Recent Security News
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37 Vulnerabilities Patched in Android With November 2023 Security Updates
November 7, 2023 at 08:06AM Google has released the November 2023 Android security updates, addressing 37 vulnerabilities. The first part of the update, the 2023-11-01 security patch level, addresses 15 vulnerabilities in Android’s Framework and System components, including a critical security vulnerability. The second part, the 2023-11-05 security patch level, fixes 22 security defects in…
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Myrror Security Emerges From Stealth Mode With $6 Million in Funding
November 7, 2023 at 08:06AM Israeli application security startup Myrror Security has come out of stealth mode with $6 million in funding. The Tel Aviv-based company aims to address security threats in the software supply chain by using AI and binary-to-source code analysis. It identifies malicious code in open source dependencies and CI/CD attacks in…
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Narrowing the Focus of AI in Security
November 7, 2023 at 08:06AM The AI industry has seen a surge in investment and attention in recent months, with companies like Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and Google leading the way. Machine learning and data science have become integral to the development of AI, and universities and corporations have invested in the necessary resources. While Gartner…
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New GootLoader Malware Variant Evades Detection and Spreads Rapidly
November 7, 2023 at 07:36AM GootBot is a new variant of the GootLoader malware that allows attackers to move laterally on compromised systems undetected. It is a lightweight but effective malware that spreads quickly and deploys further payloads. GootBot connects to compromised WordPress sites for command and control, making it difficult to block. As a…
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Confidence in File Upload Security is Alarmingly Low. Why?
November 7, 2023 at 07:36AM The OPSWAT 2023 Web Application Security report reveals that while 75% of organizations have modernized their infrastructure and 78% have increased their security budgets, only 2% are confident in their security posture. The shift to cloud-based and containerized web applications presents new security challenges, particularly in file upload security. The…