Kelly Sheridan

Former Senior Editor, Dark Reading

Kelly Sheridan was formerly a Staff Editor at Dark Reading, where she focused on cybersecurity news and analysis. She is a business technology journalist who previously reported for InformationWeek, where she covered Microsoft, and Insurance & Technology, where she covered financial services. Sheridan earned her BA in English at Villanova University. You can follow her on Twitter @kellymsheridan.

Latest from Kelly Sheridan

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Cyber Risk
8 Security Startups to Watch in 20228 Security Startups to Watch in 2022
byKelly Sheridan
Jan 25, 2022
9 Slides
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Cyber Risk
The Case for Backing Up Source CodeThe Case for Backing Up Source Code
byKelly Sheridan
Jan 24, 2022
6 Min Read

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Threat Intelligence
FireEye & McAfee Enterprise Renamed as Trellix
FireEye & McAfee Enterprise Renamed as Trellix
Jan 19, 2022
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2 Min Read
byKelly Sheridan, Former Senior Editor, Dark Reading
Threat Intelligence
Researchers Explore Hacking VirusTotal to Find Stolen Credentials
Researchers Explore Hacking VirusTotal to Find Stolen Credentials
Jan 18, 2022
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4 Min Read
byKelly Sheridan, Former Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Сloud Security
New Cyberattack Campaign Uses Public Cloud Infrastructure to Spread RATs
New Cyberattack Campaign Uses Public Cloud Infrastructure to Spread RATs
Jan 12, 2022
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4 Min Read
byKelly Sheridan, Former Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Microsoft Kicks Off 2022 With 96 Security Patches
Microsoft Kicks Off 2022 With 96 Security Patches
Jan 11, 2022
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3 Min Read
byKelly Sheridan, Former Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Microsoft: macOS 'Powerdir' Flaw Could Enable Access to User Data
Microsoft: macOS 'Powerdir' Flaw Could Enable Access to User Data
Jan 10, 2022
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3 Min Read
byKelly Sheridan, Former Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Google Docs Comments Weaponized in New Phishing Campaign
Google Docs Comments Weaponized in New Phishing Campaign
Jan 6, 2022
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2 Min Read
byKelly Sheridan, Former Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
New Attack Campaign Exploits Microsoft Signature Verification
New Attack Campaign Exploits Microsoft Signature Verification
Jan 5, 2022
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4 Min Read
byKelly Sheridan, Former Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Threat Intelligence
A Year in Microsoft Bugs: The Most Critical, Overlooked & Hard to Patch
A Year in Microsoft Bugs: The Most Critical, Overlooked & Hard to Patch
Dec 28, 2021
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8 Min Read
byKelly Sheridan, Former Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Threat Intelligence
Microsoft Customer Source Code Exposed via Azure App Service Bug
Microsoft Customer Source Code Exposed via Azure App Service Bug
Dec 22, 2021
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2 Min Read
byKelly Sheridan, Former Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Meta Expands Bug-Bounty Program to Include Data Scraping
Meta Expands Bug-Bounty Program to Include Data Scraping
Dec 15, 2021
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3 Min Read
byKelly Sheridan, Former Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Microsoft Patches Zero-Day Spreading Emotet Malware
Microsoft Patches Zero-Day Spreading Emotet Malware
Dec 14, 2021
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3 Min Read
byKelly Sheridan, Former Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Threat Intelligence
Researchers Explore Microsoft Outlook Phishing Techniques
Researchers Explore Microsoft Outlook Phishing Techniques
Dec 9, 2021
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2 Min Read
byKelly Sheridan, Former Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Threat Intelligence
Russian Actors Behind SolarWinds Attack Hit Global Business & Government Targets
Russian Actors Behind SolarWinds Attack Hit Global Business & Government Targets
Dec 6, 2021
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4 Min Read
byKelly Sheridan, Former Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Cyber Risk
Military Vets Share Lessons That Helped Them Build Infosec Startups
Military Vets Share Lessons That Helped Them Build Infosec Startups
Dec 1, 2021
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8 Min Read
byKelly Sheridan, Former Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Endpoint Security
APT Groups Adopt New Phishing Method. Will Cybercriminals Follow?
APT Groups Adopt New Phishing Method. Will Cybercriminals Follow?
Dec 1, 2021
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5 Min Read
byKelly Sheridan, Former Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Endpoint Security
