Application Security News and Articles


NDSS 2025 – Workshop on Binary Analysis Research (BAR) 2025, Session II

Our thanks to the Network and Distributed System Security (NDSS) Symposium for publishing their Creators, Authors and Presenter’s superb NDSS Symposium 2025 Conference content on the organization’s’ YouTube channel. Permalink The post ...

Why Is Data Protection Strategy & Compliance Implementation Important?

Almost every organization today recognizes the value of data in enhancing customer and employee experiences, as well as driving smarter business decisions. However, as data grows in importance, protecting it has become increasingly challenging. A ...

In Other News: CrowdStrike Vulnerabilities, CISA Layoffs, Mango Data Breach

Other noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: Capita fined £14 million, ICTBroadcast vulnerability exploited, Spyware maker NSO acquired. The post In Other News: CrowdStrike Vulnerabilities, CISA Layoffs, Mango Data Breach ...

Is Vibe Coding viable for full-blown product development, or is this a good visualization tool for startups and Enterprises?

We don’t lack ideas, we just lose them in translation. You’ve heard the war stories: The founder scribbles a vision on a napkin at 2...Read More The post Is Vibe Coding viable for full-blown product development, or is this a good ...

DevOps Institute SkilUp Presentation: Embedding API Security by Design into DevOps Pipelines – FireTail Blog

Oct 17, 2025 - Jeremy Snyder - EMBEDDING API SECURITY BY DESIGN INTO DEVOPS PIPELINES Recently, I did a presentation titled "Embedding API Security by Design into DevOps Pipelines" at DevOps institute. The video is available for review on the ...

Cybersecurity Snapshot: F5 Breach Prompts Urgent U.S. Gov’t Warning, as OpenAI Details Disrupted ChatGPT Abuses

F5’s breach triggers a CISA emergency directive, as Tenable calls it “a five-alarm fire” that requires urgent action. Meanwhile, OpenAI details how attackers try to misuse ChatGPT. Plus, boards are increasing AI and cyber disclosures. And ...

Hackers used Cisco zero-day to plant rootkits on network switches (CVE-2025-20352)

Threat actors have leveraged a recently patched IOS/IOS XE vulnerability (CVE-2025-20352) to deploy Linux rootkits on vulnerable Cisco network devices. “The operation targeted victims running older Linux systems that do not have endpoint ...

Over $3 Million in Prizes Offered at Pwn2Own Automotive 2026

Set for January 2026 at Automotive World in Tokyo, the contest will have six categories, including Tesla, infotainment systems, EV chargers, and automotive OSes. The post Over $3 Million in Prizes Offered at Pwn2Own Automotive 2026 appeared first ...

Hackers Steal Sensitive Data From Auction House Sotheby’s

Sotheby's has disclosed a data breach impacting personal information, including SSNs. The post Hackers Steal Sensitive Data From Auction House Sotheby’s appeared first on SecurityWeek.

‘Highest Ever’ Severity Score Assigned by Microsoft to ASP.NET Core Vulnerability

CVE-2025-55315 is an HTTP request smuggling bug leading to information leaks, file content tampering, and server crashes. The post ‘Highest Ever’ Severity Score Assigned by Microsoft to ASP.NET Core Vulnerability appeared first on ...

Differences Between Secure by Design and Secure by Default

Explore the differences between Secure by Design and Secure by Default in Enterprise SSO & CIAM. Learn how each approach impacts security, usability, and development. The post Differences Between Secure by Design and Secure by Default ...

Microsoft revokes 200 certs used to sign malicious Teams installers

By revoking 200 software-signing certificates, Microsoft has hampered the activities of Vanilla Tempest, a ransomware-wielding threat actor that has been targeting organizations with malware posing as Microsoft Teams. “In this campaign, ...

Clickbait Scams: The Misleading Method of Phishing

Have you ever come across a headline like “Could the Golden Gate collapse?” or “The surprising news released by Real Madrid”? These sensationalized headlines are crafted to immediately grab attention and compel clicks. While they may seem ...

Prosper Data Breach Impacts 17.6 Million Accounts

Hackers stole names, addresses, dates of birth, email addresses, Social Security numbers, government IDs, and other information. The post Prosper Data Breach Impacts 17.6 Million Accounts appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Evaluating the Best Passwordless Authentication Options

Explore the top passwordless authentication methods and solutions. Compare features, security, and ease of implementation to find the best fit for your software development needs. The post Evaluating the Best Passwordless Authentication Options ...

Vulnerabilities Allow Disruption of Phoenix Contact UPS Devices

An attacker can exploit the flaws to put devices into a permanent DoS condition that prevents remote restoration. The post Vulnerabilities Allow Disruption of Phoenix Contact UPS Devices appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Attack Surface Management vs. Vulnerability Management — What’s Changed

Discover how attack surface management goes beyond vulnerability management and why MSSPs need DSPM to protect data, not just patch flaws. The post Attack Surface Management vs. Vulnerability Management — What’s Changed appeared first on ...

Censys ICS/OT solution closes visibility gaps and secures exposed industrial systems

Censys announced the release of a new ICS/OT Internet intelligence offering designed to close the visibility gap defenders face when securing exposed industrial assets. From energy and manufacturing to defense and utilities, organizations across ...

Gladinet Patches Exploited CentreStack Vulnerability

The unauthenticated local file inclusion bug allows attackers to retrieve the machine key and execute code remotely via a ViewState deserialization issue. The post Gladinet Patches Exploited CentreStack Vulnerability appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Azure B2C Alternative for Startups

Tired of Azure B2C complexity? Read how real founders switched to faster, simpler identity APIs like MojoAuth and finally slept better The post Azure B2C Alternative for Startups appeared first on Security Boulevard.