Tag: api
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Hackers impersonate DeepSeek to distribute malware
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Tags: access, ai, api, attack, automation, breach, china, cloud, computer, credentials, cyberattack, data, hacker, infrastructure, leak, LLM, malicious, malware, ml, pypi, threat, tool, vulnerabilityTo make things worse than they already are for DeepSeek, hackers are found flooding the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository with fake DeepSeek packages carrying malicious payloads.According to a discovery made by Positive Expert Security Center (PT ESC), a campaign was seen using this trick to dupe unsuspecting developers, ML engineers, and AI enthusiasts looking…
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TotalAppSec von Qualys ermöglicht KI-gesteuerte Malware-Erkennung und App-Management
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in SecurityNewsQualys TotalAppSec nutzt die Leistungsfähigkeit der Qualys Enterprise TruRisk™ Plattform. Es ermöglicht Sicherheitsteams die Erkennung bekannter, unbekannter und versteckter Webanwendungen und APIs für umfassende Transparenz. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/totalappsec-von-qualys-ermoeglicht-ki-gesteuerte-malware-erkennung-und-app-management/a39659/
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Cyberrisiken von kritischen Webanwendungen und APIs überwachen
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in SecurityNewsQualys stellt vor. Die neue KI-gestützte Lösung für das Management von Anwendungsrisiken ermöglicht es Unternehmen Cyberrisiken von kritischen Webanwendungen und APIs zu überwachen und zu minimieren. vereint API-Sicherheit, Web-Applikations-Scanning und Web-Malware-Erkennung in lokalen, hybriden und Multi-Cloud-Umgebungen und bietet Unternehmen einen umfassenden Überblick über das Sicherheitsrisiko ihrer Anwendungen und deren Zustand. So können Unternehmen […] First…
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Musk’s DOGE effort could spread malware, expose US systems to threat actors
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Tags: access, ai, api, attack, authentication, ceo, cio, computer, computing, control, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, defense, email, exploit, governance, government, hacking, infection, infosec, international, jobs, malicious, malware, network, office, privacy, ransomware, risk, service, technology, threat, toolOver the past 10 days, an astonishing series of actions by Elon Musk via his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) project has elevated the cybersecurity risk of some of the most sensitive computing systems in the US government. Musk and his team of young, inexperienced engineers, at least one of whom is not a US…
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Veriti Expands Exposure Assessment Platform with Industry First Proactive Cloud Native Remediation Solution
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in SecurityNewsLeverage Infrastructure as Code, APIs, and automations to natively remediate exposures at scale for AWS Azure and GCP, while maintaining business continuity. TEL AVIV, Israel February 4, 2025, Veriti, a leader in exposure management solutions, is proud to announce the launch of Veriti Cloud, an expansion of its Exposure Assessment and Remediation platform that… First…
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Microsoft SharePoint Connector Flaw Could’ve Enabled Credential Theft Across Power Platform
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in SecurityNewsCybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a now-patched vulnerability impacting the Microsoft SharePoint connector on Power Platform that, if successfully exploited, could allow threat actors to harvest a user’s credentials and stage follow-on attacks.This could manifest in the form of post-exploitation actions that allow the attacker to send requests to the SharePoint API on behalf…
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Hackers Hide Malware in Fake DeepSeek PyPI Packages
Malicious DeepSeek packages on PyPI spread malware, stealing sensitive data like API keys. Learn how this attack targeted developers and how to protect yourself. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/hackers-hide-malware-fake-deepseek-pypi-packages/
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Meet Rule Architect: Your AI-Powered WAF Rule Expert – Impart Security
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in SecurityNewsOne of the most complex aspects of running a WAF is managing its security rules effectively. That’s where Rule Architect, our AI-powered WAF rule expert, comes in. With a distinct personality that combines deep security expertise with a dash of wit, Rule Architect takes the headache out of WAF rule management. Think of Rule Architect…
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BeyondTrust Zero-Day Breach 17 SaaS Customers API Key Compromised
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in SecurityNewsBeyondTrust, a leading provider of identity and access management solutions, disclosed a zero-day breach impacting 17 Remote Support SaaS customers. The incident, detected on December 5, 2024, has been linked to the compromise of an infrastructure API key used to access specific Remote Support SaaS instances. The breach allowed attackers to reset local application passwords…
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Security Update: GenAI Fueling Rapid Rise in API Vulnerabilities
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/security-update-genai-fueling-rapid-rise-in-api-vulnerabilities
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Accusations Mount Against DeepSeek Over AI Plagiarism
OpenAI and Microsoft Reportedly Investigate DeepSeek API Access. The low-cost miracle of the DeepSeek-R1 model may not in fact be one as accusations surfaced that the Chinese company may have derived its reasoning model from U.S. firm OpenAI. OpenAI and Microsoft are investigating whether DeepSeek stole information from OpenAI through an API. First seen on…
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Why API Security is Essential for the Hospitality Sector: Safeguarding Your Guests and Your Rewards
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in SecurityNewsTrust is the cornerstone of the hospitality industry. Guests rely on you to safeguard their personal data, payment information, and loyalty rewards. However, in today’s digital landscape, this trust faces constant risks. APIs, which serve as the unseen connections among various systems and applications, are particularly vulnerable to cyber threats. A single flaw can compromise…
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Lazarus Group Uses React-Based Admin Panel to Control Global Cyber Attacks
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in SecurityNewsThe North Korean threat actor known as the Lazarus Group has been observed leveraging a “web-based administrative platform” to oversee its command-and-control (C2) infrastructure, giving the adversary the ability to centrally supervise all aspects of their campaigns.”Each C2 server hosted a web-based administrative platform, built with a React application and a Node.js API,” SecurityScorecard’s First…
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AI Surge Drives Record 1205% Increase in API Vulnerabilities
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in SecurityNewsAI-related API vulnerabilities surged 1,205% in 2024, with 99% tied to API flaws, according to a new report by Wallarm First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ai-surge-record-1205-increase-api/
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Hackers Seize Control of 3,000 Companies Through Critical Vulnerabilities
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in SecurityNewsIn a groundbreaking cybersecurity investigation, researchers identified several critical vulnerabilities in a target system, eventually gaining control over 3,000 subsidiary companies managed by a parent organization. The exploration leveraged flaws in API configurations, bypassed key security protocols, and exposed sensitive employee and customer data. This research spanned three weeks and demonstrated the persistent risks of…
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API Supply Chain Attacks Put Millions of Airline Users at Risk
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in SecurityNewsAn API supply-chain attack affecting a popular online travel booking service put millions of airline users at risk First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/api-supply-chain-attacks-millions/
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Critical Apache Solr Vulnerability Grants Write Access to Attackers on Windows
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in SecurityNewsA new security vulnerability has been uncovered in Apache Solr, affecting versions 6.6 through 9.7.0. The issue, classified as a Relative Path Traversal vulnerability, exposes Solr instances running on Windows to potential risks of arbitrary file path manipulation and write-access. Tracked as SOLR-17543, this vulnerability could permit attackers to exploit the >>configset upload
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Do We Really Need The OWASP NHI Top 10?
