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Ultimate Guide to OWASP API Top 10

The OWASP API Top 10 is a list of common vulnerabilities found in APIs. OWASP created it as a resource for developers, testers, and security professionals to help them understand how to protect against API threats. Many people think that APIs are just another type of web application, but they're not; they have their own set of risks and challenges that need to be addressed. A simple API call can result in a data breach that could have lasting consequences for your business.

Using Python libraries for secure network communication

Python is a popular and powerful programming language that is often used for building web applications, data analysis, and automation. One of the key challenges in such projects is ensuring the security of network communication, which can be vulnerable to various threats such as man-in-the-middle attacks and eavesdropping. Fortunately, Python offers a range of libraries for encrypting and securing network communication.

Advanced IntelliJ debugger features you're missing out on

I recently finished writing my debugging book and a debugging course. And as a result, I frequently get asked about my favorite debugging features. Debugging is much more than the IDE debugger. In fact, only the first chapter in the book deals with that aspect. But when we think about debugging, tour mind gravitates to the IDE. However, there are still many nooks and crannies to discover inside these amazing tools. The core reason for this is simple — we never learned to debug.

Datadog on the Lifecycle of Threats and Vulnerabilities

The security industry is full of complex terminology like threat, vulnerability, and mitigations. Definitions matter as we design processes that scale. At Datadog, the Security Research functions are focused on detection and response to specific types of threats and vulnerabilities. Workload vulnerabilities, cloud control plane vulnerabilities, and even cloud service provider vulnerabilities. Each security finding based on specific risk indicators needs to be addressed differently at Datadog and in our communications to the broader community.

Multiple Critical Vulnerabilities in VMware vRealize Log Insight

On Tuesday, January 24th, 2023, VMware disclosed two critical vulnerabilities in VMware vRealize Log Insight that could result in remote code execution (RCE). Although different vulnerability types, both vulnerabilities could allow an unauthenticated threat actor to inject files into the operating system of the vulnerable product which could result in RCE. Both vulnerabilities were responsibly disclosed to VMware and have not been actively exploited in campaigns.

All the Proxy(Not)Shells

On September 28th it was disclosed by GTSC that there was a possible new zero day being abused in the wild beginning in early August. Although this campaign looked very similar to the previously abused vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange, dubbed ProxyShell at the time, comprising 3 CVEs (CVE-2021-34473, CVE-2021-34523 and CVE-2021-31207) that when combined enabled an adversary to gain remote access to an Exchange PowerShell session that may be abused.