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Breaking news, news analysis, and expert commentary on threats to the network perimeter, and the tools & technologies for securing it.

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Threat Intelligence
Chinese APTs Cash In on Years of Edge Device AttacksChinese APTs Cash In on Years of Edge Device Attacks

The sophisticated Chinese cyberattacks of today rest on important groundwork laid during the pandemic and before.

byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
Nov 1, 2024
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Critical Bug Exploited in Fortinet's Management ConsoleCritical Bug Exploited in Fortinet's Management Console
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
Oct 24, 2024
1 Min Read
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Remote Workforce
Name That Toon: The Big JumpName That Toon: The Big Jump
byJohn Klossner
Oct 22, 2024
1 Min Read
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Identity & Access Management Security
Even Orgs With SSO Are Vulnerable to Identity-Based AttacksEven Orgs With SSO Are Vulnerable to Identity-Based Attacks
byEdge Editors
Oct 15, 2024
1 Min Read
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ICS/OT Security
NSA Releases 6 Principles of OT CybersecurityNSA Releases 6 Principles of OT Cybersecurity
byJennifer Lawinski
Oct 2, 2024
1 Min Read
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Endpoint Security
Dragos Expands ICS Platform With New AcquisitionDragos Expands ICS Platform With New Acquisition
byJeffrey Schwartz
Oct 2, 2024
1 Min Read
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Identity & Access Management Security
Startup Finds 'Hydden' Identities in IT Environment
Startup Finds 'Hydden' Identities in IT Environment
Sep 17, 2024
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byFahmida Y. Rashid, Managing Editor, Features
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Threat Intelligence
Ukraine, Gaza Wars Inspire DDoS Surge Against Finservs
Ukraine, Gaza Wars Inspire DDoS Surge Against Finservs
Sep 17, 2024
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byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Cybersecurity Operations
UnDisruptable27 Project Wants to Shore Up Critical Infrastructure Security
UnDisruptable27 Tackles Critical Infrastructure Defense
Sep 12, 2024
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byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Endpoint Security
Security End-Run: 'AuKill' Shuts Down Windows-Reliant EDR Processes
Security End-Run: 'AuKill' Shuts Down Windows-Reliant EDR Processes
Jul 17, 2024
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byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Identity & Access Management Security
BlueVoyant Unveils Edge Security Operations Platform
BlueVoyant Unveils Edge Security Operations Platform
Jul 16, 2024
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Cybersecurity Operations
DNSFilter Welcomes Cisco Veteran TK Keanini As CTO
DNSFilter Welcomes Cisco Veteran TK Keanini As CTO
Jun 11, 2024
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Threat Intelligence
Attackers Target Check Point VPNs to Access Corporate Networks
Attackers Target Check Point VPNs to Access Corporate Networks
May 28, 2024
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byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Cybersecurity Operations
Is CISA's Secure by Design Pledge Toothless?
Is CISA's Secure by Design Pledge Toothless?
May 10, 2024
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byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Application Security
2 (or 5) Bugs in F5 Asset Manager Allow Full Takeover, Hidden Accounts
2 (or 5) Bugs in F5 Asset Manager Allow Full Takeover, Hidden Accounts
May 9, 2024
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1 Min Read
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Сloud Security
Chinese Hackers Deployed Backdoor Quintet to Down MITRE
Chinese Hackers Deployed Backdoor Quintet to Down MITRE
May 7, 2024
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1 Min Read
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Cybersecurity Operations
Palo Alto Networks Delivers Comprehensive SASE Capabilities
Palo Alto Networks Delivers Comprehensive SASE Capabilities
May 3, 2024
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ICS/OT Security
To Damage OT Systems, Hackers Tap USBs, Old Bugs & Malware
To Damage OT Systems, Hackers Tap USBs, Old Bugs & Malware
Apr 30, 2024
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byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Endpoint Security
Cisco Zero-Days Anchor 'ArcaneDoor' Cyber-Espionage Campaign
Cisco Zero-Days Anchor 'ArcaneDoor' Cyber-Espionage Campaign
Apr 25, 2024
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byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
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Endpoint Security
Teetering on the Edge: VPNs, Firewalls' Nonexistent Telemetry Lures APTs
On the Edge: VPNs, Firewalls' Nonexistent Telemetry Lures APTs
