Introducing the Wallarm Q1 2024 API ThreatStats™ Report

As we have in previous editions of the ThreatStats report, we highlight the industry’s top API-related attacks and trends. New to this version, however, is a detailed analysis of API attacks targeting AI-based applications, representing a new and rapidly expanding threat vector. And while we...

Wallarm’s Open Source API Firewall debuts at Blackhat Asia 2024 – Introduces Key New Features & Functionalities

Wallarm introduced its ongoing Open Source API Firewall project to the world at the recently concluded Blackhat Asia 2024 conference in Singapore. The open-source API Firewall by Wallarm is a free, lightweight API Firewall designed to protect REST and GraphQL API endpoints across cloud-native...

How to track and stop CVE-2024-3400: Palo Alto Networks API Exploit Causing Critical Infrastructure and Enterprise Epidemics

On Friday April 12, Palo Alto disclosed that some versions of PAN-OS are not only vulnerable to remote code execution, but that the vulnerability has been actively exploited to install backdoors on Palo Alto firewalls. A patch is expected to be available on April 14th. The advisory from Palo Alto...

Top 3 API Leaks Identified by Cybersecurity & InfoSec Experts

APIs Application Programming Interfaces have proliferated widely, which increases their susceptibility to various vulnerabilities. In the realm of web applications, prime examples that stand out are SOAP Simple Object Access Protocol and Representational State Transfer REST APIs. Due to their...

Spoutible Enhances Platform Security through Partnership with Wallarm

Spoutible, the rapidly growing social media platform known for its commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful online community, has taken a significant step forward in its mission to ensure user safety, security and data integrity. Recognizing the critical importance of robust API...

Top 4 Industries at Risk of Credential Stuffing and Account Takeover (ATO) attacks

All industries are at risk of credential stuffing and account takeover ATO attacks. However, some industries are at a greater risk because of the sensitive information or volume of customer data they possess. While cyber-attacks come in all forms and techniques, credential stuffing involves an...

Top 6 Data Breaches That Cost Millions

“If you put a key under the mat for the cops, a burglar can find it, too. Criminals are using every technology tool at their disposal to hack into people’s accounts. If they know there’s a key hidden somewhere, they won’t stop until they find it.” - Tim Cook, CEO of Apple Inc. The entire digital...

Test and evaluate your WAF before hackers

Since 1991, Web Application Firewall, commonly referred to as WAF, has become one of the most common application security technologies available on the market. Since the last century, WAFs have evolved by incorporating the cloud and using Machine Learning instead of RegExp. Currently, few...

Top 4 Essential Strategies for Securing APIs To Block Compromised Tokens

Government bodies are clamping down heavily on institutions and organizations that handle sensitive customer data. For APIs, tokens are used to authenticate users. We live in an era dominated by cloud-native and cloud-first solutions that rely on these services to provide dynamic data storage...

Improving Security with Wallarm’s NIST CSF 2.0 Dashboard

Ensuring the security of web applications and APIs is more critical than ever. With threats becoming increasingly prevalent and sophisticated, organizations need to employ comprehensive security measures to protect their digital assets. The NIST Cybersecurity Framework CSF 2.0 stands at the...

avro vs protobuf

A Kickoff Discussion on Core Aspects of Avro & Protobuf When deliberating on the subject of data structure encoding, a tandem of tools frequently emerges in technical discussions: Avro and Protobuf. Originating from a vision of precise data compression, the distinguishable features and applicatio...

Digital Experience Monitoring | What Is DEM?

Introduction to Digital Experience Monitoring: Illuminating the Basics In an era governed by technology, the satisfaction of an end-user is of utmost importance. It has the power to stimulate or to halt business growth, and frequently determines if a client continues or discontinues their...

Directory Traversal: Examples, Testing, and Prevention

Unveiling the Enigma of Path Navigation: An Exhaustive Exploration and Insight Path Navigation, often referred to as Folder Navigation, symbolizes a kind of security extraction point allowing unauthorized individuals to gain unauthorized access to specific files held within a server's database...

How to comply with GDPR requirements

Understanding the Basics of GDPR Compliance Within the sphere of cybersecurity, significant strides were made as the European Union EU introduced an innovative legislative tool called the General Data Protection Regulation GDPR, unveiled on May 25, 2018. This regulation highlights the EU's unifie...

Blocking Compromised Tokens with Wallarm

In our Annual API ThreatStats report, we highlighted the increasing threat of API Leaks. An API Leak is the disclosure of sensitive API information, such as a token, credential, or private schema. These leaks can occur directly via the API itself, but also via third party tools used to manage...

Wallarm’s Crusade Against Rising Credential Stuffing Threats

Credential Stuffing, a vital yet often overlooked aspect of cybersecurity, needs to be addressed with urgency. An alarmingly large segment of the population engages in the risky habit of using the same password for various accounts. This behavior parallels the risk of using a universal key for...

