Application Security News and Articles


AI and deepfakes fuel phishing scams, making detection harder

AI impersonation is now the hardest vector for cybersecurity professionals to protect companies against, according to Teleport. The study, which surveyed 250 senior US and UK decision-makers, shows that social engineering remains one of the top ...

How to enable Safe Browsing in Google Chrome on Android

To safeguard your data, Google Chrome uses Safe Browsing to protect you from: harmful websites and extensions, malicious or intrusive advertisements, malware, phishing attacks, and social engineering threats. Safe Browsing scans and evaluates ...

Application Layer Security: ADR Brings the Application Layer into Cybersecurity Monitoring and Response | Contrast Security

At long last, there’s a spotlight — Application Detection and Response (ADR) — that shines the light into what’s been a blindspot: namely, the application layer.  The post Application Layer Security: ADR Brings the Application Layer into ...

CVE-2024-47575: Frequently Asked Questions About FortiJump Zero-Day in FortiManager and FortiManager Cloud

Frequently asked questions about a zero-day vulnerability in Fortinet’s FortiManager that has reportedly been exploited in the wild. Background The Tenable Security Response Team (SRT) has compiled this blog to answer Frequently Asked Questions ...

The scale of open source: Growth, challenges, and key insights

In recent years, the adoption and growth of open source software (OSS) have soared, with 2024 set to break records, projecting over 6.6 trillion downloads by year-end. The vast influence of open source now underpins nearly every aspect of ...

DEF CON 32 – AppSec Village – Speed Bumps and Speed HacksP: Adventures in Car Mfg Security

Authors/Presenters:Paulo Silva, David Sopas Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their timely DEF CON 32 erudite content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention ...

One-Week SOAR Migration: It’s a Fact

Discover how a one-week SOAR migration is possible. Learn the key steps to seamlessly transition from your legacy SOAR platform to D3. The post One-Week SOAR Migration: It’s a Fact appeared first on D3 Security. The post One-Week SOAR ...

Comic Agilé – Mikkel Noe-Nygaard, Luxshan Ratnaravi – #310 – The Day After PI 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! Permalink The post Comic Agilé – Mikkel Noe-Nygaard, ...

Dark Web Forum Arrests, Columbus Ransomware Attack Updates, and American Background Info Data Leak

Keeping up with the world of cybercrime is important but can often feel overwhelming for security practitioners. Leaky Weekly is a podcast hosted by security researcher Nick Ascoli as he dives into the most pressing stories on data leaks, ...

API Vulnerabilities Jump 21% in Third Quarter

Application programming interface (API) vulnerabilities surged 21% in the third quarter, with cloud-native infrastructure increasingly targeted by cybercriminals, according to Wallarm’s Q3 2024 API ThreatStats report. The post API ...

SEC is Not Accepting Half-Truths

  The SEC has fined four major companies for materially misleading investors regarding cyberattacks. Tech in Trouble Regulatory actions have been brought against Unisys, Avaya, Check Point, and Mimecast for their purposeful decisions to not ...

BTS #40 – Backdoors in Backdoors – Matt Johansen

In this episode, Paul Asadoorian and Matt Johansen discuss the recent targeted attacks by Chinese threat actors, particularly focusing on the Volt Typhoon group. They explore the implications of back doors in cybersecurity, the role of ISPs, and ...

FortiJump: Yet Another Critical Fortinet 0-Day RCE

FortiFAIL: Remote code execution vulnerability still not acknowledged by Fortinet after 10+  days’ exploitation. The post FortiJump: Yet Another Critical Fortinet 0-Day RCE appeared first on Security Boulevard.

The Definitive Guide to SaaS Security eBook

Proactive strategies to protect your critical data, strengthen your SaaS security and equip your security team for success. The post The Definitive Guide to SaaS Security eBook appeared first on AppOmni. The post The Definitive Guide to SaaS ...

DEF CON 32 – AppSec Village – Using EPSS for Better Management Vulnerability Management

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

News alert: INE Security shares cyber hygiene guidance for small- and medium-sized businesses

Cary, NC, Oct. 22, 2024, CyberNewswire — INE Security offers essential advice to protect digital assets and enhance security. As small businesses increasingly depend on digital technologies to operate and grow, the risks associated with cyber ...

Securing the Android Activity Life-Cycle in Banking Apps

In the development of banking apps or financial domain, security is paramount at every stage, including the Android Activity life-cycle…Continue reading on Medium »

Kasada Achieves AWS Security Competency Status

Adds new competency through demonstration of deep technical expertise in security and proven customer success. The post Kasada Achieves AWS Security Competency Status appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Cofense improves visibility of dangerous email-based threats

Cofense released new AI-driven spam reduction capabilities to its Phishing Detection and Response (PDR) platform. These enhancements reduce workload so SOC analysts can concentrate on genuine threats that could quickly harm an organization’s ...

How to evaluate OT security program maturity

An OT security program can lead to better resource use, improved security operations, and tangible gains for the security posture of an OT operator. The benefits of running an OT security program include: At a fundamental level, an OT security ...