Application Security News and Articles


The rising influence of AI on the 2024 US election

We stand at a crossroads for election misinformation: on one side our election apparatus has reached a higher level of security and is better defended from malicious attackers than ever before. On the other side, the rise of artificial ...

Is Your Password Strong Enough? Brute Force Attack on the Rise!

In today’s technologically advanced world, our online accounts provide access to everything from personal information and funds to professional networks and interactions. Securing these accounts with strong passwords is critical. However, a ...

10 colleges and universities shaping the future of cybersecurity education

Institutions featured on this list often provide undergraduate and graduate degrees, courses, as well as certificate programs tailored to meet the growing demand for cybersecurity professionals in various industries. Some notable colleges and ...

People doubt their own ability to spot AI-generated deepfakes

23% of Americans said they recently came across a political deepfake they later discovered to be fake, according to McAfee. The actual number of people exposed to political and other deepfakes is expected to be much higher given many Americans ...

What is multi-factor authentication (MFA), and why is it important?

Setting up MFA can seem daunting for consumers just beginning to clean up their security postures. In this Help Net Security video, Larry Kinkaid, Manager, Cybersecurity Consulting at BARR Advisory, shares tips for consumers who need simple, ...

Behavioral patterns of ransomware groups are changing

Q1 saw substantial shifts in activity from some of the most prolific Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) groups, according to GuidePoint Security. RaaS groups attempt to recruit disaffected or displaced affiliates In addition to revealing a nearly 20% ...

The Perilous Quest for Cybersecurity Funding in Healthcare 

Axio’s series on cybersecurity for healthcare providers   Welcome to Axio’s series on cybersecurity for healthcare providers, where we share expert insights and practical advice tailored to the unique security needs Read More The post The ...

Response to CISA Advisory (AA24-109A): #StopRansomware: Akira Ransomware

AttackIQ has released a new attack graph in response to the recently published CISA Advisory (AA24-109A) which disseminates known Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) and Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) associated to Akira ransomware, ...

Y Combinator’s Winter 2024 Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Trust Startups

Analyzing opportunities and challenges for the six cybersecurity, privacy, and trust startups in Y Combinator's Winter 2024 batch. The post Y Combinator’s Winter 2024 Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Trust Startups appeared first on Security ...

Seceon, CompTIA and MSSP Leaders Panel Discussion: Unlocking New MRR with Advanced Cybersecurity Services

The Seceon team is committed to leading the effort to enable MSPs The post Seceon, CompTIA and MSSP Leaders Panel Discussion: Unlocking New MRR with Advanced Cybersecurity Services appeared first on Seceon. The post Seceon, CompTIA and MSSP ...

USENIX Security ’23 – The Case for Learned Provenance Graph Storage Systems

Authors/Presenters: *Hailun Ding, Juan Zhai, Dong Deng, and Shiqing Ma* Many thanks to USENIX for publishing their outstanding USENIX Security ’23 Presenter’s content, and the organizations strong commitment to Open Access. Originating from ...

BreachRx Gets $6.5 Million to Automate Security Incident Response

A six-year-old company that is building a platform and portfolio of tools aimed at automating organizations’ responses to data breaches and protecting executives from personal liability is getting $6.5 million in seed money and bringing on as ...

How Rising Cyberattacks Risk Global Economic Stability

The International Monetary Fund releases a report each year identifying near-term financial stability risks.  Its... The post How Rising Cyberattacks Risk Global Economic Stability appeared first on Security Boulevard.

What is CAS Integration?

What is CAS integration? Why does it matter for businesses and their cybersecurity strategies? Read here to find out all you need to know. The post What is CAS Integration? appeared first on Akeyless. The post What is CAS Integration? appeared ...

Brewing Trouble: How Nespresso’s Open Redirect Made Way for a Phishing Frenzy

Phishing attacks remain a prevalent threat, continuously evolving to outsmart even the most sophisticated security measures. Researchers at Perception Point recently uncovered the Nespresso phishing incident—a prime example, showcasing how ...

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Pub Trivia’

via the comic artistry and dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Pub Trivia’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Three Ways Organizations Can Overcome the Cybersecurity Skills Gap

Organizations face a significant obstacle: the cybersecurity skills gap. In fact, according to a recent Cybersecurity Ventures report, there are 3.5 million cybersecurity jobs available worldwide. The talent shortage has become a critical ...

2024 Pen Testing Report

The post 2024 Pen Testing Report appeared first on Digital Defense. The post 2024 Pen Testing Report appeared first on Security Boulevard.

A Step-by-Step Guide to Securely Upgrading Your EKS Clusters

As an agile open source project, Kubernetes continues to evolve, as does the cloud computing landscape. Keeping up with the latest versions isn’t practical for many organizations, and there are good reasons to not keep up with the very latest ...

USENIX Security ’23 – The Case for Learned Provenance Graph Storage Systems

Authors/Presenters: *Hailun Ding, Juan Zhai, Dong Deng, and Shiqing Ma* Many thanks to USENIX for publishing their outstanding USENIX Security ’23 Presenter’s content, and the organizations strong commitment to Open Access. Originating from ...