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CVE-2023-22102: The MySQL Connector/J Takeover Vulnerability
CVE-2023-22102 is a High-severity flaw in Oracle's MySQL Connector/J that can lead to connector takeover. Here is the root cause and how to remediate it.
Aug 1, 20265 min read
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Black Duck Competitors: The Top SCA Alternatives Compared
A fair look at the main Black Duck competitors in software composition analysis — Snyk, Mend, Sonatype, Endor Labs, and others — and which fits which job.
Aug 1, 20266 min read
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Application Data Security: How to Protect Data Across Its Lifecycle
Application data security is the set of controls that protect data as your application collects, processes, stores, and transmits it. Here is a practical model for getting it right.
Jul 31, 20267 min read
Vulnerability Analysis
Hardcoded credentials vulnerabilities explained
Hardcoded credentials (CWE-798) have caused real breaches at Uber, Toyota, and Mercedes-Benz. Here's how they happen, how common they are, and how to fix them.
Jul 31, 20267 min read
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The Secure Software Development Lifecycle in 2025: What Actually Changed
A practical look at how SSDLC practices evolved in 2025, what worked, what failed, and why most organizations are still getting the basics wrong.
Jul 31, 20267 min read
AI Security
How AI safety benchmarks and evaluations measure model risk
A concrete look at how AI safety benchmark evaluation, LLM safety scorecards, and capability testing actually measure model risk in 2026 — and where they fall short.
Jul 31, 20266 min read
Vulnerability Analysis
Insecure randomness vulnerabilities explained
CWE-338 explained through the Debian OpenSSL and Android Bitcoin SecureRandom breaches — how weak PRNGs get exploited, and how to detect and fix them.
Jul 31, 20267 min read
AI Security
Evaluating automated AI red teaming platforms for continu...
A practical buyer's guide to evaluating an automated red teaming platform for continuous AI testing, with a fair roundup of six real vendors and tools.
Jul 31, 20269 min read
Vulnerability Analysis
Weak/broken cryptography vulnerabilities explained
Weak cryptography vulnerabilities like MD5, ECB mode, and undersized RSA keys quietly break real systems. Learn how, with cases from Adobe, Logjam, and SHAttered.
Jul 31, 20267 min read
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