Recent Security News
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Fraud researchers impersonated on X to push crypto-stealing sites
November 15, 2023 at 10:04AM Multiple fake accounts on X (former Twitter) are promoting phishing pages to drain cryptocurrency wallets. The scammers impersonate accounts belonging to cryptocurrency experts and security firms to spread fabricated security breach claims. Users are advised to be cautious, verify claims from official sources, and avoid connecting wallets to suspicious platforms.…
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The OWASP Top 10: What They Are and How to Test Them
November 15, 2023 at 10:04AM The text discusses the significance of web application security and introduces the OWASP Top 10, which is a comprehensive resource highlighting the most critical security risks to web applications. The latest edition of the OWASP Top 10 is presented, along with testing strategies for each risk. Regular web application security…
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Defending Against Attacks on Vulnerable IoT Devices
November 15, 2023 at 10:04AM Cyber warfare is a growing method of attack in international conflicts due to its flexibility, impact, and deniability. Attackers target vulnerable Internet of Things (IoT) devices, which are often neglected and constitute a major security risk. The use of powerful IoT devices has expanded, making attacks easier to scale, and…
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Application Security Startup Aikido Security Raises €5 Million
November 15, 2023 at 09:57AM Belgium-based application security startup Aikido Security has raised €5 million ($5.4 million) in seed funding. The investment round was led by Notion Capital and Connect Ventures, with participation from Inovia Capital Precede Fund I and angel investors. Aikido aims to provide SaaS businesses with an all-in-one platform for managing application…
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Microsoft Patches Sensitive Information Disclosure Vulnerability in Azure CLI
November 15, 2023 at 09:57AM Microsoft has released patches and guidance for a high-severity vulnerability in Azure CLI that could expose sensitive information. The bug allowed certain Azure CLI functions to inadvertently expose secrets through CI/CD logs, potentially compromising plaintext passwords and usernames. Microsoft has made changes to Azure CLI commands to address the issue…