Application Security vs. API Security: What is the difference?
As digital transformation takes hold and businesses become increasingly reliant on digital services, it has become more important than ever to secure applications and APIs…
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Blind Eagle Hackers Target Key Industries in Colombia
Feb 28, 2023Ravie LakshmananCyber Threat / Malware The threat actor known as Blind Eagle has been linked to a new campaign targeting various key industries…
LastPass Reveals Second Attack Resulting in Breach of Encrypted Password Vaults
Feb 28, 2023Ravie LakshmananPassword Security / Data Breach LastPass, which in December 2022 disclosed a severe data breach that allowed threat actors to access encrypted…
CISA Issues Warning on Active Exploitation of ZK Java Web Framework Vulnerability
Feb 28, 2023Ravie LakshmananSoftware Security / Cyber Attack The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a high-severity flaw affecting the ZK Framework…
Researchers Share New Insights Into RIG Exploit Kit Malware’s Operations
The RIG exploit kit (EK) touched an all-time high successful exploitation rate of nearly 30% in 2022, new findings reveal. “RIG EK is a financially-motivated…
Shocking Findings from the 2023 Third-Party App Access Report
Spoiler Alert: Organizations with 10,000 SaaS users that use M365 and Google Workspace average over 4,371 additional connected apps. SaaS-to-SaaS (third-party) app installations are growing…
PlugX Trojan Disguised as Legitimate Windows Debugger Tool in Latest Attacks
Feb 27, 2023Ravie LakshmananMalware / Cyber Attack The PlugX remote access trojan has been observed masquerading as an open source Windows debugger tool called x64dbg…
PureCrypter Malware Targets Government Entities in Asia-Pacific and North America
Feb 27, 2023Ravie LakshmananRansomware / Cyber Attack Government entities in Asia-Pacific and North America are being targeted by an unknown threat actor with an off-the-shelf…
ChromeLoader Malware Targeting Gamers via Fake Nintendo and Steam Game Hacks
Feb 27, 2023Ravie LakshmananBrowser Security / Malware A new ChromeLoader malware campaign has been observed being distributed via virtual hard disk (VHD) files, marking a…
Dutch Police Arrest 3 Hackers Involved in Massive Data Theft and Extortion Scheme
Feb 27, 2023Ravie Lakshmanan The Dutch police announced the arrest of three individuals in connection with a “large-scale” criminal operation involving data theft, extortion, and…
CISA Sounds Alarm on Cybersecurity Threats Amid Russia’s Invasion Anniversary
Feb 24, 2023Ravie LakshmananCyber War / Cybersecurity The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is urging organizations and individuals to increase their cyber vigilance,…
How to Use AI in Cybersecurity and Avoid Being Trapped
Feb 24, 2023The Hacker NewsArtificial Intelligence / Cybersecurity The use of AI in cybersecurity is growing rapidly and is having a significant impact on threat…