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Researchers Find 3,200 Apps Exposing Twitter API Keys, Cite ‘BOT Army’ Threat

Security Boulevard

Researchers Find 3,200 Apps Exposing Twitter API Keys, Cite ‘BOT Army’ Threat. Wed, 08/03/2022 - 10:48. Some of those sensitive actions include reading Direct Messages, retweeting, deleting messages, liking messages, and getting account settings. Twitter API. The Twitter API enables access to the Twitter application.

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What is WAAP? – A Quick Walk Through

CyberSecurity Insiders

Many of the businesses that already have revenue-generating web applications are starting an API-first program. The common question most organizations grapple with is – how to enhance application security designed for web apps to APIs and API security? API Security Breaches are Piling Up.

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API Security Incidents Nearly Universal Finds Latest “State of API Security” Report

Security Boulevard

It’s no secret that APIs are at the core of every modern application, and that makes them an enormously enticing attack target. Unfortunately, most organizations are unprepared to protect this ever-expanding attack surface, according to findings from the fourth edition of the Salt Labs pioneering “State of API Security” report.

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ownCloud vulnerability can be used to extract admin passwords

Malwarebytes

ownCloud has warned users about three critical security flaws in its file-sharing software which, if exploited, could reveal sensitive information and modify files. ownCloud says on its own website that it has 200 million users, including 600 enterprises. out of 10): An issue was discovered in ownCloud owncloud/core before 10.13.1.

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Some Cybersecurity Startups Still Attract Funding Despite Headwinds

eSecurity Planet

VCs are certainly getting pickier with their investments. There needs to be not just strong growth on the top line, but also a reasonable path to profitability. Despite those headwinds, there are some interesting deals getting done in the cybersecurity market. Also read: Top VC Firms in Cybersecurity for 2022.

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Email crypto phishing scams: stealing from hot and cold crypto wallets

SecureList

Seed phrase entry page If the user enters the seed phrase on a fake web page, scammers get full access to the wallet and the ability to siphon all of the funds to their own addresses. That said, it would be erroneous to believe that a hardware wallet cannot be compromised without stealing it, or at least, getting physical access to it.

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Home Assistant, Pwned Passwords and Security Misconceptions

Troy Hunt

They're totally free and they have a really cool anonymity API that ensures no useful information about the password being searched for is ever exposed. — Patrick Bulteel (@PBulteel) March 10, 2021 I read through this thread earlier today and some of it is fair, namely that it should be configurable.

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