Application Security News and Articles


SimSpace raises $45 million to fuel continued growth

SimSpace has closed a $45 million equity raise led by L2 Point Management, a private investment firm specializing in flexible capital solutions for growth companies. This investment brings the total capital raised by SimSpace over the past year ...

Exploring IoT Communication Protocols for Enhanced Cybersecurity

In the era of interconnected devices, the Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionized the way we live and work. However, with this convenience comes the pressing need for robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard sensitive information and ensure ...

AI and Cybersecurity in 2024 – What’s Changing and Why It Matters

Tired of the AI hype? We get it. Our latest blog takes a no-nonsense look at AI in 2024's cybersecurity – just the facts and some thoughtful insights. No earth-shattering revelations, just a decent read for your coffee break. The post AI and ...

Krasue RAT Malware: A New Threat to Linux Systems

In the field of cybersecurity, a potent and covert threat called Krasue has surfaced. This remote access trojan has been silently infiltrating Linux systems, primarily targeting telecommunications companies since 2021. This blog post will explore ...

Revolutionizing Cybersecurity with Cyber Defense Planning and Optimization

Heads-up CISOs – there’s a major paradigm shift coming that will change how you plan and execute your adaptive cybersecurity defense strategy. There’s a new term that you are going to be hearing a lot in the coming months that will become a ...

Coping with Python 3.7 End of Life: A Guide for Developers

Python 3.7 reached end of life on June 27, 2023   The current stable Python release is Python 3.12   Running end-of-life software poses compliance risks   Python is one of the most widely used programming languages and has undergone several ...

Microsoft Alert: COLDRIVER Credential Theft Rising Again

In a recent Microsoft security alert, the notorious threat actor known as COLDRIVER has escalated its credential theft activities, targeting entities strategically significant to Russia. Simultaneously, it has refined its capabilities to evade ...

AI’s efficacy is constrained in cybersecurity, but limitless in cybercrime

Bringing artificial intelligence into the cybersecurity field has created a vicious cycle. Cyber professionals now employ AI to enhance their tools and boost their detection and protection capabilities, but cybercriminals are also harnessing AI ...

Product showcase: ImmuniWeb AI Platform

ImmuniWeb is a global application security company that currently serves over 1,000 customers from more than 50 countries. ImmuniWeb AI Platform has received numerous prestigious awards and industry recognitions for intelligent automation and ...

Supply chain emerges as major vector in escalating automotive cyberattacks

In this Help Net Security video, Jay Yaneza, Cybersecurity Architect at VicOne, discusses how, in the first half of the year, cyberattacks on the automotive sector caused losses exceeding $11 billion. These attacks mainly targeted automotive ...

Balancing AI’s promise with privacy and intellectual property concerns

Organizations increasingly integrate AI technologies into their cybersecurity architectures to enhance detection, response, and mitigation capabilities. One of the key strengths of AI in cybersecurity lies in its ability to predict and prevent ...

Subdominator: Open-source tool for detecting subdomain takeovers

Subdominator is a dependable and fast open-source command-line interface tool to identify subdomain takeovers. It boasts superior accuracy and reliability, offering improvements compared to other tools. “Initially, Subdominator was created ...

Analyst Perspective: Toward Converged Identity Assurance

Identity and access management (IAM) is a crucial security component and a business enabler for the modern enterprise — but it’s clear that current systems are falling short on both fronts. Enterprises remain rife with legacy systems, ...

What Can Go Wrong with Bank Online Account Opening?

Online account opening is one of the most crucial functions for banks today. It is one of the key ways banks can grow. And customers don’t have to take the time to visit a branch to become a customer. At least two hours saved. It can be a real ...

Emerging Threat: What to Know About the Play Ransomware Group

Cybercriminals continue finding new ways to extort organizations through disruptive ransomware attacks. The latest advisory from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and Australian ...

Insight – The Evolving Cybersecurity Landscape in 2024: Predictions and Preparations

As we prepare to ring in the new year, the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape promises to bring new cyber threat actors, vulnerabilities, and weaknesses to counter. As technology evolves, so do […] The post Insight – The Evolving ...

Cisco Details AI Strategy for Simplifying Cybersecurity

Cisco is moving to pervasively apply AI to lower the bar in terms of the level of expertise required to achieve and maintain cybersecurity. The post Cisco Details AI Strategy for Simplifying Cybersecurity appeared first on Security Boulevard.

DEF CON 31 – Secretary of US Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas

Many thanks to DEF CON 31 for publishing their terrific DefCon Conference 31 presenters content. Originating from the conference events at Caesars Forum, Flamingo, Harrah’s and Linq in Las Vegas, Nevada; via the organizations YouTube channel. ...

Play Ransomware Has Hit 300 Entities Worldwide: FBI

The Play ransomware group, which was behind such high-profile attacks as those on the city of Oakland, California, and Dallas County, Texas, is behind at least 300 similar cyber-incidents since June 2022, according to government cybersecurity ...

Play Ransomware: SafeBreach Coverage for US-CERT Alert (AA23-352A)

Play (also known as Playcrypt) ransomware threat actors have been actively targeting critical infrastructure entities in North America, South America, and Europe since June 2022. The post Play Ransomware: SafeBreach Coverage for US-CERT Alert ...