Application Security News and Articles


How dare you trust the user agent for bot detection?

In every HTTP request, the user agent header acts as a self-declared identity card for the client—typically a browser—sharing information about the software and platform supposedly making the request. It usually includes details like the ...

MITRE Crisis: CVE Cash Ends TODAY — CISA says ‘No Lapse’

These are “interesting” times: U.S. government funding for the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures program expires April 16. The post MITRE Crisis: CVE Cash Ends TODAY — CISA says ‘No Lapse’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Many Mobile Apps Fail Basic Security—Posing Serious Risks to Enterprises

Top-ranked mobile apps found using hardcoded keys and exposed cloud buckets. The post Many Mobile Apps Fail Basic Security—Posing Serious Risks to Enterprises appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Entrust Cryptographic Security Platform provides visibility into cryptographic risk posture

Entrust announced the Entrust Cryptographic Security Platform, a unified, end-to-end cryptographic security management solution for keys, secrets, and certificates. Cyberattacks on data security and identity systems are exploding in scale and ...

Pillar Security Banks $9M for AI Security Guardrails

Shield Capital leads a $9 million seed-stage funding round for Israeli startup building technologies for AI security and privacy guardrails. The post Pillar Security Banks $9M for AI Security Guardrails appeared first on SecurityWeek.

CISA at the Last Minute Extends Funding for Crucial MITRE CVE Program

The Trump Administration is ending funding for MITRE's crucial CVE database program, a move that promises to hobble cybersecurity efforts around the world. However, CVE Board members introduce a new nonprofit organizations free of government ...

Cozy Bear targets EU diplomats with wine-tasting invites (again)

APT29 (aka Cozy Bear, aka Midnight Blizzard) is, once again, targeting European diplomats with fake invitations to wine-tasting events, Check Point researchers have shared. Cozy Bear uses wine-tastings and dinners as a lure In early 2024, Zscaler ...

Oracle April 2025 Critical Patch Update Addresses 171 CVEs

Oracle addresses 171 CVEs in its second quarterly update of 2025 with 378 patches, including 40 critical updates. Background On April 15, Oracle released its Critical Patch Update (CPU) for April 2025, the second quarterly update of the year. ...

Open Source CIAM: A Practical Guide for the Modern Enterprise

Struggling with proprietary identity solutions? This comprehensive guide explores how open source CIAM platforms offer enterprises transparency, flexibility, & cost control while maintaining robust security. Compare leading solutions and ...

SquareX to Uncover Data Splicing Attacks at BSides San Francisco, A Major DLP Flaw that Compromises Data Security of Millions

Palo Alto, California, 16th April 2025, CyberNewsWire The post SquareX to Uncover Data Splicing Attacks at BSides San Francisco, A Major DLP Flaw that Compromises Data Security of Millions appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Cyware strengthens threat intelligence management

Cyware has added Compromised Credential Management to the Cyware Intel Packaged Solution, a pre-configured threat intelligence program-in-a-box that enables security teams to operationalize threat intelligence faster by eliminating complex ...

Ransomware Group Claims Hacking of Oregon Regulator After Data Breach Denial

The Rhysida ransomware gang claims to have stolen 2.5 Tb of files from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. The post Ransomware Group Claims Hacking of Oregon Regulator After Data Breach Denial appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Enhanced Version of ‘BPFDoor’ Linux Backdoor Seen in the Wild

In recent attacks, the state-sponsored backdoor BPFDoor is using a controller to open a reverse shell and move laterally. The post Enhanced Version of ‘BPFDoor’ Linux Backdoor Seen in the Wild appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Funding uncertainty may spell the end of MITRE’s CVE program

The future of the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) program hangs in the balance: MITRE, the not-for-profit US organization that runs it, could lose the US federal funding that helps them maintain it. But others have been waiting in the ...

Critical Vulnerability Found in Apache Roller Blog Server

A critical vulnerability in Apache Roller could be used to maintain persistent access by reusing older sessions even after password changes. The post Critical Vulnerability Found in Apache Roller Blog Server appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Microsoft Warns of Node.js Abuse for Malware Delivery

In the past months Microsoft has seen multiple campaigns involving Node.js to deliver malware and other malicious payloads. The post Microsoft Warns of Node.js Abuse for Malware Delivery appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Chrome 135, Firefox 137 Updates Patch Severe Vulnerabilities

Chrome 135 and Firefox 137 updates have been rolled out with patches for critical- and high-severity vulnerabilities. The post Chrome 135, Firefox 137 Updates Patch Severe Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Oracle Patches 180 Vulnerabilities With April 2025 CPU

Oracle’s April 2025 Critical Patch Update contains 378 security patches that resolve approximately 180 unique CVEs. The post Oracle Patches 180 Vulnerabilities With April 2025 CPU appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Internet Giants Agree to Reduce TLS Certificate Lifespan to 47 Days by 2029

Major companies have agreed to gradually reduce the lifetime of TLS certificates over the next few years. The post Internet Giants Agree to Reduce TLS Certificate Lifespan to 47 Days by 2029 appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Alert: Security Gaps Allow Bots to Exploit UK Driving Test Booking System

DataDome conducted a security assessment of the UK's online driving test booking system and identified several vulnerabilities in the system’s protection mechanisms. The post Alert: Security Gaps Allow Bots to Exploit UK Driving Test Booking ...