Security News

CSI launches open API platform to provide secure connections to data
2018-08-15 22:10

Computer Services introduces CSIbridge, an open application programming interface (API) platform, to give banks the power to build custom technology integrations that maximize efficiency and...

Leaked GitHub API Token Exposed Homebrew Software Repositories
2018-08-09 13:50

A GitHub API token leaked from Homebrew’s Jenkins provided a security researcher with access to core Homebrew software repositories (repos). read more

Salesforce Security Alert: API Error Exposed Marketing Data
2018-08-03 10:47

Marketing Cloud Data Potentially Accessed or Corrupted Over 6-Week PeriodCloud-based CRM giant Salesforce.com is warning some of its Marketing Cloud users that any data they stored may have been...

Twitter boots 143K bad apps, throttles developer access to API
2018-07-26 10:04

Devs now have to register and will be capped at 10 apps, and those apps are now on a diet: no more endless gorging on spam/bot-pestering/etc.

Week in review: New LTE attacks, common API vulnerabilities, risk management trends
2018-07-08 22:55

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news: Four common API vulnerabilities and how to prevent them One of the main purposes of an API is to help developers get things...

ThreatMetrix has launched a risk engine API to support 3DS 2.0 environments
2018-07-05 12:26

ThreatMetrix, A LexisNexis Risk Solutions Company, announced the Summer ’18 release, which delivers a 3D Secure 2.0 offering and Champion Challenger capabilities. Introducing the ThreatMetrix 3DS...

Four common API vulnerabilities and how to prevent them
2018-07-03 12:00

Proper security measures are one of the most important aspects of building an application programming interface, or API. It’s great for an API to connect systems and give developers access to the...

The Next Big Cyber-Attack Vector: APIs
2018-06-28 17:56

With cyber-attacks on enterprise networks becoming more sophisticated, organizations have stepped up perimeter security by investing in the latest firewall, data and endpoint protection, as well...

Ping Identity Acquires API Security Firm Elastic Beam
2018-06-27 11:45

Identity management solutions provider Ping Identity on Tuesday announced the acquisition of Elastic Beam, a company that specializes in detecting and blocking attacks aimed at application...

Facebook Defends Against Device-Integrated APIs Policy, But Concerns Remain
2018-06-04 17:17

Facebook is again in hot water after an article alleged it struck deals with device-makers to access users' data.