Application Security

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Threat Intelligence
Orgs Are Finally Making Moves to Mitigate GenAI RisksOrgs Are Finally Making Moves to Mitigate GenAI Risks

With AI use ramping up rapidly, a growing number of enterprise security teams have begun putting controls in place to protect sensitive data from accidental exposure and leaks.

byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
Jul 17, 2024
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4 Min Read
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Application Security
The Linux Foundation and OpenSSF Release Report on the State of Education in Secure Software DevelopmentThe Linux Foundation and OpenSSF Release Report on the State of Education in Secure Software Development
Jul 16, 2024
3 Min Read
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Cybersecurity Operations
Cloud Security, PowerShell Expertise Emerge as Key SOC Analyst SkillsCloud Security, PowerShell Expertise Emerge as Key SOC Analyst Skills
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
Jul 16, 2024
5 Min Read
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Threat Intelligence
Well-Established Cybercriminal Ecosystem Blooming in IraqWell-Established Cybercriminal Ecosystem Blooming in Iraq
byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading
Jul 15, 2024
2 Min Read
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Application Security
Lineaje Awarded Contract by the Department of the US Air ForceLineaje Awarded Contract by the Department of the US Air Force
Jul 12, 2024
2 Min Read
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Application Security
GitLab Sends Users Scrambling Again With New CI/CD Pipeline Takeover VulnGitLab Sends Users Scrambling Again With New CI/CD Pipeline Takeover Vuln
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
Jul 12, 2024
3 Min Read
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Application Security
Attackers Have Been Leveraging Microsoft Zero-Day for 18 Months
Attackers Have Been Leveraging Microsoft Zero-Day for 18 Months
Jul 10, 2024
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3 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Application Security
What's Bugging the NSA? A Vuln in Its 'SkillTree' Training Platform
What's Bugging the NSA? A Vuln in Its 'SkillTree' Training Platform
Jul 10, 2024
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3 Min Read
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Endpoint Security
Google Targets Passkey Support to High-Risk Execs, Civil Society
Google Targets Passkey Support to High-Risk Execs, Civil Society
Jul 10, 2024
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4 Min Read
byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading
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Threat Intelligence
Houthi-Aligned APT Targets Mideast Militaries With 'GuardZoo' Spyware
Houthi-Aligned APT Targets Mideast Militaries With 'GuardZoo' Spyware
Jul 10, 2024
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3 Min Read
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Application Security
Attackers Already Exploiting Flaws in Microsoft's July Security Update
Attackers Already Exploiting Flaws in Microsoft's July Security Update
Jul 9, 2024
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4 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Trojanized jQuery Packages Spread via 'Complex' Supply Chain Attack
Trojanized jQuery Packages Spread via 'Complex' Supply Chain Attack
Jul 9, 2024
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4 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
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Application Security
Software Productivity Tools Hijacked to Deliver Infostealers
Software Productivity Tools Hijacked to Deliver Infostealers
Jul 4, 2024
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2 Min Read
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Сloud Security
'RegreSSHion' Bug Threatens Takeover of Millions of Linux Systems
'RegreSSHion' Bug Threatens Takeover of Millions of Linux Systems
Jul 1, 2024
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3 Min Read
byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading
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Сloud Security
Apple CocoaPods Bugs Expose Millions of Apps to Code Injection
Apple CocoaPods Bugs Expose Millions of Apps to Code Injection
Jul 1, 2024
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5 Min Read
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Application Security
Critical GitLab Bug Threatens Software Development Pipelines
Critical GitLab Bug Threatens Software Development Pipelines
Jun 28, 2024
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3 Min Read
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Application Security
CISA Flags Memory-Unsafe Code in Major Open Source Projects
CISA Flags Memory-Unsafe Code in Major Open Source Projects
Jun 28, 2024
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5 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Cyber Risk
Authenticator for X, TikTok Exposes Personal User Info for 18 Months
Authenticator for X, TikTok Exposes Personal User Info for 18 Months
Jun 27, 2024
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3 Min Read
