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How the Cult of the Dead Cow plans to save the internet The State of the Modern Internet The internet as we know it today has become a privacy nightmare, with platforms like Facebook, Google, and Twitter dominating the online experience. These platforms rely on targeted advertising, where privacy often takes a backseat to delivering…
Security researchers discover another malicious open source package Recent findings by security researchers have highlighted the presence of yet another malicious open source package. This time, it is an active Python file on GitLab that exploits system resources to mine cryptocurrency. The package, known as “culturestreak,” originates from a repository on the GitLab developer site…
Artificial Intelligence in Software Development and Application Security: The Promise and the Risks Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming mainstream in the tech world, extending beyond writing term papers, songs, and poems. According to a survey commissioned by the Synopsys Cybersecurity Research Center (CyRC), 52% of application security (AppSec) professionals are actively using AI. The…
Government Washington summit grapples with securing open source software Introduction The Secure Open Source Software Summit, hosted by the Linux Foundation’s Open Source Security Foundation, brought together representatives from major tech companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations to discuss the challenges and solutions for securing open source software. Open source software, while a core component…
Leveraging Business Data to Enhance AI/ML Threat Detection Introduction In today’s digital landscape, organizations are increasingly relying on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to detect and combat cyber threats. Data plays a critical role in the effectiveness of these technologies, and businesses must ensure its quality and integrity to amplify threat detection capabilities….
Signs of Malware Attack Targeting Rust Developers Found on Crates.io A recent report from software supply chain security firm Phylum revealed that the Crates.io Rust package registry was targeted in what appeared to be the initial phase of a malware attack targeting developers. This attack follows a common pattern used by threat actors, where they…
Microsoft’s PowerShell Gallery Exposes Software Supply Chain Risk Weak Protections Against Attackers A recent study by Aqua Nautilus highlighted the potential software supply chain risk associated with Microsoft’s PowerShell Gallery. According to the researchers, the repository’s policies regarding package names and owners are relatively weak and can be easily abused by threat actors. This puts…
GitHub Pays Out Over $1.5 Million in Bug Bounties in 2022 Overview GitHub, the Microsoft-owned code hosting platform, recently announced that it paid out more than $1.5 million in bug bounties for 364 vulnerabilities in 2022. This brings the total amount paid out through its bug bounty program to nearly $4 million since its inception…
Defending Against Credential Phishing: A Comprehensive Approach Introduction The rise in cyber threats, including credential phishing, has become a major concern for businesses worldwide. Cybercriminals are constantly honing their techniques, making it crucial for organizations to devise strategies to protect themselves. In this report, we will delve into the different aspects of credential phishing and…
Securing the Software Supply Chain: The Promise of Binary Source Validation Las Vegas, Wednesday, Aug. 9 – In an effort to address the pressing issue of software supply chain security, Jeremy Long, principal engineer at ServiceNow and an esteemed expert at the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), has proposed a novel solution: binary source…