Tag: api
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The Full Lifecycle Imperative: Why >>Shift Left<>Shift Right<<
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, authentication, automation, business, cloud, compliance, data, detection, framework, governance, HIPAA, mitre, nist, PCI, risk, siem, strategy, threat, tool, vulnerability, wafIn this series, we examined the vital connection between AI and APIs, highlighting what makes a leader in the API security market through the 2025 KuppingerCole Leadership Compass. Now, we turn to the core strategy of true API security: the full-lifecycle approach, where security is a continuous, integrated process rather than a single action. The…
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Empire Red Teaming Tool Updated With Enhanced Agents and API Support
The BC-SECURITY team has released a major update to its flagship offensive security framework,Empire, introducing enhanced agent capabilities and comprehensive API support designed to streamline post-exploitation operations and adversary emulation for Red Teams and penetration testers worldwide. Enhanced Features Drive Advanced Operations Empire’s latest iteration showcases aserver/client architectureengineered for multiplayer support, enabling distributed teams to…
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Stealthy Python Malware Uses Discord to Steal Windows Data
Inf0s3c Stealer, a stealthy Python-based grabber built to harvest system information and user data from Windows hosts. Packed as a 64-bit PE file compressed with UPX and bundled via PyInstaller, the executable imports a suite of Windows API functions to enumerate processes, navigate directories, manipulate memory, and manage security settings. Once executed, it methodically collects…
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Stealthy Python Malware Uses Discord to Steal Windows Data
Inf0s3c Stealer, a stealthy Python-based grabber built to harvest system information and user data from Windows hosts. Packed as a 64-bit PE file compressed with UPX and bundled via PyInstaller, the executable imports a suite of Windows API functions to enumerate processes, navigate directories, manipulate memory, and manage security settings. Once executed, it methodically collects…
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Top 10 Best API Penetration Companies In 2025
Securing APIs is a critical cybersecurity challenge in 2025 as they are the backbone of modern applications and a prime target for attackers. API penetration testing is no longer an optional check; it’s a necessity for finding business logic flaws, authorization bypasses, and other complex vulnerabilities that automated tools can’t detect. The best companies in…
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Automatic Secrets Redaction at Runtime: Building a GitGuardian Lambda Extension
Tags: apiI’m going to show you how to build a Lambda Runtime API extension that automatically scans and redacts sensitive information from your function responses, without touching a single line of your existing function code. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/automatic-secrets-redaction-at-runtime-building-a-gitguardian-lambda-extension/
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Automatic Secrets Redaction at Runtime: Building a GitGuardian Lambda Extension
Tags: apiI’m going to show you how to build a Lambda Runtime API extension that automatically scans and redacts sensitive information from your function responses, without touching a single line of your existing function code. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/automatic-secrets-redaction-at-runtime-building-a-gitguardian-lambda-extension/
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NSFOCUS Recognized by Gartner® “Hype Cycle for APIs, 2025” for API Threat Protection
Recently, Gartner released “Hype Cycle for APIs, 2025”, NSFOCUS was selected as a Representative vendor in API Threat Protection of Hype Cycle with its cloud-native API security solution. We believe, this recognition reflects NSFOCUS’s comprehensive strength in API security technology innovation research, and continuous accumulation and achievements in API security protection practices in cloud-native environments. With…The…
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NSFOCUS Recognized by Gartner® “Hype Cycle for APIs, 2025” for API Threat Protection
Recently, Gartner released “Hype Cycle for APIs, 2025”, NSFOCUS was selected as a Representative vendor in API Threat Protection of Hype Cycle with its cloud-native API security solution. We believe, this recognition reflects NSFOCUS’s comprehensive strength in API security technology innovation research, and continuous accumulation and achievements in API security protection practices in cloud-native environments. With…The…
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Agentic AI: A CISO’s security nightmare in the making?