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Application Security
Dangerous AI Workaround: 'Skeleton Key' Unlocks Malicious Content
Dangerous AI Workaround: 'Skeleton Key' Unlocks Malicious Content
Jun 26, 2024
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2 Min Read
byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading
Remote Workforce
Fresh MOVEit Bug Under Attack Mere Hours After Disclosure
Fresh MOVEit Bug Under Attack Mere Hours After Disclosure
Jun 25, 2024
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2 Min Read
byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading
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Threat Intelligence
'P2PInfect' Worm Grows Teeth With Miner, Ransomware & Rootkit
'P2PInfect' Worm Grows Teeth With Miner, Ransomware & Rootkit
Jun 25, 2024
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4 Min Read
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Application Security
What Building Application Security Into Shadow IT Looks Like
What Building Application Security Into Shadow IT Looks Like
Jun 24, 2024
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4 Min Read
byMichael Bargury
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Сloud Security
30M Potentially Affected in Tickettek Australia Cloud Breach
30M Potentially Affected in Tickettek Australia Cloud Breach
Jun 24, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff
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Cybersecurity Operations
Kaspersky's US Customers Face Tight Deadline Following Govt. Ban
Kaspersky's US Customers Face Tight Deadline Following Govt. Ban on its Products
Jun 21, 2024
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5 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Application Security
Legal Defense Fund Covers Crypto Research
Legal Defense Fund Covers Crypto Research
Jun 21, 2024
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1 Min Read
byEdge Editors
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Application Security
Thousands of Car Dealerships Stalled Out After Software Provider Cyberattack
Thousands of Car Dealerships Stalled Out After Cyberattack
Jun 20, 2024
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2 Min Read
byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Singapore Extradites Suspected Cybercrime Scammers from Malaysia
Singapore Extradites Suspected Cybercrime Scammers from Malaysia
Jun 19, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff
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Сloud Security
Critical VMware Bugs Open Swaths of VMs to RCE, Data Theft
Critical VMware Bugs Open Swaths of VMs to RCE, Data Theft
Jun 18, 2024
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3 Min Read
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Remote Workforce
Scattered Spider Pivots to SaaS Application Attacks
Scattered Spider Pivots to SaaS Application Attacks
Jun 18, 2024
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4 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Scattered Spider Boss Cuffed in Spain Boarding a Flight to Italy
Scattered Spider Boss Cuffed in Spain Boarding a Flight to Italy
Jun 17, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Hamas Hackers Sling Stealthy Spyware Across Egypt, Palestine
Hamas Hackers Sling Stealthy Spyware Across Egypt, Palestine
Jun 17, 2024
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2 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff
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Threat Intelligence
'Sleepy Pickle' Exploit Subtly Poisons ML Models
'Sleepy Pickle' Exploit Subtly Poisons ML Models
Jun 14, 2024
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4 Min Read
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Application Security
PoC Exploit Emerges for Critical RCE Bug in Ivanti Endpoint Manager
PoC Exploit Emerges for Critical RCE Bug in Ivanti Endpoint Manager
Jun 13, 2024
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3 Min Read
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Microsoft, Late to the Game on Dangerous DNSSEC Zero-Day Flaw
Microsoft, Late to the Game on Dangerous DNSSEC Zero-Day Flaw
Jun 13, 2024
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4 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Critical MSMQ RCE Bug Opens Microsoft Servers to Complete Takeover
Critical MSMQ RCE Bug Opens Microsoft Servers to Complete Takeover
Jun 11, 2024
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5 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer

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Vulnerabilities & Threats
5 Zero-Days in Microsoft's October Update to Patch Immediately5 Zero-Days in Microsoft's October Update to Patch Immediately
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
Oct 8, 2024
4 Min Read
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Cyber Risk
EU Plans Sanctions for Cyberattackers Acting on Behalf of RussiaEU Plans Sanctions for Cyberattackers Acting on Behalf of Russia
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
Oct 10, 2024
1 Min Read
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Threat Intelligence
AI-Powered Cybercrime Cartels on the Rise in AsiaAI-Powered Cybercrime Cartels on the Rise in Asia
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
Oct 10, 2024
4 Min Read
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