Application Security News and Articles


About 13,000 Wyze Customers Affected by Camera Glitch

Users of Wyze’s home security cameras over the past several days have reported glitches with the internet-connected devices, from losing camera coverage for hours to being able to see images and video from other people’s cameras. It turns out ...

1Password acquires Kolide to improve modern workforce security

1Password announced the acquisition of Kolide, enabling businesses to meet the rising security challenges of the modern workforce that now works from anywhere and on any device. “We’ve witnessed a historic transformation of the workplace that ...

When is PCI Required? (+ 4 Tips for Maintainig Compliance)

Payment card data is the most commonly targeted information by cybercriminals. Keeping your customers' payment card information safe is a top priority as cyber threats become more sophisticated and advanced. That's where the Payment Card Industry ...

Cycode Named in the 2024 Gartner® Emerging Tech Impact Radar: Cloud-Native Platforms Report

Cycode recognized as a Sample Vendor for Software Supply Chain Security in the 2024 Gartner® Emerging Tech Impact Radar: Cloud-Native Platforms report. Cycode, the leading application security posture management (ASPM) platform that enables ...

Breaking the shared key in threshold signature schemes

By Fredrik Dahlgren Today we are disclosing a denial-of-service vulnerability that affects the Pedersen distributed key generation (DKG) phase of a number of threshold signature scheme implementations based on the Frost, DMZ21, GG20, and GG18 ...

Pentera collaborates with SpyCloud to reduce dwell time of compromised credentials

Pentera announced an integration with SpyCloud to automate the discovery and validation of compromised identities. Pentera uses exposure intelligence data to identify exploitable identities and facilitates targeted remediation to proactively ...

DataDome Releases Tyk Server-Side Integration

Our new Tyk server-side integration is the latest in a range of 50+ integrations that ensure DataDome stops bad bots & fraud on any infrastructure. The post DataDome Releases Tyk Server-Side Integration appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Cofense Annual Report Indicates 105% Increase in Malicious Emails Bypassing Secure Email Gateways

LEESBURG, Va. – December 13, 2023 – Cofense, the leading provider of email security awareness training (SAT) and advanced phishing detection and response (PDR) solutions, today announced a first-of-its-kind, fully managed and customizable ...

LockBit Takedown by Brits — Time for ‘Operation Cronos’

RaaS nicked: 11-nation army led by UK eliminates ransomware-for-hire scrotes’ servers. The post LockBit Takedown by Brits — Time for ‘Operation Cronos’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Does Your Security Team Need a Dedicated Collaboration Tool?

Investing in an IT- and/or security-specific collaboration platform ensures your team has tools that align with their IT and security requirements. The post Does Your Security Team Need a Dedicated Collaboration Tool? appeared first on Security ...

Why API Security is Crucial in Defending Against Ransomware Attacks

APIs often play a key role in a ransomware attack, making their security an important part of a ransomware defense strategy. The post Why API Security is Crucial in Defending Against Ransomware Attacks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Metomic launches human firewall features to scale data security workflows

Metomic announced that it’s rolling out its new suite of human firewall features for SaaS apps like Google, Slack and MS Teams. The new features will enable Security and Compliance teams to scale their data security workflows by involving ...

LockBit takedown: Infrastructure disrupted, criminals arrested, decryption keys recovered

In the wake of yesterday’s surprise law enforcement takeover of LockBit’s leak site, the UK National Crime Agency (NCA) and Europol have shared more information about the extent of the takedown. “Today, after infiltrating the ...

Automating Threat Detection and Response

Security team time is precious, and automating threat detection and response is the only efficient way to stay ahead of a breach Cybersecurity has become more complex and frenetic than ever before. Cyber threats are constantly evolving, as ...

LockBit disrupted by international law enforcement task force

On Monday afternoon, LockBit’s leak site has been taken over by a coalition of law enforcement agencies and is showing a seizure notice that promises more details today, at 11:30 GMT. “This site is now under the control of The ...

Critical ConnectWise ScreenConnect vulnerabilities fixed, patch ASAP!

ConnectWise has fixed two vulnerabilities in ScreenConnect that could allow attackers to execute remote code or directly impact confidential data or critical systems. “There is no evidence that these vulnerabilities have been exploited in ...

High-Severity Squid Vulnerabilities Fixed in Ubuntu

Squid is a powerful tool for caching proxy for the web, but like any software, it is not immune to vulnerabilities. Several security vulnerabilities have been discovered that could potentially lead to a denial of service. So, if you’re using ...

Integrating AlmaLinux with Existing Enterprise Systems

Will your critical applications run smoothly on AlmaLinux? It’s important to test them beforehand. Integrating AlmaLinux requires a comprehensive strategy to address potential issues and ensure a seamless transition. TuxCare’s Enterprise ...

MoqHao Evolution Poses Immense Threat to Android Users

Cybersecurity threat experts have recently discovered a new variant of the malware named XLoader, commonly known as MoqHao, that has the ability to automatically infect devices without any user interaction. Being termed the MoqHao evolution, this ...

Maryland Busts $9.5 Million #BEC Money Laundering Ring

  Three indictments have been unsealed in Maryland that document an extensive network of shell companies that were used to wash at least $9.5 Million in funds from at least fifteen #BEC (Business Email Compromise) cases across the ...