Application Security News and Articles


Ransomware Group Leaks Files Allegedly Stolen From Boeing

The LockBit ransomware group has leaked gigabytes of files allegedly stolen from the systems of aerospace giant Boeing.  The post Ransomware Group Leaks Files Allegedly Stolen From Boeing appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Resecurity integrates with Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR Marketplace

Resecurity announced its integration with the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR Marketplace, a platform for security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR). This integration allows Resecurity to offer three of its flagship products, ...

Mr. Cooper Says Customer Data Compromised in Cyberattack

US mortgage giant Mr. Cooper announced that customer data was compromised in an October 31 cyberattack. The post Mr. Cooper Says Customer Data Compromised in Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Atom Keylogger – The Budget Friendly Malware For Aspiring Cybercriminals

Atom Keylogger is an inexpensive and easy-to-use keylogging tool being sold on cybercrime forums that records keystrokes and other user activity. The post Atom Keylogger – The Budget Friendly Malware For Aspiring Cybercriminals appeared first ...

Operations at Major Australian Ports Significantly Disrupted by Cyberattack

A cyberattack on Australian shipping giant DP World, which may have been a ransomware attack, has resulted in serious disruptions at major ports. The post Operations at Major Australian Ports Significantly Disrupted by Cyberattack appeared first ...

Yellen Says Ransomware Attack on China’s Biggest Bank Minimally Disrupted Treasury Market Trades

A ransomware attack that forced China’s biggest bank to take some systems offline only minimally disrupted the U.S. Treasury market. The post Yellen Says Ransomware Attack on China’s Biggest Bank Minimally Disrupted Treasury Market Trades ...

Dashboard Series: Analyze endpoint security control gaps with Balbix

Every security team recognizes that endpoint security tools/controls, such as Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), e.g., CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, and Trend Micro, are critical for security and compliance. But, not all endpoints are protected ...

Cyber risk is business risk: Qualys Enterprise TruRisk Platform sets new industry standard

In this Help Net Security interview, Sumedh Thakar, President and CEO of Qualys explores the vision behind the Qualys Enterprise TruRisk Platform, a strategic move aimed at redefining how enterprises measure, communicate, and eliminate cyber ...

Domain Control Validation (DCV) Methods & How to Choose

You can trust digital certificates issued by reputable Certificate Authorities (CAs) because they go through a domain control validation (DCV) process, which verifies the legitimacy of the entity requesting the SSL/TLS certificate and the domain ...

Success eludes the International Counter Ransomware Initiative

A swing and a miss by the 50 member countries of the International Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI), headlined by the US, who have confirmed a commitment to collectively address ransomware. Ransomware, as predicted, is growing at tremendous ...

The real cost of healthcare cybersecurity breaches

With each step towards digitalization, from cloud computing to electronic records, the healthcare sector faces mounting risks that threaten not just the privacy but the very wellbeing of patients. In this Help Net Security interview, Taylor ...

Why Isn’t My ChatGPT Working?

“My ChatGPT isn‘t working properly.“ “I can’t log in, and it’s not responding at all.” Just as OpenAI released a series of new features recently, ChatGPT experienced prolonged service disruptions last Wednesday. Subsequently, OpenAI ...

CISOs vs. developers: A battle over security priorities

A majority of both developers and CISOs view software supply chain security as a top priority in their roles (70% and 52% respectively), according to Chainguard. However, there is a clear disconnect and even some distrust between CISOs and ...

Infostealers and the high value of stolen data

The risk of personal and professional data being stolen by nefarious actors looms larger than ever, according to Trend Micro. Understanding the risks associated with data theft, which include identity theft, financial loss, reputational harm, and ...

Building resilience to shield your digital transformation from cyber threats

Digital transformation projects are top of mind for enterprises. 91% of businesses are currently engaged in some form of digital initiative. Yet, the average cost of a failed, delayed, or scaled-back digital transformation project is more than $4 ...

SEC vs. SolarWinds CISO, Classiscam Scam-as-a-Service

In this episode, we discuss the SEC’s charges against SolarWinds’ CISO for misleading investors about a major cyberattack. Plus don’t miss our discussion about the shady world of “Classiscam Scam-as-a-Service,” a very popular cyber ...

Kubernetes adoption creates new cybersecurity challenges

To maintain a competitive edge, modern organizations are evolving toward highly scalable, flexible and resilient applications – leading to the widespread adoption of cloud native technologies like Kubernetes, according to Venafi. Security ...

Why backup matters more than ever

Often overlooked but critically essential, backup lies at the core of data security and business continuity. However, data is also susceptible to a myriad of threats, ranging from hardware failures and accidental deletions to malicious ...

Unlock Cybersecurity with Mitre ATT&CK and D3FEND Mapping

Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, staying ahead of threats such as APT threats is more challenging than ever. That’s where frameworks like Mitre Att&ck and D3fend mapping come into play. These robust frameworks ...

Threat stats: What they tell us about the state of cybersecurity

Cyberattacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and common, and businesses and individuals of all sizes are at risk. By understanding the latest threat statistics, we can better protect ourselves from these attacks. Here are some of the key ...