Application Security News and Articles


Handling Secrets with AWS Secrets Manager

This tutorial helps you better understand AWS Secrets Manager, how it works under the hood and how to access it from Kubernetes clusters. The post Handling Secrets with AWS Secrets Manager appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Cisco ASA Zero-Day Exploited in Akira Ransomware Attacks

Cisco is warning of a zero-day vulnerability in Cisco ASA and FTD that can be exploited remotely, without authentication, in brute force attacks. The post Cisco ASA Zero-Day Exploited in Akira Ransomware Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek.

New Phishing Campaign Launched via Google Looker Studio

Check Point has observed a wave of phishing attacks launched via Google Looker Studio to steal credentials and funds from intended victims. The post New Phishing Campaign Launched via Google Looker Studio appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Fortifying the Foundation: Empowering a Zero-Trust Security Paradigm

Zero-trust has become a significant trend as organizations adapt to a world where perimeter security no longer offers sufficient protection. The post Fortifying the Foundation: Empowering a Zero-Trust Security Paradigm appeared first on Security ...

PallyCon DRM License Cipher protects users against software-level DRM vulnerabilities

PallyCon has introduced a new feature called PallyCon DRM License Cipher, designed to address vulnerabilities in software-level DRM solutions. In today’s digital era, the protection of digital content is more crucial than ever. Digital ...

In Other News: LastPass Vault Hacking, Russia Targets Ukraine Energy Facility, NXP Breach 

Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: LastPass vault hacking, Russia targets energy facility in Ukraine, NXP data breach. The post In Other News: LastPass Vault Hacking, Russia Targets Ukraine Energy Facility, NXP Breach  ...

How to Hire an Ideal Azure Cloud Engineer for your business?

The annual growth rates of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Azure Management Services (AMS) are almost twice as high as those of Amazon Web Services (AWS), according to CB Insight. Microsoft statistics show that 95% of Fortune 500 businesses rely ...

The Conti Ransomware Gang and the Trickbot Cybercrime Enterprise XMPP’s and Jabber Account IDs

The power of OSINT and real-time OSINT which has been my methodology since December, 2005 when I originally launched this blog? Check out the following analysis courtesy of me which details in-depth who's behind the Conti Ransomware Gang and the ...

LLMs and Tool Use

Last March, just two weeks after GPT-4 was released, researchers at Microsoft quietly announced a plan to compile millions of APIs—tools that can do everything from ordering a pizza to solving physics equations to controlling the TV in your ...

Unpatched Cisco ASA flaw exploited by attackers (CVE-2023-20269)

A vulnerability (CVE-2023-20269) in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) firewalls is being exploited by attackers to gain access to vulnerable internet-exposed devices. “This vulnerability was ...

Emsisoft Tells Users to Update Products, Reboot Systems Due to Certificate Mishap

Emsisoft urges its users to update anti-malware and other security products after signing them with an improperly issued digital certificate. The post Emsisoft Tells Users to Update Products, Reboot Systems Due to Certificate Mishap appeared ...

Data Breaches in August 2023

A data breach is when sensitive, protected, or confidential information is accessed, stolen, or exposed by an unauthorized individual or group. These incidents can occur in various ways, such as hacking, theft, or human error.    Data breaches ...

Why We Need to Replay Our Cybersecurity Incidents

Replaying cybersecurity incidents means better insights, leading to improved security strategies for future protection  There is one tool that you often want when it’s too late: the ability to replay cybersecurity incidents. This might sound ...

What Types of Data Breaches do you Need to Know About in 2023?

Ensure you're aware of these common types of data breaches to stand the best chance of protecting your valuable information. The post What Types of Data Breaches do you Need to Know About in 2023? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

US, UK Sanction More Members of Trickbot Russian Cybercrime Group 

The US and UK have announced sanctions against 11 more alleged members of the Russian cybercrime group Trickbot.  The post US, UK Sanction More Members of Trickbot Russian Cybercrime Group  appeared first on SecurityWeek.

North Korean hackers target security researchers with zero-day exploit

North Korean threat actors are once again attempting to compromise security researchers’ machines by employing a zero-day exploit. The warning comes from Google’s own security researchers Clement Lecigne and Maddie Stone, who detailed ...

A Buyer’s Guide to Modern IGA

Unlocking Effective Identity Governance: A comprehensive buyer's guide to modern IGA solutionsIn recent years, businesses have faced a deluge of change driven by the rapid advancement of cloud technology, elevated security risks, and constant ...

US Aeronautical Organization Hacked via Zoho, Fortinet Vulnerabilities 

APTs exploited vulnerabilities in Zoho ManageEngine and Fortinet VPNs to hack an aerospace organization in early January 2023. The post US Aeronautical Organization Hacked via Zoho, Fortinet Vulnerabilities  appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Apple patches two zero-days under attack (CVE-2023-41064, CVE-2023-41061)

Apple has patched two zero-day vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-41064, CVE-2023-41061) exploited to deliver NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware. “The exploit chain was capable of compromising iPhones running the latest version of iOS (16.6) without any ...

Multiple Security Vulnerability Notifications on Apple Products

Overview Recently, NSFOCUS CERT has detected that Apple has officially repaired two 0day vulnerabilities in multiple Apple products. At present, it has detected that there are uses in wild. Affected users should take protective measures as soon ...