Tag: api
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New family of data-stealing malware leverages Microsoft Outlook
certutil application which handles certificates, to download files.Espionage seems to be the motive, says the report, and there are Windows and Linux versions of the malware. But fortunately the gang “exhibited poor campaign management and inconsistent evasion tactics,” it notes. Nevertheless, CISOs should be watching for signs of attack using this group’s techniques, because their…
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Privacy Roundup: Week 7 of Year 2025
Tags: access, antivirus, api, apple, attack, breach, business, cctv, cve, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, detection, email, exploit, firmware, flaw, google, group, law, leak, malware, microsoft, military, network, password, phishing, privacy, router, scam, service, software, technology, threat, tool, update, virus, vpn, vulnerability, windows, zero-dayThis is a news item roundup of privacy or privacy-related news items for 9 FEB 2025 – 15 FEB 2025. Information and summaries provided here are as-is for warranty purposes. Note: You may see some traditional “security” content mixed-in here due to the close relationship between online privacy and cybersecurity – many things may overlap;…
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Hackers Exploit Telegram API to Spread New Golang Backdoor
The new Golang backdoor uses Telegram for command and control. Netskope discovers malware that exploits Telegram’s API for… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/hackers-exploit-telegram-api-spread-golang-backdoor/
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New Golang-Based Backdoor Uses Telegram Bot API for Evasive C2 Operations
Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a new Golang-based backdoor that uses Telegram as a mechanism for command-and-control (C2) communications.Netskope Threat Labs, which detailed the functions of the malware, described it as possibly of Russian origin.”The malware is compiled in Golang and once executed it acts like a backdoor,” security researcher Leandro Fróes said in…
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Software Bill of Material umsetzen: Die besten SBOM-Tools
Tags: api, business, compliance, container, cyberattack, data, docker, gartner, github, gitlab, healthcare, linux, monitoring, open-source, risk, saas, sbom, service, software, tool, update, vulnerabilityNur wenn Sie wissen, was drinsteckt, können Sie sich sicher sein, dass alles mit rechten Dingen zugeht. Das gilt für Fast Food wie für Software. Um Software abzusichern, muss man wissen, was in ihrem Code steckt. Aus diesem Grund ist eine Software Bill of Material, SBOM oder Software-Stückliste heute unerlässlich. Der SolarWinds-Angriff sowie die Log4j-Schwachstelle…
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Apache Fineract SQL Injection Vulnerability Allows Malicious Data Injection
The Apache Software Foundation has disclosed a critical SQL injection vulnerability in its widely utilized financial platform, Apache Fineract. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-32838, affects multiple API endpoints and poses a significant risk to applications built on this platform. This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious SQL data, potentially compromising sensitive information and the overall…
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Die besten IAM-Tools
Tags: access, ai, api, authentication, automation, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, endpoint, gartner, governance, iam, identity, infrastructure, login, mfa, microsoft, okta, password, risk, saas, service, tool, windows, zero-trustIdentity & Access Management ist für sicherheitsbewusste Unternehmen im Zero-Trust-Zeitalter Pflicht. Das sind die besten IAM-Anbieter und -Tools.Identität wird zum neuen Perimeter: Unternehmen verlassen sich immer seltener auf die traditionelle Perimeter-Verteidigung und forcieren den Umstieg auf Zero-Trust-Umgebungen. Sicherer Zugriff und Identity Management bilden die Grundlage jeder Cybersicherheitsstrategie. Gleichzeitig sorgt die Art und Weise, wie sich…
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Burp Suite Professional / Community 2025.2 Released With New Built-in AI Integration
PortSwigger has announced the release of Burp Suite Professional and Community Edition 2025.2, introducing significant updates that include AI integration into the Montoya API, enhancing the capabilities for building smarter, AI-powered extensions. Bug Fixes and Browser Updates: A notable bug fix corrects the display of source IP addresses for DNS requests over IPv6 in the…
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Google-API ausgetrickst: E-Mail-Adressen beliebiger Youtube-Nutzer ausgespäht
