Application Security News and Articles


Cutting-Edge AI Raises Fears About Risks to Humanity. Are Tech and Political Leaders Doing Enough?

Many people are raising the alarm about AI’s as-yet-unknown dangers and calling for safeguards to protect people from its existential threats. The post Cutting-Edge AI Raises Fears About Risks to Humanity. Are Tech and Political Leaders Doing ...

SIEM and Log Management Provider Graylog Raises $39 Million

Graylog secured $39 million in funding to accelerate product development and scale its go-to-market operations. The post SIEM and Log Management Provider Graylog Raises $39 Million appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Former British Cyberespionage Agency Employee Gets Life in Prison for Stabbing an American Spy

Former British cyberespionage agency employee was sentenced in a London court for attempted murder, will have to serve at least 13 years in prison. The post Former British Cyberespionage Agency Employee Gets Life in Prison for Stabbing an ...

Buyer’s Guide for Privileged Access Governance Solutions

We’re excited to announce that we’ve just published our Buyer’s Guide for Privileged Access Governance solutions! Why we created the guide Most companies in the world today have already migrated most of their workloads to the cloud, with 91 ...

Public exposure of data breaches is becoming inevitable

Ransomware incidents rising again as criminals use data exfiltration and supply chain attacks to maximize their leverage, according to Allianz. Allianz Commercial analysis of large cyber losses shows the number of cases in which data is ...

Product showcase: LayerX browser security extension

The browser has become the main workspace in modern organizations. It’s where employees create and interact with data, and how they access organizational and external SaaS and web apps. That’s why the browser is extensively targeted by ...

Ransomware attacks set to break records in 2023

Ransomware attacks continue at a record-breaking pace, with Q3 2023 global ransomware attack frequency up 11% over Q2 and 95% year-over-year (YoY), according to Corvus Insurance. In its Q2 2023 Global Ransomware Report, Corvus noted a significant ...

Mainframes are around to stay, it’s time to protect them

While many organizations run their core business applications on the mainframe, IT leaders lack confidence in the effectiveness of their mainframe security compliance, signaling a need for more robust security practices, according to Rocket ...

The hidden costs of Java, and the impact of pricing changes

An overwhelming 98% of all the businesses surveyed use Java in their software applications or infrastructure, and 57% of those organizations indicate that Java is the backbone of most of their applications, according to Azul. When including ...

Infosec products of the month: October 2023

Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past month, featuring releases from: Appdome, Arcitecta, AuditBoard, BackBox, Cloaked, ComplyCube, Darktrace, Data Theorem, Flexxon, Fortanix, Fortinet, Jumio, LogicMonitor, Malwarebytes, ...

Extending Cybersecurity Awareness to IoT Devices

We’re at the end of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which is a good time to reflect on where your organization needs to improve and extend it’s cybersecurity efforts.  If you’re like most organizations the answer is IoT devices and ...

President Biden’s Proclamation: National Native American Heritage Month, 2023

October 31, 2023 A Proclamation on National Native American Heritage Month, 2023 During National Native American Heritage Month, we recognize the invaluable contributions of Native peoples that have shaped our country and honor the hundreds of ...

How the SEC charges against SolarWinds highlight the cybersecurity liability of software companies

On October 30, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a civil complaint against SolarWinds Corporation and its chief information security officer, Timothy G. Brown, for violating federal securities laws by making false and ...

SEC SolarWinds Lawsuit a Real Wake-Up Call: Why Executives Must Know Their Security Posture Today

By: Igor Volovich, VP, Compliance Strategy In light of the recent SEC charges against SolarWinds and its Chief Information Security Officer, Tim Brown, corporate leaders find themselves at a crossroads, facing a stark and unavoidable reality: the ...

News alert: Traceable celebrates winning the prestigious SINET16 Innovator Award for 2023

San Francisco, Calif., Oct. 31, 2023 – Traceable AI, the industry’s leading API security company, proudly announces its continued recognition in the cybersecurity industry, with the latest accolade being the prestigious SINET16 Innovator ...

News alert: Ivanti reports reveals 49% of CXOs have requested bypassing security measures

Salt Lake City, Utah, Oct. 31, 2023 —Ivanti, the tech company that elevates and secures Everywhere Work, today announced the results of its Executive Security Spotlight report as part of Ivanti’s Cybersecurity Status Report Series. Ivanti ...

NoEscape Ransomware, AvosLocker Ransomware, Retch Ransomware, S-H-O Ransomware and More: Hacker’s Playbook Threat Coverage Round-up: October 31st, 2023

New and updated coverage for ransomware and malware variants, including NoEscape ransomware, AvosLocker ransomware, and others. The post NoEscape Ransomware, AvosLocker Ransomware, Retch Ransomware, S-H-O Ransomware and More: Hacker’s Playbook ...

Cybersecurity Leaders Spooked by SEC Lawsuit Against SolarWinds CISO

The SEC's lawsuit against the CISO of SolarWinds is leaving CISOs across the industry spooked and reevaluating their roles. The post Cybersecurity Leaders Spooked by SEC Lawsuit Against SolarWinds CISO appeared first on SecurityWeek.

DEF CON 31 Policy – Panel: Blocking Pathways into Cybercrime Current Efforts, Future Opportunities

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. ...

Amy’s Cheat Sheet on the Best Sessions at IT Nation Connect 2023 North America

Are you ready for a fantastic journey into the world of technology, innovation, and networking? IT Nation Connect 2023 North America .. The post Amy’s Cheat Sheet on the Best Sessions at IT Nation Connect 2023 North America appeared first on ...