Application Security News and Articles


NetSTAR PhishCompass combats phishing threats

NetSTAR announced an advancement in phish detection technology with the introduction of PhishCompass. This innovative AI-supported solution marks a significant milestone in the ongoing battle against phishing threats and attacks, tailored for a ...

Profiling the xDedic Cybercrime Service Enterprise

My latest white paper for WhoisXML API. The popular cybercrime-friendly xDedic service was recently shut down and in this analysis we’ll take an in-depth look inside the Internet-connected infrastructure of the xDedic cybercrime-friendly ...

LockBit leak site is back online

LockBitSupp, the individual running the LockBit ransomware-as-a-service operation, has made good on one promise: the LockBit leak site is back online on backup domains, with lists of victims expected to be unveiled in the coming days. Law ...

Lost to the Highest Bidder: The Economics of Cybersecurity Staffing

When it comes to cybersecurity talent, supply and demand economics are amplified far beyond what is experienced in other fields. The post Lost to the Highest Bidder: The Economics of Cybersecurity Staffing appeared first on Security Boulevard.

DataVisor introduces fraud and risk solution for financial institutions

DataVisor launched a solution designed to both detect fraud and financial crimes more effectively and to uphold sponsor bank compliance in the face of evolving regulations for Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) offerings. As the fintech industry ...

Circomspect has been integrated into the Sindri CLI

By Jim Miller Our tool Circomspect is now integrated into the Sindri command-line interface (CLI)! We designed Circomspect to help developers build Circom circuits more securely, particularly given the limited tooling support available for this ...

Report: Cyberattacks Against Software Supply Chains Become More Targeted

Phylum found an increase in the discovery of malicious packages targeting the software supply chains of specific organizations. The post Report: Cyberattacks Against Software Supply Chains Become More Targeted appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Pikabot returns with new tricks up its sleeve

After a short hiatus, Pikabot is back, with significant updates to its capabilities and components and a new delivery campaign. About the Pikabot loader Pikabot is a loader – a type of malware whose primary function is to serve as a ...

Palo Alto Networks empowers customers with integrated private 5G solutions

Palo Alto Networks announced end-to-end private 5G security solutions and services in collaboration with leading Private 5G partners. Bringing together Palo Alto Networks enterprise-grade 5G Security and Private 5G partner integrations and ...

Intel Edge Platform simplifies development and management of edge AI apps

Intel announced its new Edge Platform, a modular, open software platform enabling enterprises to develop, deploy, run, secure, and manage edge and AI applications at scale with cloud-like simplicity. Together, these capabilities will accelerate ...

7 simple ways to increase password strength

The post 7 simple ways to increase password strength appeared first on Click Armor. The post 7 simple ways to increase password strength appeared first on Security Boulevard.

11 Expert Web Application Security Best Practices for 2024

Are your web applications vulnerable? Explore the top web application security best practices to defend against attacks like XSS, SQL injection, and CSRF. The post 11 Expert Web Application Security Best Practices for 2024 appeared first on ...

ScreenConnect flaws exploited to deliver all kinds of malware (CVE-2024-1709, CVE-2024-1708)

The recently patched vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-1709, CVE-2024-1708) in ConnectWise ScreenConnect software are being exploited by numerous attackers to deliver a variety of malicious payloads. About ConnectWise ScreenConnect ConnectWise ...

McAfee Social Privacy Manager helps users keep their posts and personal information more private

McAfee announced the launch of Social Privacy Manager to its McAfee+ product line-up. This protection tool makes it easy for consumers to gain and maintain control of their social media privacy, providing visibility over who can access their ...

ThreatHunter.ai Halts Hundreds of Attacks in the past 48 hours: Combating Ransomware and Nation-State Cyber Threats Head-On

Brea, California, February 26th, 2024, Cyberwire The current large surge in cyber threats has left many organizations grappling for security so ThreatHunter.ai is taking decisive action. Recognizing the critical juncture at which the digital ...

NTT DATA partners with Schneider Electric to drive AI innovation at the edge

NTT DATA and Schneider Electric have unveiled a co-innovation that empowers enterprises to harness the power of edge computing. The strategic partnership introduces a unique solution that seamlessly integrates Edge, Private 5G, IOT, and Modular ...

ScreenConnect Authentication Bypass (CVE-2024-1709 & CVE-2024-1708)

Uncover critical security flaws in ConnectWise ScreenConnect (CVE-2024-1709 & CVE-2024-1708) posing remote code execution risks. Actively exploited in the wild. The post ScreenConnect Authentication Bypass (CVE-2024-1709 & CVE-2024-1708) ...

Roundcube Webmail Vulnerability Under Exploitation, Patch Now

Recently, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added a Roundcube webmail vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Tracked as CVE-2023-43770, this issue is a persistent cross-site scripting ...

Web Check: Open-source intelligence for any website

Web Check offers thorough open-source intelligence and enables users to understand a website’s infrastructure and security posture, equipping them with the knowledge to understand, optimize, and secure their online presence. Unlike similar ...

It’s time for security operations to ditch Excel

Security teams are hiding an embarrassing secret from the outside world: despite their position at the vanguard of technology, security risks and threats, their actual war plans are managed on spreadsheets. This is a far cry from the dark rooms, ...