Dark Reading

Inside Killnet: Pro-Russia Hacktivist Group's Support and Influence Grows

02/01/2023
Killnet is building its profile, inspiring jewelry sales and rap anthems. But the impact of its DDoS attacks, like the ones that targeted 14 major US hospitals this week, remain largely questionable.

Beating the Odds: 3 Challenges Women Face in the Cybersecurity Industry

02/01/2023
Companies need to be aware of the work culture they foster. Diversity and inclusion aren't just buzzwords. Increasing female visibility and improving female mentoring to help women enter and advance within the cybersecurity industry are key steps forward.

Gem Security Emerges From Stealth With $11M, Unveils Cloud TDIR Platform for Faster Response to Cloud Threats

02/01/2023
Gem Security provides the world's first holistic approach for Cloud TDIR, bridging the gap between cloud complexity and security operations.

Command-Injection Bug in Cisco Industrial Gear Opens Devices to Complete Takeover

02/01/2023
Two security holes — one particularly gnarly — could allow hackers the freedom to do as they wish with the popular edge equipment.

Contrast Security Launches Alliance Program to Change the Way Customers Scale Their Security Solutions

02/01/2023
The Security Innovation Alliance (SIA) empowers customers to create holistic security programs by leveraging robust end-to-end integration partnerships.

Fortra's Terranova Security 2022 Gone Phishing Tournament Results Reveal Large Organizations at Highest Risk of Compromi

02/01/2023
Findings underscore security awareness training that leverages practical, hands-on exercises is essential to creating a security-aware culture.

Application Security Must Be Nonnegotiable

02/01/2023
Companies need to keep security priorities top of mind during economic downturns so all-important revenue generation doesn't come with a heaping side order of security problems.

KnowBe4 to Offer $10,000 to Black Americans in Cybersecurity Scholarship

02/01/2023
KnowBe4 partners with the Center for Cyber Safety and Education to support Black Americans in recognition of Black History Month to help further education.

ManageEngine Study Finds United States Enterprises Hit by Short-Staffed Security Operations Centers

02/01/2023
Study also reveals enterprises rely on multiple tools to ensure cloud security.

Google Fi Users Caught Up in T-Mobile Breach

02/01/2023
Google Fi mobile customers have been alerted that their SIM card serial numbers, phone numbers, and other data were exposed in T-Mobile hack.

How Can Disrupting DNS Communications Thwart a Malware Attack?

01/31/2023
Malware eventually has to exfiltrate the data it accessed. By watching DNS traffic for suspicious activity, organizations can halt the damage.

Firmware Flaws Could Spell 'Lights Out' for Servers

01/31/2023
Five vulnerabilities in the baseboard management controller (BMC) software used by 15 major vendors could allow remote code execution if attackers gain network access.

Critical VMware RCE Vulnerabilities Targeted by Public Exploit Code

01/31/2023
Security vulnerabilities in VMware's vRealize Log Insight platform can be chained together to offer a cybercriminals a gaping hole to access corporate crown jewels.

Phishers Trick Microsoft Into Granting Them 'Verified' Cloud Partner Status

01/31/2023
Everyone on Twitter wants a blue check mark. But Microsoft Azure's blue badges are even more valuable to a threat actor stealing your data via malicious OAuth apps.

Poser Hackers Impersonate LockBit in SMB Cyberattacks

01/31/2023
Recent cyberattacks against SMBs across Europe have been traced back to copycat groups using leaked LockBit locker malware.

Will Cybersecurity Remain Recession-Proof in 2023?

01/31/2023
Demand for skilled professionals will remain high, but cyber budgets will be eaten away.

NanoLock Addresses Global Industrial & OT Cyber Demand with Expansions into Europe and North America

01/31/2023
To meet a pressing demand for industrial and OT security, zero-trust, device-level cybersecurity provider expands with strategic hires in new and established markets.

New Survey Reveals 40% of Companies Experienced a Data Leak in the Past Year

01/31/2023
SysKit report highlighting effects of digital transformation on IT admins and governance landscape released.

Aura and Nonprofit Cyversity Partner to Support a More Inclusive Cyber Workforce

01/31/2023
Mentoring, scholarships, and professional development opportunities will be offered to those underrepresented in the industry through the collaboration.