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Mozilla Under Fire: Allegations of User Tracking in Firefox

Mozilla, the organization behind the popular Firefox browser, is facing scrutiny from the European digital rights group NOYB (None Of Your Business) over alleged privacy violations. The complaint, lodged with Austria’s data protection authority, claims that Firefox employs a feature known as "Privacy-Preserving Attribution" (PPA) to track user behavior without explicit consent. This controversy raises significant questions about user privacy and the ethical responsibilities of tech companies.

Cloudflare Abuse: How the SloppyLemming APT is Targeting Sensitive Organizations

In today’s cyber landscape, threat actors are becoming increasingly sophisticated, often leveraging free tools and cloud services to launch targeted attacks. One such group, known as SloppyLemming, is making waves by using platforms like Cloudflare Workers to engage in espionage against government and law enforcement agencies in the Indian subcontinent. This blog delves into their methods, targets, and how organizations can bolster their defenses against such threats.

How do Compliance Regulations Drive Application Security?

A zero-day flaw in MOVEit software exposed the data of 66.4 million individuals, revealing businesses are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks. Applications, which manage sensitive data, are prime targets for these threats. Compliance regulations recognize the risks and establish guidelines aimed at ensuring applications meet data protection, privacy, and overall security. PCI DSS v4.0 for example introduces 64 new requirements including strict security measures to protect public-facing applications.

Unix CUPS Unauthenticated RCE Zero-Day Vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-47076, CVE-2024-47175, CVE-2024-47176, CVE-2024-47177): All you need to know

On September 23rd, Twitter user Simone Margaritelli (@evilsocket) announced that he has discovered and privately disclosed a CVSS 9.9 GNU/Linux unauthenticated RCE, which affects almost all Linux distributions, and that the public disclosure will happen on September 30th, Due to a suspected leak in the disclosure process, @evilsocket decided to advance the disclosure, and on September 26th, the vulnerabilities were disclosed in @evilsocket’s blog, along with a full proof of concept.

How to Conduct Web Application Penetration Testing?

Web application penetration testing is a comprehensive and methodological process that leverages various tools and techniques to identify, analyze, and prioritize vulnerabilities in the application’s code and configurations. It goes beyond basics to find interlinked business logic vulnerabilities before attackers can gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, disrupt operations, or steal user data.

Best Practices for Managing an Enterprise Integration Platform

Integration management is critical for organisations to smoothen their operations and communications among different systems. Proper management will ensure that integration processes are competent, secure, and scalable. This article identifies key best practices that any organisation should apply in managing an integration platform, focusing on API integration platforms and system integration platforms.

AI and License Plates: A Game-Changer for Vehicle Tracking

You know how in those spy movies, they always seem to magically identify cars zipping by? Well, it's not just Hollywood magic anymore. Thanks to AI, license plate recognition has come a long way from the days of squinting cops with notepads. Let's dive into this tech that's shaking up everything from parking lots to police work.

Cybersecurity in Web Development: Best Practices for Secure Sites

Creating a website takes more than designing it to be visually appealing and user-friendly. Due to increased cyber threats, web developers have a challenge on their hands as they are required to observe security measures for both the users and the website. There is a high possibility of incurring costs due to reputation loss and business losses due to security breaches, thus emphasizing the need for the incorporation of security into every stage of web development. Everything must be perfectly safe, so we decided to ask professionals from paspartoo.com what things really matter.

17 Best Cloud WAAP & WAF Software in 2024

WAAP encompasses a comprehensive suite of tools, technologies, and practices that detect, prevent, and mitigate attacks, such as cross-site scripting (XSS), SQL injection, and API abuse. By implementing a robust WAAP, organizations can fortify their applications and APIs, safeguard sensitive data, and uphold the trust of their users in an ever-evolving threat landscape. Examine the functionality and effectiveness of the leading WAAP & WAF software, along with their key features, reviews, ratings, and insights into who they are best suited for.