Tags: access, ai, antivirus, api, attack, automation, ciso, compliance, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, email, endpoint, exploit, framework, governance, law, leak, malicious, malware, open-source, privacy, risk, service, strategy, supply-chain, tool, vulnerabilityFree agents: Autonomy breeds increased risks: Agentic AI introduces the ability to make independent decisions and act without human oversight. This capability presents its own cybersecurity risk by potentially leaving organizations vulnerable.”Agentic AI systems are goal-driven and capable of making decisions without direct human approval,” Joyce says. “When objectives are poorly scoped or ambiguous, agents…
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Angriffe auf npm-Lieferkette gefährden Entwicklungsumgebungen
Tags: ai, api, browser, bug, chrome, cloud, computer, control, cyberattack, data-breach, github, malware, software, supply-chain, toolAngriffe auf das NX-Build-System und React-Pakete zeigen, dass die Bedrohungen für Softwareentwicklung in Unternehmen immer größer werden.Ein ausgeklügelter Supply-Chain-Angriff hat das weit verbreitete Entwickler-Tool Nx-Build-System-Paket kompromittiert, das über den Node Package Manager (npm) installiert und verwendet wird. Dadurch wurden zahlreiche Anmeldedaten von Entwicklern offengelegt. Laut einem neuen Bericht des Sicherheitsunternehmens Wiz wurden bei dieser Kampagne…
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Angriffe auf npm-Lieferkette gefährden Entwicklungsumgebungen
Tags: ai, api, browser, bug, chrome, cloud, computer, control, cyberattack, data-breach, github, malware, software, supply-chain, toolAngriffe auf das NX-Build-System und React-Pakete zeigen, dass die Bedrohungen für Softwareentwicklung in Unternehmen immer größer werden.Ein ausgeklügelter Supply-Chain-Angriff hat das weit verbreitete Entwickler-Tool Nx-Build-System-Paket kompromittiert, das über den Node Package Manager (npm) installiert und verwendet wird. Dadurch wurden zahlreiche Anmeldedaten von Entwicklern offengelegt. Laut einem neuen Bericht des Sicherheitsunternehmens Wiz wurden bei dieser Kampagne…
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Black Hat Fireside Chat: API sprawl turns SMBs into prime targets, simple flaws invite breaches
Cyber attackers don’t always need sophisticated exploits. Too often, they succeed by exploiting the basics. Related: 51 common SMB cyberattacks That’s the warning from Chris Wallis, founder and CEO of London-based Intruder, who sat down with Last Watchdog“¦ (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/black-hat-fireside-chat-api-sprawl-turns-smbs-into-prime-targets-simple-flaws-invite-breaches/
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Black Hat Fireside Chat: API sprawl turns SMBs into prime targets, simple flaws invite breaches
Cyber attackers don’t always need sophisticated exploits. Too often, they succeed by exploiting the basics. Related: 51 common SMB cyberattacks That’s the warning from Chris Wallis, founder and CEO of London-based Intruder, who sat down with Last Watchdog“¦ (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/black-hat-fireside-chat-api-sprawl-turns-smbs-into-prime-targets-simple-flaws-invite-breaches/
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Food Delivery Robots Vulnerable to Hacks That Redirect Orders
A startling vulnerability in Pudu Robotics’ management APIs that allowed anyone with minimal technical skill to seize control of the company’s food delivery and service robots. The vulnerability, which went unaddressed for weeks despite repeated responsible”disclosure attempts, could have enabled malicious actors to redirect BellaBots and other Pudu models to deliver meals to unintended recipients,…
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Black Hat Fireside Chat: API sprawl turns SMBs into prime targets, simple flaws invite breaches
Cyber attackers don’t always need sophisticated exploits. Too often, they succeed by exploiting the basics. Related: 51 common SMB cyberattacks That’s the warning from Chris Wallis, founder and CEO of London-based Intruder, who sat down with Last Watchdog“¦ (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/black-hat-fireside-chat-api-sprawl-turns-smbs-into-prime-targets-simple-flaws-invite-breaches/
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Food Delivery Robots Vulnerable to Hacks That Redirect Orders
A startling vulnerability in Pudu Robotics’ management APIs that allowed anyone with minimal technical skill to seize control of the company’s food delivery and service robots. The vulnerability, which went unaddressed for weeks despite repeated responsible”disclosure attempts, could have enabled malicious actors to redirect BellaBots and other Pudu models to deliver meals to unintended recipients,…
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Google Web Designer Vulnerability Lets Hackers Take Over Client Systems
Tags: api, cyber, data-breach, flaw, google, hacker, malicious, remote-code-execution, vulnerability, windowsA critical client-side remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in Google Web Designer exposed Windows users to full system compromise, according to a detailed write-up by security researcher Balint Magyar. Affecting versions prior to 16.4.0.0711 (released July 29, 2025), the flaw allowed attackers to inject malicious CSS into a configuration file and leverage an internal API…
