News

computer keyboard with blue "update" key

Vulnerabilities & Threats

Microsoft Quashes Actively Exploited Zero-Day, Wormable Critical Bugs Microsoft Quashes Actively Exploited Zero-Day, Wormable Critical Bugs

In Microsoft's lightest Patch Tuesday update of the year so far, several security vulnerabilities stand out as must-patch, researchers warn.

byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading

Sep 13, 2022

|

6 Min Read

U-Haul trucks on a lot for rent

Cyberattacks & Data Breaches

U-Haul Customer Contract Search Tool Compromised U-Haul Customer Contract Search Tool Compromised

byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading

Sep 13, 2022

2 Min Read

Dynamic Link Library acronym on notepad, technology concept background

Cyberattacks & Data Breaches

ShadowPad Threat Actors Return With Fresh Government Strikes, Updated Tools ShadowPad Threat Actors Return With Fresh Government Strikes, Updated Tools

byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer

Sep 13, 2022

4 Min Read

fishhooks dangling in blue water

Cyberattacks & Data Breaches

Cyberattackers Abuse Facebook Ad Manager in Savvy Credential-Harvesting Campaign Cyberattackers Abuse Facebook Ad Manager in Savvy Credential-Harvesting Campaign

byEricka Chickowski, Contributing Writer

Sep 13, 2022

3 Min Read

Black computer keyboard with red skulls and crossbones on each key

Vulnerabilities & Threats

Lorenz Ransomware Goes After SMBs via Mitel VoIP Phone Systems Lorenz Ransomware Goes After SMBs via Mitel VoIP Phone Systems

byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer

Sep 13, 2022

4 Min Read

dark cloud thunderhead with light shining behind it

Сloud Security

Attackers Can Compromise Most Cloud Data in Just 3 Steps Attackers Can Compromise Most Cloud Data in Just 3 Steps

byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer

Sep 13, 2022

4 Min Read

Android robot

Vulnerabilities & Threats

Google Releases Pixel Patches for Critical Bugs

Google Releases Pixel Patches for Critical Bugs

byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading

Cyberattacks & Data Breaches

Cisco Data Breach Attributed to Lapsus$ Ransomware Group

Cisco Data Breach Attributed to Lapsus$ Ransomware Group

byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading

Image of laptop with ransomware alert message on the screen

Vulnerabilities & Threats

Monti, the New Conti: Ransomware Gang Uses Recycled Code

Monti, the New Conti: Ransomware Gang Uses Recycled Code

byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading

Wordpress plug-in writing on notepaper with pencil, paper clips and glasses on yellow background.

Cyberattacks & Data Breaches

Attackers Exploit Zero-Day WordPress Plug-in Vulnerability in BackupBuddy

Attackers Exploit Zero-Day WordPress Plug-in Vulnerability in BackupBuddy

byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer

Tehran's city center against snowcapped mountains

Vulnerabilities & Threats

US Sanctions Iran Over APT Cyberattack Activity

US Sanctions Iran Over APT Cyberattack Activity

byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading

computing cloud icon over abstract black background

Сloud Security

Microsoft, Cloud Providers Move to Ban Basic Authentication

Microsoft, Cloud Providers Move to Ban Basic Authentication

byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer

Abstract with computer code and interlocking gears with the word DDoS

Threat Intelligence

LockBit, ALPHV & Other Ransomware Gang Leak Sites Hit by DDoS Attacks

LockBit, ALPHV & Other Ransomware Gang Leak Sites Hit by DDoS Attacks

byNathan Eddy, Contributing Writer

Threat Intelligence

Darktrace Shares Plunge After Thoma Bravo Acquisition Falls Apart

Darktrace Shares Plunge After Thoma Bravo Acquisition Falls Apart

byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer

Application Security

Meta to Appeal $400M GDPR Fine for Mishandling Teen Data in Instagram

Meta to Appeal $400M GDPR Fine for Mishandling Teen Data in Instagram

byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading

Security concept showing closed padlock on digital background, cyber security

Vulnerabilities & Threats

Vulnerability Exploits, Not Phishing, Are the Top Cyberattack Vector for Initial Compromise

Vulnerability Exploits, Not Phishing, Are the Top Cyberattack Vector for Initial Compromise

byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer

Ukrainian flag partially overlaid with 1s and 0s and the word "hacked"

Threat Intelligence

Former Conti Ransomware Members Join Initial Access Broker Group Targeting Ukraine

