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Securities Markets at High Risk of Cyberattack
Jai Vijayan, Freelance writerNews
A report by BAE Systems and SWIFT shows that financial market areas such as equities trading, bonds, and derivatives face more threats than banking, forex, and trade finance.
By Jai Vijayan Freelance writer, 11/19/2018
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Vulnerabilities Dip 7%, but Researchers Are Cautious
Kelly Sheridan, Staff Editor, Dark ReadingNews
Risk Based Security reports 16,172 bugs disclosed through the end of October, but researchers warn things may change.
By Kelly Sheridan Staff Editor, Dark Reading, 11/19/2018
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Divide Remains Between Cybersecurity Awareness and Skill
Dark Reading Staff, Quick Hits
Organizations understand the need for critical data protection but may lack the resources to respond.
By Dark Reading Staff , 11/19/2018
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7 Holiday Security Tips for Retailers
Steve Zurier, Freelance Writer
It's the most wonderful time of the year – and hackers are ready to pounce. Here's how to prevent them from wreaking holiday havoc.
By Steve Zurier Freelance Writer, 11/19/2018
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Instagram Privacy Tool Exposed Passwords
Dark Reading Staff, Quick Hits
The 'Download Your Data' tool, intended to improve users' privacy, actually became a privacy risk.
By Dark Reading Staff , 11/19/2018
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DHS Task Force Moves Forward on Playbooks for Supply Chain Security
Curtis Franklin Jr., Senior Editor at Dark ReadingNews
The public/private task force takes early steps toward securing the end-to-end supply chain.
By Curtis Franklin Jr. Senior Editor at Dark Reading, 11/16/2018
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New Bluetooth Hack Affects Millions of Vehicles
Dark Reading Staff, Quick Hits
Attack could expose the personal information of drivers who sync their mobile phone to a vehicle entertainment system.
By Dark Reading Staff , 11/16/2018
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BlackBerry Doubles Down on Security in $1.4B Acquisition of Cylance
Kelly Sheridan, Staff Editor, Dark ReadingNews
BlackBerry aims to bring Cylance artificial intelligence and security tools into its software portfolio.
By Kelly Sheridan Staff Editor, Dark Reading, 11/16/2018
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26M Texts Exposed in Poorly Secured Vovox Database
Dark Reading Staff, Quick Hits
The server, which lacked password protection, contained tens of millions of SMS messages, two-factor codes, shipping alerts, and other user data.
By Dark Reading Staff , 11/16/2018
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95% of Organizations Have Cultural Issues Around Cybersecurity
Marc Wilczek, Digital Strategist & CIO AdvisorCommentary
Very few organizations have yet baked cybersecurity into their corporate DNA, research finds.
By Marc Wilczek Digital Strategist & CIO Advisor, 11/16/2018
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AI Poised to Drive New Wave of Exploits
Curtis Franklin Jr., Senior Editor at Dark ReadingNews
Criminals are ready to use AI to dramatically speed the process of finding zero-day vulnerabilities in systems.
By Curtis Franklin Jr. Senior Editor at Dark Reading, 11/16/2018
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7 Free (or Cheap) Ways to Increase Your Cybersecurity Knowledge
Curtis Franklin Jr., Senior Editor at Dark Reading
Building cybersecurity skills is a must; paying a lot for the education is optional. Here are seven options for increasing knowledge without depleting a budget.
By Curtis Franklin Jr. Senior Editor at Dark Reading, 11/15/2018
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Congress Passes Bill to Create New Federal Cybersecurity Agency
Jai Vijayan, Freelance writerNews
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act now headed to President Trump for signing into law.
By Jai Vijayan Freelance writer, 11/15/2018
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Cyber Crooks Diversify Business with Multi-Intent Malware
Avi Chesla, CEO and Founder, empowCommentary
The makers of malware have realized that if they're going to invest time and money in compromising cyber defenses, they should do everything they can to monetize their achievement.
By Avi Chesla CEO and Founder, empow, 11/15/2018
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Cloud, China, Generic Malware Top Security Concerns for 2019
Kelly Sheridan, Staff Editor, Dark ReadingNews
FireEye researchers unveil an extensive list of security risks waiting in the new year's wings.
By Kelly Sheridan Staff Editor, Dark Reading, 11/15/2018
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Japan Cyber Minister Says He Has Never Used a Computer
Dark Reading Staff, Quick Hits
Yoshitaka Sakurada, who recently took on the role after a cabinet shuffling, says it's up to the government to deal with it.
By Dark Reading Staff , 11/15/2018
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More Than 50% of Free Mobile VPN Apps Have Chinese Ties
Dark Reading Staff, Quick Hits
In addition, most have "unacceptable" privacy policies and "non-existent user support."
By Dark Reading Staff , 11/15/2018
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From Reactive to Proactive: Security as the Bedrock of the SDLC
Brian Rutledge, Principal Security Manager at SpanningCommentary
Secure code development should be a priority, not an afterthought, and adopting the software development life cycle process is a great way to start.
By Brian Rutledge Principal Security Manager at Spanning, 11/15/2018
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Small-Time Cybercriminals Landing Steady Low Blows
Jai Vijayan, Freelance writerNews
High-end crime groups are acquiring the sorts of sophisticated capabilities only nation-states once had, while low-tier criminals maintain a steady stream of malicious activity, from cryptomining to PoS malware.
By Jai Vijayan Freelance writer, 11/14/2018
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Security Teams Struggle with Container Security Strategy
Ericka Chickowski, Contributing Writer, Dark ReadingNews
Fewer than 30% of firms have more than a basic container security plan in place.
By Ericka Chickowski Contributing Writer, Dark Reading, 11/14/2018
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