Apr 23, 2024
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byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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Application Security
Evil XDR: Researcher Turns Palo Alto Software Into Perfect Malware
Evil XDR: Researcher Turns Palo Alto Software Into Perfect Malware
Apr 19, 2024
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byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Remote Workforce
New Tool Shields Organizations From NXDOMAIN Attacks
New Tool Shields Organizations From NXDOMAIN Attacks
Apr 12, 2024
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byDavid Strom, Contributing Writer
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Cybersecurity Operations
NSA Updates Zero-Trust Advice to Reduce Attack Surfaces
NSA Updates Zero-Trust Advice to Reduce Attack Surfaces
Apr 10, 2024
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byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
Cyber Risk
Tips for Securing the Software Supply Chain
Tips for Securing the Software Supply Chain
Apr 8, 2024
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byGeorge V. Hulme, Contributing Writer
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Cyber Risk
United Arab Emirates Faces Intensified Cyber-Risk
United Arab Emirates Faces Intensified Cyber-Risk
Mar 21, 2024
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byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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Cybersecurity Operations
6 CISO Takeaways From the NSA's Zero-Trust Guidance
6 CISO Takeaways From the NSA's Zero-Trust Guidance
Mar 15, 2024
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byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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Identity & Access Management Security
Redesigning the Network to Fend Off Living-Off-the-Land Tactics
Redesigning the Network to Fend Off Living-Off-the-Land Tactics
Feb 23, 2024
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byNathan Eddy, Contributing Writer
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Сloud Security
Ivanti Gets Poor Marks for Cyber Incident Response
Ivanti Gets Poor Marks for Cyber Incident Response
Feb 13, 2024
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byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Endpoint Security
Critical Bugs in Canon Small Office Printers Allow Code Execution, DDoS
Critical Bugs in Canon Small Office Printers Allow Code Execution, DDoS
Feb 6, 2024
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byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Endpoint Security
Ivanti Zero-Day Patches Delayed as 'KrustyLoader' Attacks Mount
Ivanti Zero-Day Patches Delayed as 'KrustyLoader' Attacks Mount
Jan 30, 2024
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byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading
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Сloud Security
Airline Gets SASE to Modernize Operations
Airline Gets SASE to Modernize Operations
Jan 25, 2024
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byKaren D. Schwartz, Contributing Writer, Contributing Writer
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Cybersecurity Operations
Netskope Announces MSP-Friendly, Enterprise-Grade SASE Tailored for the Midmarket
Netskope Announces MSP-Friendly, Enterprise-Grade SASE Tailored for the Midmarket
Jan 23, 2024
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
178K+ SonicWall Firewalls Vulnerable to DoS, RCE Attacks
178K+ SonicWall Firewalls Vulnerable to DoS, RCE Attacks
Jan 16, 2024
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byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
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Cybersecurity Operations
Zero Networks Raises $20M in Series B to Prevent Attackers from Spreading in Corporate Networks
Zero Networks Raises $20M in Series B to Prevent Attackers from Spreading in Corporate Networks
Dec 18, 2023
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Cybersecurity Operations
Unsolved Cyber Mysteries: Signal Hacking
Unsolved Cyber Mysteries: Signal Hacking
Oct 31, 2023

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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Researchers Crack Microsoft Azure MFA in an HourResearchers Crack Microsoft Azure MFA in an Hour
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
Dec 11, 2024
4 Min Read
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Application Security
Microsoft NTLM Zero-Day to Remain Unpatched Until AprilMicrosoft NTLM Zero-Day to Remain Unpatched Until April
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
Dec 9, 2024
3 Min Read
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Application Security
Actively Exploited Zero-Day, Critical RCEs Lead Microsoft Patch TuesdayMicrosoft Fixes Active Zero-Day, Critical RCEs on Patch Tuesday
byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading
Dec 10, 2024
5 Min Read
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