Application Security

Breaking news, news analysis, and expert commentary on application security, including tools & technologies.

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Application Security
Google: Big Sleep AI Agent Puts SQLite Software Bug to BedGoogle: Big Sleep AI Agent Puts SQLite Software Bug to Bed

A research tool by the company found a vulnerability in the SQLite open source database, demonstrating the "defensive potential" for using LLMs to find vulnerabilities in applications before they're publicly released.

byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
Nov 4, 2024
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1 Min Read
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Application Security
Privacy Anxiety Pushes Microsoft Recall AI Release AgainPrivacy Anxiety Pushes Microsoft Recall AI Release Again
byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
Nov 1, 2024
1 Min Read
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Application Security
OWASP Releases AI Security GuidanceOWASP Releases AI Security Guidance
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
Nov 1, 2024
1 Min Read
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Application Security
4 Main API Security Risks Organizations Need to Address4 Main API Security Risks Organizations Need to Address
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
Nov 1, 2024
1 Min Read
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Application Security
Cybersecurity Job Market Stagnates, Dissatisfaction AboundsCybersecurity Job Market Stagnates, Dissatisfaction Abounds
byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading
Oct 31, 2024
1 Min Read
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Application Security
Noma Launches With Plans to Secure Data, AI Life CycleNoma Launches With Plans to Secure Data, AI Life Cycle
byDark Reading Staff
Oct 31, 2024
1 Min Read
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Application Security
Zenity Raises $38M Series B Funding Round to Secure Agentic AI
Zenity Raises $38M Series B Funding Round to Secure Agentic AI
Oct 30, 2024
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
'CrossBarking' Attack Targeted Secret APIs, Exposing Opera Browser Users
'CrossBarking' Attack Targeted Secret APIs, Exposing Opera Browser Users
Oct 30, 2024
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byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Recurring Windows Flaw Could Expose User Credentials
Recurring Windows Flaw Could Expose User Credentials
Oct 29, 2024
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byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Сloud Security
China's 'Evasive Panda' APT Debuts High-End Cloud Hijacking
China's 'Evasive Panda' APT Debuts High-End Cloud Hijacking
Oct 29, 2024
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byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading
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Application Security
Windows 'Downdate' Attack Reverts Patched PCs to a Vulnerable State
Windows 'Downdate' Attack Reverts Patched PCs to a Vulnerable State
Oct 28, 2024
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byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Application Security
Mozilla: ChatGPT Can Be Manipulated Using Hex Code
Mozilla: ChatGPT Can Be Manipulated Using Hex Code
Oct 28, 2024
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1 Min Read
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Application Security
Open Source LLM Tool Sniffs Out Python Zero-Days
Open Source LLM Tool Sniffs Out Python Bugs
Oct 24, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff
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Application Security
'Shift Left' Gets Pushback, Triggers Security Soul Searching
'Shift Left' Gets Pushback, Triggers Security Soul Searching
Oct 24, 2024
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byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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Application Security
Cisco ASA, FTD Software Under Active VPN Exploitation
Cisco ASA, FTD Software Under Active VPN Exploitation
Oct 24, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
AI Chatbots Ditch Guardrails After 'Deceptive Delight' Cocktail
AI Chatbots Ditch Guardrails After 'Deceptive Delight' Cocktail
Oct 24, 2024
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byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Microsoft SharePoint Vuln Is Under Active Exploit
Microsoft SharePoint Vuln Is Under Active Exploit
Oct 23, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff
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Сloud Security
Mobile Apps With Millions of Downloads Expose Cloud Credentials
Mobile Apps With Millions of Downloads Expose Cloud Credentials
Oct 23, 2024
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1 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
OPA for Windows Vulnerability Exposes NTLM Hashes
OPA for Windows Vulnerability Exposes NTLM Hashes
Oct 22, 2024
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byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Tricky CAPTCHA Caught Dropping Lumma Stealer Malware
Tricky CAPTCHA Caught Dropping Lumma Stealer Malware
Oct 22, 2024
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byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Application Security
Why I'm Excited About the Future of Application Security
Why I'm Excited About the Future of Application Security
Oct 21, 2024
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byBradley Schaufenbuel
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
DPRK Uses Microsoft Zero-Day in No-Click Toast Attacks
DPRK Uses Microsoft Zero-Day in No-Click Toast Attacks
Oct 21, 2024
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byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
MacOS Safari 'HM Surf' Exploit Exposes Camera, Mic, Browser Data
MacOS Safari 'HM Surf' Exploit Exposes Camera, Mic, Browser Data
Oct 18, 2024
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byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Cybersecurity Operations
Time to Get Strict With DMARC
Time to Get Strict With DMARC
Oct 18, 2024
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byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
ESET-Branded Wiper Attack Targets Israel; Firm Denies Compromise
ESET-Branded Wiper Attack Targets Israel; Firm Denies Compromise
Oct 18, 2024
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byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading
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Application Security
Vulnerabilities, AI Compete for Software Developers' Attention
Vulnerabilities, AI Compete for Software Developers' Attention
Oct 18, 2024
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byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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Application Security
Chinese Researchers Tap Quantum to Break Encryption
Chinese Researchers Tap Quantum to Break Encryption
Oct 16, 2024
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byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Application Security
WP Engine Accuses WordPress of 'Forcibly' Taking Over Its Plug-in
WP Engine Accuses WordPress of 'Forcibly' Taking Over Its Plug-in
Oct 15, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Serious Adversaries Circle Ivanti CSA Zero-Day Flaws
Serious Adversaries Circle Ivanti CSA Zero-Day Flaws
Oct 14, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Pokémon Gaming Company Employee Info Leaked in Hack
Pokémon Gaming Company Employee Info Leaked in Hack
Oct 14, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff
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Application Security
Certificate Authority Market Size to Surpass $485M by 2033
Certificate Authority Market Size to Surpass $485M by 2033
Oct 11, 2024
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Application Security
Relyance AI Raises $32M Series B Funding to Safeguard AI Innovation in the Enterprise
Relyance AI Raises $32M Series B Funding to Safeguard AI Innovation in the Enterprise
Oct 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Critical Mozilla Firefox Zero-Day Allows Code Execution
Critical Mozilla Firefox Zero-Day Allows Code Execution
Oct 10, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff
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Application Security
Introducing Mayhem: ForAllSecure Unveils New Name and Company Focus
Introducing Mayhem: ForAllSecure Unveils New Name and Company Focus
Oct 9, 2024
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Application Security
OpenGradient Raises $8.5M to Decentralize AI Infrastructure and Accelerate Secure, Open-Source AI
OpenGradient Raises $8.5M to Decentralize AI Infrastructure and Accelerate Secure, Open-Source AI
Oct 9, 2024
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Application Security
Cybersecurity Job Market Stagnates, Dissatisfaction AboundsCybersecurity Job Market Stagnates, Dissatisfaction Abounds
byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading
Oct 31, 2024
4 Min Read
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
The Case Against Abandoning CrowdStrike Post-OutageThe Case Against Abandoning CrowdStrike Post-Outage
byVishaal "V8" Hariprasad
Oct 31, 2024
5 Min Read
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
China Says Seabed Sentinels Are Spying, After Trump TapsChina Says Seabed Sentinels Are Spying, After Trump Taps
byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading
Oct 31, 2024
4 Min Read
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