Tag: programming
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ChatGPT API flaws could allow DDoS, prompt injection attacks
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in SecurityNewsOpenAI-owned ChatGPT might have a vulnerability that could allow threat actors to launch distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks on unsuspecting targets. According to a discovery made by German security researcher Benjamin Flesch, the ChatGPT crawler, which OpenAI uses to collect data from the internet to improve ChatGPT, can be tricked into DDoSing arbitrary websites. “ChatGPT crawler…
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API Security’s Role in Responsible AI Deployment
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in SecurityNewsBy now, you will almost certainly be aware of the transformative impact artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are having on the world. What you may not be aware of, however, is the role Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) are playing in the AI revolution. The bottom line is that APIs are critical to AI systems but […]…
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SDLC Gap Analysis: Requirement For Organization
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in SecurityNewsGap Analysis within the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) involves identifying insufficient security measures, and compliance shortcomings throughout the software development process, from start to finish. It is to ensure that proper security needs are implemented from the initial design stages to deployment and maintenance. Ignoring SDLC gaps can cause project failures with catastrophic consequences….…
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How organizations can secure their AI code
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Tags: ai, application-security, awareness, backdoor, breach, business, chatgpt, ciso, compliance, control, credentials, crime, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, finance, github, healthcare, LLM, malicious, ml, open-source, organized, programming, risk, risk-management, software, startup, strategy, supply-chain, technology, tool, training, vulnerabilityIn 2023, the team at data extraction startup Reworkd was under tight deadlines. Investors pressured them to monetize the platform, and they needed to migrate everything from Next.js to Python/FastAPI. To speed things up, the team decided to turn to ChatGPT to do some of the work. The AI-generated code appeared to function, so they…
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How to Eliminate “Shadow AI” in Software Development
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in SecurityNewsWith a security-first culture fully in play, developers will view the protected deployment of AI as a marketable skill, and respond accordingly. The post How to Eliminate “Shadow AI” in Software Development appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/how-to-eliminate-shadow-ai-in-software-development/
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Biden’s final push: Using AI to bolster cybersecurity standards
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Tags: access, ai, attack, china, cisa, compliance, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, email, exploit, finance, framework, government, hacker, incident, infrastructure, intelligence, office, privacy, programming, resilience, risk, software, strategy, technology, threat, vulnerabilityIn a decisive move to strengthen national cybersecurity, President Joe Biden is poised to sign an executive order imposing stringent security standards for federal agencies and contractors. Scheduled for publication in the coming days, the directive will emphasize integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into cyber defense strategies while addressing systemic vulnerabilities in software security, reported Reuters.This…
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DEF CON 32 Programming A CTS-V Gauge Cluster Into An ATS-V: Out Of Pure Spite
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in SecurityNewsAuthor/Presenter: Varjitt Jeeva Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/01/def-con-32-programming-a-cts-v-gauge-cluster-into-an-ats-v-out-of-pure-spite/
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Challenges and Solutions in API Security
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in SecurityNewsAre Organizations Fully Grasping the Importance of API Security? It is surprising how often businesses underestimate the importance of Application Programming Interface (API) security while navigating the digital landscape. This concern arises due to the significant rise in API-centric applications. While APIs offer countless benefits, they also pose substantial cybersecurity challenges. So, how well are……
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CISA Issues New Goals to Strengthen IT Cybersecurity
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in SecurityNewsCISA Urges IT and Design Sector Software Developers to Improve Cyber Hygiene. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is urging the information technology and design sector to strengthen foundational cybersecurity practices throughout the software development lifecycle by aiming to achieve a series of new sector-specific goals released Tuesday. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Part 15: Function Type Categories
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in SecurityNewsOn Detection: Tactical to Functional Seven Ways to View API Functions Introduction Welcome back to Part 15 of the On Detection: Tactical to Functional blog series. I wrote this article to serve as a resource for those attempting to create tool graphs to describe the capabilities of the attacker tools or malware samples they encounter.…
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Exabeam Extends Scope and Reach of SIEM Platform
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in SecurityNewsExabeam today added a bevy of capabilities to its New-Scale Security Operations Platform, including support for open application programming interface (API) and an ability to search data stored in the LogRhythm security information event management (SIEM) platform it acquired last year. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/01/exabeam-extends-scope-and-reach-of-siem-platform/
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Gen AI is transforming the cyber threat landscape by democratizing vulnerability hunting
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Tags: ai, api, apt, attack, bug-bounty, business, chatgpt, cloud, computing, conference, credentials, cve, cyber, cybercrime, cyberespionage, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, email, exploit, finance, firewall, flaw, framework, github, government, group, guide, hacker, hacking, incident response, injection, LLM, malicious, microsoft, open-source, openai, penetration-testing, programming, rce, RedTeam, remote-code-execution, service, skills, software, sql, tactics, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerability, waf, zero-dayGenerative AI has had a significant impact on a wide variety of business processes, optimizing and accelerating workflows and in some cases reducing baselines for expertise.Add vulnerability hunting to that list, as large language models (LLMs) are proving to be valuable tools in assisting hackers, both good and bad, in discovering software vulnerabilities and writing…
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Secure by design vs by default which software development concept is better?
