Application Security News and Articles


USENIX Security ’23 – Measuring Up To (Reasonable) Consumer Expectations: Providing An Empirical Basis For Holding IoT Manufacturers Legally Responsible

Authors/Presenters:Lorenz Kustosch, Carlos Gañán, Mattis van 't Schip, Michel van Eeten, Simon Parkin Many thanks to USENIX for publishing their outstanding USENIX Security ’23 Presenter’s content, and the organizations strong commitment to ...

Facebook fake videos

I have spent a not-very-happy time this morning, besieged by Facebook group posts passed off as porn videos and trying to get rid of them. In fact, it’s unlikely that they’re either porn or videos: they’re bot postings of malicious links ...

What do auditors do all day?

Updated from the original published on July 1, 2010 If you’ve ever sat at your desk wondering what exactly the bunch of outsiders hanging out in the audit room find to do with their time, or if you’re thinking of a career in audit but just ...

How DevOps evolved into DevSecOps: Embracing security in software development

The journey from DevOps to DevSecOps signifies a shift towards valuing security more prominently in how you create and maintain code, highlighting its increased importance within your software development and operations. The post How DevOps ...

USENIX Security ’23 – Hyungseok Kim, Soomin Kim, Junoh Lee, Kangkook Jee, Sang Kil Cha – Reassembly is Hard: A Reflection on Challenges and Strategies

Many thanks to USENIX for publishing their outstanding USENIX Security ’23 Presenter’s content, and the organizations strong commitment to Open Access. Originating from the conference’s events situated at the Anaheim Marriott; and via the ...

Checkmarx Report Surfaces Software Supply Chain Compromises

A Checkmarx report found 56% of attacks against software supply chains resulted in thefts of credential and confidential data. The post Checkmarx Report Surfaces Software Supply Chain Compromises appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Daniel Stori’s ‘jr developer vs machine learning’

via the webcomic talent of the inimitable Daniel Stori at Turnoff.US. Permalink The post Daniel Stori’s ‘jr developer vs machine learning’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Response to CISA Advisory (AA24-038A): PRC State-Sponsored Actors Compromise and Maintain Persistent Access to U.S. Critical Infrastructure

AttackIQ has released a new attack graph in response to the recently published CISA Advisory (AA24-038A) which assesses that the People’s Republic of China (PRC) state-sponsored cyber actors are seeking to pre-position themselves on IT networks ...

QR Code Phishing Attacks Target High-Level Executives: Report

C-level executives and others in managerial positions are by far the top targets of increasingly popular phishing attacks that involve malicious QR codes. According to researchers with Abnormal Security, members of the C-suite in the fourth ...

Why it’s important to secure your Identity Provider (IdP) with high assurance identity

While breaches targeting identity as the initial attack vector are on the rise, with increasing... The post Why it’s important to secure your Identity Provider (IdP) with high assurance identity appeared first on Entrust Blog. The post Why ...

Introducing notification rules: You can now tailor your alerts with precision

With our new notification rules feature, it takes just a few simple steps to customize your alerts to focus on what really matters for you and your business. The post Introducing notification rules: You can now tailor your alerts with precision ...

The Hacker News: Critical Boot Loader Vulnerability in Shim Impacts Nearly All Linux DistrosThe Hacker News:

The maintainers of shim have released version 15.8 to address six security flaws, including a critical bug that could pave the way for remote code execution under specific circumstances. Read More > The post The Hacker News: Critical Boot ...

Least Privilege for Data: A Balancing Act

Like other CISO’s, I have long had a love and hate relationship with the principle of Least Privilege. I love the measurable benefits that could be achieved by aiming for least privilege. You can quickly reduce the attack surface by simply ...

USENIX Security ’23 – Soumyakant Priyadarshan, Huan Nguyen, Rohit Chouhan, and R. Sekar – SAFER: Efficient and Error-Tolerant Binary Instrumentation

Many thanks to USENIX for publishing their outstanding USENIX Security ’23 Presenter’s content, and the organizations strong commitment to Open Access. Originating from the conference’s events situated at the Anaheim Marriott; and via the ...

SOC 1 vs SOC 2: Everything you need to know about the SOC attestations

Service organizations often undergo SOC (Service Organization Control) attestation to assure clients and stakeholders of the effectiveness of their internal controls. Two prominent frameworks within the SOC domain are SOC 1 and SOC 2, each ...

US Offers $10 Million Reward for Info About Hive Ransomware Leaders

The U.S. government appears eager to finish off what’s left of the notorious Hive ransomware group, offering a $10 million reward for information that leads to the identification and location of any of the leaders of the gang. The State ...

3 Best Practices for SOC Leaders for Staying Ahead In 2024

Keeping up with the cyberthreat landscape also fosters a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability, ensuring that the SOC remains resilient and prepared. The post 3 Best Practices for SOC Leaders for Staying Ahead In 2024 appeared first ...

Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 2/9/24

Insight #1 From toasters to toothbrushes, the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to wreak havoc on the internet. As consumers, it's important to balance necessity with risk, just like with everything else.  Reality is the average home has ...

Why SaaS SIEM? A Comprehensive Guide for Businesses

Today’s businesses are increasingly reliant on technology, meaning the importance of airtight cybersecurity cannot be overstated. As organizations navigate the complexities of the modern digital ecosystem, maintaining the integrity of their ...

2023 Sees Record Data Compromises Amidst Changing Tactics

Cybercriminals are shifting their focus toward targeted identity fraud and scams resulting in fewer overall victims. The post 2023 Sees Record Data Compromises Amidst Changing Tactics appeared first on Security Boulevard.