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Application Security
Dodgy Microlending Apps Stalk MEA Users, Highlighting Cyber Maturity GapsDodgy Microlending Apps Stalk MEA Users, Highlighting Cyber Maturity Gaps

Mobile users in the Middle East and Africa often download moneylending apps that ask for excessive permissions — an all too common issue in an area where mobile-only is the norm and cyber awareness is low.

byDan Raywood, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
Jun 16, 2023
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4 Min Read
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Attackers Create Synthetic Security Researchers to Steal IPAttackers Create Synthetic Security Researchers to Steal IP
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
Jun 16, 2023
4 Min Read
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
HashiCorp Expands PAM, Secrets Management CapabilitiesHashiCorp Expands PAM, Secrets Management Capabilities
byDark Reading Staff
Jun 16, 2023
1 Min Read
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Cyber Risk
LockBit Affiliate Arrested, as Extortion Totals Reach $91M Since 2020LockBit Affiliate Arrested, as Extortion Totals Reach $91M Since 2020
byDark Reading Staff
Jun 15, 2023
2 Min Read
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Critical Barracuda ESG Zero-Day Linked to Novel Chinese APTCritical Barracuda ESG Zero-Day Linked to Novel Chinese APT
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
Jun 15, 2023
4 Min Read
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Cybersecurity Analytics
Angola Marks Technology Advancements With Cybersecurity Academy PlansAngola Marks Technology Advancements With Cybersecurity Academy Plans
byDark Reading Staff
Jun 15, 2023
1 Min Read
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Endpoint Security
'Shampoo' ChromeLoader Variant Difficult to Wash Out
'Shampoo' ChromeLoader Variant Difficult to Wash Out
Jun 15, 2023
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4 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
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Threat Intelligence
Russian APT 'Cadet Blizzard' Behind Ukraine Wiper Attacks
Russian APT 'Cadet Blizzard' Behind Ukraine Wiper Attacks
Jun 14, 2023
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3 Min Read
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Illinois Hospital Closure Showcases Ransomware's Existential Threat
Illinois Hospital Closure Showcases Ransomware's Existential Threat
Jun 14, 2023
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5 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Application Security
XSS Vulnerabilities Found in Microsoft Azure Cloud Services
XSS Vulnerabilities Found in Microsoft Azure Cloud Services
Jun 14, 2023
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Fortinet: Patched Critical Flaw May Have Been Exploited
Fortinet: Patched Critical Flaw May Have Been Exploited
Jun 14, 2023
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3 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Microsoft Fixes 69 Bugs, but None Are Zero-Days
Microsoft Fixes 69 Bugs, but None Are Zero-Days
Jun 14, 2023
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4 Min Read
byFahmida Y. Rashid, Managing Editor, Features
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Threat Intelligence
Analysis: Social Engineering Drives BEC Losses to $50B Globally
Analysis: Social Engineering Drives BEC Losses to $50B Globally
Jun 13, 2023
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6 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Chinese Threat Actor Abused ESXi Zero-Day to Pilfer Files From Guest VMs
Chinese Threat Actor Abused ESXi Zero-Day to Pilfer Files From Guest VMs
Jun 13, 2023
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4 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Cyber Risk
Popular Apparel, Clothing Brands Being Used in Massive Phishing Scam
Popular Apparel, Clothing Brands Being Used in Massive Phishing Scam
Jun 13, 2023
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2 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Сloud Security
Researchers Report First Instance of Automated SaaS Ransomware Extortion
Researchers Report First Instance of Automated SaaS Ransomware Extortion
Jun 12, 2023
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4 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
New Loader Delivering Spyware via Image Steals Cryptocurrency Info
New Loader Delivering Spyware via Image Steals Cryptocurrency Info
Jun 12, 2023
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3 Min Read
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Threat Intelligence
RomCom Threat Actor Targets Ukrainian Politicians, US Healthcare
RomCom Threat Actor Targets Ukrainian Politicians, US Healthcare
Jun 12, 2023
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4 Min Read
