Application Security News and Articles


Apache ActiveMQ bug exploited to deliver Kinsing malware

Attackers are exploiting a recently fixed vulnerability (CVE-2023-46604) in Apache ActiveMQ to install Kinsing malware and cryptocurrency miners on targeted Linux systems. CVE-2023-46604 exploitation Apache ActiveMQ is a popular Java-based open ...

The shifting sands of the war against cyber extortion

Ransomware and cyber extortion attacks aimed at organizations are not letting up. Occasionally, they even come in pairs. The often large and sometimes massive ransomware recovery costs companies incur when they decide not to meet the demands ...

Insider Q&A: Pentagon AI Chief on Network-Centric Warfare, Generative AI Challenges

Interview with Craig Martell, Chief Digital and AI Officer (CDAO) for the U.S. Department of Defense, about AI use in the military. The post Insider Q&A: Pentagon AI Chief on Network-Centric Warfare, Generative AI Challenges appeared first ...

Microsoft Paid Out $63 Million Since Launch of First Bug Bounty Program 10 Years Ago

Over the past ten years, Microsoft has handed out $63 million in rewards as part of its bug bounty programs. The post Microsoft Paid Out $63 Million Since Launch of First Bug Bounty Program 10 Years Ago appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Lasso Security emerges from stealth and raises $6 million

Lasso Security announced a $6 million seed round led by Entrée Capital with the participation of Samsung Next. Every few years there’s a major technological revolution. In the 90s, it was the internet; in the 2010s, it was the cloud and ...

Sumo Logic Completes Investigation Into Recent Security Breach

Sumo Logic has completed its investigation into the recent security breach and found no evidence of impact to customer data. The post Sumo Logic Completes Investigation Into Recent Security Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek.

8 free AI and GenAI courses from AWS

Amazon’s AI Ready initiative aims to provide free AI skills training and education to 2 million people globally by 2025. “Artificial intelligence is the most transformative technology of our generation. If we are going to unlock the full ...

How Can I Manage Certificates From Multiple Public CAs?

Should you purchase all your digital certificates from one Certificate Authority (CA) or get them from different ones? Let's explore the pros and cons of using multiple CAs and how a robust, CA-agnostic Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) ...

Anonymous Sudan DDoS Attack Cloudflare Decoded

In a recent wave of cyber disruptions, the elusive Anonymous hacker group Sudan, self-identified as Storm-1359, claimed responsibility for orchestrating a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack that temporarily incapacitated Cloudflare’s ...

Kreativmedia SPF and DKIM configuration: Step By Step Guideline

This instructional article will demonstrate the Kreativmedia configuration ... The post Kreativmedia SPF and DKIM configuration: Step By Step Guideline appeared first on EasyDMARC. The post Kreativmedia SPF and DKIM configuration: Step By Step ...

KashFlow SPF and DKIM configuration: Step By Step Guideline

This instructional article will demonstrate the KashFlow configuration ... The post KashFlow SPF and DKIM configuration: Step By Step Guideline appeared first on EasyDMARC. The post KashFlow SPF and DKIM configuration: Step By Step Guideline ...

News alert: Qualys unveils ‘Enterprise TruRisk Platform’ to help businesses eliminate cyber risks

Foster City, Calif., Nov. 21, 2023 — Qualys, a cloud-based IT, security and compliance solutions leader, unveiled its forward-looking vision of the Qualys Enterprise TruRisk Platform on Nov. 8. The announcement was made by president and CEO, ...

Detecting Token Impersonation – Security Spotlight

The “Security Spotlight” blog series provides insight into emerging cyberthreats and shares tips for how you can leverage LogRhythm’s security tools, services, and out-of-the-box content to defend against attacks. In this Security ...

In What ways do CVSS v3 and CVSS v4 differ?

Specialists utilize the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) as a critical foundation for assessing and ranking cybersecurity vulnerabilities. When it comes to the methodology used to determine the severity of vulnerabilities, version 4 is ...

PolarDNS: Open-source DNS server tailored for security evaluations

PolarDNS is a specialized authoritative DNS server that allows the operator to produce custom DNS responses suitable for DNS protocol testing purposes. What can you do with PolarDNS? PolarDNS can be used for testing of: DNS resolvers ...

Segmentation proves crucial for fast response to security incidents

In this Help Net Security video, Steve Winterfeld, Advisory CISO at Akamai, discusses the recent surge of ransomware attacks in the U.S. and how it relates to microsegmentation. Recovery after a security breach happens 11 hours faster with ...

Organizations’ serious commitment to software risk management pays off

There has been a significant decrease in vulnerabilities found in target applications – from 97% in 2020 to 83% in 2022 – an encouraging sign that code reviews, automated testing and continuous integration are helping to reduce common ...

The hidden obstacles to integrating AI into your business

A mere 14% of organizations globally are fully prepared to deploy and leverage AI-powered technologies, according to Cisco. The report highlights companies’ preparedness to utilize and deploy AI, showcasing critical gaps across key business ...

Navigating the AI security landscape: The federal push for responsible AI adoption

This blog post discusses the U.S. government's commitment to responsible AI through the Executive Order and proposed legislation, outlines key provisions for AI risk management, highlights efforts to strengthen federal AI governance, and ...

CyberTalk Series: MSP and MSSP Cybersecurity Compliance Challenges in 2023 and Goals for 2024 with Kimberly Simon

Our industry is way more complex than meets the eye. MSPs and MSSPs are not just managing their clients' cybersecurity programs, The post CyberTalk Series: MSP and MSSP Cybersecurity Compliance Challenges in 2023 and Goals for 2024 with Kimberly ...