Application Security News and Articles


Entra Connect Attacker Tradecraft: Part 2

Now that we know how to add credentials to an on-premises user, lets pose a question: “Given access to a sync account in Domain A, can we add credentials to a user in another domain within the same Entra tenant?” This is a bit of a tall ...

Rethinking Credential Security

Whether you're a CISO or a security professional this Q&A is packed with credential security insights you can implement today. The post Rethinking Credential Security appeared first on Security Boulevard.

DEF CON 32 – UDSonCAN Attacks Discovering Safety Critical Risks By Fuzzing

Author/Presenter: Seunghee Han 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 ...

How to Handle Secrets at the Command Line [cheat sheet included]

Developers need to prevent credentials from being exposed while working on the command line. Learn how you might be at risk and what tools and methods to help you work more safely. The post How to Handle Secrets at the Command Line [cheat sheet ...

Authentication and Single Sign-On: Essential Technical Foundations

Dive deep into the technical fundamentals of Authentication and SSO systems. Learn how HTTP, security protocols, and best practices work together to create robust authentication solutions for modern web applications. The post Authentication and ...

Mirai botnet behind the largest DDoS attack to date

Researchers have uncovered two Mirai-based botnets harnessing Internet of Things (IoT) devices to DDoS target organizations around the world. The Murdoc botnet Qualys researchers have laid bare the “Murdoc” botnet, consisting of some ...

Persona helps businesses detect and prevent AI-driven fraud

Persona announced significant advancements in its AI-based face spoof detection capabilities. These updates strengthen Persona’s ability to detect and prevent increasingly sophisticated generative AI fraud techniques. AI-based face spoofs ...

Rimini Protect AHS safeguards against security breaches

Rimini Street announced Rimini Protect Advanced Hypervisor Security (AHS), an exclusive solution powered by proven Vali Cyber AI/ML security technology. The Rimini Protect AHS solution leverages these innovative capabilities that are already ...

Security is Actually a Data Search Problem: How We Win by Treating it Like One

The reality is stark: Cybersecurity isn’t an endpoint problem or a reactive defense game—it’s a data search problem. The post Security is Actually a Data Search Problem: How We Win by Treating it Like One appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Is That Really ProtonMail? New Credential Harvesting Threats Targeting Cloud Apps

Imagine sipping your morning coffee, scrolling through your inbox, when a seemingly innocent ProtonMail message catches your eye. But this isn’t your typical email—it’s a credential-harvesting attempt targeting specific cloud services. ...

Lookout Mobile Intelligence APIs identifies cross-platform attacks

Lookout announced their new Lookout Mobile Intelligence Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), exponentially expanding the scope of visibility into enterprise mobile security data. Lookout Mobile Intelligence APIs integrate critical security ...

The Quiet Rise of the ‘API Tsunami’

As enterprises increasingly adopt cloud-native architectures, microservices, and third-party integrations, the number of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) has surged, creating an “API tsunami” in an organization's infrastructure that ...

48,000+ internet-facing Fortinet firewalls still open to attack

Despite last week’s confirmation of and warnings about long-standing exploitation of CVE-2024-55591, a critical vulnerability affecting Fortinet Fortigate firewalls, too many vulnerable devices are still accessible from the Internet and ...

DataDome DDoS Protect detects application layer-based threats

DataDome unveiled DDoS Protect, a cloud-based service designed to block distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack traffic at the edge before it overwhelms an organization’s infrastructure. DDoS Protect provides always-on, full-stack ...

Comprehensive Guide to Application Security Testing Software

Discover how application security testing software enhances vulnerability detection and safeguards your applications.Continue reading on Medium »

Why Hedge Funds Must Prioritize Secrets Security

Protect hedge fund assets from secrets-related attacks. Learn how GitGuardian provides visibility and control over secrets and mitigates the risks of hardcoded secrets. The post Why Hedge Funds Must Prioritize Secrets Security appeared first on ...

DataDome Unveils DDoS Protect to Block Attack Traffic at the Edge

DDoS Protect safeguards businesses against downtime, resource drain, and reputation damage caused by DDoS attacks. The post DataDome Unveils DDoS Protect to Block Attack Traffic at the Edge appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Xona Platform simplifies user access deployment

Xona Systems launched new Xona Platform. Designed to provide simple user access without allowing insecure user endpoints from connecting to critical assets, the platform is redefining how industries such as utilities, oil & gas, and ...

Developing Security Protocols for Agentic AI Applications 

Agentic AI can be an incredibly powerful asset — like another member of the team. However, it can quickly become a liability due to poorly designed frameworks or lax security protocols. The post Developing Security Protocols for Agentic AI ...

EnGenius Cloud Managed ESG320 VPN Router improves security and network performance

EnGenius released EnGenius Cloud Managed ESG320 VPN Router. Designed to meet the growing demands of small businesses, the ESG320 delivers enterprise-grade performance, security, and simplified cloud-based management, making it the ideal choice ...