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Dan Raywood, Senior Editor, Dark Reading

With more than 20 years experience of B2B journalism, including 12 years covering cybersecurity, Dan Raywood brings a wealth of experience and information security knowledge to the table. He has covered everything from the rise of APTs, nation-state hackers, and hacktivists, to data breaches and the increase in government regulation to better protect citizens and hold businesses to account. Dan is based in the U.K., and when not working, he spends his time stopping his cats from walking over his keyboard and worrying about the (Tottenham) Spurs’ next match.

Latest from Dan Raywood, Senior Editor, Dark Reading

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ICS/OT Security
Q&A: Lessons Learned From the Middle East's National Cyber DrillsQ&A: Lessons Learned From the Middle East's National Cyber Drills
byDan Raywood, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
Dec 5, 2023
3 Min Read
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ICS/OT Security
Pro-Iran Attackers Access Multiple Water Facility ControllersPro-Iran Attackers Access Multiple Water Facility Controllers
byDan Raywood, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
Dec 4, 2023
1 Min Read

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ICS/OT Security
Siemens PLCs Still Vulnerable to Stuxnet-like Cyberattacks
Siemens PLCs Still Vulnerable to Stuxnet-Like Cyberattacks
Nov 30, 2023
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3 Min Read
byDan Raywood, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Cybersecurity Careers
How a Teenage Saudi Hacker Went From Lockpicking to Ransomware
How a Teenage Saudi Hacker Went From Lockpicking to Ransomware
Nov 29, 2023
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4 Min Read
byDan Raywood, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Cyber Risk
Cyber Resilience Requires Maturity, Persistence & Board Engagement
Cyber Resilience Requires Maturity, Persistence & Board Engagement
Nov 14, 2023
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2 Min Read
byDan Raywood, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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ICS/OT Security
Qatar & Rwanda Partner to Boost Cybersecurity in Africa
Qatar & Rwanda Partner to Boost Cybersecurity in Africa
Nov 14, 2023
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1 Min Read
byDan Raywood, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Cybersecurity Analytics
Q&A: Generative AI Comes to the Middle East, Driving Security Changes
Q&A: Generative AI Comes to the Middle East, Driving Security Changes
Nov 12, 2023
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4 Min Read
byDan Raywood, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Cyber Risk
Leaky DICOM Medical Standard Exposes Millions of Patient Records
Leaky DICOM Medical Standard Exposes Millions of Patient Records
Nov 9, 2023
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3 Min Read
byDan Raywood, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
What We Can Learn From Major Cloud Cyberattacks
What We Can Learn From Major Cloud Cyberattacks
Nov 9, 2023
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4 Min Read
byDan Raywood, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Microsoft: Iran's Cyberattacks on Israel Exaggerated & Fabricated
Microsoft: Iran's Cyberattacks on Israel Exaggerated & Fabricated
Nov 9, 2023
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1 Min Read
byDan Raywood, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Iran-Linked Agrius APT Group Targets Israeli Education, Tech Sectors
Iran-Linked Agrius APT Group Targets Israeli Education, Tech Sectors
Nov 7, 2023
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1 Min Read
byDan Raywood, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Cyber Risk
UAE Bolsters Cyber Future With US Treasury Partnership, Collaborations
UAE Bolsters Cyber Future With US Treasury Partnership, Collaborations
Oct 30, 2023
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3 Min Read
byDan Raywood, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Malicious Apps Spoof Israeli Attack Detectors: Conflict Goes Mobile
Malicious Apps Spoof Israeli Attack Detectors: Conflict Goes Mobile
Oct 23, 2023
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4 Min Read
byDan Raywood, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Cybersecurity Operations
Q&A: The Outlook for Israeli Cyber Startups, As War Clouds Gather
Q&A: The Outlook for Israeli Cyber Startups, As War Clouds Gather
Oct 19, 2023
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5 Min Read
byDan Raywood, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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ICS/OT Security
Pro-Iranian Hacktivists Set Sights on Israeli Industrial Control Systems
Pro-Iranian Hacktivists Set Sights on Israeli Industrial Control Systems
Oct 18, 2023
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3 Min Read
byDan Raywood, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Threat Intelligence
Gaza Conflict Paves Way for Pro-Hamas Information Operations
Gaza Conflict Paves Way for Pro-Hamas Information Operations
Oct 13, 2023
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3 Min Read
byDan Raywood, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Endpoint Security
Pan-African Financial Apps Leak Encryption, Authentication Keys
Pan-African Financial Apps Leak Encryption, Authentication Keys
Oct 12, 2023
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3 Min Read
byDan Raywood, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Cybersecurity Operations
Gaza Conflict: How Israeli Cybersecurity Will Respond
Gaza Conflict: How Israeli Cybersecurity Will Respond
Oct 11, 2023
