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HI, What’s UserID i need to give before starting the Quiz.? 

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A malicious file labeled “2026_Salary_Increase.pdf.exe” was opened by a large portion of employees — including the Incident Response team. Let that sink in. This isn’t about lack of intelligence. It’s about how easily human psychology can be exploited:Curiosity (salary increase)Urgency (what if I’m missing out?) Trust in familiar file naming patterns Key takeaways for teams: • File extensions still matter — .pdf.exe is a red flag• Security awareness training must be continuous, not one-off• Even security teams need realistic phishing simulations• Technology alone won’t save you — behavior will The real vulnerability isn’t the system. It’s the assumption that “this wouldn’t fool me.” When was the last time your organization tested this?#CyberSecurity #Phishing #SecurityAwareness #InfoSec #QA #RiskManagement 

A few years ago, I was proud of a UI automation suite I built.Hundreds of tests.Clean reports.Everything green.Until production started failing.Users reported errors we had never seen.But our UI tests were still passing.So I went deeper.Instead of clicking through the UI, I started testing the APIs directly.That’s when things became obvious:• The API returned inconsistent data• Some responses were missing critical fields• Error handling was completely broken• Edge cases were never validatedThe UI was masking all of it.It handled errors silently.It retried requests.It hid failures behind “friendly messages.”Our UI tests were verifying the illusion of stability.Not the system itself.That changed how I approach testing.Now I start with APIs:→ Validate contracts→ Break requests intentionally→ Test edge cases early→ Then verify UI behaviorBecause if the foundation is broken…Testing the surface won’t help.Do you start testing from the UI or the API?

Hi everyone, I’m James, a pentester focused on web application and API security. I spend most of my time exploring vulnerabilities and real attack paths. For the past few years, I’ve been building ZeroThreat AI, an automated pentesting tool with exploit validation and agentic AI testing capabilities. I joined the community to share ideas, learn from others, and discuss how security testing is evolving from manual to automated, and then with agentic AI tools. Ciao!!!!

Hi All,My name is Deepak Behera. I’m a Quality Engineering professional with around 19 years of experience in software testing, with a strong focus on test automation and AI‑driven QA practices. My background spans telecom and complex enterprise systems, where I’ve worked as a hands‑on QA engineer and quality leader, building robust automation suites and improving test strategies end‑to‑end. I hold a BE in Computer Science and an MBA in Information Systems, and I’m currently scaling my expertise towards QE Architect and managerial roles while also founding Vim‑Ana (www.vim-ana.org) , a startup in the UAV/drone space where disciplined testing and reliability are critical.In this community, I’m looking to both share and learn: sharing practical insights on test automation frameworks, API testing, AI‑assisted testing, and QA leadership, and learning from others on how they are evolving their quality strategies, tooling, and career paths.My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hideepak/

🚨 Security warning: 840,000+ users affected by malicious browser extensionsPCWorld reports that dozens of popular browser extensions (Chrome, Firefox, Edge) were quietly infecting users with GhostPoster malware — some since 2020.These extensions can:❌ Track browsing behavior❌ Redirect traffic & hijack affiliate links❌ Download additional malwareThey’ve been removed from extension stores, but they’re still active if you installed them before.👉 Full article + list of extensions to uninstall ASAP:https://www.pcworld.com/article/3037666/840000-users-hit-by-malicious-browser-extensions-uninstall-these-asap.html🔐 Reminder:“Installed from an official store” ≠ “safe forever.”Audit your browser extensions regularly — personally and at work.

I recently completed my preparation for the ISTQB CTFL-Foundation exam, and one thing I noticed is that the topics that seem easy in theory can become confusing in actual exam questions.For example, concepts like:Test design techniques (e.g., equivalence partitioning, boundary value analysis) Test levels and types Psychology of testing Risk-based testingLook simple in the syllabus, but when presented in scenario-based questions, many candidates hesitate because the wording can be tricky.Initially, I focused mainly on reading the syllabus and memorizing definitions, but that wasn’t enough to confidently answer situational questions in the CTFL exam format. What helped most was practicing topic-wise questions and reviewing explanations of both correct and incorrect options.Another challenge many face is exam timing. If you’re not used to exam-style questions, you might spend too much time on some scenarios. My suggestion for CTFL aspirants:Try practicing questions from P2PExams in a time

Delegation of the tasks is important.This helps you to focus on important things for you in testing. Also, it helps others an opportunity to work on something different from their reglat tasks.Now, being a testers/lead/manager you might have delegated tasks to others.Which task(s) did you deleagte?And what worked well?

 September 9th is here, and that means it’s time to congratulate all QA professionals on their special day. Happy Testers’ Day! 💙Why today? On September 9, 1947, a dead moth was found stuck in a relay of the Mark II Aiken Relay Calculator. This caused a malfunction and went down in history as the very first “computer bug.” 🐛We, ​@Daria  ​@PolinaKr and ​@Mustafa (aka the ShiftSync team), want to celebrate all QA specialists and QA-to-be’s in our community and beyond.To help you grow, we’ve started building on-demand courses, like this one with Rahul Parwal  👉 Now we want to hear from you:👉 Which topics would you love us to create courses on?👉 What skills do you need to become an even better tester?Your input will directly shape the learning opportunities we build for you. 🚀Happy Testers’ Day once again. Let’s keep learning, testing, and growing together!

