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Cyber Risk
Pernicious Permissions: How Kubernetes Cryptomining Became an AWS Cloud Data HeistPernicious Permissions: How Kubernetes Cryptomining Became an AWS Cloud Data Heist

The opportunistic "SCARLETEEL" attack on a firm's Amazon Web Services account turns into targeted data theft after the intruder uses an overpermissioned service to jump into cloud system.

byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
Feb 28, 2023
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4 Min Read
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Endpoint Security
China's BlackFly Targets Materials Sector in 'Relentless' Quest for IPChina's BlackFly Targets Materials Sector in 'Relentless' Quest for IP
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
Feb 28, 2023
4 Min Read
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Cybersecurity Analytics
Attackers Were on Network for 2 Years, News Corp SaysAttackers Were on Network for 2 Years, News Corp Says
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
Feb 27, 2023
4 Min Read
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Сloud Security
Wiz Reaches $10B Valuation With Consolidated Cloud Security PlatformWiz Reaches $10B Valuation With Consolidated Cloud Security Platform
byDark Reading Staff
Feb 27, 2023
1 Min Read
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Endpoint Security
Mobile Banking Trojans Surge, Doubling in VolumeMobile Banking Trojans Surge, Doubling in Volume
byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading
Feb 27, 2023
2 Min Read
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Cybersecurity Analytics
How the Ukraine War Opened a Fault Line in Cybercrime, Possibly ForeverHow the Ukraine War Opened a Fault Line in Cybercrime, Possibly Forever
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
Feb 27, 2023
4 Min Read
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Canadian Telecom Firm Telus Reportedly Investigating Breach
Canadian Telecom Firm Telus Reportedly Investigating Breach
Feb 24, 2023
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3 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Cyber Risk
CISA: Beware of DDoS, Web Defacements on Anniversary of Russian Invasion of Ukraine
CISA: Beware of DDoS, Web Defacements on Anniversary of Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 24, 2023
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Cybersecurity Analytics
'New Class of Bugs' in Apple Devices Opens the Door to Complete Takeover
'New Class of Bugs' in Apple Devices Opens the Door to Complete Takeover
Feb 24, 2023
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4 Min Read
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Endpoint Security
TikTok Ban Hits EU Commission Phones as Cybersecurity Worries Mount
TikTok Ban Hits EU Commission Phones as Cybersecurity Worries Mount
Feb 24, 2023
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4 Min Read
byNathan Eddy, Contributing Writer
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Cybersecurity Analytics
Student Medical Records Exposed After LAUSD Breach
Student Medical Records Exposed After LAUSD Breach
Feb 23, 2023
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Cybersecurity Analytics
Pirated Final Cut Pro for macOS Offers Stealth Malware Delivery
Pirated Final Cut Pro for macOS Offers Stealth Malware Delivery
Feb 23, 2023
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4 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Cybersecurity Analytics
Cyberattack on Dole Causes Temporary Salad Shortage
Cyberattack on Dole Causes Temporary Salad Shortage
Feb 23, 2023
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Cybersecurity Analytics
Hydrochasma Threat Group Bombards Targets With Slew of Commodity Malware, Tools
Hydrochasma Threat Group Bombards Targets With Slew of Commodity Malware, Tools
Feb 23, 2023
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4 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
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Cybersecurity Analytics
Unanswered Questions Cloud the Recent Targeting of an Asian Research Org
Unanswered Questions Cloud the Recent Targeting of an Asian Research Org
Feb 23, 2023
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3 Min Read
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Wiper Malware Surges Ahead, Spiking 53% in 3 Months
Wiper Malware Surges Ahead, Spiking 53% in 3 Months
Feb 23, 2023
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4 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Endpoint Security
Scammers Mimic ChatGPT to Steal Business Credentials
Scammers Mimic ChatGPT to Steal Business Credentials
Feb 22, 2023
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4 Min Read
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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ICS/OT Security
Half of Apps Have High-Risk Vulnerabilities Due to Open Source
Half of Apps Have High-Risk Vulnerabilities Due to Open Source
Feb 22, 2023
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4 Min Read
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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Сloud Security
