Application Security News and Articles


Why Use a VLAN? Unveiling the Benefits of Virtual LANs in Network Security

Understanding the Basic Concept of VLANs Virtual Local Area Networks, or VLANs, serve as a critical computing technology designed for effective network traffic management. These are subsets within a Local Area Network (LAN) that partition the ...

Why a Zero Trust Security Policy Matters and Steps to Implementation

Understanding Zero Trust Traditionally, cybersecurity operated on a simple principle: trust what’s inside, be wary of what’s outside. This model assumed that once someone or something gained access to your network, they could be trusted as ...

Yahoo “Strongly” Recommends DMARC RUA Tag for Bulk Senders

Yahoo DMARC guidelines for 2024 now includes a strong recommendation for the DMARC RUA tag. Here’s how to enable it for your domains! The post Yahoo “Strongly” Recommends DMARC RUA Tag for Bulk Senders appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Ubuntu Security Updates Fixed Vim Vulnerabilities

Vim, a powerful and widely used text editor, has recently come under scrutiny due to several vulnerabilities that could potentially compromise system security. In this article, we will delve into the intricacies of these vulnerabilities, ...

The Intersection of IoT and Financial Security: Expert Tips for Protection

Sophisticated Internet of Things (IoT) technologies transformed the cybersecurity systems in financial services. They’re continuously evolving and improving. Take credit cards as an example—commercial banks significantly cut the risk of ...

Merry Little Christmas

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GambleForce Attacks: APAC Firms Targeted With SQL Injections

In light of recent GambleForce attacks, a new threat actor has emerged, targeting more than 20 organizations across the Asia-Pacific region. The hacker group is mainly known for deploying SQL injections to exploit vulnerabilities in content ...

The Year in Review and 2024 Predictions

In our last episode of the year, we replay our predictions for 2023 reviewing what we got right and what we didn’t. We cover various topics, such as Twitter’s influence, the future of Mastodon, the ban of TikTok in certain states, and the ...

USENIX Security ’23 – ‘Sneaky Spy Devices And Defective Detectors: The Ecosystem Of Intimate Partner Surveillance With Covert Devices’

Full Presenters List: Rose Ceccio, Sophie Stephenson, Varun Chadha, Danny Yuxing Huang, Rahul Chatterjee Many thanks to USENIX for publishing their outstanding USENIX Security ’23 Presenter’s content, and the organizations strong commitment ...

Democracy 2024: Pro-Hunger ≠ “Pro-Life”

Ref AP News: https://apnews.com/article/iowa-summer-ebt-food-assistance-0e878c5c0fc9dd0dd55622cb22a82561. Iowa has decided not to participate in the 2024 Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children (Summer EBT) program, which provides $40 ...

The Top 24 Security Predictions for 2024 (Part 2)

Where next for cyber in 2024? Here’s part two of your annual roundup of cybersecurity forecasts, top cyber trends and cybersecurity industry prediction reports as we head into calendar year 2024. The post The Top 24 Security Predictions for ...

Week in review: Terrapin SSH attack, Mr. Cooper breach

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Creating a formula for effective vulnerability prioritization In this Help Net Security interview, Michael Gorelik, CTO and Head of Malware ...

Group Therapy – security and privacy in Facebook groups

Having found myself roped into assisting as co-administrator a couple of Facebook groups with security/privacy issues, I thought I should, perhaps, share what little I know about defending your group against scam and spam posts and comments by ...

Best Practices in Multi-Factor Authentication for Enhanced Security

Imagine standing at the entrance to a vault where your most valuable possessions are stored. The door doesn’t open with just one key; you need several to unlock it. That’s the essence of multi-factor authentication (MFA) in a nutshell. ...

USENIX Security ’23 – ‘“It’s The Equivalent of Feeling Like You’re In Jail”: Lessons From Firsthand & Secondhand Accounts Of IoT-Enabled Intimate Partner Abuse’

Full Presenter List: Sophie Stephenson, Majed Almansoori, Pardis Emami-Naeini, Rahul Chatterjee Many thanks to USENIX for publishing their outstanding USENIX Security ’23 Presenter’s content, and the organizations strong commitment to Open ...

Impact of Apache Struts2 Code Execution Vulnerability

Recent attacks have demonstrated a significant growth in Zero Days and Remote Code Execution. Kratikal has observed that threat actors have placed a special focus on Web Apps, IoT, and Open-Source tools. In this blog, we will discuss a recently ...

Kansas City Hospital Ransomware Attack Consequences

A hospital situated near Kansas City, Missouri, has encountered significant challenges in delivering patient care this week following a cyberattack that severely impacted its systems. Liberty Hospital provided an update Read More The post Kansas ...

Preparing for the Holiday Ransomware Storm

This article was originally published on Spiceworks.  The holiday season is upon us. As we approach the end of 2023, it should be a time for festive cheer for all. Unfortunately for cybersecurity teams across the globe, their holidays are more ...

USENIX Security ’23 ‘The Digital-Safety Risks Of Financial Technologies For Survivors Of Intimate Partner Violence’

Full Presenter List: Rosanna Bellini, Kevin Lee, Megan A. Brown, Jeremy Shaffer, Rasika Bhalerao, Thomas Ristenpart Many thanks to USENIX for publishing their outstanding USENIX Security ’23 Presenter’s content, and the organizations strong ...

Establish Security Outcomes With Data Discovery and Classification

Cavelo CEO James Mignacca and IT VP Mark Dillon break down real-life challenges midsized enterprises face while scaling data discovery processes. The post Establish Security Outcomes With Data Discovery and Classification appeared first on ...