Tag: api
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Why Continuous API Security is Essential for Modern Businesses
Why Continuous API Security is Essential for Modern Businesses Why Continuous API Security is Essential for Modern Businesses In today’s interconnected world, APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) have become the cornerstone of modern applications. Whether it’s for cloud platforms, mobile applications, or enterprise systems, APIs enable seamless communication between different software components. However, as their usage…The…
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Schadhafte Chrome-Extensions kommen an Googles Sicherheitsvorkehrungen vorbei
Google hat die API für Browsererweiterungen in Chrome sicherer gemacht. Dass das offenbar nicht ausreichend war, haben Sicherheitsforscher jüngst demonstriert. First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Schadhafte-Chrome-Extensions-kommen-an-Googles-Sicherheitsvorkehrungen-vorbei-9978767.html
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How the Auth0 and Aembit Integration Boosts Non-Human Access Security
3 min read The collaboration automates workload-to-workload access, simplifying security for API connections and reducing the risks associated with credential management. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/10/how-the-auth0-and-aembit-integration-boosts-non-human-access-security/
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Technical Analysis of DarkVision RAT
Tags: access, antivirus, api, attack, cloud, communications, computer, control, cybercrime, data, detection, encryption, endpoint, infection, injection, malicious, malware, network, open-source, password, powershell, rat, remote-code-execution, startup, tactics, theft, threat, tool, windowsIntroductionDarkVision RAT is a highly customizable remote access trojan (RAT) that first surfaced in 2020, offered on Hack Forums and their website for as little as $60. Written in C/C++, and assembly, DarkVision RAT has gained popularity due to its affordability and extensive feature set, making it accessible even to low-skilled cybercriminals. The RAT’s capabilities…
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Flash Sales, Sneaker Drops, and Concert Tickets: Protecting Your Applications, APIs, and Bottom Line
Flash sales, hype sales, and online product launches like limited-edition sneakers generate interest, excitement, and high demand from customers, so naturally they have also become a target for cyberattacks. These events often involve high-value items, making them prime targets for malicious actors and their bot armies. Understanding application and API vulnerabilities and the… First seen…
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Massive Data Leak at Star Health: 31 Million Customers Affected
An insider threat has emerged from the data breach at Star Health and Allied Insurance Company. An employee reportedly offered direct illegal API access to the company’s full customer medical records for $43,000. When the buyer hesitated, the employee escalated the demand to $150,000, claiming that “senior management” wanted a cut. This poorly executed attempt…
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Windows 11 soll Passkeys künftig zwischen Geräten synchronisieren können
Microsoft plant offenbar, Passkeys künftig über den Microsoft-Account zwischen Geräten zu synchronisieren. Außerdem ist eine Drittanbieter-API geplant. First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Windows-11-soll-Passkeys-kuenftig-zwischen-Geraeten-synchronisieren-koennen-9975539.html
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Choosing the Right Deployment Option for Your API Security Solution
You need an API security solution. That much is a given (although some may argue it isn’t!). While essential for business growth and innovation, APIs, or Application Programming Interfaces, expose the organizations that use them to cyber threats. Attackers are both aware of and actively exploiting this fact: Wallarm recently revealed that attacks on APIs…
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30% of customer-facing APIs are completely unprotected
Tags: api70% of customer-facing APIs are secured using HTTPS, leaving nearly one-third of these APIs completely unprotected, according to F5. This is a stark contrast to the 90% of web … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/10/09/customer-facing-apis-protection/
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Cloudflare 2024 API Security Management Report findings
Tags: apiFirst seen on thesecurityblogger.com Jump to article: www.thesecurityblogger.com/cloudflare-2024-api-security-management-report-findings/
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Akamai Embeds API Security Connector in CDN Platform
Akamai Technologies has made available at no extra cost a connector that makes it simpler for cybersecurity teams to discover application programming interfaces (APIs) that organizations have exposed via its content delivery network (CDN). First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/10/akamai-embeds-api-security-connector-in-cdn-platform/
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Vulnerable APIs and Bot Attacks Costing Businesses Up to $186 Billion Annually
Organizations are losing between $94 – $186 billion annually to vulnerable or insecure APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) and automated abuse by bots. That’s according to The Economic Impact of API and Bot Attacks report from Imperva, a Thales company. The report highlights that these security threats account for up to 11.8% of global cyber events…
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Escape vs Invicti
Tags: apiDiscover why Escape is a better API security solution. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/10/escape-vs-invicti/
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Virtual Patching: A Proactive Approach to API Security
In the API-driven world of modern enterprises, security vulnerabilities such as Broken Object Level Authorization (BOLA) represent one of the more insidious threats. These weaknesses are often exploited by attackers through bot-driven automation and can lead to data breaches and privacy violations. It’s not always convenient or even possible to immediately remediate the problem through……