How to Implement a Secure Incident Response Plan

Understanding the Basics of Secure Incident Response Plan A proactive strategy for coping with digital dangers calls for a well-planned process that can neutralize and diminish the harmful aftermath of unauthorized intrusion attempts and neglect of security principles. The primary aim of this...

Stopping Credential Stuffing Attacks: We Need to Do Better

Do you know what 23andMe, Jason's Deli, North Face, and Hot Topic have in common? They've all been breached by successful credential stuffing attacks in the last year! An attack type that has gained prominence in recent years is credential stuffing. In this blog, we will explore what credential...

How to Prepare for a Cyberattack

Deciphering the Cyber Invasion Terrain We exist in an era deeply entrenched in digital dependence, where cyber invasions present significant risks for companies, government establishments, and solitary users. As we hurdle deeper into the digital era, the art of cyber misdemeanors continues to...

Server-Side Template Injection Vulnerability in Confluence Data Center and Server (CVE-2023-22527)

Introduction On January 16 2024, Atlassian issued a ​​significant alert on a critical Server-Side Template Injection SSTI vulnerability in Confluence Data Center and Server, identified as CVE-2023-22527. This issue found in older versions, poses a serious risk as it allows attackers without any...

Kafka vs RabbitMQ

An Intro to Kafka and RabbitMQ: The Masters of Messaging In the realm of messaging systems, two names stand out: Kafka and RabbitMQ. These two powerhouses have become the go-to solutions for developers and organizations looking to handle high-volume, real-time data processing and messaging. But...

Introducing the Wallarm 2024 API ThreatStatsTM Report

The Wallarm Security Research team is pleased to share the latest version of our API ThreatStats report. This report serves as a key resource for API, Application security practitioners. It emphasizes the need for a proactive stance in API security, advocating for continuous monitoring, regular...

OWASP Mobile Top 10

Unraveling the Key Components of the Renowned OWASP Mobile Top 10 Index The altruistic initiative, Open Network Application Defense Plan ONADP, spearheads a cluster of operations in its mission to enhance the level of software protection. A cardinal tool emerging from their efforts, The OWASP...

Protobuf vs JSON

A Beginners Guide to Understanding Protobuf & JSON When you dive into the sphere of data serialization, you're likely to encounter two dominant players - Protobuf, the colloquial term for Protocol Buffers, and JSON, standing for JavaScript Object Notation. Both of these formats carry distinctive...

Security Operations (SecOps)

Understanding the Basics of Security Operations SecOps SecOps represents the blending of cybersecurity proficiency with operational domains, forming a powerful bulwark. Its primary mission lies in safeguarding the fundamental data assets and technological infrastructures of an organization. More...

Security Testing: Types, Tools, and Best Practices

Opening Note: Understanding the Core Concepts of Security Analysis Continual developments in technology have elevated the significance of security analysis, a critical phase in software design. You can think of it as a vital diagram within the process of coding, engineered to identify and resolve...

TCP Resets from Client and Server aka TCP-RST-FROM-Client

Diving into the Enigma of TCP Resets Executed by Client and Server The Base Communication Protocol BCP, understoond as the Transmission Control Protocol TCP" equivalent, plays a key role in the protocol unit of the internet. Its primary task entails laying a groundwork for communication between t...

The Future of Cybersecurity

Pioneering the Forward-Thinking Epoch of Internet Safety As we brace for an era anticipated to offer a deeper entwined digital landscape, a profound transformation stirs within the realms of online safety. As we are safeguarding not just personal computers or mobile devices, but also other...

Webinar: Join us for the latest in API Threats on January 24, 2024

In today's complex digital landscape, the security of APIs has become paramount. As we move into 2024, it's essential to stay ahead of the evolving API security threats and vulnerabilities. The upcoming webinar on "API ThreatStats™ Report: 2023 Year-In-Review" is your quickest way to learn about...

tRPC vs GraphQL

Deciphering the Cloud Conundrum: An Introduction to tRPC & GraphQL The dynamic domain of cloud technology presents a couple of instrumental methodologies in the arena of APIs: tRPC and GraphQL. Each serves as a potent asset for developers in crafting applications that are resilient, scalable, and...

Unit Testing Frameworks: A Quick Comparison

Stepping Forward in Understanding Software Unit Evaluation Venturing into the realm of software creation, emphasizing quality takes center stage. This gold standard governs aspects such as operational capabilities, dependability, and the overall performance of your software. Regular assessments, ...

What is Blackcat Ransomware

Begin This Exploration: Unraveling the Mysteries of PantheraNegra Malware As new forks in the road of online threats emerge, an innovative peril has cast its shadow in the digital landscape – a danger we have identified as PantheraNegra Malware. What sets PantheraNegra Malware apart? Let's unrave...

What Is Dynamic DNS

Delving into the Multiple Aspects of the Dynamic Domain Name Protocol DDNS: A Detailed Scrutiny DDNS, standing for Dynamic Domain Name System, is an automatic procedure crafted to maintain the synchronization of the data associated with a DNS server. This system functions uninterruptedly to make...

