Application Security News and Articles
“There is more than one way to skin a cat,” my grandmother used to tell me. It turns out this idea applies to operational technology (OT) security as well. If we take a look at the market (and my own experience in this industry), some common ...
In cybersecurity, some of the most dangerous threats don’t come from exotic malware or zero-day exploits. Instead, they come from what’s already inside your environment—trusted tools, native utilities, and everyday system processes. Welcome ...
Texas network access control startup closes a Series B round led by Updata Partners and brings the total raised to $60 million.
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In the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity, certain tools and techniques possess a fascinating duality. They're designed to protect our digital lives, yet they can also be wielded by malicious actors to carry out cyberattacks. These are known as ...
In a bold move that’s shaking up the cybersecurity industry, Google announced its intent to acquire cloud security unicorn Wiz for $32 billion—one of the largest cybersecurity acquisitions in history. The deal has drawn widespread attention ...
As part of my role as Service Architect here at SpecterOps, one of the things I’m tasked with is exploring all kinds of technologies to help those on assessments with advancing their engagement.
Not long after starting this new role, I was ...
San Francisco smart contract security startup closes a $6.75 million seed funding round led by Archetype and Winklevoss Capital.
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Spektion has emerged from stealth mode with $5 million in seed funding for its vulnerability management solution.
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While often relegated to a purely functional role, DNS offers unparalleled opportunities for preemptive defense against cyberattacks.
The post DNS: The Secret Weapon CISOs May Be Overlooking In the Fight Against Cyberattacks appeared first on ...
Anecdotes has raised $55 million in an extended Series B funding round that brings the total raised by the company to $85 million.
The post Anecdotes Raises $30 Million for Enterprise GRC Platform appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Jit has launched its new AI agents to offload specific and tedious tasks from AppSec teams such as creating risk assessments, threat models, and compliance reports; while making it easy to take action on mitigating security risk. As a result, ...
Traditional security fails with AI systems. Discover Microsoft's RAI Maturity Model and practical steps to advance from Level 1 to Level 5 in AI security governance.
The post What Microsoft Knows About AI Security That Most CISOs Don’t? ...
Credential leaks are fueling cyberattacks. Learn how credential stuffing works—and how to stop account takeovers before they start.
The post How Credential Leaks Fuel Cyberattacks appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Web applications are integral to modern business operations, facilitating customer engagement, financial transactions, and internal processes. However, their widespread use and complexity make them prime targets for cyber threats. A...
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SAP released 20 security notes on April 2025 patch day, including three addressing critical code injection and authentication bypass flaws.
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Cybersecurity is inextricably tied to the technology it protects. Just as technology continues to grow in variety, quantity, and presence in all of our lives, so too does cybersecurity and our personal responsibility for it. You might be ...
Silicon Valley startup secures big investment from Menlo Ventures and Mayfield Fund to solve the “shadow AI” security problem.
The post Aurascape Banks Hefty $50 Million to Mitigate ‘Shadow AI’ Risks appeared first on SecurityWeek.
An update for the WhatsApp desktop app for Windows patches CVE-2025-30401, a spoofing vulnerability that could be used to trick users.
The post WhatsApp Vulnerability Could Facilitate Remote Code Execution appeared first on SecurityWeek.
A sophisticated APT tracked as ToddyCat has exploited an ESET DLL search order hijacking vulnerability for malware delivery.
The post ESET Vulnerability Exploited for Stealthy Malware Execution appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Netskope announced Netskope One DLP On Demand, the newest component in its unified Netskope One Data Security service. Netskope One DLP On Demand enables new data protection integrations for Netskope technology alliance partners, on-premises ...
