Cyberattacks & Data Breaches

thumbnail logo in a gray background |
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Vendors Rush to Issue Security Updates for Meltdown, Spectre FlawsVendors Rush to Issue Security Updates for Meltdown, Spectre Flaws

Apple says all Mac and iOS systems are affected by new side-channel attack vulnerabilities.

byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
Jan 4, 2018
|
1 Min Read
thumbnail logo in a gray background |
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Hackers Who Disabled Police Cameras Prior to Trump Inauguration Left Trail of CluesHackers Who Disabled Police Cameras Prior to Trump Inauguration Left Trail of Clues
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
Jan 2, 2018
1 Min Read
thumbnail logo in a gray background |
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
The Argument for Risk-Based SecurityThe Argument for Risk-Based Security
byRenaud Deraison
Jan 2, 2018
1 Min Read
thumbnail
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
17 Things We Should Have Learned in 2017 But Probably Didn't17 Things We Should Have Learned in 2017 But Probably Didn't
bySara Peters
Dec 29, 2017
1 Min Read
thumbnail logo in a gray background |
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
The Disconnect Between Cybersecurity & the C-SuiteThe Disconnect Between Cybersecurity & the C-Suite
byDark Reading Staff
Dec 28, 2017
1 Min Read
thumbnail
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
EtherDelta Hack Begins Rocky Weekend for CryptoEtherDelta Hack Begins Rocky Weekend for Crypto
byKelly Sheridan
Dec 26, 2017
1 Min Read
logo in a gray background |
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Russia's Fancy Bear APT Group Gets More Dangerous
Russia's Fancy Bear APT Group Gets More Dangerous
Dec 21, 2017
|
1 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
logo in a gray background |
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Small,Targeted Ransomware Attacks Emerge
Small,Targeted Ransomware Attacks Emerge
Dec 21, 2017
|
1 Min Read
byDawn Kawamoto, Former Associate Editor, Dark Reading
logo in a gray background |
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Be a More Effective CISO by Aligning Security to the Business
Be a More Effective CISO by Aligning Security to the Business
Dec 21, 2017
|
1 Min Read
byRaymond Pompon, Principal Threat Research Evangelist at F5 Networks
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
9 Banking Trojans & Trends Costing Businesses in 2017
9 Banking Trojans & Trends Costing Businesses in 2017
Dec 20, 2017
|
10 Slides
byKelly Sheridan, Former Senior Editor, Dark Reading
logo in a gray background |
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Attack Attribution Tricky Say Some as US Blames North Korea for WannaCry
Attack Attribution Tricky Say Some as US Blames North Korea for WannaCry
Dec 20, 2017
|
1 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
logo in a gray background |
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Five Arrested for Cerber, CTB-Locker Ransomware Spread
Five Arrested for Cerber, CTB-Locker Ransomware Spread
Dec 20, 2017
|
1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
logo in a gray background |
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Security Worries? Let Policies Automate the Right Thing
Security Worries? Let Policies Automate the Right Thing
Dec 20, 2017
|
1 Min Read
byJohn De Santis, CEO, HyTrust
logo in a gray background |
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Another Cyberattack Spotted Targeting Mideast Critical Infrastructure Organizations
Another Cyberattack Spotted Targeting Mideast Critical Infrastructure Organizations
Dec 19, 2017
|
1 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
logo in a gray background |
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Microsoft Office Docs New Vessel for Loki Malware
Microsoft Office Docs New Vessel for Loki Malware
Dec 19, 2017
|
1 Min Read
byKelly Sheridan, Former Senior Editor, Dark Reading
logo in a gray background |
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
New Database Botnet Leveraged for Bitcoin Mining
New Database Botnet Leveraged for Bitcoin Mining
Dec 19, 2017
|
1 Min Read
byEricka Chickowski, Contributing Writer
logo in a gray background |
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Comprehensive Endpoint Protection Requires the Right Cyber Threat Intelligence
Comprehensive Endpoint Protection Requires the Right Cyber Threat Intelligence
Dec 19, 2017
|
1 Min Read
byAdam Meyers, Senior Vice President of Counter Adversary Operations, CrowdStrike
logo in a gray background |
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
'Starwars' Debuts on List of Worst Passwords of 2017
'Starwars' Debuts on List of Worst Passwords of 2017
Dec 19, 2017
|
1 Min Read
byKelly Jackson Higgins, Editor-in-Chief, Dark Reading
logo in a gray background |
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Kaspersky Lab Files Lawsuit Over DHS Ban of its Products
Kaspersky Lab Files Lawsuit Over DHS Ban of its Products
Dec 18, 2017
|
1 Min Read
