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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Nation-State Hackers Breached FireEye, Stole Its Red Team ToolsNation-State Hackers Breached FireEye, Stole Its Red Team Tools

Novel techniques used by the attackers cheated security tools and forensics, according to FireEye CEO Kevin Mandia.

byKelly Jackson Higgins, Editor-in-Chief, Dark Reading
Dec 8, 2020
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Cofense Introduces Phishing Detection and Response (PDR) PlatformCofense Introduces Phishing Detection and Response (PDR) Platform
Dec 8, 2020
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Top Third-Party Data Breaches of 2020: Lessons Learned to Make 2021 More SecureTop Third-Party Data Breaches of 2020: Lessons Learned to Make 2021 More Secure
byDark Reading Staff
Dec 7, 2020
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Kmart Hit by Egregor RansomwareKmart Hit by Egregor Ransomware
byDark Reading Staff
Dec 5, 2020
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Potential Nation-State Actor Targets COVID-19 Vaccine Supply ChainPotential Nation-State Actor Targets COVID-19 Vaccine Supply Chain
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
Dec 3, 2020
1 Min Read
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Sophos 2021 Threat Report: Navigating Cybersecurity in an Uncertain WorldSophos 2021 Threat Report: Navigating Cybersecurity in an Uncertain World
byDark Reading Staff
Dec 1, 2020
1 Min Read
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Kaspersky Finds SMBs That Proactively Disclose Breaches Experience 40% Less Financial Damage
Kaspersky Finds SMBs That Proactively Disclose Breaches Experience 40% Less Financial Damage
Dec 1, 2020
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1 Min Read
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Operation Falcon: INTERPOL and Group-IB Identify Nigerian BEC Ring Members
Operation Falcon: INTERPOL and Group-IB Identify Nigerian BEC Ring Members
Dec 1, 2020
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
How Ransomware Defense Is Evolving With Ransomware Attacks
How Ransomware Defense Is Evolving With Ransomware Attacks
Nov 24, 2020
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byJoan Goodchild, Contributing Writer
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Manchester United Suffers Cyberattack
Manchester United Suffers Cyberattack
Nov 24, 2020
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byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Chinese APT Group Returns to Target Catholic Church & Diplomatic Groups
Chinese APT Group Returns to Target Catholic Church & Diplomatic Groups
Nov 24, 2020
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byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Digital Shadows Launches Sensitive Document Alerts With Added Context
Digital Shadows Launches Sensitive Document Alerts With Added Context
Nov 23, 2020
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1 Min Read
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
The $500,000 Cost of Not Detecting Good vs. Bad Bot Behavior
The $500,000 Cost of Not Detecting Good vs. Bad Bot Behavior
Nov 23, 2020
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byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Iowa Hospital Alerts 60K Individuals Affected by June Data Breach
Iowa Hospital Alerts 60K Individuals Affected by June Data Breach
Nov 20, 2020
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byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Researchers Say They've Developed Fastest Open Source IDS/IPS
Researchers Say They've Developed Fastest Open Source IDS/IPS
Nov 18, 2020
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byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Ransomware Operator Promotes Distributed Storage for Stolen Data
Ransomware Operator Promotes Distributed Storage for Stolen Data
Nov 17, 2020
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byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Securing Our Life on the Edge
Securing Our Life on the Edge
Nov 16, 2020
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byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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A Hacker's Holiday: How Retailers Can Avoid Black Friday Cyber Threats
A Hacker's Holiday: How Retailers Can Avoid Black Friday Cyber Threats
Nov 13, 2020
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1 Min Read
byMatthew McGuirk, Senior Solutions Engineer at Source Defense
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Manufacturing Sees Rising Ransomware Threat
Manufacturing Sees Rising Ransomware Threat
Nov 12, 2020
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byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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'Pay2Key' Could Become Next Big Ransomware Threat
'Pay2Key' Could Become Next Big Ransomware Threat
Nov 12, 2020
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byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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New 'CostaRicto' Hack-for-Hire Group Targets Global Businesses
New 'CostaRicto' Hack-for-Hire Group Targets Global Businesses
Nov 12, 2020
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byKelly Sheridan, Former Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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5 Steps Every Company Should Take to Avoid Data Theft Risk
5 Steps Every Company Should Take to Avoid Data Theft Risk
Nov 12, 2020
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byBradford K. Newman, Principal, Litigation / Chair of North America Trade Secrets Practice
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Want to Avoid an Extreme Cyberloss? Focus on the Basics
Want to Avoid an Extreme Cyberloss? Focus on the Basics
Nov 11, 2020
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byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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Former Microsoft Software Engineer Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison
Former Microsoft Software Engineer Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison
Nov 11, 2020
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byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Malware Hidden in Encrypted Traffic Surges Amid Pandemic
Malware Hidden in Encrypted Traffic Surges Amid Pandemic
Nov 10, 2020
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byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Ransom Payment No Guarantee Against Doxxing
Ransom Payment No Guarantee Against Doxxing
Nov 4, 2020
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byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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APT Groups Get Innovative -- and More Dangerous -- in Q3
APT Groups Get Innovative -- and More Dangerous -- in Q3
Nov 3, 2020
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byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
6 Cybersecurity Lessons From 2020
6 Cybersecurity Lessons From 2020
Nov 3, 2020
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byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Russian National Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Role in Botnet Operation
Russian National Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Role in Botnet Operation
Nov 3, 2020
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Rising Ransomware Breaches Underscore Cybersecurity Failures
Rising Ransomware Breaches Underscore Cybersecurity Failures
Oct 31, 2020
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1 Min Read
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Claroty Adds Fully Integrated Remote Incident Management To Industry-Leading Ot Security Platform
Claroty Adds Fully Integrated Remote Incident Management To Industry-Leading Ot Security Platform
Oct 31, 2020
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Hackers Make Off With Millions From Wisconsin Republicans
Hackers Make Off With Millions From Wisconsin Republicans
Oct 30, 2020
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byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
First the Good News: Number of Breaches Down 51% Year Over Year
First the Good News: Number of Breaches Down 51% Year Over Year
Oct 29, 2020
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byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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Ransomware Wave Targets US Hospitals: What We Know So Far
Ransomware Wave Targets US Hospitals: What We Know So Far
Oct 29, 2020
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byKelly Sheridan, Former Senior Editor, Dark Reading
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Cybercriminals Aim BEC Attacks at Education Industry
Cybercriminals Aim BEC Attacks at Education Industry
Oct 29, 2020
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bySteve Zurier, Contributing Writer, Dark Reading

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