Application Security News and Articles


An Affordable and Encrypted Email and File sharing Solution for Small and Medium CPAs & Tax Preparers

Small and Medium Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) and Licensed Tax Preparers struggle with the cost and complexity of complying with state and federal data security regulations for Taxpayer data.  The IRS describes these requirements in ...

An Affordable, Encrypted Email and File Sharing Solution for FERPA Compliance

Educational Institutions and third parties providing services to these institutions frequently struggle with the cost and complexity of complying with FERPA regulations. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; ...

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Sphere Tastiness’

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

ALERT: Thieves❤️Wi-Fi Camera Jammers

I❤️POE: Does your home security need a rethink? Wireless cameras are kinda useless, say cops. The post ALERT: Thieves❤️Wi-Fi Camera Jammers appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Initial Access Broker Landscape in NATO Member States on Exploit Forum

Initial access brokers (IABs) gain unauthorized access to the system then sell this access to other malicious actors. Based on a large sample of IAB posts on the Russian-language hacking forum Exploit.in (Exploit), IABs increasingly target ...

Customer Story | Plainfield Community School Corporation Protects Its Students In Google Workspace With Cloud Monitor

This Indiana School District Partners With ManagedMethods To Help Keep Its Data Secure And Students Safe In Google Workspace Background Located in Indiana, Plainfield Community School Corporation (PCSC) is home to over 5,900 students and 650 ...

A Free Decryptor Tool for Rhysida Ransomware is Available

South Korean researchers exploited an implementation vulnerability in the ransomware strain used by the Rhysida group to enable victims decrypt their files encrypted by the hackers. In a research paper this month, the researchers from Kookmin ...

Understanding Broken Object Level Authorization (BOLA) Vulnerability in API Security

Explore Broken Object Level Authorization (BOLA), its implications, how it can be exploited, and how to secure your applications against it. The post Understanding Broken Object Level Authorization (BOLA) Vulnerability in API Security appeared ...

How are state-sponsored threat actors leveraging AI?

Microsoft and OpenAI have identified attempts by various state-affiliated threat actors to use large language models (LLMs) to enhance their cyber operations. Threat actors use LLMs for various tasks Just as defenders do, threat actors are ...

USENIX Security ’23 – PrivateFL: Accurate, Differentially Private Federated Learning via Personalized Data Transformation

Authors/Presenters: Yuchen Yang, Bo Hui, Haolin Yuan, Neil Gong, Yinzhi Cao Many thanks to USENIX for publishing their outstanding USENIX Security ’23 Presenter’s content, and the organizations strong commitment to Open Access. Originating ...

New book: ‘Facebook: Sins & Insensitivities’

[Disclaimer: you’ll probably see ads under and possibly incorporated into articles on this blog. I don’t choose them and I don’t approve them: that’s the price I pay for not being able to afford to pay for all my blogs…] I’m amused to ...

55% of Generative AI Inputs Include Sensitive Data: Menlo Security

The rapid growth in the number of generative AI tools and platforms and their expanding adoption by organizations are giving legs to long-held concerns about security and privacy threats from the technology. A report released today by Menlo ...

Appdome unveils Geo Compliance suite to thwart spoofing and enhance mobile app security

Appdome unveiled its new Geo Compliance feature set, allowing mobile brands to trust the user’s location and detect location spoofing, fake GPS apps, VPN use, SIM swaps and other methods used to circumvent geo restrictions in mobile ...

LOKKER introduces a feature to notify users if their website breaches various privacy laws

LOKKER introduces a new feature included in its Privacy Edge software suite. LOKKER now gives companies a solution to monitor and remediate potential web privacy and compliance violations such as HIPAA, the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) and ...

Infoblox Applies AI to DNS Traffic to Thwart Malware Infestations

Infoblox is leveraging AI to identify websites that are sources of malware and block them to make IT environments more secure. The post Infoblox Applies AI to DNS Traffic to Thwart Malware Infestations appeared first on Security Boulevard.

3 Ways Insider Threats Put Your Company at Risk in 2024

Employees are often heralded as a company's most valuable asset, but these insiders can also be an organization's biggest risk. The post 3 Ways Insider Threats Put Your Company at Risk in 2024 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Cloud cryptography demystified: Amazon Web Services

By Scott Arciszewski This post, part of a series on cryptography in the cloud, provides an overview of the cloud cryptography services offered within Amazon Web Services (AWS): when to use them, when not to use them, and important usage ...

Armis acquires CTCI to improve pre-attack threat hunting technology

Armis announced it has agreed to acquire CTCI (Cyber Threat Cognitive Intelligence), a privately held company specializing in AI-powered pre-attack threat hunting technology. In a private deal which closed this week, Armis has acquired all of ...

7 Reasons to Attend ASPM Nation: A Valentine’s Day Special for Cybersecurity Lovers

Roses are red, violets are blue, and if you’re into cybersecurity, ASPM Nation is for you! Picture this: a virtual gathering of cybersecurity aficionados, all geared up to delve into the intricacies of Application Security Posture Management ...

Valentine’s Day Scams Woo the Lonely-Hearted

A quarter of Valentine’s Day-themed spam emails intercepted by Bitdefender's filters were identified as scams aimed at defrauding recipients. The post Valentine’s Day Scams Woo the Lonely-Hearted appeared first on Security Boulevard.