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Vice Society Pivots to Inc Ransomware in Healthcare Attack
2 years ago
Inc ransomware — one of the most popular among cybercriminals today — meets healthcare, the industry sector most targeted by RaaS.
Nate Nelson, Contributing Writer
Concerns Over Supply Chain Attacks on US Seaports Grow
2 years ago
US ports rely on cranes manufactured by a Chinese state-owned company, many with unmonitored cellular connections, causing cybersecurity concerns.
Robert Lemos, Contributing Writer
1 PoC Exploit for Critical RCE Flaw, but 2 Patches From Veeam
2 years ago
The first patch lets threat actors with low-level credentials still exploit the vulnerability, while the second fully resolves the flaw.
Dark Reading Staff
FBI Leads Takedown of Chinese Botnet Impacting 200K Devices
2 years ago
Once a user's device is infected as part of an ongoing Flax Typhoon APT campaign, the malware connects it to a botnet called Raptor Train, initiating malicious activity.
Dark Reading Staff
An AI-Driven Approach to Risk-Scoring Systems in Cybersecurity
2 years ago
By enhancing threat detection, enabling real-time risk assessment, and providing predictive insights, AI is empowering organizations to build more robust defenses against cyber threats.
Venkat Gopalakrishnan
Coalition for Secure AI Promotes Safe, Ethical AI Development
2 years ago
The Coalition for Secure AI (CoSAI) has expanded its roster of members with the addition of threat intelligence management, collaboration, and response orchestration vendor Cyware.
Jennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
Security Firm's North Korean Hacker Hire Not an Isolated Incident
2 years ago
What happened to KnowBe4 also has happened to many other organizations, and it's still a risk for companies of all sizes due to a sophisticated network of government-sponsored fake employees.
Elizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
Phishing Espionage Attack Targets US-Taiwan Defense Conference
2 years ago
Hackers sent a convincing lure document, but after 20 years of similar attacks, the target organization was well prepared.
Nate Nelson, Contributing Writer
Contractor Software Targeted via Microsoft SQL Server Loophole
2 years ago
By accessing the MSSQL, threat actors gain admin-level access to the application, allowing them to automate their attacks.
Dark Reading Staff
Packed With Features, 'SambaSpy' RAT Delivers Hefty Punch
2 years ago
Thought to be Brazilian in origin, the remote access Trojan is the "perfect tool for a 21st-century James Bond."
Jai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
QR Phishing Scams Gain Motorized Momentum in UK
2 years ago
Criminal actors are finding their niche in utilizing QR phishing codes, otherwise known as "quishing," to victimize unsuspecting tourists in Europe and beyond.
Kristina Beek, Associate Editor, Dark Reading
Ready to Rumble: US Women's Cyber Team Preps for Global CTF Contest
2 years ago
The 12-member group will compete at the first all-women's capture-the-flag competition this November at the Kunoichi Cyber Games in Tokyo.
Jennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
FCC: AT&T Didn't Adequately Protect Customers' Cloud Data
2 years ago
Regulators fine AT&T $13 million for failing to protect customer information held by a third-party vendor, and extend consumer data protections to the cloud.
Dark Reading Staff
Thousands of ServiceNow KB Instances Expose Sensitive Corporate Data
2 years ago
Despite security updates to protect data, 45% of total enterprise instances of the cloud-based IT management platform leaked PII, internal system details, and active credentials over the past year.
Elizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
How Shifts in Cyber Insurance Are Affecting the Security Landscape
2 years ago
Ultimately, the goal of businesses and cyber insurers alike is to build more resilient IT environments to avoid cyberattacks and the ransom, downtime, and reputation hit that come along with them.
David Bennett
Infostealers: An Early Warning for Ransomware Attacks
2 years ago
Can cyber defenders use the presence of infostealers as a canary in the coal mine to preempt ransomware attacks?
Nate Nelson, Contributing Writer
As Geopolitical Tensions Mount, Iran's Cyber Operations Grow
2 years ago
Increasing attacks by the OilRig/APT34 group linked to Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security show that the nation's capabilities are growing, and targeting regional allies and enemies alike.
Robert Lemos, Contributing Writer
CISA Urges Software Makers to Eliminate XSS Flaws
2 years ago
The latest Secure by Design alert from CISA outlines recommended actions security teams should implement to reduce the prevalence of cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in software.
Edge Editors
Zero-Click RCE Bug in macOS Calendar Exposes iCloud Data
2 years ago
A researcher bypassed the Calendar sandbox, Gatekeeper, and TCC in a chain attack that allowed for wanton theft of iCloud photos.
Nate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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