Tag: programming
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Critical flaw in Apache Parquet’s Java Library allows remote code execution
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in SecurityNewsExperts warn of a critical vulnerability impacting Apache Parquet’s Java Library that could allow remote code execution. Apache Parquet’s Java Library is a software library for reading and writing Parquet files in the Java programming language. Parquet is a columnar storage file format that is optimized for use with large-scale data processing frameworks, such as…
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AI programming copilots are worsening code security and leaking more secrets
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Tags: access, ai, api, application-security, attack, authentication, best-practice, breach, ceo, ciso, container, control, credentials, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, github, government, incident response, injection, least-privilege, LLM, monitoring, open-source, openai, password, programming, risk, skills, software, strategy, tool, training, vulnerabilityOverlooked security controls: Ellen Benaim, CISO at enterprise content mangement firm Templafy, said AI coding assistants often fail to adhere to the robust secret management practices typically observed in traditional systems.”For example, they may insert sensitive information in plain text within source code or configuration files,” Benaim said. “Furthermore, because large portions of code are…
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GoResolver: A Powerful New Tool for Analyzing Golang Malware
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in SecurityNewsAnalyzing malware has become increasingly challenging, especially with the growing popularity of programming languages like Golang. Golang, or Go, has captivated developers for its extensive features but has also proven to be an attractive choice for malware authors, thanks to its embedded libraries, sizable binaries, and potential for obfuscation. To combat these challenges, Volexity has…
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Legacy Stripe API Exploited to Validate Stolen Payment Cards in Web Skimmer Campaign
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in SecurityNewsThreat hunters are warning of a sophisticated web skimmer campaign that leverages a legacy application programming interface (API) from payment processor Stripe to validate stolen payment information prior to exfiltration.”This tactic ensures that only valid card data is sent to the attackers, making the operation more efficient and potentially harder to detect,” Jscrambler researchers Pedro…
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Prince Ransomware An Automated Open-Source Ransomware Builder Freely Available on GitHub
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Tags: attack, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, exploit, github, healthcare, open-source, programming, ransomware, toolThe cybersecurity landscape has witnessed a concerning development with the emergence of >>Prince Ransomware,
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10 best practices for vulnerability management according to CISOs
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Tags: api, attack, automation, best-practice, business, ceo, cio, ciso, control, cybersecurity, data, detection, framework, group, incident response, metric, mitre, penetration-testing, programming, ransomware, risk, risk-management, service, software, strategy, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-management1. Culture Achieving a successful vulnerability management program starts with establishing a cybersecurity-minded culture across the organization. Many CISOs admitted to facing historical cultural problems, with one summing it up well. “Our cybersecurity culture was pretty laissez-faire until we got hit with Log4J and then a ransomware attack,” he told CSO. “These events were an…
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6 hard-earned tips for leading through a cyberattack, from CSOs who’ve been there
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Tags: attack, awareness, breach, business, cisco, ciso, control, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, group, incident response, infosec, infrastructure, lessons-learned, military, open-source, phishing, phone, privacy, programming, ransomware, security-incident, service, skills, software, strategy, threat, training, updateDevelop muscle memory, and patience, through simulations: Authority under crisis is meaningless if you can’t establish followership. And this goes beyond the incident response team: CISOs must communicate with the entire organization, a commonly misunderstood imperative, says Pablo Riboldi, CISO of nearshore talent provider BairesDev.”I find that employee involvement tends to be overlooked during cyberattacks.…
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New “ReaderUpdate” macOS Malware Evolves with Nim and Rust Variants
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in SecurityNewsSecurity researchers at SentinelOne have discovered that ReaderUpdate, a macOS malware loader platform that has been active since at least 2020, has significantly evolved with new variants written in multiple programming languages. The malware, which previously went relatively unnoticed by many vendors, now includes versions written in Crystal, Nim, Rust, and most recently Go, in…
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New ReaderUpdate malware variants target macOS users
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in SecurityNewsNew ReaderUpdate malware variants, now written in Crystal, Nim, Rust, and Go, targets macOS users, SentinelOne warns. SentinelOne researchers warn that multiple versions of the ReaderUpdate malware written in Crystal, Nim, Rust, and Go programming languages, are targeting macOS users. ReaderUpdate is a macOS malware loader that has been active since 2020, the malicious code…
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macOS Users Warned of New Versions of ReaderUpdate Malware
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in SecurityNewsmacOS users are targeted with multiple versions of the ReaderUpdate malware written in Crystal, Nim, Rust, and Go programming languages. The post macOS Users Warned of New Versions of ReaderUpdate Malware appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/macos-users-warned-of-new-versions-of-readerupdate-malware/
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Rising attack exposure, threat sophistication spur interest in detection engineering
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Tags: access, ai, attack, automation, banking, ceo, ciso, cloud, compliance, cyber, cybersecurity, data, detection, endpoint, exploit, finance, framework, healthcare, infrastructure, insurance, intelligence, LLM, malware, mitre, network, programming, ransomware, RedTeam, risk, sans, siem, software, supply-chain, tactics, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, zero-dayMore than the usual threat detection practices: Proponents argue that detection engineering differs from traditional threat detection practices in approach, methodology, and integration with the development lifecycle. Threat detection processes are typically more reactive and rely on pre-built rules and signatures from vendors that offer limited customization for the organizations using them. In contrast, detection…
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Secure by Design Must Lead Software Development
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Tags: awareness, cybersecurity, defense, office, open-source, programming, risk, software, supply-chainCrossley of Schneider Electric Urges Supplier Scrutiny and Continuous Risk Review. To strengthen defenses, organizations must adopt secure-by-design practices, select mature open-source components and embed risk awareness throughout development, according to Cassie Crossley, vice president, supply chain security, cybersecurity and product security office, Schneider Electric. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/secure-by-design-must-lead-software-development-a-27811