Application Security News and Articles


If you query the legacy DNSBLs via GoDaddy move to Spamhaus Technology’s free Data Query Service

Currently accessing the free legacy DNS Blocklists (DNSBLs) via the Public Mirrors, and using GoDaddy's network? You'll need to make some minor changes to your email infrastructure. The changes are simple to implement, but if you fail to do so, ...

GRIT Ransomware Report: July 2024

Additional contributors to this report: Jason Baker, Justin Timothy, Ryan Silver, and JP Mouton July 2024 yielded some answers to […] The post GRIT Ransomware Report: July 2024 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Human Error – An Overlooked Aspect of Cyber Risk

Recent research shows that human error can account for 95% of all cybersecurity incidents. What’s more shocking is that only one-third of all companies offer cybersecurity awareness training for their employees. The post Human Error – An ...

Patching Recent Linux Kernel Vulnerabilities with KernelCare

Several security vulnerabilities were discovered in the Linux kernel. These issues could potentially be exploited by malicious actors to compromise system integrity and steal sensitive data. In this article, we will explore the details of these ...

Hackers Use BingoMod Android RAT For Fraudulent Transactions

Recent media reports have cited cybersecurity researchers discovering a new Android remote access trojan (RAT) that’s currently referred to as BingoMod. The BingoMod Android RAT is capable of transferring funds from compromised devices and ...

CMIYC 2024: RAdmin3 Challenge

"Nothing is more permanent than a temporary solution." - Russian Proverb Introduction: This is a continuation of my write-up about this year's Crack Me If You Can challenge. You can view the previous entry focusing on the StripHash challenge ...

74% of IT professionals worry AI tools will replace them

56% of security professionals are concerned about AI-powered threats, according to Pluralsight. Many organizations lack structured AI training Over half of surveyed technologists are either extremely concerned or moderately concerned about ...

How passkeys eliminate password management headaches

In this Help Net Security interview, David Cottingham, President at rf IDEAS, discusses the key benefits organizations can expect when implementing passkeys. Cottingham addresses the misconceptions surrounding the adoption of passkeys, ...

The AI balancing act: Unlocking potential, dealing with security issues, complexity

The rapid integration of AI and GenAI technologies creates a complex mix of challenges and opportunities for organizations. While the potential benefits are clear, many companies struggle with AI literacy, cautious adoption, and the risks of ...

DDoS attack volume rises, peak power reaches 1.7 Tbps

The total number of DDoS attacks during H1 2024 amounted to 830,000, an increase of 46% when compared to H1 2023, according to Gcore. Peak attack power rose from 1.6 terabits per second (Tbps) in H2 2023 to 1.7 Tbps. DDoS attacks hit Gaming, ...

Log in to the ADSM Portal using Region User

This article will introduce how to use Region User to log into Portal on ADSM and achieve permission control among different accounts. Due to different versions, the screenshots in this article may be inconsistent with the webpage of your device, ...

BTS #36 – Supply Chain Policies – Stewart Scott, Trey Herr

Stewart and Trey join us to talk about driving cybersecurity policies for the nation, what makes a good policy, what makes a bad policy, supply chain research and policies, and overall how we shape policies that benefit cybersecurity. Show ...

Streamlining Cybersecurity for SLED/FED: Why Seceon is the Ultimate Choice

In the rapidly evolving world of cybersecurity, State, Local, and Education The post Streamlining Cybersecurity for SLED/FED: Why Seceon is the Ultimate Choice appeared first on Seceon. The post Streamlining Cybersecurity for SLED/FED: Why Seceon ...

Intro to AppSecTDD

Considerations: All my examples will be written using pseudo-code, and it’s your mission to convert them or interpret them in your chosen…Continue reading on Medium »

Security Considerations When Building a Next.js Application and Mitigating Common Security Risks

Constructing secure web applications is essential to safeguard both users and the application itself from a variety of security threats…Continue reading on Medium »

The Future of Search: AI-Powered Transformation

The search landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. Traditional search engines are being challenged by AI-powered platforms like Perplexity and SearchGPT. This new era promises more personalized, intuitive, and efficient information retrieval. ...

USENIX Security ’23 – Are You Spying on Me? Large-Scale Analysis on IoT Data Exposure through Companion Apps

Authors/Presenters:uhong Nan, Sun Yat-sen University; Xueqiang Wang, University of Central Florida; Luyi Xing and Xiaojing Liao, Indiana University Bloomington; Ruoyu Wu and Jianliang Wu, Purdue University; Yifan Zhang and XiaoFeng Wang, Indiana ...

8 Must-Ask Questions for AI Security Vendors 

The post 8 Must-Ask Questions for AI Security Vendors  appeared first on AI-enhanced Security Automation. The post 8 Must-Ask Questions for AI Security Vendors  appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Five Gartner Reports. Four Categories. What Does OX Security Do Anyway?

Analyst firms play an important role in the tech vendor landscape. Their reports help buyers and would-be buyers learn about vendors and their offerings. In cybersecurity, in particular, buyers use analysts’ outputs to build shortlists prior to ...

August Patch Pileup: Microsoft’s Zero-Day Doozy Dump

See These CVEs: Patch Tuesday—ten zero-days, seven Critical vulns, zero time to waste. The post August Patch Pileup: Microsoft’s Zero-Day Doozy Dump appeared first on Security Boulevard.