Tag: api
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70% of leaked secrets remain active two years later
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in SecurityNewsLong-lived plaintext credentials have been involved in most breaches over the last several years, according to GitGuardian. When valid credentials, such as API keys, … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/03/20/leaked-secrets-threats-in-cybersecurity/
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How to detect Headless Chrome bots instrumented with Playwright?
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in SecurityNewsHeadless Chrome bots powered by Playwright have become a go-to tool for bot developers due to their flexibility and efficiency. Playwright’s cross-browser capabilities, coupled with an API similar to Puppeteer and the lightweight nature of Headless Chrome, make it a powerful choice for tasks like web scraping, credential First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article:…
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Critical vulnerability in AMI MegaRAC BMC allows server’ takeover
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Tags: access, advisory, api, apt, attack, authentication, control, credentials, cve, cyberespionage, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, endpoint, exploit, firewall, firmware, flaw, group, infrastructure, Internet, linux, malicious, malware, network, ransomware, supply-chain, technology, training, update, vulnerabilityth vulnerability that Eclypsium researchers found in MegaRAC, the BMC firmware implementation from UEFI/BIOS vendor American Megatrends (AMI). BMCs are microcontrollers present on server motherboards that have their own firmware, dedicated memory, power, and network ports and are used for out-of-band management of servers when their main operating systems are shut down.Administrators can access BMCs…
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Tomcat PUT to active abuse as Apache deals with critical RCE flaw
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Tags: apache, api, attack, authentication, backdoor, cve, cvss, data, encryption, exploit, flaw, malicious, rce, remote-code-execution, tactics, threat, update, vulnerability) exploit released for the flaw, CVE-2025-24813, just 30 hours after it was publicly disclosed.”A devastating new remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability is now actively exploited in the wild,” Wallarm said in a blog post. “Attackers need just one PUT API request to take over vulnerable Apache Tomcat servers.”PUT API requests are used to update…
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Top 10 Non-Human Identities Risks by OWASP
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in SecurityNewsThe Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP) has just unveiled its Top 10 Non-Human Identities (NHI) Risks for 2025. While OWASP has long provided resources on application and API security, none have specifically addressed the unique challenges associated with NHIs. This new document bridges that gap, highlighting critical yet often overlooked risks that pose significant……
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Wazuh SIEM Vulnerability Enables Remote Malicious Code Execution
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in SecurityNewsA critical vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-24016, has been discovered in the Wazuh Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platform. This vulnerability affects versions 4.4.0 to 4.9.0 and allows attackers with API access to execute arbitrary Python code remotely, potentially leading to complete system compromise. The flaw stems from the unsafe deserialization of Distributed API (DAPI)…
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AI development pipeline attacks expand CISOs’ software supply chain risk
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Tags: access, ai, api, application-security, attack, backdoor, breach, business, ciso, cloud, container, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, detection, encryption, exploit, flaw, fortinet, government, infrastructure, injection, intelligence, LLM, malicious, malware, ml, network, open-source, password, penetration-testing, programming, pypi, risk, risk-assessment, russia, saas, sbom, service, software, supply-chain, threat, tool, training, vpn, vulnerabilitydevelopment pipelines are exacerbating software supply chain security problems.Incidents of exposed development secrets via publicly accessible, open-source packages rose 12% last year compared to 2023, according to ReversingLabs (RL).A scan of 30 of the most popular open-source packages found an average of six critical-severity and 33 high-severity flaws per package.Commercial software packages are also a…
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7 misconceptions about the CISO role
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Tags: api, attack, breach, business, ceo, ciso, compliance, control, corporate, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, defense, exploit, finance, firewall, governance, infrastructure, insurance, jobs, network, password, phishing, resilience, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, saas, software, startup, strategy, technology, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerabilityKatie Jenkins, EVP and CISO, Liberty Mutual Insurance Liberty Mutual InsuranceThe field is changing so rapidly, Jenkins adds, she needs to commit time to keeping up on research and connecting with other CISOs for knowledge exchange.In addition to securing infrastructure, an effective CISO focuses on securing the business, experts say. This requires understanding how security…
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Invisible C2″Š”, “Šthanks to AI-powered techniques
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Tags: ai, api, attack, breach, business, chatgpt, cloud, communications, control, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, dns, edr, email, encryption, endpoint, hacker, iot, LLM, malicious, malware, ml, monitoring, network, office, openai, powershell, service, siem, soc, strategy, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, zero-trustInvisible C2″Š”, “Šthanks to AI-powered techniques Just about every cyberattack needs a Command and Control (C2) channel”Š”, “Ša way for attackers to send instructions to compromised systems and receive stolen data. This gives us all a chance to see attacks that are putting us at risk. LLMs can help attackers avoid signature based detection Traditionally, C2…
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OBSCURE#BAT Malware Highlights Risks of API Hooking
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in SecurityNewsResearchers discovered an attack chain that uses several layers of obfuscated batch files and PowerShell scripts to deliver an advanced and persistent rootkit. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/obscurebat-malware-highlights-api-hooking
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One PUT Request to Own Tomcat: CVE-2025-24813 RCE is in the Wild
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in SecurityNewsA devastating new remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability, CVE-2025-24813, is now actively exploited in the wild. Attackers need just one PUT API request to take over vulnerable Apache Tomcat servers. The exploit, originally published by a Chinese forum user iSee857, is already available online: CVE-2025-24813 PoC by iSee857. Exploit Breakdown: How a Simple PUT Request…
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What role do APIs play in automating NHI management?
