Application Security News and Articles


What is Nassef from Darkode Up To? – Part Two

Dear blog readers, I've decided to continue my elaboration and provide further actionable intelligence on a well known member of the Darkode cybercrime-friendly forum community Nassef. Nassef is using xavi-linuxer@live.com as his personal email ...

The sixth sense of cybersecurity: How AI spots threats before they strike

In this Help Net Security interview, Vineet Chaku, President of Reaktr.ai, discusses how AI is transforming cybersecurity, particularly in anomaly detection and threat identification. Chaku talks about the skills cybersecurity professionals need ...

2024 Year in Review: What We Got Right and Looking to 2025

In the final episode of the Shared Security Podcast for 2024, join us as we recap our predictions for the year, discuss what we got right and wrong, and highlight our top episodes on YouTube. We also extend a heartfelt thank you to our Patreon ...

reconFTW: Open-source reconnaissance automation

reconFTW is an open-source tool that simplifies and automates the reconnaissance process, delivering subdomain enumeration, vulnerability assessment, and gathering intelligence about a target. Using various techniques — such as passive and ...

Machine identities are the next big target for attackers

86% of organizations had a security incident related to their cloud native environment within the last year, according to Venafi. As a result, 53% of organizations had to delay an application launch or slow down production time; 45% suffered ...

Cybercriminals tighten their grip on organizations

Cybercriminals are using a variety of new methods to target organizations across industries. In this article, we examine the most pressing trends and findings from the 2024 surveys on the growing threat of cybercrime. Social engineering scams ...

What You Should Know Before Choosing a New AppSec Tool

Tools play an important role in an effective AppSec strategy. However, tools alone can only ever be part of the solution. Making poor…Continue reading on Medium »

Achieve Satisfaction with Streamlined Secrets Rotation Processes

Are Secrets Rotation Processes a Keystone in Your Cybersecurity Strategy? The digital business landscape has evolved with technologies enabling organizations to seamlessly maneuver their operations in the cloud. As a cybersecurity professional, ...

Empowering Security: Mastering Least Privilege

Why is Mastering Least Privilege Essential? The least privilege principle remains a cornerstone for securing machine identities and their secrets. However, many organizations still grapple with the practicalities of implementing and maintaining ...

DEF CON 32 – How State Laws Meant to Protect Children Raise Other Risks

Authors/Presenters: Anthony Hendricks Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via ...

Anomaly Detection for Cybersecurity

A long promising approach comes of age I won’t revisit the arguments for anomaly detection as a crucial piece of cybersecurity. We’ve seen waves of anomaly detection over the years — and CISA, DARPA, Gartner, and others have explained ...

Gain Relief with Strategic Secret Governance

Why is Efficient Secret Governance Essential? Have you ever pondered the importance of strategic secret governance and what it means to your cybersecurity strategy? In the evolving landscape of threats and vulnerabilities, it’s essential to ...

Innovation in API Security: What’s New

So, What’s the Deal with Recent API Security Innovations? As companies across the spectrum of industries including finance, healthcare, travel, and more intensify their adoption of digital technologies, there’s an undeniable need for robust ...

Robots.txt: From Basic Crawler Control to AI-Powered Security Shield

Discover how robots.txt has evolved from basic crawler control to a sophisticated security instrument. Learn practical strategies for using this simple file to enhance your website's security posture and protect your brand in the age of AI. The ...

DEF CON 32 – XR for All: Accessibility and Privacy for Disabled Users

Authors/Presenters: Dylan Fox Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the ...

Budget-Friendly Security Solutions That Work

Are You Adopting Cost-Effective Security Protocols? As a cybersecurity specialist, you might have often questioned how you could manage your security measures effectively without breaking your budget. When handling Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and ...

Reassured Compliance in Multi-Cloud Environments

The Surefire Path to Reassured Security in Cloud Environments Is your organization grappling with the challenge of maintaining security in complex multi-cloud environments? Non-Human Identity (NHI) and secrets management may just be the silver ...

Best of 2024: AT&T Says 110M Customers’ Data Leaked — Yep, it’s Snowflake Again

Should’ve used MFA: $T loses yet more customer data—this time, from almost all of them. The post Best of 2024: AT&T Says 110M Customers’ Data Leaked — Yep, it’s Snowflake Again appeared first on Security Boulevard.

DEF CON 32 – Offensive Security Testing Safeguarding the Final Frontier

Authors/Presenters: Andrzej Olchawa Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via ...

Navigating the Pixel Minefield: Strategies for Risk Mitigation

In the previous posts, we explored the world of web pixels, uncovering potential privacy risks and highlighting the importance of a thorough audit. Now, let’s shift our focus to actionable strategies for mitigating these risks and ensuring your ...