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Bar graph of responses to the question of what will get an org to implement quantum security measures

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No Motivation for Quantum Without Regulatory Push No Motivation for Quantum Without Regulatory Push

What's it going to take to prod organizations to implement a post-quantum security plan? Legislative pressure.

Sep 20, 2022

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Malware on Pirated Content Sites a Major WFH Risk for Enterprises Malware on Pirated Content Sites a Major WFH Risk for Enterprises

byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer

Sep 15, 2022

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Cyberattacks Are Now Increasingly Hands-On, Break Out More Quickly Cyberattacks Are Now Increasingly Hands-On, Break Out More Quickly

byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer

Sep 14, 2022

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Google Completes Acquisition of Mandiant Google Completes Acquisition of Mandiant

Sep 12, 2022

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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

Sep 9, 2022

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Darktrace Shares Plunge After Thoma Bravo Acquisition Falls Apart Darktrace Shares Plunge After Thoma Bravo Acquisition Falls Apart

byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer

Sep 8, 2022

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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

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Raspberry Robin Malware Connected to Russian Evil Corp Gang

Raspberry Robin Malware Connected to Russian Evil Corp Gang

byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer

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The Makings of a Successful Threat-Hunting Program

The Makings of a Successful Threat-Hunting Program

byJoseph Davidson

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More Bang for the Buck: Cross-Platform Ransomware Is the Next Problem

More Bang for the Buck: Cross-Platform Ransomware Is the Next Problem

byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer

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Efficient 'MagicWeb' Malware Subverts AD FS Authentication, Microsoft Warns

Efficient 'MagicWeb' Malware Subverts AD FS Authentication, Microsoft Warns

byDark Reading Staff

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Cisco: All Intelligence is Not Created Equal

Cisco: All Intelligence is Not Created Equal

byDark Reading Staff

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BlackByte Ransomware Gang Returns With Twitter Presence, Tiered Pricing

BlackByte Ransomware Gang Returns With Twitter Presence, Tiered Pricing

byNathan Eddy, Contributing Writer

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When Countries Are Attacked: Making the Case for More Private-Public Cooperation

When Countries Are Attacked: Making the Case for More Private-Public Cooperation

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China-Backed RedAlpha APT Builds Sprawling Cyber-Espionage Infrastructure

China-Backed RedAlpha APT Builds Sprawling Cyber-Espionage Infrastructure

byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading

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Microsoft Disrupts Russian Group's Multiyear Cyber-Espionage Campaign

Microsoft Disrupts Russian Group's Multiyear Cyber-Espionage Campaign

byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer

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Lessons From the Cybersecurity Trenches

Lessons From the Cybersecurity Trenches

byDanika Nilson

Signage that reads "think like a hacker" from DEF CON 30 IoT Village

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DEF CON 30: Hackers Come Home to Vibrant Community

DEF CON 30: Hackers Come Home to Vibrant Community

byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading

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New Cross-Industry Group Launches Open Cybersecurity Framework

New Cross-Industry Group Launches Open Cybersecurity Framework

byJeffrey Schwartz, Contributing Writer

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OPSWAT Presents New Malware Analysis Capabilities for Operational Technology at Black Hat USA 2022

OPSWAT Presents New Malware Analysis Capabilities for Operational Technology at Black Hat USA 2022

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Russia-Ukraine Conflict Holds Cyberwar Lessons

Russia-Ukraine Conflict Holds Cyberwar Lessons

byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer

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Fresh RapperBot Malware Variant Brute-Forces Its Way Into SSH Servers

Fresh RapperBot Malware Variant Brute-Forces Its Way Into SSH Servers

byDark Reading Staff

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School Kid Uploads Ransomware Scripts to PyPI Repository as 'Fun' Project

School Kid Uploads Ransomware Scripts to PyPI Repository as 'Fun' Project

byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer

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Microsoft Intros New Attack Surface Management, Threat Intel Tools

Microsoft Intros New Attack Surface Management, Threat Intel Tools

byDark Reading Staff

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Attackers Have 'Favorite' Vulnerabilities to Exploit

Attackers Have 'Favorite' Vulnerabilities to Exploit

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Mysterious, Cloud-Enabled macOS Spyware Blows Onto the Scene

Mysterious, Cloud-Enabled macOS Spyware Blows Onto the Scene

byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading

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The Market Is Teeming: Bargains on Dark Web Give Novice Cybercriminals a Quick Start

The Market Is Teeming: Bargains on Dark Web Give Novice Cybercriminals a Quick Start

byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer

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'AIG' Threat Group Launches With Unique Business Model

'AIG' Threat Group Launches With Unique Business Model

byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer

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Feds Recoup $500K From Maui Ransomware Gang

Feds Recoup $500K From Maui Ransomware Gang

byDark Reading Staff

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Chaotic LAPSUS$ Group Goes Quiet, but Threat Likely Persists

Chaotic LAPSUS$ Group Goes Quiet, but Threat Likely Persists

byNathan Eddy, Contributing Writer

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FBI: Beware of Scam Cryptocurrency Investment Apps

FBI: Beware of Scam Cryptocurrency Investment Apps

byDark Reading Staff

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Ransomware Attempts Flag as Payments Also Decline

Ransomware Attempts Flag as Payments Also Decline

byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer

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Ex-CIA Programmer Found Guilty of Stealing Vault 7 Data, Giving It to Wikileaks

Ex-CIA Programmer Found Guilty of Stealing Vault 7 Data, Giving It to Wikileaks

byDark Reading Staff

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Sandworm APT Trolls Researchers on Its Trail as It Targets Ukraine

Sandworm APT Trolls Researchers on Its Trail as It Targets Ukraine

byKelly Jackson Higgins, Editor-in-Chief, Dark Reading

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Is Cryptocurrency's Crash Causing Headaches for Ransomware Gangs?

Is Cryptocurrency's Crash Causing Headaches for Ransomware Gangs?

byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer

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