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Tags: access, api, application-security, attack, business, cisa, cloud, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, exploit, framework, guide, Hardware, infrastructure, malicious, mfa, nist, programming, resilience, risk, saas, security-incident, service, software, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerabilityAs cybersecurity professionals, we need to know that the software products we acquire are safe and able to support or accommodate the procedures and tools we use to keep attackers at bay while performing their given functions.With attacks perennially on the rise and the software supply chain remaining as vulnerable as ever, there is momentum…
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Top Open Source API Security Tools
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in SecurityNewsThe modern world relies on Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). They allow applications to communicate with each other, servers, and consumers to facilitate data sharing and simplify application development. Without them, the internet would be unrecognizable. However, APIs also present a considerable risk to organizations. If left unsecured, they can be a gateway for attackers to access…
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Stay Ahead: Key Trends in API Security Management
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in SecurityNewsAre You Prepared for the Rising Trends in API Security Management? In the evolving landscape of cyber threats, staying informed about emerging trends in Application Programming Interface (API) security is crucial. One key trend shaping cybersecurity is the strategic management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs). How prepared is your organization to handle the intricacies of NHI……
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Top AI Trends Every Software Development Company to Follow in 2025
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in SecurityNewsThe software development industry is expanding tremendously. It drives up the need for technical people and new solutions…. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/top-ai-trends-software-development-company-follow-2025/
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Die 10 besten APITools
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Tags: ai, api, application-security, cloud, computing, credentials, cyberattack, data, ddos, docker, github, hacker, hacking, infrastructure, injection, mobile, open-source, programming, risk, service, software, sql, tool, vulnerability, wafMithilfe von APIs können verschiedene Software-Komponenten und -Ressourcen miteinander interagieren. Foto: eamesBot shutterstock.comAnwendungsprogrammierschnittstellen (Application Programming Interfaces, APIs) sind zu einem wichtigen Bestandteil von Netzwerken, Programmen, Anwendungen, Geräten und fast allen anderen Bereichen der Computerlandschaft geworden. Dies gilt insbesondere für das Cloud Computing und das Mobile Computing. Beides könnte in der derzeitigen Form nicht existieren, wenn…
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How to Implement Impactful Security Benchmarks for Software Development Teams
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in SecurityNewsBenchmarking is all about taking back control you’re measuring to gain complete awareness of your development teams’ security skills and practices. The post How to Implement Impactful Security Benchmarks for Software Development Teams appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/how-to-implement-impactful-security-benchmarks-for-software-development-teams/
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The toxic-combo time bomb ticking in your software development lifecycle
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/perspective/the-toxic-combo-time-bomb-ticking-in-your-software-development-lifecycle
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CrowdStrike Allies With Salt Security to Improve API Security
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in SecurityNewsCrowdStrike and Salt Security have extended their alliance to make it simpler to feed application programming interface (API) security data directly into a security information event management (SIEM) platform. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/crowdstrike-allies-with-salt-security-to-improve-api-security/
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Key strategies to enhance cyber resilience
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Tags: attack, awareness, backup, banking, breach, business, ceo, compliance, control, crowdstrike, cyber, cybersecurity, data, finance, government, group, healthcare, incident, incident response, infrastructure, insurance, metric, network, phishing, programming, ransom, ransomware, resilience, risk, security-incident, service, skills, software, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, training, update, vulnerability, windowsThe faulty CrowdStrike software update that triggered IT outages on a global scale in July was a sobering reminder of the importance of incident response and business continuity plans.The update caused more than eight million Windows devices to crash and take down with them airline reservation systems, hospital and government services, financial and banking applications…
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Data Governance in DevOps: Ensuring Compliance in the AI Era
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in SecurityNewsWith the evolution of modern software development, CI/CD pipeline governance has emerged as a critical factor in maintaining both agility and compliance. As we enter the age of artificial intelligence (AI), the importance of robust pipeline governance has only intensified. With that said, we’ll explore the concept of CI/CD pipeline governance and why it’s vital,…