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Vulnerabilities & Threats

Cyber-Unsafe Employees Increasingly Put Orgs at Risk Cyber-Unsafe Employees Increasingly Put Orgs at Risk

Too much access and privilege, plus a host of unsafe cyber practices, plague most workplaces, and the introduction of tools like GenAI will only make things worse.

byKristina Beek, Associate Editor, Dark Reading

Dec 3, 2024

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1 Min Read

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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches

Venom Spider Spins Web of New Malware for MaaS Platform Venom Spider Spins Web of Malware for MaaS Platform

byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer

Dec 3, 2024

3 Min Read

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Cybersecurity Operations

Note From the Editor-in-Chief Note From the Editor-in-Chief

byKelly Jackson Higgins, Editor-in-Chief, Dark Reading

Dec 3, 2024

1 Min Read

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'White FAANG' Data Export Attack: A Gold Mine for PII Threats 'White FAANG' Data Export Attack: A Gold Mine for PII Threats

byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer

Dec 3, 2024

4 Min Read

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'Bootkitty' First Bootloader to Take Aim at Linux 'Bootkitty' First Bootloader to Take Aim at Linux

byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer

Dec 2, 2024

3 Min Read

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Cybersecurity Operations

Interpol Cyber-Fraud Action Nets More Than 5K Arrests Interpol Cyber-Fraud Action Nets More Than 5K Arrests

byDark Reading Staff

Dec 2, 2024

1 Min Read

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Threat Intelligence

AWS Launches New Incident Response Service

AWS Launches New Incident Response Service

byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading

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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches

2 UK Hospitals Targeted in Separate Cyberattacks

2 UK Hospitals Targeted in Separate Cyberattacks

byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading

Endpoint Security

Microsoft Boosts Device Security With Windows Resiliency Initiative

Microsoft Boosts Device Security With Windows Resiliency Initiative

byJeffrey Schwartz, Contributing Writer

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Threat Intelligence

Ransomware Gangs Seek Pen Testers to Boost Quality

Ransomware Gangs Seek Pen Testers to Boost Quality

byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer

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Cybersecurity Operations

'Operation Undercut' Adds to Russia Malign Influence Campaigns

'Operation Undercut' Adds to Russia Malign Influence Campaigns

byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer

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Application Security

Sneaky Skimmer Malware Targets Magento Sites Ahead of Black Friday

Sneaky Skimmer Malware Targets Magento Sites Ahead of Black Friday

byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer

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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches

Russian Script Kiddie Assembles Massive DDoS Botnet

Russian Script Kiddie Assembles Massive DDoS Botnet

byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer

Endpoint Security

Microsoft Finally Releases Recall as Part of Windows Insider Preview

Microsoft Previews Recall in Windows Insider

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Application Security

Israel Defies VC Downturn With More Cybersecurity Investments

Israel Defies VC Downturn With More Cybersecurity Investments

byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer

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Application Security

'RomCom' APT Mounts Zero-Day, Zero-Click Browser Escapes in Firefox, Tor

'RomCom' APT Mounts Zero-Day, Zero-Click Browser Escapes

byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer

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Cybersecurity Operations

Geico, Travelers Fined $11.3M for Lax Data Security

Geico, Travelers Fined $11.3M for Lax Data Security

byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading

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Application Security

Salt Typhoon Builds Out Malware Arsenal With GhostSpider

Salt Typhoon Builds Out Malware Arsenal With GhostSpider

byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer

Identity & Access Management Security

AWS Rolls Out Updates to Amazon Cognito

AWS Rolls Out Updates to Amazon Cognito

byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer

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Application Security

OpenSea Phishers Aim to Drain Crypto Wallets of NFT Enthusiasts

OpenSea NFT Phishers Aim to Drain Crypto Wallets

byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer

Cyberattacks & Data Breaches

Ransomware Attack on Blue Yonder Hits Starbucks, Supermarkets

Ransomware Attack on Blue Yonder Hits Starbucks, Supermarkets

byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer

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Vulnerabilities & Threats

BlackBasta Ransomware Brand Picks Up Where Conti Left Off

BlackBasta Ransomware Brand Picks Up Where Conti Left Off

byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading

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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches

Fancy Bear 'Nearest Neighbor' Attack Uses Nearby Wi-Fi Network

Fancy Bear 'Nearest Neighbor' Attack Uses Nearby Wi-Fi Network

byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer

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Application Security

Faux ChatGPT, Claude API Packages Deliver JarkaStealer

Faux ChatGPT, Claude API Packages Deliver JarkaStealer

byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer

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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches

Yakuza Victim Data Leaked in Japanese Agency Attack

Yakuza Victim Data Leaked in Japanese Agency Attack

byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading

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Vulnerabilities & Threats

Leaky Cybersecurity Holes Put Water Systems at Risk

Leaky Cybersecurity Holes Put Water Systems at Risk

byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer

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China's Cyber Offensives Built in Lockstep With Private Firms, Academia

China's Cyber Offensives Built in Lockstep With Private Firms, Academia

byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer

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Сloud Security

Microsoft Highlights Security Exposure Management at Ignite

Microsoft Highlights Security Exposure Management at Ignite

byJeffrey Schwartz, Contributing Writer

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Application Security

MITRE: Cross-Site Scripting Is 2024's Most Dangerous Software Weakness

MITRE: Cross-Site Scripting Is 2024's Most Dangerous Software Weakness

byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading

Cybersecurity Operations

Microsoft Takes Action Against Phishing-as-a-Service Platform

Microsoft Takes Action Against Phishing-as-a-Service Platform

byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading

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Сloud Security

Cloud Security Startup Wiz to Acquire Dazz in Risk Management Play

Cloud Security Startup Wiz to Acquire Dazz

byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer

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Threat Intelligence

Chinese APT Gelsemium Deploys 'Wolfsbane' Linux Variant

Chinese APT Gelsemium Deploys 'Wolfsbane' Linux Variant

byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer

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Cybersecurity Operations

Scattered Spider Cybercrime Members Face Prison Time

Scattered Spider Cybercrime Members Face Prison Time

byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading

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Threat Intelligence

China's 'Liminal Panda' APT Attacks Telcos, Steals Phone Data

China's 'Liminal Panda' APT Attacks Telcos, Steals Phone Data

byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer

Cyberattacks & Data Breaches

Alleged Ford 'Breach' Encompasses Auto Dealer Info

Alleged Ford 'Breach' Encompasses Auto Dealer Info

byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading

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