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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Russia's Sednit Deploys First Firmware-Level Rootkit in the WildRussia's Sednit Deploys First Firmware-Level Rootkit in the Wild

The advanced persistent threat group's LoJax can install malware capable of surviving both OS reinstallation and hard disk replacement.

byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
Sep 27, 2018
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
How to Keep Up Security in a Bug-Infested WorldHow to Keep Up Security in a Bug-Infested World
byMatt Watchinski
Sep 27, 2018
1 Min Read
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Critical Linux Kernel Flaw Gives Root Access to AttackersCritical Linux Kernel Flaw Gives Root Access to Attackers
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
Sep 26, 2018
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In Quiet Change, Google Now Automatically Logging Users Into ChromeIn Quiet Change, Google Now Automatically Logging Users Into Chrome
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
Sep 24, 2018
1 Min Read
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Cryptojackers Grow Dramatically on Enterprise NetworksCryptojackers Grow Dramatically on Enterprise Networks
byCurtis Franklin, Principal Analyst, Omdia
Sep 19, 2018
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Fuji's Electric V-Server Susceptible to Numerous VulnerabilitiesFuji's Electric V-Server Susceptible to Numerous Vulnerabilities
byLarry Loeb
Sep 17, 2018
1 Min Read
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Creators of Tools for Building Malicious Office Docs Ditch Old Exploits
Creators of Tools for Building Malicious Office Docs Ditch Old Exploits
Sep 12, 2018
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byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Mirai, Gafgyt Botnets Resurface with New Tricks
Mirai, Gafgyt Botnets Resurface with New Tricks
Sep 11, 2018
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byKelly Sheridan, Former Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Insider Threats
A False Sense of Security
A False Sense of Security
Aug 24, 2018
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bySteve Durbin, CEO, Information Security Forum
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Modular Downloaders Could Pose New Threat for Enterprises
Modular Downloaders Could Pose New Threat for Enterprises
Aug 24, 2018
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byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Lazarus Group Builds its First MacOS Malware
Lazarus Group Builds its First MacOS Malware
Aug 23, 2018
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byKelly Sheridan, Former Senior Editor, Dark Reading
Vulnerabilities & Threats
Social Media Malware: Fake News or Real Threat to Democracy?
Social Media Malware: Fake News or Real Threat to Democracy?
Aug 23, 2018
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byMounir Hahad, Head of Juniper Threat Labs at Juniper Networks
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Wickr Adds New Censorship Circumvention Feature to its Encrypted App
Wickr Adds New Censorship Circumvention Feature to its Encrypted App
Aug 23, 2018
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byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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What a Forensic Analysis of 'Worst Voting Machine Ever' Turned Up
What a Forensic Analysis of 'Worst Voting Machine Ever' Turned Up
Aug 22, 2018
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Using Threat Deception on Malicious Insiders
Using Threat Deception on Malicious Insiders
Aug 17, 2018
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Exploring, Exploiting Active Directory Admin Flaws
Exploring, Exploiting Active Directory Admin Flaws
Aug 17, 2018
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byKelly Sheridan, Former Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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The Rise of Bespoke Ransomware
The Rise of Bespoke Ransomware
Aug 17, 2018
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Necurs Botnet Goes Phishing for Banks
Necurs Botnet Goes Phishing for Banks
Aug 16, 2018
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byKelly Sheridan, Former Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Oracle: Apply Out-of-Band Patch for Database Flaw ASAP
Oracle: Apply Out-of-Band Patch for Database Flaw ASAP
Aug 14, 2018
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byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Election Websites, Back-End Systems Most at Risk of Cyberattack in Midterms
Election Websites, Back-End Systems Most at Risk of Cyberattack in Midterms
Aug 14, 2018
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byKelly Jackson Higgins, Editor-in-Chief, Dark Reading
Vulnerabilities & Threats
DHS: Millions of Smartphones Infected With Severe Embedded Vulnerabilities
DHS: Millions of Smartphones Infected With Severe Embedded Vulnerabilities
Aug 14, 2018
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1 Min Read
byJoe Stanganelli, Attorney & Marketer
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Hacker Unlocks 'God Mode' and Shares the 'Key'
Hacker Unlocks 'God Mode' and Shares the 'Key'
Aug 13, 2018
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byCurtis Franklin, Principal Analyst, Omdia
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Vulnerability Disclosures in 2018 So Far Outpacing Previous Years'
Vulnerability Disclosures in 2018 So Far Outpacing Previous Years'
Aug 13, 2018
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byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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'Hack the Marine Corps' Bug Bounty Event Held in Vegas
'Hack the Marine Corps' Bug Bounty Event Held in Vegas
Aug 13, 2018
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byKelly Jackson Higgins, Editor-in-Chief, Dark Reading
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
The Data Security Landscape Is Shifting: Is Your Company Prepared?
The Data Security Landscape Is Shifting: Is Your Company Prepared?
Aug 13, 2018
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1 Min Read
byFrancis Dinha, CEO & Co-Founder, OpenVPN
Vulnerabilities & Threats
Microsoft Cortana Vulnerability Can Unlock a Locked Windows PC
Microsoft Cortana Vulnerability Can Unlock a Locked Windows PC
Aug 13, 2018
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byLarry Loeb, Blogger, Informationweek
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Vulnerable Smart City Devices Can Be Exploited To Cause Panic, Chaos
Vulnerable Smart City Devices Can Be Exploited To Cause Panic, Chaos
Aug 10, 2018
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1 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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IoT Malware Discovered Trying to Attack Satellite Systems of Airplanes, Ships
IoT Malware Discovered Trying to Attack Satellite Systems of Airplanes, Ships
Aug 9, 2018
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byKelly Jackson Higgins, Editor-in-Chief, Dark Reading
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Weakness in WhatsApp Enables Large-Scale Social Engineering
Weakness in WhatsApp Enables Large-Scale Social Engineering
Aug 9, 2018
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byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Dark Reading News Desk Live at Black Hat USA 2018
Dark Reading News Desk Live at Black Hat USA 2018
Aug 9, 2018
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1 Min Read
bySara Peters, Senior Editor
Vulnerabilities & Threats
Spirent Extends CyberFlood with Data Breach Emulation for Security Testing of Networks and Devices
Spirent Extends CyberFlood with Data Breach Emulation for Security Testing of Networks and Devices
Aug 8, 2018
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Even 'Regular Cybercriminals' Are After ICS Networks
Even 'Regular Cybercriminals' Are After ICS Networks
Aug 7, 2018
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byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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US-CERT Warns of New Linux Kernel Vulnerability
US-CERT Warns of New Linux Kernel Vulnerability
Aug 7, 2018
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byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Salesforce Customer Data Possibly Exposed in API Glitch
Salesforce Customer Data Possibly Exposed in API Glitch
Aug 6, 2018
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byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Dept. of Energy to Test Electrical Grid Against Cyberattacks
Dept. of Energy to Test Electrical Grid Against Cyberattacks
Aug 3, 2018
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byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading

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