Former Conti Ransomware Members Join Initial Access Broker Group Targeting Ukraine

byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer

InterContinental Hotels Group signage

Cyberattacks & Data Breaches

Holiday Inn Owner InterContinental Has a Breach Trend

Holiday Inn Owner InterContinental Has a Breach Trend

byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading

The word "iinux" against an abstract computing background

Vulnerabilities & Threats

Next-Gen Linux Malware Takes Over Devices With Unique Tool Set

Next-Gen Linux Malware Takes Over Devices With Unique Tool Set

byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading

Iranian flag layered over a computer keyboard

Vulnerabilities & Threats

Iran-Linked APT Cozies Up to 'Enemies' in Trust-Based Spy Game

Iran-Linked APT Cozies Up to 'Enemies' in Trust-Based Spy Game

byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer

computer screen with green 1s and 0s making the shape of a human figure

Cyberattacks & Data Breaches

Mysterious 'Worok' Group Launches Spy Effort With Obfuscated Code, Private Tools

Mysterious 'Worok' Group Launches Spy Effort With Obfuscated Code, Private Tools

byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer

Gun Target With Smoke

Cybersecurity Operations

TeslaGun Primed to Blast a New Wave of Backdoor Cyberattacks

TeslaGun Primed to Blast a New Wave of Backdoor Cyberattacks

byEricka Chickowski, Contributing Writer

classroom with laptop in foreground

Cyberattacks & Data Breaches

As LA Unified Battles Ransomware, CISA Warns About Back-to-School Attacks

As LA Unified Battles Ransomware, CISA Warns About Back-to-School Attacks

byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading

Image of Peter Eckersley

Cybersecurity Careers

Internet Security & Encryption Pioneer Peter Eckersley Passes at 43

Internet Security & Encryption Pioneer Peter Eckersley Passes at 43

byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading

blue and green drawing of a bug against computer chip background

Vulnerabilities & Threats

Critical QNAP NAS Zero-Day Bug Exploited to Deliver DeadBolt Ransomware

Critical QNAP NAS Zero-Day Bug Exploited to Deliver DeadBolt Ransomware

byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading

fishhooks dangling in blue water

Vulnerabilities & Threats

EvilProxy Commodifies Reverse-Proxy Tactic for Phishing, Bypassing 2FA

EvilProxy Commodifies Reverse-Proxy Tactic for Phishing, Bypassing 2FA

byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer

The word linux floats on a dark background

Application Security

Defenders Be Prepared: Cyberattacks Surge Against Linux Amid Cloud Migration

Defenders Be Prepared: Cyberattacks Surge Against Linux Amid Cloud Migration

byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer

Screen capture of supply chain report from NSA, CISA, and ODNI

Cyberattacks & Data Breaches

Feds, npm Issue Supply Chain Security Guidance to Avert Another SolarWinds

Feds, npm Issue Supply Chain Security Guidance to Avert Another SolarWinds

byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading

snowball with track in snow

Vulnerabilities & Threats

Researchers Spot Snowballing BianLian Ransomware Gang Activity

Researchers Spot Snowballing BianLian Ransomware Gang Activity

byNathan Eddy, Contributing Writer

American Robin perched on branch eating a Mountain Ash berry, Cordova, Southcentral Alaska, Autumn

Threat Intelligence

Raspberry Robin Malware Connected to Russian Evil Corp Gang

Raspberry Robin Malware Connected to Russian Evil Corp Gang

byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer

blue abstract with computing cloud icons

Сloud Security

AWS Tokens Lurking in Android, iOS Apps Crack Open Corporate Cloud Data

AWS Tokens Lurking in Android, iOS Apps Crack Open Corporate Cloud Data

byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading

Airplane landing at sunset

Cyberattacks & Data Breaches

Ragnar Locker Brags About TAP Air Portugal Breach

Ragnar Locker Brags About TAP Air Portugal Breach

byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading

Screen grab of Neopets sign in page

Cyberattacks & Data Breaches

Neopets Hackers Had Network Access for 18 Months

Neopets Hackers Had Network Access for 18 Months

byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading

software programming code on computer screen

Application Security

Threat Actor Phishing PyPI Users Identified

Threat Actor Phishing PyPI Users Identified

byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer

abstract image showing IoT ecosystem

Skyrocketing IoT Bug Disclosures Put Pressure on Security Teams

Skyrocketing IoT Bug Disclosures Put Pressure on Security Teams

byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer

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.