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Cybersecurity Operations

Oh, the Humanity! How to Make Humans Part of Cybersecurity Design How to Make Humans Part of Cybersecurity Design

Government and industry want to jump-start the conversation around "human-centric cybersecurity" to boost the usability and effectiveness of security products and services.

byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer

Nov 5, 2024

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Mobile Security

Name That Edge Toon: Aerialist's Choice Name That Edge Toon: Aerialist's Choice

byJohn Klossner, Cartoonist

Nov 4, 2024

1 Min Read

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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches

Vishing, Mishing Go Next-Level With FakeCall Android Malware Vishing, Mishing Go Next-Level With FakeCall Android Malware

byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer

Oct 30, 2024

1 Min Read

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Cybersecurity Careers

Breaking Barriers: Making Cybersecurity Accessible for Neurodiverse Professionals Making Cybersecurity More Accessible for Neurodiverse Talent

byJoan Goodchild

Oct 22, 2024

1 Min Read

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Remote Workforce

Name That Toon: The Big Jump Name That Toon: The Big Jump

byJohn Klossner, Cartoonist

Oct 22, 2024

1 Min Read

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Identity & Access Management Security

Even Orgs With SSO Are Vulnerable to Identity-Based Attacks Even Orgs With SSO Are Vulnerable to Identity-Based Attacks

Oct 15, 2024

1 Min Read

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Endpoint Security

The Lingering 'Beige Desktop' Paradox

The Lingering 'Beige Desktop' Paradox

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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches

Microsoft: Creative Abuse of Cloud Files Bolsters BEC Attacks

Microsoft: Creative Abuse of Cloud Files Bolsters BEC Attacks

byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer

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Endpoint Security

Despite Prevalence of Online Threats, Users Aren't Changing Behavior

Despite Online Threats, Users Aren't Changing Behavior

byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer

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Endpoint Security

AI 'Nude Photo Generator' Delivers Infostealers Instead of Images

AI 'Nude Photo Generator' Delivers Infostealers Instead of Images

byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer

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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches

Cyberattackers Use HR Targets to Lay More_Eggs Backdoor

Cyberattackers Use HR Targets to Lay More_Eggs Backdoor

byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer

Shadow AI, Data Exposure Plague Workplace Chatbot Use

Shadow AI, Data Exposure Plague Workplace Chatbot Use

byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading

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Identity & Access Management Security

NIST Drops Password Complexity, Mandatory Reset Rules

NIST Drops Password Complexity, Mandatory Reset Rules

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Vulnerabilities & Threats

Security Firm's North Korean Hacker Hire Not an Isolated Incident

Security Firm's North Korean Hacker Hire Not an Isolated Incident

byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer

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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches

Mustang Panda Feeds Worm-Driven USB Attack Strategy

Mustang Panda Feeds Worm-Driven USB Attack Strategy

byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer

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Threat Intelligence

FBI: North Korean Actors Readying Aggressive Cyberattack Wave

FBI: North Korean Actors Readying Aggressive Cyberattack Wave

byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer

Threat Intelligence

Evolving npm Package Campaign Targets Roblox Devs, for Years

Evolving npm Package Campaign Targets Roblox Devs, for Years

byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer

Remote Workforce

Patch Now: Second SolarWinds Critical Bug in Web Help Desk

Patch Now: Second SolarWinds Critical Bug in Web Help Desk

byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer

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Remote Workforce

Microsoft Copilot Studio Exploit Leaks Sensitive Cloud Data

Microsoft Copilot Studio Exploit Leaks Sensitive Cloud Data

byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer

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Remote Workforce

Multiple Microsoft Apps for macOS Vulnerable to Library Injection Attacks

Multiple Microsoft Apps for macOS Vulnerable to Library Injection Attacks

byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer

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Remote Workforce

Every Google Pixel Phone Has a Verizon App that Doubles As a Backdoor

Every Google Pixel Phone Has a Verizon App that Doubles As a Backdoor

byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer

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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches

National Public Data Confirms Massive Breach

National Public Data Confirms Massive Breach

byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer

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Remote Workforce

Are 2024 US Political Campaigns Prepared for the Coming Cyber Threats?

Are 2024 US Political Campaigns Prepared for the Coming Cyber Threats?

byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer

Endpoint Security

Mimecast Announces Acquisition of Aware, Doubles Down on AI-Powered Human Risk Management Capabilities

Mimecast Announces Acquisition of Aware, Doubles Down on AI-Powered Human Risk Management Capabilities

Endpoint Security

Experian Acquires Behavioral Analytics Company NeuroID

Experian Acquires Behavioral Analytics Company NeuroID

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Remote Workforce

Critical Ivanti vTM Bug Allows Unauthorized Admin Access

Critical Ivanti vTM Bug Allows Unauthorized Admin Access

byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer

Remote Workforce

AMD Issues Updates for Silicon-Level 'SinkClose' Processor Flaw

AMD Issues Updates for Silicon-Level 'SinkClose' Processor Flaw

byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer

A laptop in front of a DPRK flag

Remote Workforce

Tennessee Man Helped DPRK Workers Get Jobs at US Orgs, Fund WMDs

Tennessee Man Helped DPRK Workers Get Jobs at US Orgs, Fund WMDs

byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer

Endpoint Security

Vectra AI Expands XDR Platform to Deliver a Real-Time View of Active Posture to Monitor Exposure to Attackers

Vectra AI Expands XDR Platform to Deliver a Real-Time View of Active Posture to Monitor Exposure to Attackers

Endpoint Security

Entro Extends Non-Human Identity Security Platform

Entro Extends Non-Human Identity Security Platform

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Threat Intelligence

Dark Reading News Desk Live From Black Hat USA 2024

Dark Reading News Desk Live From Black Hat USA 2024

byDark Reading Staff

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Remote Workforce

Critical AWS Vulnerabilities Allow S3 Attack Bonanza

Critical AWS Vulnerabilities Allow S3 Attack Bonanza

byJeffrey Schwartz, Contributing Writer

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Endpoint Security

Chameleon Banking Trojan Makes a Comeback Cloaked as CRM App

Chameleon Banking Trojan Makes a Comeback Cloaked as CRM App

byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer

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ICS/OT Security

20K Ubiquiti IoT Cameras & Routers Are Sitting Ducks for Hackers

20K Ubiquiti IoT Cameras & Routers Are Sitting Ducks for Hackers

byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer

Hands of a person in a suit jacket holding a screen pointing to an image of a padlock and the words "insider threat"

Vulnerabilities & Threats

Security Firm Accidentally Hires North Korean Hacker, Did Not KnowBe4

Security Firm Accidentally Hires North Korean Hacker, Did Not KnowBe4

byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer

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