Security

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In 2023, the digital landscape saw an unprecedented surge in bot traffic, accounting for nearly half (49.6%) of all global Internet traffic, according to Thales’ 2024 Imperva Bad Bot Report. This represents a 2% increase from the previous year, reaching the highest level recorded since automated traffic monitoring began in 2013. Evolving Threat of Malicious…

In a significant security update, Google Chrome has introduced a new feature known as the V8 Sandbox, aimed at bolstering the browser’s defenses against memory corruption vulnerabilities. Samuel Groß, the lead for V8 security at Google, explained that this innovation is designed to encapsulate potential memory corruption within V8, preventing it from compromising the broader…

The cybersecurity landscape is abuzz with the recent uncovering of a meticulously crafted backdoor within XZ Utils, an essential open-source data compression tool widely used across Linux and Unix-like systems. This revelation, brought to light by a vigilant Microsoft developer, underscores the sophisticated nature of supply chain attacks that target the very core of open-source…

In today’s digital age, safeguarding network infrastructure is more crucial than ever. Traditionally, penetration testing, a critical component for identifying exploitable security gaps, has been a resource-intensive task. This has led many organizations to limit such evaluations to annual compliance exercises, often overlooking the dynamic nature of cyber threats. However, the landscape is evolving rapidly…

In the rapidly evolving landscape of SaaS security, the emphasis has traditionally been on human users. However, a critical aspect often overlooked is the management of non-human entities accessing these systems. While human-centric security measures like MFA and RBAC are well-established, non-human entities such as integrations, service accounts, and API keys present unique challenges that…

Focus on Critical Risk Areas But what sets CTEM apart, and more importantly, how does it transcend the existing landscape of Vulnerability Management? At the core of CTEM lies the ability to unearth tangible, actionable threats to vital assets. While anyone can identify security gaps within an organization’s ecosystem, the real challenge lies in sifting…

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) play a vital role in facilitating digital transformation by enabling the exchange of data between applications and databases. According to the 2024 State of API Security Report by Imperva, a Thales company, APIs accounted for a significant portion of internet traffic, comprising 71% of all web traffic in 2023. Additionally, a…

As the complexity of cyber threats continues to increase, it’s crucial for organizations to prioritize cybersecurity awareness at every level of the company. Implementing thorough cybersecurity awareness training provides employees with the knowledge needed to recognize risks and respond effectively in the event of a security incident. Beyond simply reducing potential harm, robust awareness programs…

Threat actors are conducting brute-force attacks against WordPress sites by leveraging malicious JavaScript injections, as revealed by new findings from Sucuri. These attacks, taking the form of distributed brute-force attacks, “target WordPress websites from the browsers of completely innocent and unsuspecting site visitors,” stated security researcher Denis Sinegubko. This activity is part of a previously…