordPress websites.

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flAWS: through a series of levels you'll learn about common mistakes and gotchas when using Amazon Web Services (AWS).

flAWS2: this game/tutorial teaches you AWS (Amazon Web Services) security concepts. The challenges are focused on AWS specific issues. You can be an attacker or a defender.

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Detect Vulnerabilities Faster With Website Scanner

Website scanners play a crucial role in accelerating the detection of security vulnerabilities within web applications. AI-driven vulnerability management and pentesting solution, automate the entire scanning process, starting with mapping the website’s structure, including URLs, forms, scripts, and third-party components. They then simulate real-world attack techniques using predefined test cases, heuristics, and vulnerability databases to identify issues such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), CSRF, insecure configurations, and outdated components.

[pentesttestingcorp]

How to Prevent Cross-Site Script Inclusion (XSSI) Vulnerabilities in Laravel

Introduction

Cross-Site Script Inclusion (XSSI) is a significant security vulnerability that allows attackers to include malicious scripts in a web application. These scripts can be executed in the context of a user’s session, leading to data theft or unauthorized actions.

In this post, we’ll explore what XSSI is, how it impacts Laravel applications, and practical steps you can take to secure your app.

What is Cross-Site Script Inclusion (XSSI)?

XSSI occurs when a web application exposes sensitive data within scripts or includes external scripts from untrusted sources. Attackers can exploit this by injecting malicious scripts that execute within the user’s browser. This can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data and potentially compromise the entire application.

Identifying XSSI Vulnerabilities in Laravel

To prevent XSSI, start by identifying potential vulnerabilities in your Laravel application:

Review Data Endpoints: Ensure that any API or data endpoint returns the appropriate Content-Type headers to prevent the browser from interpreting data as executable code.

Inspect Script Inclusions: Make sure that only trusted scripts are included and that no sensitive data is embedded within these scripts.

Use Security Scanners: Utilize tools like our Website Vulnerability Scanner to analyze your app for potential XSSI vulnerabilities and get detailed reports.

Screenshot of the free tools webpage where you can access security assessment tools.

Mitigating XSSI Vulnerabilities in Laravel

Let’s explore some practical steps you can take to mitigate XSSI risks in Laravel.

1. Set Correct Content-Type Headers

Make sure that any endpoint returning JSON or other data formats sets the correct Content-Type header to prevent browsers from interpreting responses as executable scripts.

Example:

return response()->json($data);

Laravel’s response()->json() method automatically sets the correct header, which is a simple and effective way to prevent XSSI.

2. Avoid Including Sensitive Data in Scripts

Never expose sensitive data directly within scripts. Instead, return data securely through API endpoints.

Insecure Approach

echo "<script>var userData = {$userData};</script>";

Secure Approach:

return response()->json(['userData' => $userData]);

This method ensures that sensitive data is not embedded within client-side scripts.

3. Implement Content Security Policy (CSP)

A Content Security Policy (CSP) helps mitigate XSSI by restricting which external sources can serve scripts.

Example:

Content-Security-Policy: script-src 'self' https://trusted.cdn.com;

This allows scripts to load only from your trusted sources, minimizing the risk of malicious script inclusion.

4. Validate and Sanitize User Inputs

Always validate and sanitize user inputs to prevent malicious data from being processed or included in scripts.

Example:

$request->validate([ 'inputField' => 'required|string|max:255', ]);

Laravel’s built-in validation mechanisms help ensure that only expected, safe data is processed.

5. Regular Security Assessments

Conduct regular security assessments to proactively identify potential vulnerabilities. Tools like our free Website Security Scanner can provide detailed insights into areas that need attention.

An Example of a vulnerability assessment report generated with our free tool, providing insights into possible vulnerabilities.

Conclusion

Preventing Cross-Site Script Inclusion (XSSI) vulnerabilities in your Laravel applications is essential for safeguarding your users and maintaining trust. By following best practices like setting proper content-type headers, avoiding sensitive data exposure, implementing CSP, validating inputs, and regularly assessing your app’s security, you can significantly reduce the risk of XSSI attacks.

Stay proactive and secure your Laravel applications from XSSI threats today!

For more insights into securing your Laravel applications, visit our blog at Pentest Testing Corp.

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Some common mistakes to avoid in web development.

In the life of a developer, avoiding common pitfalls can save hours, enhance the User experience and let the website be successful. Below are the most common mistakes website developers should avoid, as well as possible solutions.

Ignoring mobile responsiveness

Mistake : A developer build the site to look great mainly on desktop but it is clunky and unusable on mobile devices. It may affect with web traffic, because over 60% web traffic coming from mobile.

Solution : Go with a mobile first design approach. We can use CSS frameworks such as bootstrap and tailwind CSS ; test on several devices and leverage tool like Google'S mobile friendly test to ensure mobile responsiveness.

Ignoring page load speed

Mistake : Heavy website with big images, unoptimiszd code, too many scripts, all cause the site to load slowly. In latest studies find that 53% of users leave the site because that take more than 3 seconds to load.

Solution : Optimize images, minimise your CSS or JavaScript; enable browser caching. Tool like lighthouse, or GT metrix will tell you what exactly is causing the trouble.

