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Vulnerabilities & Threats
CISA Director Jen Easterly Targeted in Swatting IncidentCISA Director Jen Easterly Targeted in Swatting Incident

A phone call to authorities claimed that a shooting had taken place on Easterly's block.

byKristina Beek, Associate Editor, Dark Reading
Jan 23, 2024
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1 Min Read
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Threat Intelligence
'VexTrio' TDS: The Biggest Cybercrime Operation on the Web?'VexTrio' TDS: The Biggest Cybercrime Operation on the Web?
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
Jan 23, 2024
4 Min Read
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Threat Intelligence
Godzilla Web Shell Attacks Stomp on Critical Apache ActiveMQ FlawGodzilla Web Shell Attacks Stomp on Critical Apache ActiveMQ Flaw
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
Jan 22, 2024
4 Min Read
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Endpoint Security
Chinese Spies Exploited Critical VMware Bug for Nearly 2 YearsChinese Spies Exploited Critical VMware Bug for Nearly 2 Years
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
Jan 22, 2024
3 Min Read
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Threat Intelligence
Microsoft Falls Victim to Russia-Backed 'Midnight Blizzard' CyberattackMicrosoft Falls Victim to Russia-Backed 'Midnight Blizzard' Cyberattack
byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
Jan 22, 2024
2 Min Read
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Threat Intelligence
North Korea's ScarCruft Attackers Gear Up to Target Cybersecurity ProsNorth Korea's ScarCruft Attackers Gear Up to Target Cybersecurity Pros
byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading
Jan 22, 2024
4 Min Read
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Remote Workforce
German IT Consultant Fined Thousands for Reporting Security Failing
German IT Consultant Fined Thousands for Reporting Security Failing
Jan 22, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristina Beek, Associate Editor, Dark Reading
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Endpoint Security
Ransomware Actor Uses TeamViewer to Gain Initial Access to Networks
Ransomware Actor Uses TeamViewer to Gain Initial Access to Networks
Jan 19, 2024
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4 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Massive Data Breach at VF Hits 35M Vans, Retail Customers
Massive Data Breach at VF Hits 35M Vans, Retail Customers
Jan 19, 2024
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2 Min Read
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Third Ivanti Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild, CISA Reports
Third Ivanti Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild, CISA Reports
Jan 19, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristina Beek, Associate Editor, Dark Reading
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Cybersecurity Operations
CISOs Struggle for C-Suite Status Even as Expectations Skyrocket
CISOs Struggle for C-Suite Status Even as Expectations Skyrocket
Jan 19, 2024
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4 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Endpoint Security
iPhone, Android Ambient Light Sensors Allow Stealthy Spying
iPhone, Android Ambient Light Sensors Allow Stealthy Spying
Jan 19, 2024
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4 Min Read
byNathan Eddy, Contributing Writer
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ICS/OT Security
Google: Russia's ColdRiver APT Unleashes Custom 'Spica' Malware
Google: Russia's ColdRiver APT Unleashes Custom 'Spica' Malware
Jan 18, 2024
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5 Min Read
byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading
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Threat Intelligence
Threat Actors Team Up for Post-Holiday Phishing Email Surge
Threat Actors Team Up for Post-Holiday Phishing Email Surge
Jan 18, 2024
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3 Min Read
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Citrix Discovers 2 Vulnerabilities, Both Exploited in the Wild
Citrix Discovers 2 Vulnerabilities, Both Exploited in the Wild
Jan 18, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristina Beek, Associate Editor, Dark Reading
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Сloud Security
Cybercrooks Target Docker Containers With Novel Pageview Generator
Cybercrooks Target Docker Containers With Novel Pageview Generator
Jan 18, 2024
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2 Min Read
byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading
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Cyber Risk
With Attacks on the Upswing, Cyber-Insurance Premiums Poised to Rise Too
With Attacks on the Upswing, Cyber Insurance Premiums Poised to Rise Too
Jan 18, 2024
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5 Min Read
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Stealthy New macOS Backdoor Hides on Chinese Websites
Stealthy New macOS Backdoor Hides on Chinese Websites
Jan 18, 2024
