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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
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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
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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
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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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Cryptojacking, Mobile Malware Growing Threats to the Enterprise
Curtis Franklin Jr., Senior Editor at Dark ReadingNews
At the same time, criminal organizations continue to look for new ways to attack their victims.
By Curtis Franklin Jr. Senior Editor at Dark Reading, 11/14/2018
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Black Hat: European Security Pros Wrestling With Potential Breaches, Privacy Issues
Tim Wilson, Editor in Chief, Dark Reading, News
Black Hat Europe attendee survey shows European cybersecurity leaders are uncertain of their ability to protect end user data – and are fearful of a near-term breach of critical infrastructure.
By Tim Wilson, Editor in Chief, Dark Reading , 11/14/2018
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Airlines Have a Big Problem with Bad Bots
Kelly Sheridan, Staff Editor, Dark ReadingNews
Bad bots account for 43.9% of all traffic on their websites, APIs, and mobile apps, according to a new analysis of 100 airlines.
By Kelly Sheridan Staff Editor, Dark Reading, 11/14/2018
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Understanding Evil Twin AP Attacks and How to Prevent Them
Ryan Orsi, Director of Product Management for Wi-Fi at WatchGuard TechnologiesCommentary
The attack surface remains largely unprotected from Wi-Fi threats that can result in stolen credentials and sensitive information as well as backdoor/malware payload drops.
By Ryan Orsi Director of Product Management for Wi-Fi at WatchGuard Technologies, 11/14/2018
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Can Businesses Stand Up to Cybercrime? Only 61% Say Yes
Dark Reading Staff, Quick Hits
While 96% of US organizations say business resilience should be core to company strategy, only 61% say it actually is.
By Dark Reading Staff , 11/14/2018
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