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3 Min Read
byDan Raywood, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Madagascar Drops Predator Spyware on Citizens in Watering Hole Attack
Madagascar Drops Predator Spyware on Citizens in Watering Hole Attack
Oct 5, 2023
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1 Min Read
byDan Raywood, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Attacks on Azerbaijan Businesses Drop Malware via Fake Image Files
Attacks on Azerbaijan Businesses Drop Malware via Fake Image Files
Sep 29, 2023
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3 Min Read
byDan Raywood, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Threat Intelligence
Q&A: UK Ambassador on Creating New Cybersecurity Agencies Around the World
Q&A: UK Ambassador on Creating New Cybersecurity Agencies Around the World
Sep 28, 2023
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3 Min Read
byDan Raywood, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Bot Swarm: Attacks From Middle East & Africa Are Notably Up
Bot Swarm: Attacks From Middle East & Africa Are Notably Up
Sep 22, 2023
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2 Min Read
byDan Raywood, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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ICS/OT Security
Growing Chinese Tech Influence in Africa Spurs 'Soft Power' Concerns
Growing Chinese Tech Influence in Africa Spurs 'Soft Power' Concerns
Sep 21, 2023
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4 Min Read
byDan Raywood, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Cybersecurity Operations
A Playbook for Bridging Africa's Cybersecurity Skills Shortage
A Playbook for Bridging Africa's Cybersecurity Skills Shortage
Sep 18, 2023
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4 Min Read
byDan Raywood, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
NCSC: Why Cyber Extortion Attacks No Longer Require Ransomware
NCSC: Why Cyber Extortion Attacks No Longer Require Ransomware
Sep 15, 2023
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3 Min Read
byDan Raywood, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Threat Intelligence
Mideast Retailers Dogged by Scam Facebook Pages Offering 'Investment' Opportunities
Mideast Retailers Dogged by Scam Facebook Pages Offering 'Investment' Opportunities
Sep 14, 2023
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4 Min Read
byDan Raywood, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Iranian APT Hits US Aviation Org via ManageEngine, Fortinet Bugs
Iranian APT Hits US Aviation Org via ManageEngine, Fortinet Bugs
Sep 11, 2023
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1 Min Read
byDan Raywood, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Cybersecurity Operations
Kenya Initiates Public Sector Digital Skills Training, No Mention of Cybersecurity
Kenya Initiates Public Sector Digital Skills Training, No Mention of Cybersecurity
Sep 8, 2023
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2 Min Read
byDan Raywood, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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ICS/OT Security
Rwanda Launches Smart-City Investment Program
Rwanda Launches Smart-City Investment Program
Sep 7, 2023
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2 Min Read
byDan Raywood, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Cyber Risk
US Government Denies Blocking Sales of AI Chips to Middle East
US Government Denies Blocking Sales of AI Chips to Middle East
Sep 1, 2023
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2 Min Read
byDan Raywood, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Cyber Risk
South African Department of Defence Denies Stolen Data Claims
South African Department of Defence Denies Stolen Data Claims
Aug 29, 2023
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2 Min Read
byDan Raywood, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Cyber Risk
Somalia Orders ISPs to Block Telegram and TikTok
Somalia Orders ISPs to Block Telegram and TikTok
Aug 29, 2023
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2 Min Read
byDan Raywood, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Cyber Risk
Controversial Cybercrime Law Passes in Jordan
Controversial Cybercrime Law Passes in Jordan
Aug 22, 2023
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3 Min Read
byDan Raywood, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Cyber Risk
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange CISO: Making Better Use of Your SIEM
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange CISO: Making Better Use of Your SIEM
Aug 18, 2023
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3 Min Read
byDan Raywood, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Cybersecurity Analytics
Russian-African Security Gathering Exposes Kremlin's Reduced Influence
Russian-African Security Gathering Exposes Kremlin's Reduced Influence
Aug 14, 2023
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2 Min Read
byDan Raywood, Senior Editor, Dark Reading

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Application Security
Okta Breach Widens to Affect 100% of Customer BaseOkta Breach Widens to Affect 100% of Customer Base
byBecky Bracken, Editor, Dark Reading
Nov 30, 2023
4 Min Read
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Endpoint Security
10 Holiday Gifts for Stressed-Out Security Pros10 Holiday Gifts For Stressed-Out Security Pros
byEricka Chickowski, Contributing Writer
Nov 30, 2023
10 Slides
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Endpoint Security
Critical 'LogoFAIL' Bugs Offer Secure Boot Bypass for Millions of PCsCritical 'LogoFAIL' Bugs Offer Secure Boot Bypass for Millions of PCs
byNathan Eddy, Contributing Writer
Dec 1, 2023
4 Min Read
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