Poor SEO practices

Mistake : Overlooking in meta tags, atl text or proper URL structure will affect your search engine rankings.

Solution : Use semantic HTML, good meta description, optimise for your keywords, and ensure fast load time. You can also audit your site with the helpful tools such as Yoast SEO or Screaming frog.

Overcomplicating design

Mistake : Overstocking the site with the animation, fonts, and colours ; this will confuses the potential users and direct their attention away from the messages.

Solution : Go with minimal and cleaner layout with the confluency in typography, and a colour palette single to the concept. Consider the UX above everything else with the clear navigation.

Not testing cross- Browser compatibility

Mistake : Assuming a website works flawlessly on every Browser without testing. Minor difference in rendering under Chrome, firefox, Safari etc might kill the functionality.

Solution : Make a test on major browsers via browser stack or Lambda test software. Add vendor prefixes to your CSS and make sure that combine them with the feature detection in your Java Script code.

Weak security practices

Mistake : Ignoring securities measures make the site vulnerable to attacks like SQL injection ,XSS, or data branches. In 2025 cyber security are a top concern.

Solution : Use HTTPS, keep software always up to date and implement secure authentication methods. Regularly scan your application with a security scanner such as OWASP ZAP.

Not prioritizing user feedback

Mistake : The reason of ustability issues or missed opportunities, launching a site without gathering or acting on user feedback.

Solution : Before launch conduct a user testing. Use heatmaps to track behaviour. A/B testing can refine features.

Avoid these mistakes with planning, testing, and staying updated with web development trends. And also leverage model tools and communities to stay informed about best practices.

If you are looking for more advanced strategies, it’s smart to work with an experienced agency. Hollyminds Technologies is a great choice ,we make websites that are perfectly coded and structured to stand the test of time.The algorithms are set to bring visitors from across the globe. A structured website with right content, can bring more visitors to your business.

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Uncover Hidden Threats with Expert Web Application Security Audits

In today’s digital landscape, your web applications are more than just tools — they’re the core of your customer experience, your data pipelines, and your business operations. But with growing complexity comes increasing risk. Hidden vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and overlooked logic flaws are the perfect playground for cyber attackers.

That’s where expert web application security auditing steps in — not as an afterthought, but as a critical shield between your business and potential breaches.

The Real Risk of Hidden Threats

Most security breaches don’t happen because of sophisticated zero-day exploits. They happen because of basic oversights — weak authentication flows, exposed APIs, outdated components, or insecure data handling practices. Web applications, by nature, are public-facing and often integrate multiple services, libraries, and user inputs — making them an easy target.

Without regular auditing, these threats remain hidden in plain sight.

Common Hidden Vulnerabilities Found in Web Apps:

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

SQL Injection

Broken Access Controls

Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR)

Security Misconfigurations

Sensitive Data Exposure

Unvalidated Inputs

These aren’t just theoretical. They’re the root causes behind thousands of breaches every year.

What Is a Web Application Security Audit?

A web application security audit is a deep technical assessment of your application’s architecture, code, configurations, and data flows. It goes beyond automated scanners and dives into manual testing, logic review, and exploitation simulation to uncover weaknesses.

An expert-led audit typically involves:

Threat Modeling: Understanding how your app could be attacked based on its design and function.

Static and Dynamic Analysis: Reviewing code (if available) and monitoring runtime behavior.

Authentication & Session Review: Ensuring login, logout, and session management are airtight.

Business Logic Testing: Identifying flaws in the way your app handles actions like payments, transfers, permissions, or role-based access.

Compliance Checks: Ensuring your app aligns with standards like OWASP Top 10, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and others.

Why Expert Audits Matter More Than Ever

While automated tools have their place, they often miss contextual vulnerabilities — those that require human reasoning to find and exploit. That’s why expert auditors are irreplaceable.

They bring:

Years of experience

Manual testing techniques

Red team mindset

Industry-specific knowledge

An expert audit isn’t just about finding flaws — it’s about understanding risk in the context of your business.

Benefits You Can’t Ignore:

Early Threat Detection: Catch issues before attackers do.

Reduced Attack Surface: Shrink the number of exploitable paths.

Faster Incident Response: Know where you’re weak before it’s used against you.

Customer Trust: Demonstrate your commitment to security.

Regulatory Peace of Mind: Stay audit-ready and compliant.

When Should You Audit?

Security audits aren’t just for post-breach response. You should audit:

Before launching a new web application

After major updates or new feature rollouts

Periodically, as part of a security program

After suspected breaches or security anomalies

Proactivity is cheaper than recovery — both in cost and reputation.

Choosing the Right Security Partner

Not all audits are created equal. The value of your audit depends on who performs it and how thorough it is.

Look for partners who:

Provide both manual and automated testing

Deliver detailed reports with actionable insights

Offer post-audit remediation guidance

Have a proven track record in your industry

At eShield IT Services, we specialize in web application security auditing that’s tailored, exhaustive, and aligned with your business needs. Our audits don’t just check boxes — they build resilience.

Final Thoughts

Web applications are powerful — but power without protection is a liability. With expert security audits, you don’t just react to threats; you anticipate, uncover, and neutralize them before they become disasters.

Don’t let hidden vulnerabilities be your weakest link. Uncover them now — with expert web application security audits.

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