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Application Security
Faux ChatGPT, Claude API Packages Deliver JarkaStealerFaux ChatGPT, Claude API Packages Deliver JarkaStealer

Attackers are betting that the hype around generative AI (GenAI) is attracting less technical, less cautious developers who might be more inclined to download an open source Python code package for free access, without vetting it or thinking twice.

byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
Nov 22, 2024
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Application Security
MITRE: Cross-Site Scripting Is 2024's Most Dangerous Software WeaknessMITRE: Cross-Site Scripting Is 2024's Most Dangerous Software Weakness
byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
Nov 21, 2024
1 Min Read
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Cyber Risk
African Reliance on Foreign Suppliers Boosts Insecurity ConcernsAfrican Reliance on Foreign Suppliers Boosts Insecurity Concerns
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
Nov 20, 2024
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Application Security
SWEEPS Educational Initiative Offers Application Security TrainingSWEEPS Educational Initiative Offers Application Security Training
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
Nov 20, 2024
1 Min Read
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Russian Ransomware Gangs on the Hunt for Pen TestersRussian Ransomware Gangs on the Hunt for Pen Testers
byDark Reading Staff
Nov 19, 2024
1 Min Read
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Сloud Security
DHS Releases Secure AI Framework for Critical InfrastructureDHS Releases Secure AI Framework for Critical Infrastructure
byDark Reading Staff
Nov 18, 2024
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Сloud Security
Microsoft Pulls Exchange Patches Amid Mail Flow Issues
Microsoft Pulls Exchange Patches Amid Mail Flow Issues
Nov 15, 2024
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byDark Reading Staff
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Сloud Security
ChatGPT Exposes Its Instructions, Knowledge & OS Files
ChatGPT Exposes Its Instructions, Knowledge & OS Files
Nov 15, 2024
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1 Min Read
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Application Security
Lessons From OSC&R on Protecting the Software Supply Chain
Lessons From OSC&R on Protecting the Software Supply Chain
Nov 15, 2024
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1 Min Read
byNeatsun Ziv
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ICS/OT Security
Frenos Takes Home the Prize at 2024 DataTribe Challenge
Frenos Takes Home the Prize at 2024 DataTribe Challenge
Nov 14, 2024
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byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Сloud Security
Cloud Ransomware Flexes Fresh Scripts Against Web Apps
Cloud Ransomware Flexes Fresh Scripts Against Web Apps
Nov 14, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Cybersecurity Operations
Microsoft Power Pages Leak Millions of Private Records
Microsoft Power Pages Leak Millions of Private Records
Nov 14, 2024
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1 Min Read
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Сloud Security
2 Zero-Day Bugs in Microsoft's Nov. Update Under Active Exploit
2 Zero-Day Bugs in Microsoft's Nov. Update Under Active Exploit
Nov 12, 2024
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byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Сloud Security
Citrix Patches Zero-Day Recording Manager Bugs
Citrix Patches Zero-Day Recording Manager Bugs
Nov 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Сloud Security
Citrix 'Recording Manager' Zero-Day Bug Allows Unauthenticated RCE
Citrix 'Recording Manager' Zero-Day Allows Unauthenticated RCE
Nov 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading
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Application Security
Revamped Remcos RAT Deployed Against Microsoft Windows Users
Revamped Remcos RAT Deployed Against Microsoft Windows Users
Nov 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Application Security
Facebook Asks Supreme Court to Dismiss Cambridge Analytica Lawsuit
Facebook Asks Supreme Court to Dismiss Cambridge Analytica Lawsuit
Nov 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Application Security
AI & LLMs Show Promise in Squashing Software Bugs
AI & LLMs Show Promise in Squashing Software Bugs
Nov 8, 2024
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byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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Application Security
Business Leaders Shift to Tangible AI Results, Finds New TeamViewer Study
Business Leaders Shift to Tangible AI Results, Finds New TeamViewer Study
Nov 7, 2024
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1 Min Read
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
China-Backed MirrorFace Trains Sights on EU Diplomatic Corps
China-Backed MirrorFace Trains Sights on EU Diplomatic Corps
Nov 7, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Cyber Risk
Canada Closes TikTok Offices, Citing National Security
Canada Closes TikTok Offices, Citing National Security
Nov 7, 2024
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1 Min Read
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Max-Critical Cisco Bug Enables Command-Injection Attacks
Max-Critical Cisco Bug Enables Command-Injection Attacks
Nov 7, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff
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Application Security
Symbiotic Security Launches Scanning Tool to Help Fix Flaws in Code
Symbiotic Security Launches Scanning Tool to Fix Flaws in Code
Nov 7, 2024
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byFahmida Y. Rashid, Managing Editor, Features, Dark Reading
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Canadian Authorities Arrest Attacker Who Stole Snowflake Data
Canadian Authorities Arrest Attacker Who Stole Snowflake Data
Nov 5, 2024
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byDark Reading Staff
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Application Security
Android Botnet 'ToxicPanda' Bashes Banks Across Europe, Latin America
Android Botnet 'ToxicPanda' Bashes Banks Across Europe, LatAm
Nov 5, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Cyber Risk
Dark Reading Confidential: Quantum Has Landed, So Now What?
Dark Reading Confidential: Quantum Has Landed, So Now What?
Nov 5, 2024
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31 Min Listen
byDark Reading Staff
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Application Security
Google: Big Sleep AI Agent Puts SQLite Software Bug to Bed
Google: Big Sleep AI Agent Puts SQLite Software Bug to Bed
Nov 4, 2024
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byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
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Application Security
Privacy Anxiety Pushes Microsoft Recall AI Release Again
Privacy Anxiety Pushes Microsoft Recall AI Release Again
Nov 1, 2024
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byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
Application Security
OWASP Releases AI Security Guidance
OWASP Releases AI Security Guidance
Nov 1, 2024
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byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Application Security
4 Main API Security Risks Organizations Need to Address
4 Main API Security Risks Organizations Need to Address
Nov 1, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Application Security
Cybersecurity Job Market Stagnates, Dissatisfaction Abounds
Cybersecurity Job Market Stagnates, Dissatisfaction Abounds
Oct 31, 2024
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1 Min Read
byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading
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Application Security
Noma Launches With Plans to Secure Data, AI Life Cycle
Noma Launches With Plans to Secure Data, AI Life Cycle
Oct 31, 2024
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byDark Reading Staff
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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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1 Min Read
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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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1 Min Read
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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1 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer

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Endpoint Security
WhatsApp: NSO Group Operates Pegasus Spyware for CustomersWhatsApp: NSO Group Operates Pegasus Spyware for Customers
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
Nov 18, 2024
4 Min Read
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Palo Alto Networks Patches Critical Zero-Day Firewall BugPalo Alto Networks Patches Critical Zero-Day Firewall Bug
byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
Nov 18, 2024
3 Min Read
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Сloud Security
ChatGPT Exposes Its Instructions, Knowledge & OS FilesChatGPT Exposes Its Instructions, Knowledge & OS Files
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
Nov 15, 2024
4 Min Read
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