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Cisco Nexus Vulnerability Let Hackers Execute Arbitrary Commands on Vulnerable Systems
A critical vulnerability has been discovered in Cisco’s Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC), potentially allowing hackers to execute arbitrary commands on affected systems. This flaw, identified as CVE-2024-20432, was first published on October 2, 2024. Its CVSS score of 9.9 indicates its severe impact. Vulnerability Details The vulnerability resides in the Cisco NDFC’s REST API…
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GhostStrike A Cyber Security Tool for Red Team to Evade Detection
The need for advanced tools that can effectively simulate real-world threats is paramount. Enter GhostStrike, a sophisticated cybersecurity tool explicitly designed for Red Team operations. With its array of features aimed at evading detection and performing process hollowing on Windows systems, GhostStrike is setting new benchmarks in cybersecurity testing. Dynamic API Resolution and Obfuscation Techniques…
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Seeing the Unseen: Salt Security and eBPF
Tags: ai, api, attack, awareness, compliance, cybersecurity, data, detection, exploit, framework, linux, malicious, mitigation, monitoring, network, technology, threat, vulnerabilityAPIs are crucial in our digital world, but they also introduce new vulnerabilities. Attackers often exploit these vulnerabilities by concealing malicious payloads within encrypted traffic, rendering them undetectable to traditional security tools. As we observe Cybersecurity Awareness Month, it’s important to emphasize the significance of advanced solutions that can detect hidden threats. eBPF: Illuminating the…
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Dotnet Source Generators in 2024 Part 1: Getting Started
Introduction In this blog post, we will cover the basics of a source generator, the major types involved, some common issues you might encounter, how to properly log those issues, and how to fix them. Source Generators have existed since .NET 5 was first introduced in late 2020. They have seen numerous improvements since that initial release,…
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New Cryptojacking Attack Targets Docker API to Create Malicious Swarm Botnet
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new cryptojacking campaign targeting the Docker Engine API with the goal of co-opting the instances to join a malicious Docker Swarm controlled by the threat actor.This enabled the attackers to “use Docker Swarm’s orchestration features for command-and-control (C2) purposes,” Datadog researchers Matt Muir and Andy Giron said in an analysis.The…
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Microsoft overhauls security for publishing Edge extensions
Microsoft has introduced an updated version of the “Publish API for Edge extension developers” that increases the security for developer accounts and the updating of browser extensions. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-overhauls-security-for-publishing-edge-extensions/
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Forrester’s CISO Budget Planning Guide for 2025: Prioritize API Security
Discover why API security is crucial in Forrester’s CISO 2025 Budget Planning Guide. Learn how to prioritize investments and justify your budget. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/09/forresters-ciso-budget-planning-guide-for-2025-prioritize-api-security/
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API Security Testing: Examples, Vulnerabilities, Mitigation
Introduction to API Security Testing In this blog post, we explore the topic of API Security Testing and provide real-world examples, including code snippets and attack scenarios. API security is a vast topic involving many components that an organisation needs to understand before pushing an API to production. If you are a developer looking to…
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Escape vs Salt Security
Tags: apiDiscover why Escape is a better API security solution. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/09/escape-vs-salt-security/
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Could APIs be the undoing of AI?
Application programming interfaces (APIs) are essential to how generative AI (GenAI) functions with agents (e.g., calling upon them for data). But the combination of API and … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/09/30/llm-issues/
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Cequence erweitert die UnifiedProtection-Plattform – APITesting-Suite für GenAI-Anwendungen
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/api-sicherheit-cequence-ki-anwendungen-a-92055ec4765adb88bcbf2b84532844c1/
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Cloudflare revolutioniert Web-Performance mit Speed Brain
Speed Brain basiert auf der Chrome Speculation-Rules-API, die es ermöglicht, das Laden von Seiten vorzeitig zu starten, indem sie mögliche Interaktionen vorhersagt. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/cloudflare-revolutioniert-web-performance-mit-speed-brain/a38423/
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MSSP Market News: Salt Security Provides API Protection Using Google Cloud
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/mssp-market-news-salt-security-provides-api-protection-using-google-cloud
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New Google Chrome feature will translate complex pages in real time
Google is testing a new API that uses machine learning models to offer real-time language translation for inputted text and to make it easier to translate web pages. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/new-google-chrome-feature-will-translate-complex-pages-in-real-time/
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How API Security Fits into DORA Compliance: Everything You Need to Know
Discover how API security is crucial in meeting DORA compliance by securing data transmission, managing third-party risks, enforcing governance. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/09/how-api-security-fits-into-dora-compliance-everything-you-need-to-know/