Apple Sues NSO Group for Spyware Use
Apple Sues NSO Group for Spyware Use
Nov 23, 2021
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3 Min Read
byKelly Sheridan, Former Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
How to Negotiate With Ransomware Attackers
How to Negotiate With Ransomware Attackers
Nov 15, 2021
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5 Min Read
byKelly Sheridan, Former Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Сloud Security
Cloud Attack Analysis Unearths Lessons for Security Pros
Cloud Attack Analysis Unearths Lessons for Security Pros
Nov 11, 2021
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5 Min Read
byKelly Sheridan, Former Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Сloud Security
ChaosDB: Researchers Share Technical Details of Azure Flaw
ChaosDB: Researchers Share Technical Details of Azure Flaw
Nov 10, 2021
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5 Min Read
byKelly Sheridan, Former Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Threat Intelligence
Securing the Public: Who Should Take Charge?
Securing the Public: Who Should Take Charge?
Nov 10, 2021
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3 Min Read
byKelly Sheridan, Former Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Cybersecurity Operations
How InfoSec Should Use the Minimum Viable Secure Product Checklist
How InfoSec Should Use the Minimum Viable Secure Product Checklist
Nov 5, 2021
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4 Min Read
byKelly Sheridan, Former Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Cybersecurity Operations
Infosec and Business Alignment Lowers Breach Cost, Boosts Security
Infosec and Business Alignment Lowers Breach Cost, Boosts Security
Nov 3, 2021
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4 Min Read
byKelly Sheridan, Former Senior Editor, Dark Reading
Сloud Security
Microsoft Expands Security to AWS in Multicloud Push
Microsoft Expands Security to AWS in Multicloud Push
Nov 2, 2021
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4 Min Read
byKelly Sheridan, Former Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Threat Intelligence
APTs, Teleworking, and Advanced VPN Exploits: The Perfect Storm
APTs, Teleworking, and Advanced VPN Exploits: The Perfect Storm
Oct 29, 2021
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4 Min Read
byKelly Sheridan, Former Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Read Between the Lines: Finding Flaws in EPUB Reading Systems
Read Between the Lines: Finding Flaws in EPUB Reading Systems
Oct 27, 2021
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3 Min Read
byKelly Sheridan, Former Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Mobile Security
Who's In Your Wallet? Exploring Mobile Wallet Security
Who's In Your Wallet? Exploring Mobile Wallet Security
Oct 25, 2021
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3 Min Read
byKelly Sheridan, Former Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Mobile Security
Google Buckles Down on Android Enterprise Security
Google Buckles Down on Android Enterprise Security
Oct 21, 2021
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2 Min Read
byKelly Sheridan, Former Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Сloud Security
Penetration Testing in the Cloud Demands a Different Approach
Penetration Testing in the Cloud Demands a Different Approach
Oct 19, 2021
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4 Min Read
byKelly Sheridan, Former Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
(ISC)² Plans Entry-Level Certification for Aspiring Security Pros
(ISC)² Plans Entry-Level Certification for Aspiring Security Pros
Oct 18, 2021
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4 Min Read
byKelly Sheridan, Former Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Endpoint Security
Applying Behavioral Psychology to Strengthen Your Incident Response Team
Applying Behavioral Psychology to Strengthen Your Incident Response Team
Oct 11, 2021
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4 Min Read
byKelly Sheridan, Former Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Threat Intelligence
Microsoft: 58% of Nation-State Cyberattacks Come From Russia
Microsoft: 58% of Nation-State Cyberattacks Come From Russia
Oct 7, 2021
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5 Min Read
byKelly Sheridan, Former Senior Editor, Dark Reading
macOS installing security update loading screen
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
MacOS Security: What Security Teams Should Know
MacOS Security: What Security Teams Should Know
Oct 6, 2021
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10 Min Read
byKelly Sheridan, Former Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Endpoint Security
Windows 11 Available: What Security Pros Should Know
Windows 11 Available: What Security Pros Should Know
Oct 4, 2021
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4 Min Read
byKelly Sheridan, Former Senior Editor, Dark Reading

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