byNathan Eddy, Contributing Writer
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
'Stealth Soldier' Attacks Target Libyan Government Entities With Surveillance Malware
'Stealth Soldier' Attacks Target Libyan Government Entities With Surveillance Malware
Jun 12, 2023
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2 Min Read
byDan Raywood, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Threat Intelligence
Supply Chain Attack Defense Demands Mature Threat Hunting
Supply Chain Attack Defense Demands Mature Threat Hunting
Jun 12, 2023
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5 Min Read
byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
DOS Attacks Dominate, but System Intrusions Cause Most Pain
DOS Attacks Dominate, but System Intrusions Cause Most Pain
Jun 9, 2023
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4 Min Read
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Brand-New Security Bugs Affect All MOVEit Transfer Versions
Brand-New Security Bugs Affect All MOVEit Transfer Versions
Jun 9, 2023
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2 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Threat Intelligence
'Asylum Ambuscade' Cyberattackers Blend Financial Heists & Cyber Espionage
'Asylum Ambuscade' Cyberattackers Blend Financial Heists & Cyber Espionage
Jun 9, 2023
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2 Min Read
byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Cl0P Gang Sat on Exploit for MOVEit Flaw for Nearly 2 Years
Cl0P Gang Sat on Exploit for MOVEit Flaw for Nearly 2 Years
Jun 9, 2023
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4 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Cyber Risk
South African Female Students Offered Cyber Scholarship
South African Female Students Offered Cyber Scholarship
Jun 9, 2023
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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ICS/OT Security
City of Dallas Still Clawing Back Weeks After Cyber Incident
City of Dallas Still Clawing Back Weeks After Cyber Incident
Jun 9, 2023
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2 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Application Security
Cybercrooks Scrape OpenAI API Keys to Pirate GPT-4
Cybercrooks Scrape OpenAI API Keys to Pirate GPT-4
Jun 8, 2023
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4 Min Read
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Cybersecurity Analytics
Cybersecurity Institute to Open in Saudi Arabia
Cybersecurity Institute to Open in Saudi Arabia
Jun 8, 2023
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Barracuda Warns ESG Appliances Need Urgent Rip & Replace
Barracuda Warns ESG Appliances Need Urgent Rip & Replace
Jun 8, 2023
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2 Min Read
byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Sophisticated 'Impulse Project' Crypto Scam Sprawls With 1,000 Affiliate Sites
Sophisticated 'Impulse Project' Crypto Scam Sprawls With 1,000 Affiliate Sites
Jun 8, 2023
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4 Min Read
byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Application Security
Easily Exploitable Microsoft Visual Studio Bug Opens Developers to Takeover
Easily Exploitable Microsoft Visual Studio Bug Opens Developers to Takeover
Jun 8, 2023
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4 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Application Security
60K+ Android Apps Have Delivered Adware Undetected for Months
60K+ Android Apps Have Delivered Adware Undetected for Months
Jun 8, 2023
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4 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
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Application Security
Minecraft Malware Spreading Through Mods, Plug-ins
Minecraft Malware Spreading Through Mods, Plug-ins
Jun 7, 2023
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Cl0p Claims the MOVEit Attack; Here's How the Gang Did It
Cl0p Claims the MOVEit Attack; Here's How the Gang Did It
Jun 7, 2023
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5 Min Read
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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ICS/OT Security
Cl0p Cybercrime Gang Delivers Ultimatum After Payroll Breach
Cl0p Cybercrime Gang Delivers Ultimatum After Payroll Breach
Jun 7, 2023
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading

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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
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Сloud Security
Nearly Two Dozen AWS APIs Are Vulnerable to AbuseNearly Two Dozen AWS APIs Are Vulnerable to Abuse
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
My Car Knows My Secrets, and I'm (Mostly) OK With ThatMy Car Knows My Secrets, and I'm (Mostly) OK With That
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