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Need for AppSec exposed by the ‘ResumeLooters’ SQL Injection & XSS Attacks

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Company
Date Published
Author
Nir Valtman
Word Count
555
Company Posts That Month
3
Language
English
Hacker News Points
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Summary

Hackers known as 'ResumeLooters' have compromised data of 2 million individuals through SQL Injection and Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks, highlighting the importance of analyzing code risks such as Static Application Security Testing (SAST). The group exploited vulnerabilities in web applications to steal sensitive information from job seekers across the APAC region. SAST tools can detect security vulnerabilities early in the software development lifecycle by scrutinizing source code, enabling developers to address them before deployment. However, challenges persist with mitigation and developer adoption. A pipelineless security approach offers a solution by integrating security directly into the developer's environment, providing immediate feedback on vulnerabilities and aligning with their workflow.

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