Google hat zwei Fehler behoben, durch die die E-Mail-Adressen aller Youtube-Nutzer unbemerkt abrufbar waren. Zwei Forscher demonstrieren den Angriff. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/google-api-ausgetrickst-ueber-youtube-zu-den-e-mail-adressen-aller-nutzer-2502-193312.html
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Kritische Sicherheitslücken bei Web-Apps und APIs trifft auf zunehmende Angriffskomplexität
Unternehmen kämpfen mit der schnellen Expansion von APIs, Multi-Cloud-Herausforderungen und immer ausgefeilteren Cyberangriffen. Die Studienergebnisse unterstreichen die Notwendigkeit konsolidierter und automatisierter Sicherheitslösungen. Die Edge-Cloud-Plattform Fastly hat in Zusammenarbeit mit der Informa TechTarget Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) eine neue Studie veröffentlicht. Der Bericht »Balancing Requirements for Application Protection« basiert auf Erkenntnissen aus einer Befragung von… First…
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New Malware Abuses Microsoft Graph API to Communicate via Outlook
A newly discovered malware, named FINALDRAFT, has been identified leveraging Microsoft Outlook as a command-and-control (C2) communication channel through the Microsoft Graph API. This sophisticated malware was uncovered by Elastic Security Labs during an investigation targeting a foreign ministry. The discovery highlights the growing trend of cybercriminals exploiting legitimate cloud services for covert operations, blending…
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FINALDRAFT Malware Exploits Microsoft Graph API for Espionage on Windows and Linux
Threat hunters have shed light on a new campaign targeting the foreign ministry of an unnamed South American nation with bespoke malware capable of granting remote access to infected hosts.The activity, detected in November 2024, has been attributed by Elastic Security Labs to a threat cluster it tracks as REF7707. Some of the other targets…
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OmniGPT AI Chatbot Alleged Breach: Hacker Leaks User Data, 34M Messages
Hacker claims to have breached OmniGPT, leaking over 30,000 user email address, phone numbers, and 34 million lines of chat messages. Data includes API keys, credentials, and file links. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/omnigpt-ai-chatbot-breach-hacker-leak-user-data-messages/
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DevSecOps platform tucks in API security as AI apps heat up
Harness merges with its sister company Traceable for API security, which has broadening appeal as organizations develop generative and agentic AI applications. First seen on techtarget.com Jump to article: www.techtarget.com/searchsoftwarequality/news/366619128/DevSecOps-platform-tucks-in-API-security-as-AI-apps-heat-up
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Die besten DAST- & SAST-Tools
Tags: access, ai, api, application-security, authentication, awareness, cloud, cyberattack, cybersecurity, docker, framework, HIPAA, injection, PCI, rat, risk, risk-management, service, software, sql, supply-chain, tool, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementTools für Dynamic und Static Application Security Testing helfen Entwicklern, ihren Quellcode zu härten. Wir zeigen Ihnen die besten Tools zu diesem Zweck.Die Softwarelieferkette respektive ihre Schwachstellen haben in den vergangenen Jahren für viel Wirbel gesorgt. Ein besonders schlagzeilenträchtiges Beispiel ist der Angriff auf den IT-Dienstleister SolarWinds, bei dem mehr als 18.000 Kundenunternehmen betroffen waren.…
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Privacy Roundup: Week 6 of Year 2025
Tags: access, ai, api, apple, backdoor, breach, browser, cctv, chrome, control, credit-card, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, encryption, exploit, firmware, framework, germany, government, group, leak, malware, monitoring, phishing, privacy, regulation, risk, router, scam, service, software, spy, technology, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability, windowsThis is a news item roundup of privacy or privacy-related news items for 2 FEB 2025 – 8 FEB 2025. Information and summaries provided here are as-is for warranty purposes. Note: You may see some traditional “security” content mixed-in here due to the close relationship between online privacy and cybersecurity – many things may overlap;…
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Harness Merges With API Security Startup Traceable, Eyes $250M In ARR
Harness announced it is merging with API security startup Traceable, combining two companies founded by former AppDynamics founder Jyoti Bansal. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/harness-merges-with-api-security-startup-traceable-eyes-250m-in-arr
