The latest Salt Security State of API Security Report is out now, and we’re thrilled to give a little sneak peek of its contents. As we have done in previous years, the State of API Security Report is assembled from survey responses and empirical data from Salt customers. This report includes the special addition of the “in the wild” API vulnerability research, much like last year’s report did, to give deeper insight into API concerns in real-world situations.

For security professionals and CISOs, reading about operational technology (OT) security risk feels like nothing new. We know a lot of OT is insecure by design. Despite advisory warnings and perceptions around operational security air gaps, industrial control systems (ICS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) are being targeted more frequently via digital assets on the network. Vulnerabilities in OT systems are not brand new.

In March 2022, when the not-so-new-anymore SEC cybersecurity regulations were initially drafted, some argued that smaller reporting companies, defined by having a public float of less than $250 million or an annual revenue of less than $100 million, should be exempt, given the "outsized costs" they faced. Others proposed that these smaller organizations should have a longer disclosure deadline, helping to alleviate the chances of non-compliance.

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a malicious Python package in the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository designed to distribute an information stealer known as Lumma (aka LummaC2). The counterfeit package, crytic-compilers, mimics the legitimate crytic-compile library through typosquatting tactics. Before its removal by PyPI maintainers, the counterfeit package was downloaded 441 times. Impersonation and Deception Tactics.

The Digital Operational Resilience Act(DORA), introduced by the European Union, will come into effect in the financial sector from January 2025. Its purpose is to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework to assist financial institutions in effectively addressing and managing cybersecurity threats. DORA will have a significant impact not only on the financial industry but also on its IT service providers.

Cloud migration and continuous innovation provide organizations with substantial gains in speed, scalability, and cost (to name a few). Most security teams have no choice but to make the jump to the cloud, in at least some capacity, to support and protect this rapidly expanding attack surface. But organizations and security teams aren’t alone. Threat actors have been readily adapting their craft to take advantage of cloud speed.

With cybercrime costs projected to hit $10.5 trillion by 2025, securing digital assets is more critical than ever. Black box testing in security has become a key strategy for organizations to identify vulnerabilities in software and systems proactively. This blog delves into the essential role of black box security testing in mitigating risks along with its various types and techniques.

The need for the Development of Online Reliable Sources (DORA) arises from the increasing concern over the spread of misinformation on the internet. DORA aims to promote fact-checking and address the detrimental effects of fake news in today's society. In recent years, the proliferation of fake news has had a profound negative impact on individuals and communities alike. False information spreads rapidly, causing confusion, division, and mistrust among people.

Summer is a time for relaxation, travel, and spending quality moments with family and friends. However, it is also peak season for cybercriminals who exploit the vulnerabilities that arise during this period. Cyberattacks surge during the summer holiday season as businesses and individuals let their guard down. Many companies operate with reduced staff as employees take time off, leaving fewer eyes on critical systems and security measures.