Application Security News and Articles


LlamaFirewall: Open-source framework to detect and mitigate AI centric security risks

LlamaFirewall is a system-level security framework for LLM-powered applications, built with a modular design to support layered, adaptive defense. It is designed to mitigate a wide spectrum of AI agent security risks including jailbreaking and ...

Why layoffs increase cybersecurity risks

A wave of layoffs has swept through the tech industry, leaving IT teams in a rush to revoke all access those employees may have had. Additionally, 54% of tech hiring managers say their companies are likely to conduct layoffs within the next year, ...

NIST proposes new metric to gauge exploited vulnerabilities

NIST has introduced a new way to estimate which software vulnerabilities have likely been exploited, and it’s calling on the cybersecurity community to help improve and validate the method. The new metric, “Likely Exploited ...

Cyber threats are changing and here’s what you should watch for

In this Help Net Security video, Stefan Tanase, Cyber Intelligence Expert at CSIS, gives an overview of how cybercriminals are changing their tactics, including using legitimate tools to avoid detection and developing more advanced info-stealing ...

AI forces security leaders to rethink hybrid cloud strategies

Hybrid cloud infrastructure is under mounting strain from the growing influence of AI, according to Gigamon. Cyberthreats grow in scale and sophistication As cyberthreats increase in both scale and sophistication, breach rates have surged to 55% ...

When AI Fights Back: Threats, Ethics, and Safety Concerns

In this episode, we explore an incident where Anthropic’s AI, Claude, didn’t just resist shutdown but allegedly blackmailed its engineers. Is this a glitch or the beginning of an AI uprising? Along with co-host Kevin Johnson, we reminisce ...

Beginner's Guide to $sAST Yield Generation on StakingRewards

Step-by-Step Instructions for Staking $sAST and Earning RewardsContinue reading on Medium »

OTP Authentication in 2025: How MojoAuth Stacks Up Against Twilio Verify, Auth0, Stytch & Descope

One-time-password (OTP) delivery remains the work-horse of passwordless and multi-factor authentication flows. Yet the 2025 market has fractured into two […] The post OTP Authentication in 2025: How MojoAuth Stacks Up Against Twilio Verify, ...

Keep Your Cloud Environments Safe with NHIs

Why is NHI Protection Crucial for Maintaining Safe Cloud Environments? How crucial is the management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and secrets for maintaining a safe cloud environment? The answer lies in the essence of NHIs themselves. These ...

Building Scalable Security with NHIs

Why is a Scalable Security Approach Essential? Enterprises are handling an increasing volume of digital assets, and with it, the challenge of securing those assets grows. Can your cybersecurity strategies evolve hand-in-hand with this surge? What ...

SonarQube para Gestão de Vulnerabilidades

Implante rapidamente o SonarQube com Docker Compose, e comece hoje mesmo garantindo a gestão eficiente de vulnerabilidades no código-fonte.Continue reading on Medium »

How to Get the Most Out of Your $sAST Staking on StakingRewards

Tips and Tricks for Maximizing Your Staking Rewards with $sASTContinue reading on Medium »

Week in review: Trojanized KeePass allows ransomware attacks, cyber risks of AI hallucinations

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Trojanized KeePass opens doors for ransomware attackers A suspected initial access broker has been leveraging trojanized versions of the ...

Feel Empowered by Mastering NHI Compliance

What Makes NHI Compliance Essential in Today’s Cybersecurity Landscape? Non-Human Identities (NHIs), the machine identities in cybersecurity are created by combining a secret (an encrypted password, token, or key) and the permissions granted by ...

Your Assurance in Securing NHIs Properly

Are You Harnessing the Full Potential of Secure NHIs? Organizations require robust security measures to safeguard their digital assets. An often overlooked yet critical element of these measures is the management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) ...

Stay Reassured with Latest NHI Security Practices

Why is NHI Management Vital in Modern Cybersecurity? The rising tide of digitalization in various industries fuels the increasing relevance of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) management in cybersecurity. With organizations race to the cloud, have you ...

BSidesLV24 – PasswordsCon – That’s Not My Name

Authors/Presenters: Bård Aase Our sincere appreciation to BSidesLV, and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their erudite Security BSidesLV24 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Tuscany Suites & Casino; and ...

Cyber Heads Up: “BadSuccessor”—A Critical Active Directory Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Windows Server 2025

Overview: Akamai researchers have identified a significant privilege escalation vulnerability in Windows Server 2025, termed “BadSuccessor.” This flaw exploits the newly introduced delegated Managed Service Accounts (dMSAs) feature, allowing ...

How FedRAMP Reciprocity Works with Other Frameworks

FedRAMP is the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program, and it’s one of the most widely used governmental cybersecurity frameworks across the United States. It’s meant to serve as the gatekeeper for any contractor looking to work ...

Secure Coding Part 3 : Input Validation

Previous Part — Secure Coding Part 2 : OWASP CHECKLISTContinue reading on Medium »