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Google Web Designer Vulnerability Lets Hackers Take Over Client Systems
Tags: api, cyber, data-breach, flaw, google, hacker, malicious, remote-code-execution, vulnerability, windowsA critical client-side remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in Google Web Designer exposed Windows users to full system compromise, according to a detailed write-up by security researcher Balint Magyar. Affecting versions prior to 16.4.0.0711 (released July 29, 2025), the flaw allowed attackers to inject malicious CSS into a configuration file and leverage an internal API…
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How AI Agents Are Creating a New Class of Identity Risk
5 min readAI agents require broad API access across multiple domains simultaneously”, LLM providers, enterprise APIs, cloud services, and data stores”, creating identity management complexity that traditional workload security never anticipated. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/08/how-ai-agents-are-creating-a-new-class-of-identity-risk/
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VirusTotal Launches Endpoint That Explains Code Functionality for Malware Analysts
Virustotal today unveiled a powerful addition to its Code Insight suite: a dedicated API endpoint that accepts code snippets”, either disassembled or decompiled”, and returns succinct summaries and detailed descriptions tailored for malware analysts. Launched over two years after the debut of Code Insight at RSA 2023, this endpoint represents a significant step toward automating…
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What You Don’t Log Will Hurt You FireTail Blog
Aug 28, 2025 – Lina Romero – APIs have become the most targeted attack surface in enterprise environments, and AI (particularly agentic AI) is making it even harder to protect those critical connections. But one of the most often overlooked and misunderstood aspects of a strong AI and API security posture is logging.Last week, FireTail…
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Beyond the Firewall: Rethinking Enterprise Security for the API-First Era
Evolve your enterprise security for the API-first era. Learn how to prioritize API security, implement SSO, MFA, and Passkeys, and foster a DevSecOps culture. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/08/beyond-the-firewall-rethinking-enterprise-security-for-the-api-first-era/
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The API Security Reality Check: Key Takeaways from Q2 2025 API ThreatStats Report
API security has never been more crucial. Vulnerabilities are growing in volume and severity. AI integrations are a burgeoning attack vector. Increasing GraphQL adoption presents hidden dangers. To protect your organization, you must secure your APIs. Keep reading for our key takeaways from the Wallarm Q2 2025 API ThreatStats report and find out what […]…
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Someone Created the First AI-Powered Ransomware Using OpenAI’s gpt-oss:20b Model
Cybersecurity company ESET has disclosed that it discovered an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered ransomware variant codenamed PromptLock.Written in Golang, the newly identified strain uses the gpt-oss:20b model from OpenAI locally via the Ollama API to generate malicious Lua scripts in real-time. The open-weight language model was released by OpenAI earlier this month.”PromptLock First seen on thehackernews.com…
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Someone Created First AI-Powered Ransomware Using OpenAI’s gpt-oss:20b Model
Cybersecurity company ESET has disclosed that it discovered an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered ransomware variant codenamed PromptLock.Written in Golang, the newly identified strain uses the gpt-oss:20b model from OpenAI locally via the Ollama API to generate malicious Lua scripts in real-time. The open-weight language model was released by OpenAI earlier this month.”PromptLock First seen on thehackernews.com…
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The Importance Of Ensuring Robust APIs For Your Applications Through Testing
Tags: apiLearn why API testing is essential for performance, security, and reliability. Detect bugs early and boost your app’s quality. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/08/the-importance-of-ensuring-robust-apis-for-your-applications-through-testing/
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The Importance Of Ensuring Robust APIs For Your Applications Through Testing
Tags: apiLearn why API testing is essential for performance, security, and reliability. Detect bugs early and boost your app’s quality. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/08/the-importance-of-ensuring-robust-apis-for-your-applications-through-testing/
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ESET warns of PromptLock, the first AI-driven ransomware
ESET found PromptLock, the first AI-driven ransomware, using OpenAI’s gpt-oss:20b via Ollama to generate and run malicious Lua scripts. In a series of messages published on X, ESET Research announced the discovery of the first known AI-powered ransomware, named PromptLock. The PromptLock malware uses the gpt-oss:20b model from OpenAI locally via the Ollama API to…