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Attackers Find New Way to Exploit Google Docs for Phishing
Jai Vijayan, Contributing WriterNews
Tactic continues recent trend by attackers to use trusted cloud services to send and host malicious content.
By Jai Vijayan Contributing Writer, 6/18/2021
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This Week in Database Leaks: Cognyte, CVS, Wegmans
Kelly Sheridan, Staff Editor, Dark ReadingNews
Billions of records were found exposed this week due to unprotected databases owned by major corporations and third-party providers.
By Kelly Sheridan Staff Editor, Dark Reading, 6/18/2021
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Accidental Insider Leaks Prove Major Source of Risk
Dark Reading Staff, Quick Hits
Research reports highlight growing concerns around insider negligence that leads to data breaches.
By Dark Reading Staff , 6/18/2021
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11 Security Certifications to Seek Out This Summer
Steve Zurier, Contributing Writer
The more you know, the more you grow. The Edge takes a fresh look at leading security certifications that can help advance your career.
By Steve Zurier Contributing Writer, 6/18/2021
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4 Habits of Highly Effective Security Operators
Ricardo Villadiego, Founder and CEO of LumuCommentary
These good habits can make all the difference in advancing careers for cybersecurity operators who spend their days putting out fires large and small.
By Ricardo Villadiego Founder and CEO of Lumu, 6/18/2021
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Data Breaches Surge in Food & Beverage, Other Industries
Jai Vijayan, Contributing WriterNews
Six previously "under-attacked" vertical industries saw a surge in data breaches last year due to COVID-19 related disruptions and other factors, new data shows.
By Jai Vijayan Contributing Writer, 6/17/2021
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One in Five Manufacturing Firms Targeted by Cyberattacks
Robert Lemos, Contributing WriterNews
Information-stealing malware makes up about a third of attacks, a study finds, but companies worry most about ransomware shutting down production.
By Robert Lemos Contributing Writer, 6/17/2021
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Carnival Cruise Line Reports Security Breach
Dark Reading Staff, Quick Hits
The cruise ship operator says the incident affected employee and guest data.
By Dark Reading Staff , 6/17/2021
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Google Launches SLSA, a New Framework for Supply Chain Integrity
Dark Reading Staff, Quick Hits
The "Supply chain Levels for Software Artifacts" aims to ensure the integrity of components throughout the software supply chain.
By Dark Reading Staff , 6/17/2021
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Cyberattacks Are Tailored to Employees ... Why Isn't Security Training?
Tim Sadler, CEO and co-founder of TessianCommentary
Consider four factors and behaviors that impact a particular employee's risk, and how security training should take them into account.
By Tim Sadler CEO and co-founder of Tessian, 6/17/2021
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Mission Critical: What Really Matters in a Cybersecurity Incident
Beth Burgin Waller, Chair, Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Practice , Woods Rogers PLCCommentary
The things you do before and during a cybersecurity incident can make or break the success of your response.
By Beth Burgin Waller Chair, Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Practice , Woods Rogers PLC, 6/17/2021
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Ukraine Police Disrupt Cl0p Ransomware Operation
Jai Vijayan, Contributing WriterNews
Growing list of similar actions in recent months may finally be scaring some operators into quitting, but threat is far from over, security experts say.
By Jai Vijayan Contributing Writer, 6/16/2021
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Ransomware Operators' Strategies Evolve as Attacks Rise
Kelly Sheridan, Staff Editor, Dark ReadingNews
Security researchers find ransomware operators rely less on email and more on criminal groups for initial access into target networks.
By Kelly Sheridan Staff Editor, Dark Reading, 6/16/2021
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Biden Tells Putin Critical Infrastructure Sectors 'Off Limits' to Russian Hacking
Dark Reading Staff, Quick Hits
President Joe Biden said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to discuss boundaries in cyber activity.
By Dark Reading Staff , 6/16/2021
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Security Flaw Discovered In Peloton Equipment
Dark Reading Staff, Quick Hits
The vulnerability could give attackers remote root access to the bike's tablet, researchers report.
By Dark Reading Staff , 6/16/2021
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Cars, Medicine, Electric Grids: Future Hackers Will Hit Much More Than Networks in an IT/OT Integrated World
Greg Valentine, Senior Cybersecurity Director, Capgemini North AmericaCommentary
Intelligent systems must include the right cybersecurity protections to prevent physical threats to operational technology.
By Greg Valentine Senior Cybersecurity Director, Capgemini North America, 6/16/2021
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Russian National Convicted on Charges Related to Kelihos Botnet
Dark Reading Staff, Quick Hits
Oleg Koshkin was arrested in 2019 and faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison, the DoJ reports.
By Dark Reading Staff , 6/16/2021
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Is an Attacker Living Off Your Land?
Samuel Greengard, Freelance Writer
Living-off-the-land attacks pose significant risks to organizations and, on top of that, are difficult to detect. Learn the basics about how these attacks operate and ways to limit their damage.
By Samuel Greengard Freelance Writer, 6/16/2021
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Keeping Your Organization Secure When Dealing With the Unexpected
Zane Lackey, Co-Founder and CSO of Signal SciencesCommentary
There's no way to anticipate every possible scenario, but the right approach to business continuity can help you respond effectively in any situation.
By Zane Lackey Co-Founder and CSO of Signal Sciences, 6/16/2021
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Don't Get Stymied by Security Indecision
Alex Pezold, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, TokenExCommentary
You might be increasing cyber-risk by not actively working to reduce it.
By Alex Pezold Founder & Chief Executive Officer, TokenEx, 6/16/2021
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RIOT-OS 2021.01 before commit 44741ff99f7a71df45420635b238b9c22093647a contains a buffer overflow which could allow attackers to obtain sensitive information.
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PUBLISHED: 2021-06-18
SerenityOS contains a buffer overflow in the set_range test in TestBitmap which could allow attackers to obtain sensitive information.
CVE-2021-33186
PUBLISHED: 2021-06-18
SerenityOS in test-crypto.cpp contains a stack buffer overflow which could allow attackers to obtain sensitive information.
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PUBLISHED: 2021-06-18
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