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Threat Intelligence
North Korea's Lazarus APT Evolves Developer-Recruitment AttacksNorth Korea's Lazarus Evolves Developer-Recruitment Attacks

"Operation 99" uses job postings to lure freelance software developers into downloading malicious Git repositories. From there, malware infiltrates developer projects to steal source code, secrets, and cryptocurrency.

byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
Jan 15, 2025
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1 Min Read
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Threat Intelligence
Cyberattackers Hide Infostealers in YouTube Comments, Google Search ResultsCyberattackers Hide Infostealers in YouTube Comments
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
Jan 13, 2025
1 Min Read
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Threat Intelligence
Fake CrowdStrike 'Job Interviews' Become Latest Hacker TacticFake CrowdStrike 'Job Interviews' Become Latest Hacker Tactic
byKristina Beek, Associate Editor, Dark Reading
Jan 10, 2025
1 Min Read
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Cybersecurity Careers
New Docuseries Spotlights Hackers Who Shaped CybersecurityNew Docuseries Spotlights Hackers Who Shaped Cybersecurity
byAndrada Fiscutean
Jan 8, 2025
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Identity & Access Management Security
1Password Acquires SaaS Access Management Provider Trelica1Password Acquires SaaS Access Management Provider Trelica
byJeffrey Schwartz
Jan 7, 2025
1 Min Read
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Cyber Risk
Proposed HIPAA Amendments Will Close Healthcare Security GapsProposed HIPAA Amendments Will Close Healthcare Security Gaps
byFahmida Y. Rashid
Jan 2, 2025
1 Min Read
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Cybersecurity Operations
Managing Threats When Most of the Security Team Is Out of the Office
Managing Threats When Most of the Security Team Is Out of the Office
Dec 20, 2024
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byJoan Goodchild, Contributing Writer
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Identity & Access Management Security
Vendors Chase Potential of Non-Human Identity Management
Vendors Chase Potential of Non-Human Identity Management
Dec 19, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJeffrey Schwartz, Contributing Writer
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Microsoft Teams Vishing Spreads DarkGate RAT
Microsoft Teams Vishing Spreads DarkGate RAT
Dec 16, 2024
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1 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
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Endpoint Security
Pegasus Spyware Infections Proliferate Across iOS, Android Devices
Pegasus Spyware Infections Proliferate Across iOS, Android Devices
Dec 4, 2024
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1 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
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Cybersecurity Operations
Does Your Company Need a Virtual CISO?
Does Your Company Need a Virtual CISO?
Dec 2, 2024
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1 Min Read
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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Application Security
OpenSea Phishers Aim to Drain Crypto Wallets of NFT Enthusiasts
OpenSea NFT Phishers Aim to Drain Crypto Wallets
Nov 26, 2024
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1 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
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Endpoint Security
How a Mental Health Nonprofit Secures Endpoints for Compassionate Care
How a Mental Health Nonprofit Secures Systems for Compassionate Care
Nov 21, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Remote Workforce
Name That Toon: Meeting of Minds
Name That Toon: Meeting of Minds
Nov 18, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJohn Klossner, Cartoonist
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ICS/OT Security
Frenos Takes Home the Prize at 2024 DataTribe Challenge
Frenos Takes Home the Prize at 2024 DataTribe Challenge
Nov 14, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Remote Workforce
New Essay Competition Explores AI's Role in Cybersecurity
Essay Competition Explores AI's Role in Cybersecurity
Nov 12, 2024
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byEdge Editors, Dark Reading
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Has the Cybersecurity Workforce Peaked?
Has the Cybersecurity Workforce Peaked?
Nov 7, 2024
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byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Nokia: No Evidence So Far That Hackers Breached Company Data
Nokia: No Evidence So Far That Hackers Breached Company Data
Nov 6, 2024
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byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
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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
Nov 5, 2024
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1 Min Read
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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Mobile Security
Name That Edge Toon: Aerialist's Choice
Name That Edge Toon: Aerialist's Choice
Nov 4, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJohn Klossner, Cartoonist
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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
Oct 30, 2024
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byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
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Cybersecurity Careers
Breaking Barriers: Making Cybersecurity Accessible for Neurodiverse Professionals
Making Cybersecurity More Accessible for Neurodiverse Talent
Oct 22, 2024
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byJoan Goodchild, Contributing Writer
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Remote Workforce
Name That Toon: The Big Jump
Name That Toon: The Big Jump
Oct 22, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJohn Klossner, Cartoonist
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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
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1 Min Read
byEdge Editors, Dark Reading
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Endpoint Security
The Lingering 'Beige Desktop' Paradox
The Lingering 'Beige Desktop' Paradox
Oct 14, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDave Lewis, Global Advisory CISO, 1Password
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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
Oct 9, 2024
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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
Oct 8, 2024
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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
Oct 3, 2024
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1 Min Read
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
Oct 1, 2024
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1 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
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Cyber Risk
Shadow AI, Data Exposure Plague Workplace Chatbot Use
Shadow AI, Data Exposure Plague Workplace Chatbot Use
Sep 30, 2024
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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
Sep 25, 2024
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1 Min Read
byEdge Editors, Dark Reading
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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
Sep 19, 2024
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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
Sep 10, 2024
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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
Sep 4, 2024
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1 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
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Threat Intelligence
Evolving npm Package Campaign Targets Roblox Devs, for Years
Evolving npm Package Campaign Targets Roblox Devs, for Years
Sep 3, 2024
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1 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer

Editor's Choice

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Threat Intelligence
Biden's Cybersecurity EO Leaves Trump a Comprehensive Blueprint for DefenseBiden's Cyber EO Leaves Trump a Strong Blueprint for Defense
byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
Jan 16, 2025
7 Min Read
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
OWASP's New LLM Top 10 Shows Emerging AI ThreatsOWASP's New LLM Top 10 Shows Emerging AI Threats
byMatias Madou
Jan 15, 2025
5 Min Read
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Application Security
Microsoft Rings in 2025 With Record Security UpdateMicrosoft Rings in 2025 With Record Security Update
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
Jan 14, 2025
4 Min Read
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