Entitle Brings Fine-Grained Cloud Permissions Management Out of Stealth
Entitle Brings Fine-Grained Cloud Permissions Management Out of Stealth
Feb 22, 2023
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2 Min Read
byKaren Spiegelman, Features Editor
CISO Burnout
Cyber Risk
1 in 4 CISOs Wants to Say Sayonara to Security
1 in 4 CISOs Wants to Say Sayonara to Security
Feb 22, 2023
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4 Min Read
byEricka Chickowski, Contributing Writer
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Сloud Security
US Military Emails Exposed via Cloud Account
US Military Emails Exposed via Cloud Account
Feb 22, 2023
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Remote Workforce
Phishing Fears Ramp Up on Email, Collaboration Platforms
Phishing Fears Ramp Up on Email, Collaboration Platforms
Feb 22, 2023
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4 Min Read
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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Endpoint Security
Google Delivers Record-Breaking $12M in Bug Bounties
Google Delivers Record-Breaking $12M in Bug Bounties
Feb 22, 2023
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2 Min Read
byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading
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Endpoint Security
Exploit Code Released for Critical Fortinet RCE Bug
Exploit Code Released for Critical Fortinet RCE Bug
Feb 22, 2023
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4 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
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Remote Workforce
Analysts Slam Twitter's Decision to Disable SMS-Based 2FA
Analysts Slam Twitter's Decision to Disable SMS-Based 2FA
Feb 21, 2023
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5 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Cyber Risk
Cyberthreats, Regulations Mount for Financial Industry
Cyberthreats, Regulations Mount for Financial Industry
Feb 21, 2023
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6 Min Read
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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Cyber Risk
Coinbase Crypto Exchange Ensnared in 'Oktapus'-Related Smishing Attack
Coinbase Crypto Exchange Ensnared in 'Oktapus'-Related Smishing Attack
Feb 21, 2023
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4 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
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Cyber Risk
Israel's Top Tech University Targeted by DarkBit Ransomware
Israel's Top Tech University Targeted by DarkBit Ransomware
Feb 21, 2023
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4 Min Read
byNathan Eddy, Contributing Writer
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Majority of Ransomware Attacks Last Year Exploited Old Bugs
Majority of Ransomware Attacks Last Year Exploited Old Bugs
Feb 20, 2023
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4 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Сloud Security
Novel Spy Group Targets Telecoms in 'Precision-Targeted' Cyberattacks
Novel Spy Group Targets Telecoms in 'Precision-Targeted' Cyberattacks
Feb 17, 2023
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3 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Remote Workforce
Google Translate Helps BEC Groups Scam Companies in Any Language
Google Translate Helps BEC Groups Scam Companies in Any Language
Feb 17, 2023
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4 Min Read
byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Cybersecurity Operations
Inglis Retires as National Cyber Director Ahead of Biden's Cybersecurity EO
Inglis Retires as National Cyber Director Ahead of Biden's Cybersecurity EO
Feb 17, 2023
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Сloud Security
Not Stoked: Burton Snowboards' Online Orders Disrupted After Cyberattack
Not Stoked: Burton Snowboards' Online Orders Disrupted After Cyberattack
Feb 17, 2023
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Endpoint Security
Massive GoAnywhere RCE Exploit: Everything You Need to Know
Massive GoAnywhere RCE Exploit: Everything You Need to Know
Feb 17, 2023
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6 Min Read
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Endpoint Security
ESXi Ransomware Update Outfoxes CISA Recovery Script
ESXi Ransomware Update Outfoxes CISA Recovery Script
Feb 16, 2023
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading

Editor's Choice

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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Ransomware Attack on Blue Yonder Hits Starbucks, SupermarketsRansomware Attack on Blue Yonder Hits Starbucks, Supermarkets
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
Nov 25, 2024
4 Min Read
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Сloud Security
Nearly Two Dozen AWS APIs Are Vulnerable to AbuseNearly Two Dozen AWS APIs Are Vulnerable to Abuse
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
Nov 17, 2020
4 Min Read
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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
byKyle Hanslovan
Nov 26, 2024
5 Min Read
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