Technology can change in the blink of an eye, and nowhere is this more evident than in the rise of “citizen developers.” Often without formal technical training, these individuals leverage user-friendly platforms to create, innovate, and deploy AI-driven solutions. But with the support of intuitive interfaces, templates, and code snippets come challenges. Security can be a challenge hidden in the simplicity of drag-and-drop designs.

Low-code platforms have become a transformative force in the dynamic world of software development. They’ve democratized the designing, building, and deployment of software, which has had a ripple effect across entire industries. Today, with minimal coding expertise, users can craft innovative applications tailored to meet the needs of consumers and businesses alike. But the allure of low-code simplicity also creates a challenge.

In our last blog post, we unpacked what SEO poisoning is and how it diverts organic search traffic. We examined some prevalent rank theft techniques used in SEO poisoning attacks. In this follow-up, we will dive into how automation can be used to further SEO poisoning and ranking theft attacks. With bots, adversaries can execute coordinated ranking theft at a speed and scale not possible manually.

A selection of this week’s more interesting vulnerability disclosures and cyber security news. Now this is a lot of money.

Joined by the popular Mac Admins podcast cast, we dive into Apple security and privacy, and how Macs are being integrated into workplaces everywhere. Find out whether an Apple product on its own keeps you secure and safe from viruses, or if you need additional security apps to protect your devices.

Arctic Wolf has recently observed an uptick in detected password spraying for multiple Firewall and VPN appliances. This activity began on February 28, 2024. A variety of products are affected by this activity, including but not limited to devices from vendors such as Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, and WatchGuard. Further investigation revealed that authentication against web-based applications in general was being targeted as opposed to a selection of firewall vendors.

Zodia Markets, a UK-headquartered institutional crypto trading business backed by Standard Chartered, has integrated Fireblocks to support the increased adoption of digital asset-based cross-border transactions. This strategic move offers a first-of-its-kind solution to improve efficiency in cross-border payments using stablecoins.

How can we clear our minds of preconceived notions about Artificial Intelligence? How can we approach this ongoing technological revolution without apprehension? AI has integrated into our lives more swiftly than a lawyer’s “Objection, Your Honor!” in a surprise courtroom confession. We ask AI to do a multitude of things: write email responses, research our homework, inquire about recipes, complain about our tough days, compose school papers, and create art.

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Security teams using legacy SOAR platforms often face struggles with scattered information, limited collaboration tools, and inflexible response playbooks. Managing knowledge, automating tasks, and communication can be complex and resource consuming. Let’s see how integrating Torq, Notion, and Slack address these challenges to improve and streamline security processes.

The world is witnessing a remarkable transformation as more devices become interconnected, forming what’s known as the Internet of Things (IoT). From smart refrigerators and thermostats to wearable fitness trackers and home security systems, IoT devices have seamlessly integrated into our daily lives. These innovative gadgets promise convenience, automation and improved efficiency.