Security News

Older Versions of OS X Remain Vulnerable to Rootpipe ‘Hidden Backdoor API’ (Threatpost)
2015-04-10 14:34

Apple said it will not backport fixes for a hidden backdoor API discovered in OS X.

Snapchat blocks third-party apps from accessing its APIs (Help Net Security)
2015-04-07 10:44

Snapchat has had its fair share of data breaches and security troubles, the latest of which stemmed from the fact that the app's internal API has been reverse-engineered and is used by a number of thi...

Google Adds Deceptive Software to Safe Browsing API (Threatpost)
2015-03-25 14:42

Google is continuing to refine its Safe Browsing API and now is giving users warnings about not just malicious software on sites they’re attempting to visit, but also about unwanted software....

SSL Labs unveils free open source tool, new APIs (Help Net Security)
2015-03-18 07:30

Qualys SSL Labs now includes free assessment APIs, accompanied by a free open source tool that can be used for bulk and automated testing of websites. These new enhancements provide the same results a...