As organizations are increasingly relying on web applications, securing them is vital. A Web Application Firewall (WAF) plays a critical role in protecting web apps by filtering and monitoring HTTP traffic between the application and the internet. Unlike traditional firewalls, which safeguard internal networks, a WAF focuses on protecting web applications from threats such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS) and other vulnerabilities.

In 2023, nearly 60% of incidents investigated by Arctic Wolf Incident Response involved a vulnerability that was two — or more — years old. That means the organization had 24-plus months to find and remediate the vulnerability before threat actors took advantage. Why do vulnerabilities remain persistent? There’s a number of reasons, not the least of which is that more of them pop up each day, creating a mountain of vulnerabilities that feels too difficult to summit for most businesses.

Welcome to the latest hunt from Corelight Labs! This blog continues our tradition of analyzing trending TTPs on Any.Run and writing detectors for them.

You may be concerned if your Social Security number (SSN) was found on the dark web following the recent breach that, according to CNBC, exposed almost three billion SSNs. National Public Data, a company that conducts background checks, suffered a data breach involving SSNs, email addresses, phone numbers and home addresses. If your SSN was found on the dark web, you are most likely concerned about your identity being stolen.

Your internet search and browsing history can be seen by search engines, web browsers, websites, apps and hackers. You should protect your search and browsing history to keep your sensitive information, including your login credentials and financial data, safe from hackers. Continue reading to learn more about search and browsing history, who can see it and how you can keep it private.

Vanta has achieved the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Security Competency status. This designation recognizes that Vanta excels at providing deep AWS technical expertise and integrations that help customers achieve their cloud security and compliance goals. ‍ Over half of Vanta’s 8,000+ customers leverage AWS. Achieving the AWS Security Competency reinforces our continual commitment to delivering deeply automated, integrated product experiences.

AI in data security transforms how organizations protect sensitive information. Companies turn to artificial intelligence for robust defense mechanisms as cyber threats evolve. This cutting-edge technology analyzes vast datasets, identifies patterns, and responds to threats in real-time, surpassing human capabilities. From small businesses to large enterprises, AI-powered solutions guard against increasingly sophisticated attacks.

We are excited to share the tremendous response to our Large Language Model (LLM) attacker summary feature. Since its launch, usage has increased by an amazing 800%, demonstrating its significant impact on our customers' daily operations.