Application Security News and Articles


The Hidden Authorization Tax: Why Your Permissions System Costs More Than You Think

Every application needs authorization. It’s the backbone that decides who can access what, when, and under which conditions. But the hard part isn’t granting permissions, it’s getting them right. If permissions are too coarse, users lose ...

Barracuda Assistant accelerates security operations

Barracuda Networks launched Barracuda Assistant, powered by Barracuda AI. Integrated into the BarracudaONE cybersecurity platform, Barracuda Assistant accelerates security operations to help organizations strengthen cyber resilience and drive ...

How penetration testing services prove security and build client trust

In a world where data breaches continue to rise, organisations have become more discerning about who they trust with their information. It is no longer enough to claim that security is a priority — businesses must be able to prove it. ...

Webinar Today: Scattered Spider Exposed – Critical Takeaways for Cyber Defenders

Get practical strategies to help minimize your risk exposure, including the need for identity threat detection and mitigation. The post Webinar Today: Scattered Spider Exposed – Critical Takeaways for Cyber Defenders appeared first on ...

CleanStart SBOM Analyzer strengthens software supply chain security

CleanStart has released its SBOM Analyzer, an add-on tool that generates complete, CISA-compliant Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs) for container images. The tool deepens visibility into software components and dependencies, helping ...

7 Questions EDR Providers Hope You Won’t Ask About Their “Exposure Management” Solution

Not all exposure management platforms are created equal. But how can you pick the right one for your organization? Here’s a set of questions designed to help you cut through vendor noise and make an informed decision. Key ...

Flare Raises $30 Million for Threat Exposure Management Platform

The company plans to advance its identity exposure management capabilities and pursue M&A opportunities. The post Flare Raises $30 Million for Threat Exposure Management Platform appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Security Experts Charged with Launching BlackCat Ransomware Attacks

Two former cybersecurity pros were indicted with conspiring with a third unnamed co-conspirator of using the high-profile BlackCat ransomware to launch attacks in 2023 against five U.S. companies to extort payment in cryptocurrency and then ...

Armis Raises $435 Million in Pre-IPO Funding Round at $6.1 Billion Valuation

Armis recently surpassed $300 million in annual recurring revenue as it prepares for an IPO. The post Armis Raises $435 Million in Pre-IPO Funding Round at $6.1 Billion Valuation appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Malanta Emerges from Stealth With $10 Million Seed Funding

Malanta collects and analyzes digital breadcrumbs that attackers leave behind and then forecasts how and when they will be weaponized. The post Malanta Emerges from Stealth With $10 Million Seed Funding appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Critical Control Web Panel vulnerability is actively exploited (CVE-2025-48703)

On Tuesday, CISA added two vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: CVE-2025-11371, which affects Gladinet’s CentreStack and Triofox file-sharing and remote access platforms, and CVE-2025-48703, a vulnerability in ...

ConductorOne Raises $79 Million in Series B Funding

Leveraging AI, ConductorOne’s platform secures and manages millions of human, non-human, and AI identities. The post ConductorOne Raises $79 Million in Series B Funding appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Critical React Native NPM Vulnerability Exposes Developer Systems to Remote Attacks

A severe vulnerability was discovered in the React Native Community CLI, a popular open-source package downloaded nearly two million times every week by developers building cross-platform applications. Tracked as CVE-2025-11953, this flaw allows ...

18 arrested in €300 million global credit card fraud scheme

A coordinated international operation has led to 18 arrests in a massive credit card fraud case worth at least €300 million. The effort, led by Eurojust, targeted a network of suspects accused of running fake online subscription services for ...

Scientists Need a Positive Vision for AI

For many in the research community, it’s gotten harder to be optimistic about the impacts of artificial intelligence. As authoritarianism is rising around the world, AI-generated “slop” is overwhelming legitimate media, while AI-generated ...

How to Report a Suspicious Email in Australia

Originally published at How to Report a Suspicious Email in Australia by EasyDMARC. Email scams are now one of the most ... The post How to Report a Suspicious Email in Australia appeared first on EasyDMARC. The post How to Report a Suspicious ...

Hackers Targeting Freight Operators to Steal Cargo: Proofpoint

Threat actors are working with organized crime groups to target freight operators and transportation companies, infiltrate their systems through RMM software, and steal cargo, which they then sell online or ship to Europe, according to Proofpoint ...

Exploited ‘Post SMTP’ Plugin Flaw Exposes WordPress Sites to Takeover 

The critical vulnerability allows attackers to read arbitrary emails, including password reset messages. The post Exploited ‘Post SMTP’ Plugin Flaw Exposes WordPress Sites to Takeover  appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Daylight Raises $33 Million for AI-Powered MDR Platform

The funding will fuel the development of Daylight’s security operations platform and the launch of new protection modules. The post Daylight Raises $33 Million for AI-Powered MDR Platform appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Nikkei Says 17,000 Impacted by Data Breach Stemming From Slack Account Hack

The Japanese media giant says compromised Slack credentials were used to steal employee and business partner information. The post Nikkei Says 17,000 Impacted by Data Breach Stemming From Slack Account Hack appeared first on SecurityWeek.