Securing HTTP requests is crucial when developing Go applications to prevent vulnerabilities like Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF). SSRF occurs when an attacker manipulates a server to make unintended requests, potentially accessing internal services or sensitive data. We will explore how to secure HTTP requests by employing URL parsing and validation techniques, and provide example code to fortify the http.Get HTTP GET request handler.

Discover how GitGuardian is redefining non-human identity (NHI) security with comprehensive secrets security and governance solutions to protect against modern threats.

Struggling with fragmented secrets management and inconsistent vault practices? GitGuardian new multi-vault integrations provide organizations with centralized secrets visibility, reduce blind spots, enforce vault usage and fight against vault sprawl.

Cybersecurity automation is no longer a “nice-to-have” — it’s a necessary component for security teams. The latest data reveals that organizations are increasingly recognizing the critical role automation plays in safeguarding their systems and enabling their teams to thrive. Here are the key insights.

Virtual machines form the backbone of most enterprise IT systems, which means effective virtual machine backup software is essential for safeguarding business operations. Companies need reliable backup solutions to protect their virtualized applications and data from unexpected failures, breaches, or system crashes.

Researchers at Silent Push warn that a phishing campaign is using malicious Google Ads to conduct payroll redirect scams. The attackers are buying search ads with brand keywords to boost their phishing pages to the top of the search results. “We have identified hundreds of domains primarily focused on Workday users and high-profile organizations, including the California Employment Development Department (EDD), Kaiser Permanente, Macy’s, New York Life, and Roche,” the researchers write.

New analysis of ransomware attacks shows that phishing is the primary delivery method and organizations need to offer more effective security awareness training to mitigate the threat. Hornet Security’s Q3 2024 Ransomware Attacks Survey report paints a pretty bleak picture of how organizations have fared this year against ransomware attacks. So almost one in five organizations is a victim. According to the survey data, 52.3% of the attacks started with a phishing email.

The anticipated change in stance from US regulators will drive a huge boost to global stablecoin adoption, which is already rapidly gaining traction as their share in cross-border and business-to-business payments grows, according to Michael Shaulov, CEO of Fireblocks.

A new role-based access control (RBAC) feature has been added to Outpost24’s external attack surface management (EASM) solution. This opens up new possibilities for Outpost24 customers, allowing them to be more granular when it comes to configuring permissions for different roles.

Cybersecurity leaders across all levels of government are growing increasingly alarmed by the rise of cyber attacks fueled by Artificial Intelligence (AI). Cybercriminals are now incorporating machine learning and automation into their strategies, significantly boosting the scale, efficiency and sophistication of their attacks. According to a recent survey of over 800 IT leaders, a staggering 95% believe that cyber threats have become more advanced than ever before.