Application Security News and Articles


New Eleven11bot DDoS Botnet Powered by 80,000 Hacked Devices

The Eleven11bot botnet has been described as one of the largest known DDoS botnets observed in recent years.  The post New Eleven11bot DDoS Botnet Powered by 80,000 Hacked Devices appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Fix Inventory: Open-source cloud asset inventory tool

Fix Inventory is an open-source tool for detecting compliance and security risks in cloud infrastructure accounts. It was built from the ground up for cloud-native environments and provides broad support for over 300 cloud services, including ...

Specops Secure Access strengthens security for Windows, RDP, and VPN logins

Specops Software has launched Specops Secure Access, a new capability that provides multi-factor authentication (MFA) to Windows logon, Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), and VPN connections. This new innovation adds a layer of security to ...

Why multi-cloud security needs a fresh approach to stay resilient

As enterprises expand their multi-cloud strategies to drive agility and scalability, CISOs must prioritize cyber resilience across diverse cloud platforms. The complexities of securing multi-cloud environments demand innovative solutions to ...

Organizations Still Not Patching OT Due to Disruption Concerns: Survey

Cyber-physical systems security company TXOne Networks has published its 2024 Annual OT/ICS Cybersecurity Report. The post Organizations Still Not Patching OT Due to Disruption Concerns: Survey appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Scammers take over social media

In Q4 2024, cyber threats reached unprecedented levels, with 2.55 billion attacks blocked, equating to 321 threats every second. In this Help Net Security video, Luis Corrons, Security Evangelist at Gen, discusses a new Gen report that highlights ...

New Mobile App Scanning Tool Created by Approov and CMU Africa

Approov and Carnegie Mellon University Africa's Upanzi Network have teamed up again to help fintech companies provide more secure services to their customers by creating a new web-based open source tool which scans Android mobile application ...

News alert: Hunters announces ‘Pathfinder AI’ to enhance detection and response in SOC workflows

Boston and Tel Aviv, Mar. 4, 2025, CyberNewswire — Hunters, the leader in next-generation SIEM, today announced Pathfinder AI, a major step toward a more AI-driven SOC. Building on Copilot AI, which is already transforming SOC workflows with ...

Applying Compliance Standards to SaaS Security | Grip

Ensure SaaS security aligns with evolving compliance standards. Learn how GRC teams can gain SaaS visibility, enforce policies, and protect sensitive data. The post Applying Compliance Standards to SaaS Security | Grip appeared first on Security ...

Understanding PreVeil’s Approval Groups: A Revolutionary Approach to Security Administration

In the world of cybersecurity, we often talk about encryption, access controls, and authentication. But there’s a critical vulnerability that many organizations overlook: the concentration of power in individual administrators. PreVeil’s ...

CVE-2025-22224, CVE-2025-22225, CVE-2025-22226: Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in VMware ESXi, Workstation and Fusion Exploited

Broadcom published an advisory for three flaws in several VMware products that were exploited in the wild as zero-days. Organizations are advised to apply the available patches. Background On March 4, Broadcom published an advisory ...

DEF CON 32 – War Stories – Xiaomi The Money: Our Toronto Pwn2Own Exploit & BTS Story

Authors/Presenters: Ken Gannon, Ilyes Beghdadi 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 ...

Comic Agilé – Luxshan Ratnaravi, Mikkel Noe-Nygaard – #327 – Including QA Tasks At Sprint Planning

via the respected Software Engineering expertise of Mikkel Noe-Nygaard and the lauded Software Engineering / Enterprise Agile Coaching work of Luxshan Ratnaravi at Comic Agilé! UPDATED: Due to an error in display code on our site, last ...

From Confidence to Competence: The Reality of Secrets Management

The confidence gap in secrets management is real: 75% of organizations feel secure while only 44% of developers follow best practices. Discover what security experts reveal about remediation challenges, responsibility issues, and practical ...

ICS/OT Security Budgets Increasing, but Critical Areas Underfunded: Report

The SANS Institute and OPSWAT have published their 2025 ICS/OT Cybersecurity Budget Report. The post ICS/OT Security Budgets Increasing, but Critical Areas Underfunded: Report appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Intel TDX Connect Bridges the CPU-GPU Security Gap

AI is all about data – and keeping AI’s data confidential both within devices and between devices is problematic. Intel offers a solution. The post Intel TDX Connect Bridges the CPU-GPU Security Gap appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Hunters Announces New AI Capabilities with Pathfinder AI for Smarter SOC Automation

Boston and Tel Aviv, United States, 4th March 2025, CyberNewsWire The post Hunters Announces New AI Capabilities with Pathfinder AI for Smarter SOC Automation appeared first on Security Boulevard.

The hidden threat: Tackling malware in your software supply chain

The value of open source is undeniable — 90% of all modern software development depends on it. According to Harvard Business School, in 2024 alone, more than 6 trillion open source software components were downloaded, representing almost $9 ...

DEF CON 32 – War Stories – Why Are You Still Using My Server For Your Internet Access

Author/Presenter: Thomas Boejstrup Johansen Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their erudite []DEF CON 32]2 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention ...

AI Asset Inventories: The Only Way to Stay on Top of a Lightning-fast Landscape

Unauthorized AI usage is a ticking time bomb. A tool that wasn’t considered a risk yesterday may introduce new AI-powered features overnight. The post AI Asset Inventories: The Only Way to Stay on Top of a Lightning-fast Landscape appeared ...