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Unsecured IoT: 8 Ways Hackers Exploit Firmware Vulnerabilities
As new Internet of Things products enter the market, speed shouldn't trump concerns about security.
Cryptography & the Hype Over Quantum Computing
It's not time to move to post-quantum cryptography yet -- too many things are still up in the air. But you can start to become prepared by making sure your infrastructure is agile.
Capital One Breach: What Security Teams Can Do Now
Knowing the methods of the attacker, as laid out in the federal indictment, allow us to prevent similar attacks.
Who Gets Privileged Access & How to Enforce It
Let's begin by re-evaluating IT infrastructures to determine who has access to what, why, and when.
Towns Across Texas Hit in Coordinated Ransomware Attack
The state government and cybersecurity groups have mobilized to respond to a mass ransomware attack that simultaneously hit 22 different towns statewide.
The Mainframe Is Seeing a Resurgence. Is Security Keeping Pace?
The old-school technology is experiencing new popularity, but too many people assume mainframes are inherently secure.
Why Companies Fail to Learn from Peers' Mistakes (and How They Can Change)
Far too often, there's a new breach in the headlines. Companies need to start learning some obvious lessons.
Microservices Flip App Security on Its Head
With faster application deployment comes increased security considerations.
History Doesn't Repeat Itself in Cyberspace
The 10th anniversary of the US Cyber Command is an opportunity to prepare for unknowns in the rapidly changing cybersecurity landscape.
2019 Pwnie Award Winners (And Those Who Wish They Weren't)
This year's round-up includes awards into two new categories: most under-hyped research and epic achievement.
Security Flaws Discovered in 40 Microsoft-Certified Device Drivers
Attackers can use vulnerable drivers to escalate privilege and execute malicious code in every part of the system.
Dark Reading News Desk Live at Black Hat USA 2019
Watch right here for 40 video interviews with speakers and sponsors. Streaming live from Black Hat USA Wednesday and Thursday 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern.
Enterprises Must Be Wary of Ransomware Targeting Network File Shares & Cloud Assets
New research shows that criminals are evolving ransomware attacks against servers, network hosts, and IaaS cloud assets in search of bigger payoffs from businesses.
Boeing 787 On-Board Network Vulnerable to Remote Hacking, Researcher Says
Boeing disputes IOActive findings ahead of security firm's Black Hat USA presentation.
New Speculative Execution Vulnerability Gives CISOs a New Reason to Lose Sleep
The vulnerability, dubbed SWAPGS, is an undetectable threat to data security, similar in some respects to Spectre and Meltdown.
When Perceived Cybersecurity Risk Outweighs Reality
Teams need to manage perceived risks so they can focus on fighting the real fires.
Mimecast Rejected Over 67 Billion Emails. Here's What It Learned
New research warns that security pros must guard against updates to older malware and more manipulative social-engineering techniques.
Demystifying New FIDO Standards & Innovations
Staying on top of the latest cybersecurity risks and preferred attack methods can feel impossible, but standards like FIDO2 are designed to help relieve the burden.
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Everything You Need to Know About DNS AttacksIt's important to understand DNS, potential attacks against it, and the tools and techniques required to defend DNS infrastructure. This report answers all the questions you were afraid to ask.
Domain Name Service (DNS) is a critical part of any organization's digital infrastructure, but it's also one of the least understood. DNS is designed to be invisible to business professionals, IT stakeholders, and many security professionals, but DNS's threat surface is large and widely targeted.
Attackers are causing a great deal of damage with an array of attacks such as denial of service, DNS cache poisoning, DNS hijackin, DNS tunneling, and DNS dangling. They are using DNS infrastructure to take control of inbound and outbound communications and preventing users from accessing the applications they are looking for. To stop attacks on DNS, security teams need to shore up the organization's security hygiene around DNS infrastructure, implement controls such as DNSSEC, and monitor DNS traffic
Incident Readiness and Building Response Playbook
In this special report, learn the Xs and Os of any good security incident readiness and response playbook.
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