Application Security News and Articles


A New DIY Grim Android Botnet Spotted in the Wild

I just came across to a newly released DIY Android Botnet with some pretty interesting built-in features including the use of mobile-based ransomware device locking capability including to offer the attacker the capability to take full control of ...

Real World Impact of Medical Device Security

TechSpective Podcast Episode 116   Getting hacked sucks in all scenarios. In most cases, though, getting hacked is an inconvenience. In some cases, it is deadly. Having your data stolen, or getting your computer bricked by ransomware is ...

Uplevel to Next-Generation Vulnerability Management with our CISO Guide

Vulnerability management is difficult and not getting any easier. CISOs and security teams struggle to keep their organizations safe from cyber security threats that come from software flaws. A big part of the challenge is the growing number of ...

Group Allegedly Behind MGM, Caesars Attacks is Fairly New to Ransomware

The threat group that claims to have been involved in the high-profile attacks earlier this month on casino operators MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment has evolved in recent months from stealing credentials and accessing systems to ...

The Growing Importance of Security Assurance (And What It Means to Be Good at Compliance Operations)

Living through a global pandemic has made life tough for every human on the planet—some far more than others. We saw unprecedented losses in lives, jobs, and education in the past year. In the realm of security assurance, information security, ...

Guide to IoT in 2023: What’s New and Why It Matters?

The Dawn of IoT: A Revolution in the Digital World In today’s interconnected world, the Guide to IoT is more than just a primer; it’s a roadmap to understanding the digital revolution unfolding before our eyes. The Internet of Things, ...

If the worst happens: How to prep your accounts so your loved one can get into them

It’s not fun to think about: But if you should unexpectedly die, could your spouse, partner, children or other loved ones access your bank accounts, online credit card portals, retirement accounts, and social media accounts?   The post If the ...

Microsoft AI Researchers Expose 38TB of Data, Including Keys, Passwords and Internal Messages

Exposed data includes backup of employees workstations, secrets, private keys, passwords, and over 30,000 internal Microsoft Teams messages. The post Microsoft AI Researchers Expose 38TB of Data, Including Keys, Passwords and Internal Messages ...

Modernized Financial Cards for the Next Generation of Payments

Financial cards have been a cornerstone of our monetary transactions for decades, providing us with... The post Modernized Financial Cards for the Next Generation of Payments appeared first on Entrust Blog. The post Modernized Financial Cards for ...

SentiLink unveils Facets to improve financial fraud detection

SentiLink launched Facets, a new intelligent attributes solution that enables U.S. financial institutions to improve fraud models and implement more sophisticated onboarding flows. The solution provides feature-specific intelligence derived from ...

An Enterprise Action Plan For CDR

By David NeumanSenior Analyst, TAG Cyber dneuman@tag-cyber.com Introduction   Information is the lifeblood of 21st-century businesses. They depend on the ability to safely and securely collect, collaborate, share, and use information as part ...

Venafi Control Plane enhancements help enterprises manage machine identities of all kinds

Venafi launched a suite of innovations within its Control Plane for Machine Identities. These innovations expand Venafi’s software-as-a-service (SaaS) machine identity management platform, equipping security and platform teams to accelerate ...

Google Extends Chromebook Lifespan, Promises 10 Years of Automatic Updates

Google Chromebooks released from 2021 and onwards will receive automatic updates, including security patches, for 10 years. The post Google Extends Chromebook Lifespan, Promises 10 Years of Automatic Updates appeared first on SecurityWeek.

OT/IoT and OpenTitan, an Open Source Silicon Root of Trust

A silicon root of trust (S-RoT) is designed to provide security to those parts of a device that can be attacked by a third party. The question remains, however: can the S-RoT itself be attacked? The post OT/IoT and OpenTitan, an Open Source ...

Wipro partners with ServiceNow to optimize clients’ risk and security operations

Wipro has partnered with ServiceNow to create Wipro CyberTransform – Intelligent ServiceNow Risk and Security Solutions, a solution that enables organisations to integrate their risk, compliance, and security postures more effectively. In ...

Canadian Government Targeted With DDoS Attacks by Pro-Russia Group

The pro-Russian cybercrime group tracked as NoName057(16) is launching DDoS attacks against Canadian organizations. The post Canadian Government Targeted With DDoS Attacks by Pro-Russia Group appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Jobs That AI Can’t Replace: The Impact of Automation on Workforce

As the relentless march of automation reshapes industries, its profound influence on the workforce becomes increasingly evident. In the world of Information Technology, where innovation...Read More The post Jobs That AI Can’t Replace: The ...

Enhancing Cyberdefense for Your Business: Where to Begin

SMEs must seek cyberdefense guidance from cybersecurity professionals with the necessary expertise. The post Enhancing Cyberdefense for Your Business: Where to Begin appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Detecting a Phishing Email: 10 Things to Watch

As security professionals, we remain vigilant in identifying phishing attempts and actively seek information on defending against ransomware and phishing attacks. These topics hold paramount importance within the security community. It is ...

ForgeRock Named Year’s Best Identity and Access Management Solution

The ForgeRock Identity Platform has been awarded for excellence by three industry publications This has been a big year for ForgeRock! We're excited and honored to announce that we've been named the best identity and access management (IAM) ...