Web application and API security best practices
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Web application and API security best practices News
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July 24, 2018
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Jul'18
Physical security keys eliminate phishing at Google
Successful phishing attempts have been eliminated among Google employees following a requirement to use physical security keys in order to gain access to all Google accounts.
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June 29, 2018
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Jun'18
Have I Been Pwned integration comes to Firefox and 1Password
With new Have I Been Pwned integration, Firefox and 1Password users will be able to learn if their email addresses have been compromised in any known data breaches.
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June 08, 2018
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Jun'18
Posting passwords on Trello leads to latest data exposure mess
Amazon Web Services and Google Groups have seen data exposures due to poor configurations by users. Now, some have accidentally shared passwords on Trello boards.
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May 04, 2018
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May'18
Twitter bug exposes passwords of all 336 million users
On none other than World Password Day, a Twitter bug was announced that led to the passwords of all 336 million users being stored in plaintext in an internal log.
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API management
API management is the process of overseeing application programming interfaces (APIs) in a secure, scalable environment. Continue Reading
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Web application firewall (WAF)
A Web application firewall (WAF) is a firewall that monitors, filters or blocks traffic to and from a Web application. WAFs are especially useful to companies that provide products or services over the Internet. Continue Reading
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distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack
A distributed denial-of-service attack occurs when an attack originates from multiple computers or devices, usually from multiple different locations or networks. Continue Reading
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Open UC platforms improve communication workflow, but carry risks
An API-based integration between UC and business apps can improve workflows and contextual communication. But the integrations may carry security risks. Continue Reading
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How did Ammyy Admin software get repeatedly abused by malware?
The remote administration Ammyy Admin software was repeatedly found to be spreading different types of malware. Expert Nick Lewis explains how enterprises should protect themselves. Continue Reading
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CryptXXX: How does this ransomware spread through legitimate websites?
The CryptXXX ransomware has been spreading through compromised legitimate websites that redirect to malicious sites. Expert Nick Lewis explains how this happens with WordPress. Continue Reading
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What is missing from the NIST/DHS botnet security report?
The joint DHS and NIST report on botnet security offers goals and action items to counter distributed cyberthreats. Learn the report recommendations with expert Nick Lewis. Continue Reading
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Embedded application security: Inside OWASP's best practices
OWASP released a draft of new guidelines for creating secure code within embedded software. Expert Judith Myerson discusses best practices, pitfalls to avoid and auditing tools. Continue Reading
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OneLogin data breach: What does the attack mean for SSOs?
A OneLogin data breach affected all of the company's U.S. customers after threat actors abused an Amazon Web Services API. Discover what this means for customers and SSO companies. Continue Reading
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How did an Electron framework flaw put Slack at risk?
An Electron framework flaw put users of Slack, Skype and other big apps at risk. Expert Michael Cobb explains how this remote code execution flaw works and how to prevent it. Continue Reading
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Addressing vulnerable web systems that are often overlooked
Web security vulnerability scanners often focus on large applications within the enterprise. However, there are plenty of overlooked web systems that contain hidden flaws. Continue Reading
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How can the Jenkins vulnerabilities in plug-ins be mitigated?
A wave of Jenkins vulnerabilities related to plug-ins were recently discovered. Expert Judith Myerson explains the flaws and how enterprises should mitigate them. Continue Reading