Application attacks (buffer overflows, cross-site scripting)
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Application attacks (buffer overflows, cross-site scripting) News
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December 20, 2019
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Dec'19
F5 Networks to acquire Shape Security for $1 billion
F5 Networks is acquiring Shape Security for approximately $1 billion in a move to strengthen its presence in the application security and anti-fraud markets.
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November 01, 2019
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Nov'19
Threat Stack Application Security Monitoring adds Python support
Now supporting both Python and Node.js, Application Security Monitoring can identify risk throughout the software development lifecycle for both third-party and native code.
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August 23, 2019
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Aug'19
DARPA unveils first SSITH prototype to mitigate hardware flaws
DARPA is still in the early prototype stages of its SSITH program, but the aim is to develop an open source chip able to block hardware attacks and reduce the need for software patches.
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April 22, 2019
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Apr'19
IoT device testing made possible with BeStorm X
BeStorm X, a black-box fuzzer by Beyond Security and Ubiquitous AI, tests IoT devices to identify security weaknesses and vulnerabilities before they're exploited.
Application attacks (buffer overflows, cross-site scripting) Get Started
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How do buffer overflow attacks work?
Buffer overflow attacks are simple exploits that can give an attacker control over a program or process. Learn how these attacks work and how to make sure they don't happen to you. Continue Reading
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According to the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, cyberterrorism is any 'premeditated, politically motivated attack against information, computer systems, computer programs, and data which results in violence against non-combatant targets by ... Continue Reading
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How to manage application security best practices and risks
The reality of application security risks requires software developers to be mindful of testing, tools and best practices to improve user experience and information security. Continue Reading
Evaluate Application attacks (buffer overflows, cross-site scripting) Vendors & Products
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Analyzing the top 2019 data breach disclosures: Hindsight in 2020
Make 2020 the year your company keep its resolution to avoid a data breach. Experts offer lessons learned from the top 2019 data breaches to help stay secure in the year ahead. Continue Reading
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Who's to blame for ransomware attacks -- beyond the attackers?
Cyberattackers are to blame for ransomware attacks, but what about companies that release flawed software or don't install patches? Our expert looks at where the buck stops. Continue Reading
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The developer's role in application security strategy
Developers often pay lip service about being integral to application security, but they usually don't consider vulnerabilities until much too late in the dev process. Continue Reading
Manage Application attacks (buffer overflows, cross-site scripting)
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Best practices for threat modeling service mesh, microservices
In microservices and service mesh environments, communications don't follow static paths. As such, security teams must update their application threat modeling methods. Continue Reading
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What is shellcode and how is it used?
Shellcode is a set of instructions that executes a command in software to take control of or exploit a compromised machine. Read up on the malware term and how to mitigate the risk. Continue Reading
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3 ways to shore up third-party risk management programs
A new Nemertes research study shows enterprises need to adopt third-party risk management programs that jettison manual checklists in favor of automated tools, hands-on risk assessments and dedicated risk teams. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Application attacks (buffer overflows, cross-site scripting) Issues
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How to prevent buffer overflow attacks
Read up on types of buffer overflow attacks, and learn secure coding best practices that prevent such vulnerabilities, as well as post-deployment steps to keep apps and websites safe. Continue Reading
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How to mitigate 5 persistent application security threats
The most widely known application security threats are sometimes the most common exploits. Here is a list of the top app threats and their appropriate security responses. Continue Reading
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What's the best way to prevent XSS attacks?
To prevent cross-site scripting attacks, software developers must validate user input and encode output. Review characters to filter out, as well as sources and sinks to avoid. Continue Reading