Hello UK community!  I’m interested to know, as a community, where you go to consume your industry news and information.  Would you mind selecting one of the following options before Wednesday 26th November?  Thanks in advance!

I have completed the AS1 Course in the Tricentis Tosca Academy, by completing all the requirements and cleared the exam with 80%, but I did not got the certificate, I am waiting since 1 month, there is no support from the community.

Howdy!  Anyone heading to Ascend this year?  Let’s connect:  Tricentis at Ascend 2025

This is a simple question where I am sure everyone will answer differently and will be amazed of the answers.So what is your answer to this? 

We see a lot of news about issues that make it into production.What about the ones we find BEFORE they wreak havoc in the wild? Which bugs are you proudest of finding during testing? Put another way, which bug is your favorite to tell others about finding?What kind of software? How did you find it? Scripted test? Exploratory? Why is the bug your favorite one to talk about?

🚨 The European Accessibility Act (EAA) 2025 deadline is coming fast! 🚨(June 28, 2025 – mark your calendar.)Non-compliance? That could mean serious trouble for your business.So… what is the EAA? Why does it matter? And how can you ensure your digital products meet accessibility standards?In this video, we break it all down:✅ What the EAA is and who it impacts✅ Steps to stay compliant before the deadline✅ How Cypress.io can streamline your testing & compliance processAccessibility isn’t just about avoiding penalties—it’s about creating a better experience for everyone.Stay ahead of the EAA 2025 requirements. Learn how to prepare now.📌 Watch the video & subscribe for more insights on digital accessibility!  P.S. Is your business ready for the EAA deadline? Let’s discuss in the comments! 👇

Please do share your biggest challenge or difficulty when it comes to automation testing. It could be anything—tool limitations, script maintenance, lack of resources, learning curve, or any specific issue you face. Your input will help us understand common pain points and work towards better solutions for automation testing.

Hi folks,I’m focusing on tools and I want to ask the community this:Where do you learn about new tools?I use a lot of different sources which I plan to share, but I’d like to know where you learn about tools. Sharing sources with new learners is going to open their options for what tools to play with, which can only be a good thing. So reply with where you find tools and why you use that source.And, as always, we are grateful for your contribution 

Are you a tester looking for tools to boost your productivity? Look no further! I’ve curated a YouTube playlist: Chrome Extensions for Testers 🎥. It’s packed with tips on extensions that will transform your workflow, from debugging to performance testing and beyond. ✅ What you'll discover:🔹 Top Chrome extensions for testing efficiency🔹 Step-by-step tutorials for setup and use🔹 Hidden gems to streamline your QA processWhether you're a manual tester or a test automation pro, these tools will help you save time and improve your results.💡 Check out the playlist and supercharge your testing skills today!👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bri0j9_ztM&list=PLNQq42pqd-rwLSWHlXbq2AvcPiAJjNiEh  Let’s make testing smarter, not harder. If you find these tools useful, drop a comment or share your favorite extensions!#SoftwareTesting #ChromeExtensions #QualityAssurance #YouTubeLearning #ProductivityTools #TestingTips

Automation often faces challenges with non-deterministic tests, where external factors like network latency, third-party services, or data inconsistencies cause varying results. These flakiness issues can undermine test reliability and make debugging difficult.What approaches do you use to stabilize such tests? Are there any patterns or strategies you recommend to reduce flakiness and improve overall reliability?

When testing large stories with limited time, efficiency becomes crucial. What tools or techniques do you rely on to streamline the testing process? How do these tools help you prioritize critical paths, automate repetitive tasks, and manage test coverage quickly? Additionally, what methods do you use to ensure that testing is thorough despite the time constraints?

After a successful sanity test in the acceptance environment, it's puzzling when code breaks despite no new deployments or changes being made. This situation can be caused by several underlying factors. Potential causes may include environmental inconsistencies, such as differences in configuration settings, server performance issues, or data discrepancies between test runs. External dependencies like third-party services or APIs might also introduce changes that were not accounted for during testing. Additionally, timing-related or concurrency issues may not surface during initial tests but cause functionality to fail under different conditions. Identifying the root cause requires a thorough investigation into both the test environment and any external factors that could impact the system's behavior.

In real-world testing scenarios, it’s common to encounter projects where documentation is incomplete or requirements are unclear, yet the need for thorough testing remains critical. This situation can pose significant challenges for testers, who must rely on limited information to ensure the application meets both functional and business needs. In this discussion, we invite QA professionals to share their approaches for handling such situations. Techniques may include collaborating with stakeholders for clarification, using exploratory testing to uncover edge cases, developing assumptions to create test cases, and leveraging past experience or domain knowledge. The goal is to explore how testers can maintain test quality, reduce ambiguity, and ensure coverage when formal requirements are lacking.

  What testing tools are in your current tech stack?Are there any that are a specific requirement for your job? 

Test planning is crucial for ensuring comprehensive coverage, yet certain aspects are often overlooked. In your experience, what is the most commonly missed element in the test planning process? How does neglecting this aspect affect the overall test coverage and quality of the project? Share your insights on how to address this gap and improve the effectiveness of test plans.