Application Security News and Articles


Palo Alto Networks Cortex Cloud applies AI-driven insights to reduce risk and prevent threats

Palo Alto Networks introduced Cortex Cloud, the next version of Prisma Cloud, that natively brings together new releases of its cloud detection and response (CDR) and cloud native application protection platform (CNAPP) capabilities on the ...

We’re partnering to strengthen TON’s DeFi ecosystem

TVM Ventures has selected Trail of Bits as its preferred security partner to strengthen the TON developer ecosystem. Through this partnership, we’ll lead the development of DeFi protocol standards and provide comprehensive security services to ...

Sandworm APT’s initial access subgroup hits organizations accross the globe

A subgroup of Russia’s Sandworm APT has been working to achieve initial and persistent access to the IT networks of organizations working in economic sectors Russia is interested in. “In 2022, its primary focus was Ukraine, ...

Chinese Cyberspy Possibly Launching Ransomware Attacks as Side Job

A toolset associated with China-linked espionage intrusions was employed in a ransomware attack, likely by a single individual. The post Chinese Cyberspy Possibly Launching Ransomware Attacks as Side Job appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Azure RBAC Privilege Escalations: Azure VM

Microsoft Azure provides administrators with controls to limit the actions a principal can take within the cloud environment. These actions can broadly be split into two categories: those that impact the Entra ID tenant and those that affect the ...

SecurityWeek Analysis: Over 400 Cybersecurity M&A Deals Announced in 2024

An analysis conducted by SecurityWeek shows that 405 cybersecurity-related mergers and acquisitions were announced in 2024. The post SecurityWeek Analysis: Over 400 Cybersecurity M&A Deals Announced in 2024 appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Jscrambler Raises $5.2 Million for Code, Webpage Protection Solution

Jscrambler has received a $5.2 million investment from Iberis Capital to accelerate innovation and research. The post Jscrambler Raises $5.2 Million for Code, Webpage Protection Solution appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Palo Alto Networks Patches Potentially Serious Firewall Vulnerability

Palo Alto Networks has published 10 new security advisories, including one for a high-severity firewall authentication bypass vulnerability. The post Palo Alto Networks Patches Potentially Serious Firewall Vulnerability appeared first on ...

Exploitation of Old ThinkPHP, OwnCloud Vulnerabilities Surges

Threat actors are increasingly exploiting two old vulnerabilities in ThinkPHP and OwnCloud in their attacks. The post Exploitation of Old ThinkPHP, OwnCloud Vulnerabilities Surges appeared first on SecurityWeek.

PAN-OS authentication bypass hole plugged, PoC is public (CVE-2025-0108)

Palo Alto Networks has fixed a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2025-0108) in the management web interface of its next-gen firewalls, a proof-of-concept exploit (PoC) for which has been made public. “Palo Alto Networks ...

Google Pays Out $55,000 Bug Bounty for Chrome Vulnerability

Google has released a Chrome 133 update to address four high-severity vulnerabilities reported by external researchers. The post Google Pays Out $55,000 Bug Bounty for Chrome Vulnerability appeared first on SecurityWeek.

The SaaS Sprawl of 2025: Tackling the Unseen Security Risks

Tackling the Digital Mess The other day, a technician came over to help me with an unresponsive computer. After bringing it back to life, he started rifling through my installed programs. “What’s this one for?” he asked. “And this one?” ...

Salvador Tech releases Edge-Recovery Platform

Salvador Tech introduced a Edge-Recovery Platform, a leap forward in comprehensive cyber resilience in the Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) landscape. This new platform will deliver a solution that enables instant ...

Grip SSPM: Next Evolution in SaaS Identity Risk Management

Grip SSPM enhances SaaS security by automating misconfiguration fixes, engaging app owners, and unifying risk management for a smarter, proactive defense. The post Grip SSPM: Next Evolution in SaaS Identity Risk Management appeared first on ...

SaaS Security: Connecting Posture Management & Identity Risk

SaaS security posture management and identity risk are deeply connected. Learn how to unify visibility, automation, and control to protect your SaaS ecosystem. The post SaaS Security: Connecting Posture Management & Identity Risk appeared ...

The UK’s secret iCloud backdoor request: A dangerous step toward Orwellian mass surveillance

The United Kingdom government has secretly requested that Apple build a backdoor into its iCloud service, granting the government unrestricted access to users’ private data. This revelation deeply concerns me – it is a blatant overreach that ...

Lines Between Nation-State and Cybercrime Groups Disappearing: Google

Threat researchers with Google are saying that the lines between nation-state actors and cybercrime groups are blurring, noting that gangs backed by China, Russia, and others are using financially motivated hackers and their tools while attacks ...

Over 3 million Fortune 500 employee accounts compromised since 2022

More than three million employee-linked corporate accounts were compromised between 2022 and 2024 across Fortune 500 companies, according to Enzoic. This surge is fueled by the widespread use of corporate email addresses for personal accounts and ...

The Rise of Non-Ransomware Attacks on AWS S3 Data

The Rise of Non-Ransomware Attacks on AWS S3 Data madhav Thu, 02/13/2025 - 04:39 A sophisticated ransomware gang, Codefinger, has a cunning new technique for encrypting data stored in AWS S3 buckets without traditional ransomware tools. ...

CISOs and boards see things differently

Splunk’s latest CISO Report reveals critical insights into cybersecurity priorities, threat trends, and strategies for resilience. In this Help Net Security video, Kirsty Paine, Field CTO & Strategic Advisor at Splunk, discusses the key ...