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in SecurityNewsCould API Automation Be The Missing Piece In Your NHI Management? One critical question stands out: Could the underutilized potential of API automation be the missing piece in your Non-Human Identities (NHI) management strategy? With the increasing complexity of cloud environments and the mounting demand for robust security measures, the answer is a resounding yes….…
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F5 Integrates API Security and Networking to Address AI Onslaught
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in SecurityNewsThe new The F5 Application Delivery Controller and Security Platform combines BIG-IP, NGNIX and Distributed Cloud Services and new AI Gateway and AI Assistants. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/f5-api-security-networking-ai-onslaught
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How to detect Headless Chrome bots instrumented with Puppeteer?
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in SecurityNewsHeadless Chrome bots powered by Puppeteer are a popular choice among bot developers. The Puppeteer API’s ease of use, combined with the lightweight nature of Headless Chrome, makes it a preferred tool over its full-browser counterpart. It is commonly used for web scraping, credential stuffing attacks, and the First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article:…
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The Rising Threat of API Attacks: How to Secure Your APIs in 2025
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in SecurityNewsAPI attacks are constantly on the rise, with a recent alarming study showing that 59% of organizations give… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/rising-threat-of-api-attacks-how-to-secure-apis-2025/
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Our Latest Product Updates: API Lifecycle Graph and Others
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in SecurityNewsIn addition to our bi-directional Integration with Wiz, we have more product updates for you this month! First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/our-latest-product-updates-api-lifecycle-graph-and-others/
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Cloud security gains overshadowed by soaring storage fees
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in SecurityNewsStorage fees in general (e.g., API calls, operations, data access) comprise 49% of an average user’s service bill, compared to the actual stored capacity, according to a study … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/03/07/cloud-storage-fees/
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Unified Intelligence vs. Agent Sprawl: Rethinking AI-Powered Security Operations
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in SecurityNewsAgentic AI excels when APIs are impractical, but enterprise SOCs usually have robust APIs. Learn why unified solutions like Morpheus AI outperform agentic approaches. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/unified-intelligence-vs-agent-sprawl-rethinking-ai-powered-security-operations/
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Decrypting the Forest From the Trees
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Tags: api, computer, container, control, credentials, data, endpoint, least-privilege, microsoft, network, password, powershell, service, updateTL;DR: SCCM forest discovery accounts can be decrypted including accounts used for managing untrusted forests. If the site server is a managed client, service account credentials can be decrypted via the Administration Service API. Introduction While Duane Michael, Chris Thompson, and I were originally working on the Misconfiguration Manager project, one of the tasks I took…
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NHS investigating how API flaw exposed patient data
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in SecurityNewsNHS patient data was left vulnerable by a flaw in an application programming interface used at online healthcare provider Medefer First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366620174/NHS-investigating-how-API-flaw-exposed-patient-data
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Role of AutoSecT in API Pentesting
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in SecurityNewsAPIs (Application Programming Interfaces) have become the backbone of modern software, enabling seamless communication between applications and services with efficiency and simplicity. As APIs play an increasingly vital role in today’s digital ecosystem, ensuring their security is more critical than ever. A key aspect of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is API Pentesting. This……
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Plugging the holes in open banking
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in SecurityNewsEnhancing API security for financial institutions First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/03/04/plugging_the_holes_in_open/
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LLMjacking Hackers Abuse GenAI With AWS NHIs to Hijack Cloud LLMs
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in SecurityNewsIn a concerning development, cybercriminals are increasingly targeting cloud-based generative AI (GenAI) services in a new attack vector dubbed >>LLMjacking.
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Konsolidierung kann helfen – Komplexität bei Webanwendungen und APIs sind alarmierend
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Tags: apiFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/cybersicherheit-herausforderungen-loesungen-zunehmende-api-nutzung-a-4a0ef417c68fd59bed5a767b71d5b045/