Application Security News and Articles


How Effective Network Management Enhances Collaboration Between IT and Security Teams

For small and mid-size businesses (SMBs), balancing IT and security resources can be both challenging and essential.  With limited resources and personnel, SMBs often rely on multifunctional roles and streamlined operations. The post How ...

DEF CON 32 – Troll Trapping Through TAS Tools Exposing Speedrunning Cheaters

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

The Evolution of Hashing Algorithms: From MD5 to Modern Day

Hashing algorithms have come a long way! This blog post takes you on a journey through the evolution of hashing, from early examples like MD5 to the modern SHA family and beyond. Discover how these crucial cryptographic tools have evolved to meet ...

5 Common Pitfalls to Avoid With Zero-Trust

Implementing zero-trust is not straightforward — security teams can overlook critical items that impact zero-trust initiatives and limit their effectiveness. The post 5 Common Pitfalls to Avoid With Zero-Trust appeared first on Security Boulevard.

U.S. Agencies Seize Four North Korean IT Worker Scam Websites

U.S. law enforcement agencies seized the websites of four North Korean fake IT worker scams that were uncovered by SentinelOne threat researchers and linked to a larger network of Chinese front companies. The post U.S. Agencies Seize Four North ...

The Race is on to Solve the Quantum Computing Security Challenge

Quantum computing has long been a topic of intense research and debate, particularly regarding its potential impact on current cryptographic systems. The post The Race is on to Solve the Quantum Computing Security Challenge appeared first on ...

Non-Human Identity Security Strategy for a Zero Trust Architecture

Explore NIST-backed guidance on securing Non-Human Identites, reducing risks, and aligning with zero trust principles in cloud-native infrastructures. The post Non-Human Identity Security Strategy for a Zero Trust Architecture appeared first on ...

Cybersecurity Snapshot: Prompt Injection and Data Disclosure Top OWASP’s List of Cyber Risks for GenAI LLM Apps

Don’t miss OWASP’s update to its “Top 10 Risks for LLMs” list. Plus, the ranking of the most harmful software weaknesses is out. Meanwhile, critical infrastructure orgs have a new framework for using AI securely. And get the latest on the ...

The Elephant in AppSec Conference Panel Highlight: Why scaling AppSec is harder than you think

Key takeaways from highly experienced industry experts on how to scale application security from the panel in Track 1 of The Elephant in AppSec Conference. The post The Elephant in AppSec Conference Panel Highlight: Why scaling AppSec is harder ...

The Scale of Geoblocking by Nation

Interesting analysis: We introduce and explore a little-known threat to digital equality and freedom­websites geoblocking users in response to political risks from sanctions. U.S. policy prioritizes internet freedom and access to information in ...

Mobilize Like Your Organization Depended On It 

Explore how seamless integration, automation, and collaboration drive effective vulnerability remediation to protect your organization in real-time. The post Mobilize Like Your Organization Depended On It  appeared first on VERITI. The post ...

Introducing the Local Python Code Protector: Secure Your Python Scripts Without the Cloud

In today’s digital landscape, protecting your source code is more critical than ever. Whether you’re distributing scripts to clients…Continue reading on Medium »

Security for AI Copilots in SaaS apps identifies risky access permissions

Securiti announced a new solution – Security for AI Copilots in SaaS apps. The biggest impediment in adopting AI Copilots, like Microsoft 365 Copilot, is the security of data. Organizations must ensure that data does not inadvertently leak ...

SentinelOne AI-SPM detects misconfigurations and vulnerabilities in AI applications

SentinelOne announced new AI security posture management (AI-SPM) capabilities to protect and secure the use of AI services in the workplace. Built on SentinelOne’s Singularity cybersecurity platform, the new offering will expand ...

Email Phishing and DMARC Statistics

Discover key phishing trends, tactics, and their impact on industries worldwide. Learn about the power of DMARC and how it can save your business. The post Email Phishing and DMARC Statistics appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Proxmox Virtual Environment 8.3: SDN-firewall integration, faster container backups, and more!

The Proxmox Virtual Environment 8.3 enterprise virtualization solution features management tools and a user-friendly web interface, allowing you to deploy open-source solutions in clustered, highly available setups. This version is based on ...

The limits of AI-based deepfake detection

In this Help Net Security interview, Ben Colman, CEO of Reality Defender, discusses the challenges of detecting high-quality deepfakes in real-world applications. He addresses the effectiveness and limitations of watermarking, AI-based detection, ...

Why the NIS2 Directive causes growing pains for businesses

In this Help Net Security video, Dror Liwer, co-founder of Coro, discusses how the EU’s NIS2, its latest security directive for businesses, officially became enforceable recently. This means EU companies face more demanding requirements for ...

Cybercriminals turn to pen testers to test ransomware efficiency

Ransomware gangs recruit pen testers to improve attack reliability Threat actors employ pen testers to improve ransomware effectiveness Threat actors are recruiting pen testers to test and improve the reliability of their ransomware for affiliate ...

Deepfake attacks occur every five minutes

As cybercriminals continue to adapt their techniques to find new ways through defenses, AI-assisted fraud is growing increasingly sophisticated and frequent, according to Entrust. The findings reveal a deepfake attack happened every five minutes ...