An API (Application Programming Interface) acts as an intermediary between two distinct software applications, enabling seamless communication and data exchange. By providing a standardized interface, APIs offer developers the ability to access specific functionalities or data from another software application…
Getting to Know Francisco Criado, Check Point’s New VP, Global Partner Ecosystem Organization
As Vice President of the Global Partner Ecosystem Organization, Francisco Criado leads all strategy and program deployment with Check Point’s partners around the world. He brings nearly two decades of experience in the industry, including leadership roles at Avnet, Tech…
Transparent Tribe APT weaponising Android messaging apps to target officials in India and Pakistan with romance scams
ESET researchers have analysed a cyberespionage campaign run by the Transparent Tribe APT group distributing CapraRAT backdoors through trojanised and supposedly “secure” Android messaging apps that exfiltrate sensitive information of mostly Indian and Pakistani Android users — presumably with a…
Can a Barista Become Your Next SOC Analyst?
Spoiler alert: the obvious answer is not always the correct one! Migrating services, apps and data to the cloud is both promising and challenging. The advantages of scalability, flexibility, reduced operational costs and supporting a hybrid workforce can be eliminated…
Exploitation of Bitrix CMS Vulnerability Drives ICS Attack Surge in Russia
Kaspersky has seen a surge in attacks on ICS computers in Russia and blames it on the exploitation of a Bitrix CMS vulnerability tracked as CVE-2022-27228. The post Exploitation of Bitrix CMS Vulnerability Drives ICS Attack Surge in Russia appeared…
Edgeless Systems Raises $5m for Trustworthy Data Processing
German cybersecurity start-up Edgeless Systems raises $5 million to build an open-source stack for confidential computing. The post Edgeless Systems Raises $5m for Trustworthy Data Processing appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read…
Talking Cyberinsurance With Munich Re
SecurityWeek spoke to Chris Storer, head of the cyber center of excellence at reinsurance giant Munich Re, for the cyber insurers’ view of cyberinsurance. The post Talking Cyberinsurance With Munich Re appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
Just 10% of Firms Can Resolve Cloud Threats in an Hour
Tool bloat is making it harder to detect and contain attacks This article has been indexed from http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/rss/news/76/application-security/ Read the original article: Just 10% of Firms Can Resolve Cloud Threats in an Hour
Silicon In Focus Podcast: International Women’s Day
Role models and mentors – be ready to give support to those starting out – let’s keep the conversation going. We need to see girls and women in a broad spectrum of roles in the science and technology sector –…
The Road to a Role in Tech Begins Early
There’s a long way to go before we can ensure that the wonderful world of tech is compelling enough for women to feel comfortable within. First, there needs to be a fundamental shift in the educational priorities of this country…
Women in CleanTech is Just One Way We’re Dealing with the Climate Challenge
As part of my work at Undaunted – Imperial College London’s climate and sustainability innovation activity – I get to see many people from various backgrounds who have innovative ideas that could genuinely change the world in which we live.…
How Businesses are Putting Gender Equality Back in the Tech Sector
It’s certainly no secret that the technology sector is still an incredibly male-dominated field. With only 27% of female students saying they would consider a career in technology, compared to 61% of males, the facts betray the truth no matter…
5 Ways to Secure a Virtual Machine in Cloud Computing
Organizations worldwide store 60% of their data in the cloud. The popularity of cloud computing will be undisputed in 2023 and is predicted to grow in future years. The main benefits of using cloud storage and computing services to run…
Here are the Countries That Have Imposed TikTok Ban
This week, the U.S. and Canada have issued orders to ban the use of TikTok on state-issued gadgets, following the raising cybersecurity concerns over the video-sharing app. Bytedance, the Chinese company that owns TikTok, has long insisted that it does…
7 Essential Tips to Ensure Your Wi-Fi Security and Protect Your Personal Information
In today’s digital world, Wi-Fi has become an essential part of our lives. It provides us with access to the internet and allows us to connect to our devices wirelessly. However, as much as Wi-Fi has made our lives more…
Law Enforcement Using Facebook Chat Logs to Prosecute Abortion Seekers
Facebook and Google are two tech giants companies that provide online services such as social media and search engines, to millions of people worldwide. These companies collect vast amounts of data on their users. It has been reported that these…
Major Twitter Outage Caused By Single Engineer – Report
Cost of conducting mass layoffs? Major Twitter outage this week triggered by just one engineer shutting down free access to Twitter API This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Major Twitter Outage Caused By Single…
How is CIAM different from IAM?
How is CIAM different from IAM? divya Mon, 03/06/2023 – 06:13 Whether shopping online, working remotely, or ordering a ride, digital identities are at the heart of everything we do online. Widespread cloud adoption, flexible work models, and omnichannel communications…
Prompt Injection Attacks on Large Language Models
This is a good survey on prompt injection attacks on large language models (like ChatGPT). Abstract: We are currently witnessing dramatic advances in the capabilities of Large Language Models (LLMs). They are already being adopted in practice and integrated into…
Cloud Security Capability Guide
The advent of cloud computing has greatly improved data management. The cloud allows companies of all sizes to centrally and conveniently store, manage, and access their data from any internet-connected device. However, as the use of cloud computing continues to…
Android’s March 2023 Updates Patch Over 50 Vulnerabilities
Google has released patches for more than 50 vulnerabilities as part of the March 2023 security updates for the Android platform. The post Android’s March 2023 Updates Patch Over 50 Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
Exploitation of Critical Vulnerability in End-of-Life VMware Product Ongoing
Wallarm Detect warns of ongoing exploitation of a critical vulnerability in VMware Cloud Foundation and NSX Data Center for vSphere (NSX-V). The post Exploitation of Critical Vulnerability in End-of-Life VMware Product Ongoing appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
Brazilian Conglomerate Suffers 3TB Data Breach: Report
“Dark Angels” hacking group targets Andrade Gutierrez This article has been indexed from http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/rss/news/76/application-security/ Read the original article: Brazilian Conglomerate Suffers 3TB Data Breach: Report
Russian Disinformation Campaign Records High-Profile Individuals on Camera
Proofpoint has detailed a sophisticated disinformation campaign in which high-profile individuals are duped into embarrassing comments on video This article has been indexed from http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/rss/news/76/application-security/ Read the original article: Russian Disinformation Campaign Records High-Profile Individuals on Camera
How Denmark’s Welfare State Became a Surveillance Nightmare
Once praised for its generous social safety net, the country now collects troves of data on welfare claimants. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: How Denmark’s Welfare State Became a Surveillance Nightmare
Why Healthcare Can’t Afford to Ignore Digital Identity
Investing in digital identity can improve security, increase clinical productivity, and boost healthcare’s bottom line. — by Gus Malezis, CEO of Imprivata Digitalization has created immeasurable opportunities for businesses over the past two decades. But the growth of hybrid work and expansion…
Transparent Tribe Hackers Distribute CapraRAT via Trojanized Messaging Apps
A suspected Pakistan-aligned advanced persistent threat (APT) group known as Transparent Tribe has been linked to an ongoing cyber espionage campaign targeting Indian and Pakistani Android users with a backdoor called CapraRAT. “Transparent Tribe distributed the Android CapraRAT backdoor via trojanized secure messaging…