In a world of digital security and authentication, JSON Web Tokens (JWTs) have risen as a secure and lightweight way to transmit user information between services. JWTs are used for everything from single sign-on to API authorization, and they play a key role in modern web development. This article will answer the questions of what JWTs are, how they work, and how to use them securely, while referencing five leading articles on the topic.

AI adoption is rapidly increasing, and with that comes a steady influx of useful but potentially vulnerable tools and services still maturing in the AI space. The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is one example of new AI tooling, providing a framework for how applications integrate with and supply context to large language models (LLMs). MCP servers are central to developing AI assistants and workflows that are deeply integrated with your environment.

In 2020, a DevOps team at a mid-sized fintech startup almost lost its entire source code. A failed container update caused a cascading failure in their self-hosted GitLab instance. The backup was… somewhere. No one checked it in weeks. The recovery process took three days. The cost was around $70,000 in downtime and customer compensation. The event wasn’t a matter of not having a backup strategy. It was a matter of assuming someone, somewhere, had run the proper function at the right time.

ToxicPanda is a banking trojan designed to infiltrate your mobile device, stealing financial details by targeting banking & financial apps. The malware keeps evolving, with the developers behind it being quick to add new features, such as overlaying pin & pattern codes, overlaying credential inputs for specific banking apps, allowing cybercriminals to remotely take control of compromised bank accounts and initiate unauthorized money transfers.

Staying compliant has never been more complex or more critical. With evolving regulations, expanding tech stacks, and increasing third-party exposure, today’s security and compliance teams are under constant pressure to reduce risk while upholding trust. Understanding the latest trends is key to staying ahead. ‍ This roundup of security and compliance statistics brings together the most up-to-date data on regulatory readiness, breach impact, automation, vendor risk, and more.

The world is going cashless. The Federal Reserve reported that cash was used in just 16% of all U.S. transactions in 2024. And that number is expected to continue to decline. The widespread use of credit and debit cards, plus the rise of digital wallets and contactless payments, have reshaped the financial landscape, increasing flexibility as well as financial protection. However, it’s also increased the levels of fraud.