In modern web development, JSON Web Tokens (JWTs) have become a popular method of securely transmitting information between parties. JWTs are used for authentication and authorization and are often used to store user information. However, with the increasing use of JWTs come potential security risks that developers need to be aware of. As a developer, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is secure and user data is protected.
IPsec is a set of Internet Protocols offering secure connection between devices. It is generally used by Virtual Private Networks for encrypting IP packets and authenticating the sources.
The automotive industry stands at the crossroads of innovation and vulnerability. As cars become increasingly connected, with advanced systems and features that rely on intricate software, the rise of automotive hacking has become a pressing concern. The convergence of traditional mechanical engineering and cutting-edge software has given rise to a new breed of threats that extend beyond physical security, delving into the digital realm of vehicle control systems.
The West Virginia University Health System (WVUHS) contains multiple institution locations, hospitals, and clinics. Welltok is a communications platform that allows patients and physicians to speak while encouraging healthy lifestyles. Like thousands of other medical providers, Welltok utilizes a third-party vendor to manage and maintain patient information; this vendor is Progress Software’s MOVEit.
In recent developments, a sophisticated malware stealer strain crafted in the Go programming language has been discovered by AT&T Alien Labs, posing a severe threat to both Windows and macOS operating systems. As of the time of publishing of this article, traditional antivirus solutions have low or even non-existent detection rates, making it a stealthy and formidable adversary.
When it comes to implementing security controls throughout an organization, there are a lot of cases where the work may be doubled, tripled, quadrupled or more by having to “reinvent the wheel” multiple times. It’s a common problem, but fortunately, it also has a common solution: common controls. What does all of this mean? Let’s dig in.
By Vadim Freger, Dolev Moshe Attiya On December 7th, 2023, the Apache Struts project disclosed a critical vulnerability (CVSS score 9.8) in its Struts 2 open-source web framework. The vulnerability resides in the flawed file upload logic and allows attackers to manipulate upload parameters, resulting in arbitrary file upload and code execution under certain conditions. There is no known workaround, and the only solution is to upgrade to the latest versions, the affected versions being.
