Secure Socket Layer (SSL) is a protocol that provides security for communications between client and server by implementing encrypted data and certificate-based authentication. If you’re using Apache Tomcat as a Server for your web-application , chances are that at least some of the data you’re handling is sensitive, and SSL is an easy way to offer your users security. But the configuration process and SSL...
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Introduction The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE™) Top 25 Most Dangerous Software Errors (CWE Top 25) is a demonstrative list of the most widespread and critical weaknesses that can lead to serious vulnerabilities in software. These weaknesses are often easy to find and exploit. They are dangerous because they will frequently allow adversaries to completely take over execution of software, steal data, or prevent the software...
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What are the risks associated with mobile device apps? Applications (apps) on your smartphone or other mobile devices can be convenient tools to access the news, get directions, pick up a ride share, or play games. But these tools can also put your privacy at risk. When you download an app, it may ask for permission to access personal information—such as email contacts, calendar inputs,...
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A large-scale campaign has been distributing malware on Facebook for an unspecified number of years primarily targeting the country of Libya, according to Check Point researchers. The threat actors behind this campaign are utilizing the geopolitical and political pages themed around Libya that attempt to convince individuals to download malicious files. Researchers identified more than 30 Facebook pages distributing malicious links and some of the...
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FinSpy is spyware made by the German company Gamma Group. Through its UK-based subsidiary Gamma International Gamma Group sells FinSpy to government and law enforcement organizations all over the world. FinSpy is used to collect a variety of private user information on various platforms. Its implants for desktop devices were first described in 2011 by Wikileaks and mobile implants were discovered in 2012. Since then...
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