Application security, Cloud security, Security
February 16, 2023
Via: Help Net SecurityCloud environments and application connectivity have become a critical part of many organizations’ digital transformation initiatives. In fact, nearly 40% of North American and European-based enterprises adopted industry-specific cloud platforms in 2022. But why are organizations turning to these solutions […]
Cloud security, Privacy protection, Security
September 29, 2022
Via: Help Net SecurityBigID announced native data deletion capabilities that make it easy for organizations to delete personal and sensitive data across their data stores – including Snowflake, AWS S3, mySQL, Google Drive, Teradata, and more. In addition, this new application allows customers […]
Application security, Security
August 6, 2020
Via: Help Net SecurityA high-risk vulnerability (CVE-2020-13699) in TeamViewer for Windows could be exploited by remote attackers to crack users’ password and, consequently, lead to further system exploitation. About TeamViewer TeamViewer is an application developed by German company TeamViewer GmbH and is available […]
July 8, 2020
Via: Security AffairsResearchers from AVAST have discovered a currency converter application in the Google Play store that was downloaded by more than 10,000 users and that was designed to deliver the Cerberus banking Trojan. The malware-as-a-service Cerberus has emerged in the threat […]
October 8, 2019
Via: Help Net SecurityInternal user mistakes created the largest percentage of cybersecurity incidents over the past twelve months (80%), followed by exposures caused by poor network system or application security (36%), and external threat actors infiltrating the organization’s network or systems (31%), SolarWinds […]
May 9, 2019
Via: Help Net SecurityThere is a dramatic increase in IoT-related data breaches specifically due to an unsecured IoT device or application since 2017 – from 15 percent to 26 percent – and the results might actually be greater because most organizations are not […]
March 20, 2019
Via: Help Net SecurityWith major outages impacting Gmail, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram recently, consumers are right to be concerned over the security of their private data. While details of these outages haven’t yet been published – a situation I sincerely hope Alphabet and […]
March 8, 2019
Via: Dark ReadingAs more enterprise work takes place on mobile devices, more companies are feeling insecure about the security of their mobile fleet, according to a new Verizon report. RSA CONFERENCE 2019 – San Francisco – As more enterprise work takes place […]
March 8, 2019
Via: Radware BlogIn 2018, organizations reported a 10% increase in malware and bot attacks. Considering the pervasiveness (70%) of these types of attacks reported in 2017, this uptick is likely having a big impact on organizations globally. Compounding the issue is the […]
Application security, Vulnerabilities
January 4, 2019
Via: Security IntelligenceI’ve always looked forward to New Year’s. As a youngster, a big part of the fun was staying up late on New Year’s Eve and then watching college football with my dad the next day — from the Cotton Bowl […]
Application security, Vulnerabilities
September 25, 2018
Via: Security IntelligenceA recent study shined a light on an attack vector that is often overlooked: the insecurity of web applications. According to the report, issued by Positive Technologies, 44 percent of web applications are vulnerable to data leakage and security problems. […]
September 19, 2018
Via: Dark ReadingMore than 60% of organizations report the bulk of new applications are built in the cloud. What does this mean for security? Businesses are increasingly reliant on cloud-native applications despite the strong, broad perception that use of the cloud will […]
Application security, Cloud security, Network security
August 8, 2018
Via: Dark ReadingAPIs provide the digital glue that binds apps, cloud resources, app services and data altogether – and they’re increasingly an appsec security threat. Last year the category of underprotected APIs cracked the OWASP Top 10 list for the first time. […]
Application security, Mobile security
May 8, 2018
Via: Security IntelligenceIn recent years the global payment landscape has undergone a seachange. Gone are the days where financial transactions impacted only core and branch banking. In the last few years, fintechs have opened previously unimaginable avenues for individuals and businesses alike. […]
February 26, 2018
Via: Dark ReadingThe average business uses 1,181 cloud services, and most don’t meet all recommended security requirements, Netskope says. Think your company’s cloud usage is secure? Think again. Data shows the average businesses has 1,181 cloud services, and nearly all of them […]
February 26, 2018
Via: CSO OnlineSQL injection, or SQLi, is one of the least sophisticated web application security attacks that can give an adversary complete control over your web application database. Immortalized by “Little Bobby Drop Tables” in XKCD 327, SQLi was first discovered in […]
Application security, Security
January 2, 2018
Via: Naked SecurityMozilla published an unexpected security patch this week, bumping Firefox up to version 57.0.3. (You probably weren’t expecting a browser update between Christmas and New Year, but it’s good to know that security fixes don’t take second place in holiday season.) […]
December 7, 2017
Via: Security IntelligenceRecently, IBM Security spotlighted the growing importance of digital transformation on our enterprise customer base. In particular, we’ve focused on the importance of IT security as a facilitator for organizations’ successful digital transformation efforts. What Is Digital Transformation? One thing […]
December 6, 2017
Via: Security IntelligencePractically every organization now has an “invisible network,” in addition to its official computer network, consisting of ties to cloud services that IT and security teams know little or nothing about. This invisible network, better known as shadow IT, is […]
November 6, 2017
Via: CSO OnlineStop me if you’ve heard this one: A chilling new form of Android malware is lurking in the wild. Millions of unsuspecting users are at risk. Your corporate data could be compromised any second now — and purchasing this-or-that Android […]