What is Kafka?

Introduction to the Universe of Kafka: A Detailed Synopsis Apache Kafka, frequently just labeled as Kafka, is a universally contributed event broadcasting framework, intended to manage live streaming of data. It is engineered to be a bridge for significant volumes of data, offering a mechanism fo...

What is Mallox Ransomware

Deciphering the Danger: Decoding Mallox Ransomware. Mallox Ransomware embodies a harmful software element, contributing to an ever-expanding repertoire of digital extortion threats. This cyber menace executes its mission by snaking its way into your computer system, applying a cipher to your data...

What Is Network Segmentation

Unearthing the Basics: Your Guide to Understanding Network Partitioning A fundamental tenet of network partitioning is its critical role in digital defense. But, what does this truly embody? If you were to break it down, network partitioning refers to an approach that segregates a digital system...

Wallarm Named a Leader in GigaOm Radar for API Security

I am thrilled to share that Wallarm, has been named a leader in the GigaOm Radar for API Security! We would like to share insights from the recent GigaOm 2023 API Security Radar report, particularly shining a spotlight on our Advanced API Security solution. The growing importance of APIs and API...

What Is Policy-as-Code

Decoding the Enigma: Policy-as-Code Explained The Information Technology IT sector can often feel like a maze of intricate jargon and theories. A phrase gaining traction in this field is Policy-as-Code PaC. However, what does Policy-as-Code entail? Let's demystify this enigma. Policy-as-Code...

What Is Cloud Data Protection?

A Deep Dive into the Cosmic Universe of Information Safeguarding: An Exhaustive Examination of Distributed Data Security As the virtual dominions continue to propagate at a phenomenal pace, the totality of data we generate daily scales new zeniths. We see ourselves increasingly relying on 'online...

Mastercard Cybersecurity

Safeguarding Trade: Discovering the World of Mastercard Digital Guardrails In our tech-driven era, it is vitro important that financial dealings are shielded competently. A colossal number of exchanges are happening each day, proving the ever growing necessity of sturdy digital protective measure...

How to Protect Your Privacy Online

Decoding the Complexities of Digital Personhood and Its Private Aspects: Elemental Groundwork As we stride through this tech-propelled age, concerns related to internet-bound privacy have risen as pressing hurdles for all cyber inhabitants around the planet. Considering the ever-broadening spectr...

How to comply with HIPAA requirements

Understanding the Grounds of HIPAA Let's take a deep dive into understanding the broad structure and intent behind the Act for the Secure Management and Duty of Patient Data ASMDPD, a landmark piece of legislation that has deeply transformed the healthcare sector since its inception at the turn o...

Addressing the Rising Threat of API Leaks

In the realm of cybersecurity, the metaphor of "Leaky Buckets" has become an increasingly prevalent concern, particularly in the context of API security. This term encapsulates the hidden vulnerabilities and exposures in API infrastructures that many organizations struggle to identify and address...

What Is Network Detection and Response (NDR)?

Network Detection and Response NDR: Demystifying the Basics The Internet Security Tool known as Network Analysis and Immediate Action NAIA signifies a transformational step in cyber protection. This innovative framework fuses the power of artificial intelligence and the predictive prowess of...

What is Protobuf?

The Introduction: Decrypting Protocol Buffers When navigating through the intricate world of data encoding and decoding mechanisms, Protocol Buffers, or widely known as Protobuf, have carved their position as a dynamic contender. The brainchild of Google, this binary blueprint aims for advanced...

What is RabbitMQ?

Grasping the Basics: What is RabbitMQ? Take a step into the realm of software development, where efficient and smooth interaction between various applications is the linchpin. Here, we bring into the mix RabbitMQ. Going down to brass tacks, RabbitMQ serves as a no-cost message broker tool,...

MQTT vs AMQP

The Initial Overview: Learning about MQTT & AMQP In the dynamic arenas of Internet of Things IoT" and cloud computing, communication protocols that are robust, reliable and capable of handling high traffic volumes have become essential. The two protocols that have recently gained significant grou...

How to Manage Your Security Risks

Deciphering the Criticality of Safeguarding Against Security Threats As digital natives, we are well aware that the urgency and importance of ensuring digital safety can't be minimized. The escalating vector of sophisticated digital attacks has brandished a double-edged sword, threatening both...

CISO: Top 10 Trends for 2024

I recently hosted and moderated a distinguished panel of Chief Information Security Officers CISOs - Nitin Raina, CISO at ThoughtWorks, Mike Wilkes, former CISO at Marvel and Yogesh Badwe, CSO at Druva. We discussed major trends for 2024 across an array of topics including the evolving threat...

How to Build a Cybersecurity Culture in Your Company

Decoding the Essential Components of Cyber Safeguard Culture In today's era, marked by copious dependencies on digital technologies, strengthening defenses against digital security vulnerabilities has become more than just a choice, it's a critical necessity. Establishing a culture of cyber...