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What is DevSecOps and Why is it Essential for Secure Software Delivery?
2024-06-17 11:26

Traditional application security practices are not effective in the modern DevOps world. When security scans are run only at the end of the software delivery lifecycle (either right before or...

AWS is pushing ahead with MFA for privileged accounts. What that means for you ...
2024-06-17 11:18

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Using LLMs to Exploit Vulnerabilities
2024-06-17 11:08

If it's actually a "Zero day" then by the definition it's unknown thus not in the LLM "Weights". "Researchers have shown that LLM agents can exploit real-world vulnerabilities when given a description of the vulnerability and toy capture-the-flag problems."

UK's Total Fitness exposed nearly 500K images of members, staff through unprotected database
2024-06-17 10:35

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Notorious cyber gang UNC3944 attacks vSphere and Azure to run VMs inside victims' infrastructure
2024-06-17 06:34

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Hackers Exploit Legitimate Websites to Deliver BadSpace Windows Backdoor
2024-06-17 06:28

Legitimate-but-compromised websites are being used as a conduit to deliver a Windows backdoor dubbed BadSpace under the guise of fake browser updates. "The threat actor employs a multi-stage...

NiceRAT Malware Targets South Korean Users via Cracked Software
2024-06-17 05:11

Threat actors have been observed deploying a malware called NiceRAT to co-opt infected devices into a botnet. The attacks, which target South Korean users, are designed to propagate the malware...

Low code, high stakes: Addressing SQL injection
2024-06-17 05:00

Reasons include human error, new technologies that lack mature code, and a growing use of open-source code that diminishes control for developers. It's crucial to remember that LCNC apps and RPAs are created by citizen developers, not professional coders, who have little or no understanding of the technical factors underpinning risks.

The rise of SaaS security teams
2024-06-17 04:30

In this Help Net Security interview, Hillary Baron, Senior Technical Director for Research at CSA, highlights that the recent surge in organizations establishing dedicated SaaS security teams is driven by significant data breaches involving widely used platforms. The challenge of securing a SaaS environment demands a multifaceted security strategy and that starts with a strong SaaS security team.

Ghidra: Open-source software reverse engineering framework
2024-06-17 04:00

Ghidra, a cutting-edge open-source software reverse engineering framework, is a product of the National Security Agency Research Directorate. The framework features high-end software analysis tools, enabling users to analyze compiled code across various platforms, including Windows, macOS, and Linux.