Application Security News and Articles


Anatomy of a Modern Threat: Deconstructing the Figma MCP Vulnerability

Threat researchers recently disclosed a severe vulnerability in a Figma Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, as reported by The Hacker News. While the specific patch is important, the discovery itself serves as a critical wake-up call for every ...

USENIX 2025: PEPR ’25 – Breaking Barriers, Not Privacy: Real-World Split Learning Across Healthcare Systems

Creator, Author and Presenter: Sravan Kumar Elineni Our thanks to USENIX for publishing their Presenter’s outstanding USENIX Enigma ’23 Conference content on the organization’s’ YouTube channel. Permalink The post USENIX 2025: PEPR ...

How File Sanitization (aka CDR) Protects Supply Chain Data

The post How File Sanitization (aka CDR) Protects Supply Chain Data appeared first on Votiro. The post How File Sanitization (aka CDR) Protects Supply Chain Data appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Threat-Led Defense Starts with Procedures, Not Techniques

Your Threat-Led Defense platform shows comprehensive ATT&CK coverage. Your last assessment confirmed that your detections align to adversary techniques across multiple attack stages. Yet somehow, a breach still occurs using the very ...

2025 Report – Deepfakes and the Confidence Problem

We just wrapped our second annual deepfake threat report, and one number stood out:99% of security leaders say they’re confident in their deepfake defenses. The post 2025 Report – Deepfakes and the Confidence Problem appeared first on ...

CVE-2025-61882 Explained: The Oracle Zero-Day Breach That Hit Enterprises Hard

A critical zero-day vulnerability in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) was exploited by the Cl0p ransomware group in mid-2025. The flaw, later tracked as CVE-2025-61882, allowed remote code execution without authentication,... The post CVE-2025-61882 ...

Deepwatch Wins 2025 CyberSecurity Breakthrough Award for Managed Security Solution of the Year

PALO ALTO – October 9, 2025 – Deepwatch, the leader in Precision MDR powered by AI + humans, today announced that it has been named the “Managed Security Solution of the Year” in the 2025 CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards. The mission of ...

SquareX Shows AI Browsers Fall Prey to OAuth Attacks, Malware Downloads and Malicious Link Distribution

Palo Alto, California, 9th October 2025, CyberNewsWire The post SquareX Shows AI Browsers Fall Prey to OAuth Attacks, Malware Downloads and Malicious Link Distribution appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Attackers compromised ALL SonicWall firewall configuration backup files

The attackers who brute-forced their way into SonicWall’s firewall cloud backup service accessed configuration backup files of all customers who have used the service, SonicWall stated on Wednesday, following the conclusion of a ...

Lightship Security and the OpenSSL Corporation Submit OpenSSL 3.5.4 for FIPS 140-3 Validation

Newark, United States, 9th October 2025, CyberNewsWire The post Lightship Security and the OpenSSL Corporation Submit OpenSSL 3.5.4 for FIPS 140-3 Validation appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Realm.Security Raises $15 Million in Series A Funding

The cybersecurity startup will use the investment to accelerate its product development and market expansion efforts. The post Realm.Security Raises $15 Million in Series A Funding appeared first on SecurityWeek.

GitHub Copilot Chat Flaw Leaked Data From Private Repositories

Hidden comments allowed full control over Copilot responses and leaked sensitive information and source code. The post GitHub Copilot Chat Flaw Leaked Data From Private Repositories appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Visionary: 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Application Security Testing

We’re proud to share that Gartner has once again recognized Contrast Security as a Visionary in the 2025 Magic Quadrant for Application Security Testing (AST).  The post Visionary: 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Application Security ...

Ootbi Mini delivers zero trust, immutable data protection

Object First unveiled Ootbi Mini, a new compact immutable storage appliance designed for remote and branch offices, edge environments, and small businesses to ransomware-proof local Veeam backup data. Ootbi Mini is available in 8, 16, and 24 ...

Chinese Hackers Breached Law Firm Williams & Connolly via Zero-Day

The company said there is no evidence that confidential client data was stolen from its systems. The post Chinese Hackers Breached Law Firm Williams & Connolly via Zero-Day appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Ready1 for Identity Crisis Management restores operations after identity breaches

Semperis released Ready1 for Identity Crisis Management, which combines its Active Directory Forest Recovery (ADFR), Disaster Recovery for Entra Tenant (DRET), and Identity Forensics and Incident Response (IFIR) services with its enterprise ...

Server Administration Guide for Single Sign-on

Comprehensive guide for server administrators managing Single Sign-On (SSO) systems, covering setup, maintenance, security, and troubleshooting. The post Server Administration Guide for Single Sign-on appeared first on Security Boulevard.

CyberFOX DNS Filtering stops threats before they reach networks

CyberFOX launched CyberFOX DNS Filtering, a solution designed to stop threats before they ever reach networks. Built for managed service providers (MSPs) and enterprise IT teams, CyberFOX DNS Filtering combines advanced AI-driven technology with ...

All SonicWall Cloud Backup Users Had Firewall Configurations Stolen

In early September, hackers stole the firewall configuration backup files stored using the MySonicWall service. The post All SonicWall Cloud Backup Users Had Firewall Configurations Stolen appeared first on SecurityWeek.