Security News

Bring visibility to shadow APIs and ensure that security standards are being met
2018-10-29 06:45

Last week Data Theorem introduced the industry’s first automated API discovery and security inspection solution aimed at addressing API security threats introduced by today’s enterprise serverless...

Data Theorem introduces automated API discovery and security inspection solution
2018-10-25 12:00

Data Theorem introduced today the industry’s first automated API discovery and security inspection solution aimed at addressing API security threats introduced by today’s enterprise serverless and...

The end of Google+: Low usage and an API bug that exposed user data
2018-10-09 10:11

Google has announced that it will be closing down the consumer version of Google+, its failed answer to Facebook, and is introducing more granular Google Account permissions, new limits for...

Microsoft 'kills' passwords, throws up threat manager, and APIs Graph Security
2018-09-24 21:41

Cloud lineup gets security overhaul with 2FA and new monitoring tools Ignite Microsoft is beefing up the security in its cloud services lineup with a handful of unveilings today at this year's...

Twitter API Flaw Exposed Users Messages to Wrong Developers For Over a Year
2018-09-22 10:48

The security and privacy issues with APIs and third-party app developers are something that's not just Facebook is dealing with. A bug in Twitter's API inadvertently exposed some users' direct...

SmartBear announces SoapUI Pro 2.5, enabling teams to embed API testing into DevOps
2018-09-18 21:30

SmartBear announced the release of SoapUI Pro 2.5, the latest update of the testing platform for REST and SOAP APIs. This release includes the addition of native Docker support, automated test...

Week in review: API security, malware-less email attacks, reversing the cybersecurity skills shortage
2018-09-16 17:31

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news and articles: What can we do to reverse the cybersecurity skills shortage? Having a strong pipeline of talent coming through is...

APIs: The Trojan horses of security
2018-09-10 11:50

At the moment, within the cybersecurity industry the emphasis tends to be on securing networks with perimeter-based protection, however, leaving an application endpoint unsecured means an...

Android OS API-Breaking Flaw Offers Useful WiFi Data to Bad Actors
2018-08-30 17:44

Armed with the information, adversaries can explore and attack the local WiFi network, or identify and physically track any Android device.

Android 'API breaking' vulnerability leaks device data, allows user tracking
2018-08-30 12:45

A vulnerability in the Android operating system can be used to track users without their knowledge.