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Polyfill Supply Chain Attack Injects 100,000+ Websites with Malware via CDN Assets

Polyfill.js is a Javascript library that helps old browsers run new modern features which these old browsers do not support natively. The library is popular among developers for helping them offer consistent user experience regardless of the browser environment the user is using. In February 2024, a Chinese company bought the domain polyfill.io and the Github account associated with it. Since then, they’ve been serving malware via cdn.polyfill.io as pointed by the team at Sansec.

OWASP API Top 10 Explained with Real-World Examples

It’s an API talking to the API world we’re living in. As per Postman, 500 million new APIs are expected to be created by 2025. APIs are a lifesaver when it comes to automation or integration. But when it comes to the security of these APIs, things can get a little tricky. OWASP API Top 10 gives insights on top vulnerabilities exploited in APIs.

CVE-2024-3094 - Critical Backdoor Vulnerability In XZ Utils Open-Source Library

CVE-2024-3094 is a critical backdoor vulnerability found in the XZ Utils open-source library. The vulnerability was caused by a malicious code injected into the library by one of the maintainers. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute any desired code on systems with exposed SSH packages.

FTC Safeguards Rule: 2023 Amendment & Strategies

The Federal Trade Commission or FTC, established in 1914, was put forth by then-president Woodrow Wilson to protect consumers, investors, and businesses from anti-competition or industry monopoly. Essentially this meant promoting competition and providing more opportunities for others to enter the market sector.