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Cloud-native certificate lifecycle management: exploring the benefits capabilities
Cloud-native certificate lifecycle management (CLM) revolutionizes digital certificate handling by automating issuance, renewal, and revocation. Unlike traditional on-premise methods, cloud-native platforms enhance security, scalability, and efficiency while reducing costs. They leverage automation, containerization, and APIs for seamless integration and real-time monitoring. With advanced cryptographic readiness and reduced downtime, cloud-native CLM ensures future-proof PKI management. Sectigo…
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LLMJacking: Sysdig entdeckt neue Angriffe auf DeepSeek
Mit der steigenden Nachfrage nach leistungsfähigen LLMs wächst auch der Missbrauch durch LLMjacking. Schwarzmarktplätze für gestohlene API-Zugänge florieren, und Untergrund-Anbieter passen ihre Dienste kontinuierlich an. Angreifer haben ihre Techniken verfeinert und implementieren neue Modelle wie DeepSeek in kürzester Zeit. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/llmjacking-sysdig-entdeckt-neue-angriffe-auf-deepseek/a39732/
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API Gateway Security Needs a Stronger Zero-Trust Strategy
Let’s discuss the major things anyone should look into before choosing an API gateway in today’s sprawling, AI-driven threat landscape. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/api-gateway-security-needs-a-stronger-zero-trust-strategy/
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Stay Relaxed with Top-Notch API Security
Are Businesses Truly Aware of the Importance of Non-Human Identities in Cybersecurity? There’s one critical aspect that’s frequently overlooked: Non-Human Identities (NHIs). These machine identities, composed of Secrets such as tokens, keys, and encrypted passwords, play a pivotal role in maintaining top-notch API security in organizations, keeping their valuable data safe and their operations running……
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ISMG Editors: AI Security Wake-Up Call From DeepSeek
Tags: ai, api, ciso, data, data-breach, governance, leak, open-source, risk, risk-management, vulnerabilityAlso: Addressing AI Vulnerabilities and Governance Challenges. DeepSeek, an advanced open-source AI model, is under scrutiny for its safety guardrails failing multiple security tests and a data leak that exposed user information and API keys. Sam Curry, CISO at Zscaler, discusses AI security, risk management and upcoming U.S. policy changes. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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AI Security is API Security: What CISOs and CIOs Need to Know
Just when CIOs and CISOs thought they were getting a grip on API security, AI came along and shook things up. In the past few years, a huge number of organizations have adopted AI, realizing innumerable productivity, operational, and efficiency benefits. However, they’re also having to deal with unprecedented API security challenges. Wallarm’s Annual 2025…
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Modern Bank Heists 2025: Revenge of the Zero Days
Tom Kellermann’s Annual Report on Key Threats to Financial Sector. Zero days. Supply chain attacks. APIs and cloud environments as growing threat vectors. These are among the topics discussed in this seventh annual Modern Bank Heists report, and author Tom Kellermann discusses their impact on financial institutions – and which defensive gaps need to be…
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7,000 Exposed Ollama APIs Leave DeepSeek AI Models Wide Open to Attack
UpGuard discovers exposed Ollama APIs revealing DeepSeek model adoption globally. See where these AI models are running and the security risks involved. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/exposed-ollama-apis-leave-deepseek-ai-models-attack/
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Qualys TotalAppSec Strengthens Application Risk Management
Qualys introduced TotalAppSec, an AI-powered application risk management solution designed to unify API security, web application scanning and web malware detection across on-premises, hybrid and multi-cloud environments. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/qualys-totalappsec-strengthens-application-risk-management/
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Cisco Patches Critical ISE Vulnerabilities Enabling Root CmdExec and PrivEsc
Cisco has released updates to address two critical security flaws Identity Services Engine (ISE) that could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands and elevate privileges on susceptible devices.The vulnerabilities are listed below -CVE-2025-20124 (CVSS score: 9.9) – An insecure Java deserialization vulnerability in an API of Cisco ISE that could permit an authenticated, remote…