Security News

Pinterest Fixes Validation Vulnerability in API (Threatpost)
2015-07-01 16:41

Pinterest recently fixed an issue in the API of its web app that could have allowed remote attackers to compromise emails and carry out session hijacking and phishing attacks.

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....