Tag: programming
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Security leaders top 10 takeaways for 2024
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Tags: access, ai, attack, automation, best-practice, breach, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, corporate, crowdstrike, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, deep-fake, detection, email, finance, fraud, governance, group, guide, hacker, identity, incident response, infosec, ISO-27001, office, okta, phishing, privacy, programming, regulation, risk, risk-management, saas, security-incident, service, software, startup, strategy, technology, threat, tool, training, vulnerabilityThis year has been challenging for CISOs, with a growing burden of responsibility, the push to make cybersecurity a business enabler, the threat of legal liability for security incidents, and an expanding attack landscape.As the year comes to a close, CISOs reflect on some of the takeaways that have shaped the security landscape in 2024.…
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Microsoft Windows ‘Best Fit’ character conversion ‘ripe for exploitation’
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Tags: api, application-security, attack, cve, exploit, flaw, injection, malicious, microsoft, mitigation, office, programming, software, switch, technology, tool, vulnerability, windowsSecurity researchers have outlined a novel attack vector that exploits the “Best Fit” character conversion technology built into Windows.The technology comes into play in string conversions, particularly when characters cannot be directly represented in a target character set.However, application security experts Orange Tsai and Splitline Huang from Taiwanese firm DEVCORE used a presentation at Black…
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Multiple ICS Advisories Released by CISA Detailing Exploits Vulnerabilities
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Tags: cisa, control, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, infrastructure, programming, risk, software, switch, technology, vulnerabilityThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released two advisories highlighting significant security vulnerabilities in Industrial Control Systems (ICS) software and hardware. These vulnerabilities, identified in AutomationDirect’s C-More EA9 Programming Software and Planet Technology’s industrial switch WGS-804HPT, could pose serious risks to critical infrastructure if exploited by attackers. AutomationDirect C-More EA9 Programming Software The…
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Why Robust API Security is a Must for Your Business
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in SecurityNewsHow Does API Security Influence Cybersecurity? As a seasoned data management expert and cybersecurity specialist, I’ve witnessed firsthand the significant impact API security can have on an organization’s overall cybersecurity posture. But why is API security so integral? Let’s delve into that. Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) are the connective tissue of modern software development, bridging……
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How Python Software Development Enhances Cyber Defense
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in SecurityNewsPython has emerged as a powerful ally in combating rising cybersecurity threats and tracking cybercrime through tools leveraging… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/python-software-development-enhances-cyber-defense/
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Popular game script spoofed to infect thousands of game developers
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in SecurityNewsA malware loader, now named GodLoader, has been observed to be using Godot, a free and open-source game engine, as its runtime to execute malicious codes and has dropped known malware on at least 17,000 machines.Unaware users of the engine, which helps create 2D and 3D games and deploy them across various platforms including Windows,…
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The Elephant in AppSec Talks Highlight: Shifting Left Doesn’t Mean Anything Anymore
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in SecurityNewsDiscover key highlights from Tanya Janca’s talk at The Elephant in AppSec Conference on shifting security to be present throughout the entire Software Development Lifecycle. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/11/the-elephant-in-appsec-talks-highlight-shifting-left-doesnt-mean-anything-anymore/
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Starbucks operations hit after ransomware attack on supply chain software vendor
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Tags: ai, attack, ceo, control, crowdstrike, cybersecurity, hacker, monitoring, open-source, privacy, programming, radius, ransomware, risk, risk-assessment, service, software, supply-chain, tool, vulnerabilityStarbucks is grappling with operational challenges after a ransomware attack on a third-party software provider, affecting the company’s ability to process employee schedules and payroll, according to Reuters.Last week, Blue Yonder, a UK-based supply chain software vendor serving Starbucks and other retailers, acknowledged experiencing service disruptions due to a ransomware attack.”Blue Yonder experienced disruptions to…
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Securing the Software Supply Chain: Checkmarx One Expands its Offerings
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Tags: ai, container, detection, exploit, programming, software, strategy, supply-chain, threat, toolThe software supply chain is under siege. Threat actors increasingly exploit weaknesses in code repositories, dependencies and mismanaged secrets to infiltrate and disrupt software development processes. In response, organizations are turning to robust strategies to safeguard their supply chains, including tools like SCA scanning, AI and container security, secrets detection and repository health monitoring. Checkmarx’s..…
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Overreliance on GenAI to develop software compromises security
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in SecurityNewsGenAI is quickly changing the software development process by automating tasks that once took developers hours, if not days, to complete, bolstering efficiency and … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/11/20/genai-software-development-process-security/
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Our commitment to you and an update on severity ratings for software quality
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in SecurityNewsThe speed of software development and product delivery is increasing for organizations everywhere including here at Sonar. In this blog, we decided to put our guiding engineering principles in writing and share them with you. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/11/our-commitment-to-you-and-an-update-on-severity-ratings-for-software-quality/
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PlatformEngineering.com: Strengthening Security in the Software Development Lifecycle
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in SecurityNewsThe Techstrong Group is thrilled to announce the launch of PlatformEngineering.com, a new platform dedicated to advancing the platform engineering discipline. This addition to the Techstrong family”, including Security Boulevard”, promises to be a critical resource for organizations seeking to enhance their software delivery pipelines while ensuring robust security measures. The Intersection of Platform Engineering…
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Transforming Security: How SAST Enhances Your Secure Code Review Process?
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in SecurityNewsSecure coding has become a critical aspect of software development, and the need for effective security testing is at an all-time high. Vulnerabilities in code can expose applications to serious threats, making early detection vital for maintaining security and performance. One powerful approach to achieving this is by implementing Static Application Security Testing (SAST) within……
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How to Improve the Security of AI-Assisted Software Development
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in SecurityNewsCISOs need an AI visibility and KPI plan that supports a just right balance to enable optimal security and productivity outcomes. The post How to Impr… First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/how-to-improve-the-security-of-ai-assisted-software-development/
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We are joining forces with Google Cloud to accelerate AI and software development with privacy-first data solutions on Google Cloud Marketplace
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Guest Essay: API security-related exposures rose steeply across all industries in Q3 2024
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in SecurityNewsApplication Programming Interfaces (APIs) have become the backbone of modern enterprises, facilitating seamless communication between both internal sy… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/10/guest-essay-api-security-related-exposures-rose-steeply-across-all-industries-in-q3-2024/
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De-identifying Data for Software Development and Testing at Enterprise Scale
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in SecurityNewsThe business case for a modern test data generation platform, designed with the enterprise and the developer in mind, is clear. By streamlining the de… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/10/de-identifying-data-for-software-development-and-testing-at-enterprise-scale/
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Supply Chain Attacks Can Exploit Entry Points in Python, npm, and Open-Source Ecosystems
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in SecurityNewsCybersecurity researchers have found that entry points could be abused across multiple programming ecosystems like PyPI, npm, Ruby Gems, NuGet, Dart P… First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2024/10/supply-chain-attacks-exploit-entry.html
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API Vulnerabilities Jump 21% in Third Quarter
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in SecurityNewsApplication programming interface (API) vulnerabilities surged 21% in the third quarter, with cloud-native infrastructure increasingly targeted by cyb… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/10/api-vulnerabilities-jump-21-in-third-quarter/