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in SecurityNewsThe Open Web Application Security Project has recently introduced a new Top 10 project – the Non-Human Identity (NHI) Top 10. For years, OWASP has provided security professionals and developers with essential guidance and actionable frameworks through its Top 10 projects, including the widely used API and Web Application security lists. Non-human identity security represents…
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CISOs’ top 12 cybersecurity priorities for 2025
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Tags: access, ai, api, attack, authentication, automation, awareness, business, cio, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, corporate, cybersecurity, data, detection, framework, governance, identity, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, jobs, mitigation, monitoring, mssp, oracle, penetration-testing, privacy, risk, risk-management, service, strategy, technology, threat, training, usa, zero-trustSecurity chief Andrew Obadiaru’s to-do list for the upcoming year will be familiar to CISOs everywhere: advance a zero-trust architecture in the organization; strengthen identity and access controls as part of that drive; increase monitoring of third-party risks; and expand the use of artificial intelligence in security operations.”Nothing is particularly new, maybe AI is newer,…
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Securing APIs at Scale: How to Achieve Comprehensive API Visibility and Threat Detection
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in SecurityNewse=4>APIs are the backbone of modern applications, enabling connectivity and functionality across diverse systems. However, the growing complexity of API ecosystems introduces vulnerabilities that attackers exploit to disrupt operations, steal data, or launch other malicious activities. Without real-time visibility and robust threat detection, businesses face significant risks. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/securing-apis-at-scale-how-to-achieve-comprehensive-api-visibility-threat-a-27364
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Cisco Warns of Critical Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Meeting Management Platform
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in SecurityNewsCisco has issued a security advisory regarding a critical privilege escalation vulnerability found in Cisco Meeting Management. The vulnerability is tied to the REST API component of the platform, and if exploited, it could allow an attacker to escalate their privileges from a low-level authenticated user to an administrator. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to…
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New Supply Chain Attack Targeting Chrome Extensions to Inject Malicious Code
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in SecurityNewsA sophisticated supply chain attack targeting Chrome browser extensions has come to light, potentially compromising hundreds of thousands of users. The attack, which unfolded in December 2024, involved phishing campaigns aimed at extension developers and the injection of malicious code into legitimate Chrome extensions. Sensitive user data, including API keys, session cookies, and authentication tokens…
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Cisco Fixes Critical Privilege Escalation Flaw in Meeting Management (CVSS 9.9)
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in SecurityNewsCisco has released software updates to address a critical security flaw impacting Meeting Management that could permit a remote, authenticated attacker to gain administrator privileges on susceptible instances.The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-20156, carries a CVSS score of 9.9 out 10.0. It has been described as a privilege escalation flaw in the REST API of Cisco…
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Cisco Warns of Meeting Management API Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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in SecurityNewsCisco has issued a critical advisory regarding a privilege escalation vulnerability in its Meeting Management REST API. The flaw tracked as CVE-2025-20156, allows a remote, authenticated attacker with low privileges to elevate their access to administrator-level control on affected devices, posing a significant threat to affected systems. Vulnerability Details The vulnerability stems from improper authorization enforcement…
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Empowering Teams with Secure API Management
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in SecurityNewsWhy is Secure API Management Essential for Team Empowerment? Is API management a critical aspect of your organization’s cybersecurity strategy? It should be. APIs, or Application Programming Interfaces, are the engines that power today’s digital ecosystem. They enable systems to communicate, allowing for streamlined operations and improved productivity. However, incorrectly managed APIs expose businesses to……
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Google Cloud Security Threat Horizons Report #11 Is Out!
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Tags: access, api, apt, attack, authentication, breach, business, cloud, corporate, credentials, cybersecurity, data, detection, exploit, extortion, google, identity, intelligence, leak, mfa, password, phishing, ransomware, service, tactics, theft, threat, tool, vulnerabilityThis is my completely informal, uncertified, unreviewed and otherwise completely unofficial blog inspired by my reading of our next Threat Horizons Report, #11 (full version) that we just released (the official blog for #1 report, my unofficial blogs for #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10). My favorite quotes from the report follow below:…