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4 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
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Threat Intelligence
'Chaes' Infostealer Code Contains Hidden Threat Hunter Love Notes
'Chaes' Infostealer Code Contains Hidden Threat Hunter Love Notes
Jan 18, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Сloud Security
$80M in Crypto Disappears Into Drainer-as-a-Service Malware Hell
$80M in Crypto Disappears Into Drainer-as-a-Service Malware Hell
Jan 17, 2024
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4 Min Read
byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading
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Сloud Security
Google Chrome Zero-Day Bug Under Attack, Allows Code Injection
Google Chrome Zero-Day Bug Under Attack, Allows Code Injection
Jan 17, 2024
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4 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Cybersecurity Operations
'Punchmade Dev' Cybercrime Rapper Launches Cash-Scamming Web Shop
'Punchmade Dev' Cybercrime Rapper Launches Cash-Scamming Web Shop
Jan 17, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Сloud Security
CISA: AWS, Microsoft 365 Accounts Under Active 'Androxgh0st' Attack
CISA: AWS, Microsoft 365 Accounts Under Active 'Androxgh0st' Attack
Jan 17, 2024
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3 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Endpoint Security
Sophisticated macOS Infostealers Get Past Apple's Built-In Detection
Sophisticated macOS Infostealers Get Past Apple's Built-In Detection
Jan 17, 2024
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4 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
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Application Security
Nearly 7K WordPress Sites Compromised by Balada Injector
Nearly 7K WordPress Sites Compromised by Balada Injector
Jan 17, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Application Security
Snyk Acquires Helios for Runtime Visibility
Snyk Acquires Helios
Jan 16, 2024
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2 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Сloud Security
Ivanti Zero-Day Exploits Skyrocket Worldwide; No Patches Yet
Ivanti Zero-Day Exploits Skyrocket Worldwide; No Patches Yet
Jan 16, 2024
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3 Min Read
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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ICS/OT Security
Bosch Smart Thermostat Feels the Heat From Firmware Bug
Bosch Smart Thermostat Feels the Heat From Firmware Bug
Jan 16, 2024
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3 Min Read
byNathan Eddy, Contributing Writer
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Application Security
Patch ASAP: Max-Critical Atlassian Bug Allows Unauthenticated RCE
Patch ASAP: Max-Critical Atlassian Bug Allows Unauthenticated RCE
Jan 16, 2024
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2 Min Read
byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
178K+ SonicWall Firewalls Vulnerable to DoS, RCE Attacks
178K+ SonicWall Firewalls Vulnerable to DoS, RCE Attacks
Jan 16, 2024
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5 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
SEC X Account Hack Draws Senate Outrage
SEC X Account Hack Draws Senate Outrage
Jan 12, 2024
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2 Min Read
byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
CISA Adds 9.8 'Critical' Microsoft SharePoint Bug to its KEV Catalog
CISA Adds 9.8 'Critical' Microsoft SharePoint Bug to its KEV Catalog
Jan 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
GitLab Releases Updates to Address Critical Vulnerabilities
GitLab Releases Updates to Address Critical Vulnerabilities
Jan 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Mandiant, SEC Lose Control of X Accounts Without 2FA
Mandiant, SEC Lose Control of X Accounts Without 2FA
Jan 12, 2024
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2 Min Read
byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Cyber Risk
Volt Typhoon Ramps Up Malicious Activity Against Critical Infrastructure
Volt Typhoon Ramps Up Malicious Activity Against Critical Infrastructure
Jan 11, 2024
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4 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer

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Endpoint Security
WhatsApp: NSO Group Operates Pegasus Spyware for CustomersWhatsApp: NSO Group Operates Pegasus Spyware for Customers
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
Nov 18, 2024
4 Min Read
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Palo Alto Networks Patches Critical Zero-Day Firewall BugPalo Alto Networks Patches Critical Zero-Day Firewall Bug
byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
Nov 18, 2024
3 Min Read
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Сloud Security
ChatGPT Exposes Its Instructions, Knowledge & OS FilesChatGPT Exposes Its Instructions, Knowledge & OS Files
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
Nov 15, 2024
4 Min Read
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