byKelly Jackson Higgins, Editor-in-Chief, Dark Reading
logo in a gray background |
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
19 M California Voter Records Held for Ransom in MongoDB Attack
19 M California Voter Records Held for Ransom in MongoDB Attack
Dec 16, 2017
|
1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
logo in a gray background |
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Lazarus Group Targets Bitcoin Company
Lazarus Group Targets Bitcoin Company
Dec 15, 2017
|
1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Russian DNS Gobbling Up Internet Traffic
Russian DNS Gobbling Up Internet Traffic
Dec 15, 2017
|
1 Min Read
byLarry Loeb, Blogger, Informationweek
logo in a gray background |
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
TRITON Attacker Disrupts ICS Operations, While Botching Attempt to Cause Physical Damage
TRITON Attacker Disrupts ICS Operations, While Botching Attempt to Cause Physical Damage
Dec 14, 2017
|
1 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
logo in a gray background |
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Why Hackers Are in Such High Demand, and How They're Affecting Business Culture
Why Hackers Are in Such High Demand, and How They're Affecting Business Culture
Dec 14, 2017
|
1 Min Read
byJaime Blasco, Vice President and Chief Scientist at AlienVault
logo in a gray background |
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Is a Good Offense the Best Defense Against Hackers?
Is a Good Offense the Best Defense Against Hackers?
Dec 14, 2017
|
1 Min Read
byRaymond Pompon, Principal Threat Research Evangelist at F5 Networks
logo in a gray background |
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
80% of Americans Admit to Risky Cybersecurity Behaviors
80% of Americans Admit to Risky Cybersecurity Behaviors
Dec 14, 2017
|
1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
logo in a gray background |
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
2 Million Fake Net Neutrality Comments Stole American Identities
2 Million Fake Net Neutrality Comments Stole American Identities
Dec 14, 2017
|
1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
logo in a gray background |
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Malware Decompiler Tool Goes Open Source
Malware Decompiler Tool Goes Open Source
Dec 13, 2017
|
1 Min Read
byKelly Jackson Higgins, Editor-in-Chief, Dark Reading
logo in a gray background |
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Former Rutgers Student, Two Others Plead Guilty to Operating Mirai Botnet
Former Rutgers Student, Two Others Plead Guilty to Operating Mirai Botnet
Dec 13, 2017
|
1 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
8 Steps for Building an IT Security Career Path Program
8 Steps for Building an IT Security Career Path Program
Dec 13, 2017
|
9 Slides
byDawn Kawamoto, Former Associate Editor, Dark Reading
logo in a gray background |
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Automation Could Be Widening the Cybersecurity Skills Gap
Automation Could Be Widening the Cybersecurity Skills Gap
Dec 13, 2017
|
1 Min Read
byGary Golomb, Co-Founder & Chief Research Officer at Awake Security
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Pwnie Express Secures $8 Million in New Funding
Pwnie Express Secures $8 Million in New Funding
Dec 13, 2017
|
1 Min Read
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
IRS Warns Taxpayers, Tax Pros of New Email Scam Targeting Hotmail Users
IRS Warns Taxpayers, Tax Pros of New Email Scam Targeting Hotmail Users
Dec 13, 2017
|
1 Min Read
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Dark Web Research Shows UK’s 'Riskiest' Areas to Live for Potential Identity Theft
Dark Web Research Shows UK’s 'Riskiest' Areas to Live for Potential Identity Theft
Dec 12, 2017
|
1 Min Read
logo in a gray background |
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
8 Out of 10 Employees Use Unencrypted USB Devices
8 Out of 10 Employees Use Unencrypted USB Devices
Dec 12, 2017
|
1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading

Editor's Choice

"HIPAA Violation" written on a form, surrounded by medical supplies
Vulnerabilities & Threats
New HIPAA Cybersecurity Rules Pull No PunchesNew HIPAA Cybersecurity Rules Pull No Punches
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
Jan 3, 2025
6 Min Read
Tencent's website homepage
Cybersecurity Operations
Pentagon Adds Chinese Gaming Giant Tencent to Federal BanPentagon Adds Chinese Gaming Giant Tencent to Federal Ban
byKristina Beek, Associate Editor, Dark Reading
Jan 7, 2025
1 Min Read
A hand about to press a large digital button marked AI on a screen
Cyber Risk
6 AI-Related Security Trends to Watch in 20256 AI-Related Security Trends to Watch in 2025
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
Dec 31, 2024
6 Min Read
Reports
More Reports
Webinars
More Webinars
White Papers
More Whitepapers
Keep up with the latest cybersecurity threats, newly discovered vulnerabilities, data breach information, and emerging trends. Delivered daily or weekly right to your email inbox.
Subscribe