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Security Experts Scrutinize Apple, Amazon IoT Networks
Robert Lemos, Contributing WriterNews
Both companies have done their due diligence in creating connected-device networks, but the pervasiveness of the devices worries some security researchers.
By Robert Lemos Contributing Writer, 6/15/2021
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Andariel Group Targets South Korean Entities in New Campaign
Dark Reading Staff, Quick Hits
Andariel, designated as a sub-group of the Lazarus Group APT, has historically targeted South Korean organzations.
By Dark Reading Staff , 6/15/2021
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Deloitte Buys Terbium Labs to Expand Threat Intel Capabilities
Dark Reading Staff, Quick Hits
Terbium Labs' products and services will become part of Deloitte's Detect & Respond lineup, the company confirms.
By Dark Reading Staff , 6/15/2021
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What Industrial Control System Vulnerabilities Can Teach Us About Protecting the Supply Chain
Chen Fradkin, Security Researcher at ClarotyCommentary
Older technologies used in industrial and critical infrastructure leave the sector highly vulnerable to attack, but organizations can take steps to better protect themselves.
By Chen Fradkin Security Researcher at Claroty, 6/15/2021
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How President Biden Can Better Defend the US From Russian Hacks
Carlo Massimo, Freelance Writer,
Wilson Center cybersecurity expert Meg King pinpoints five ambitious steps the administration should take, including a comprehensive national data breach notification protocol.
By Carlo Massimo, Freelance Writer , 6/15/2021
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How Does the Government Buy Its Cybersecurity?
Josh Ladick, President of GSA Focus, Inc.Commentary
The federal government is emphasizing cybersecurity regulation, education, and defense strategies this year.
By Josh Ladick President of GSA Focus, Inc., 6/15/2021
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VPN Attacks Surged in First Quarter
Jai Vijayan, Contributing WriterNews
But volume of malware, botnet, and other exploit activity declined because of the Emotet botnet takedown.
By Jai Vijayan Contributing Writer, 6/14/2021
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Cyber Analytics Database Exposed 5 Billion Records Online
Dark Reading Staff, Quick Hits
In an ironic twist, Cognyte's data alerts customers to third-party data exposures.
By Dark Reading Staff , 6/14/2021
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Google Workspace Adds Client-Side Encryption
Dark Reading Staff, Quick Hits
Users given control over encryption keys, Google says.
By Dark Reading Staff , 6/14/2021
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New Top 20 Secure-Coding List Positions PLCs as Plant 'Bodyguards'
Kelly Jackson Higgins, Executive Editor at Dark ReadingNews
Best practices guide encompasses integrity, hardening, resilience, and monitoring of PLCs in industrial networks.
By Kelly Jackson Higgins Executive Editor at Dark Reading, 6/14/2021
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Know Thy Enemy: Fighting Half-Blind Against Ransomware Won't Work
Michael Daniel, President & CEO, Cyber Threat AllianceCommentary
We lack reliable, representative, actionable data about ransomware's actual scope, scale, and impact. The Ransom Incident Response Network could change that.
By Michael Daniel President & CEO, Cyber Threat Alliance, 6/14/2021
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Name That Toon: Sight Unseen
John Klossner, CartoonistCommentary
Feeling creative? Submit your caption in the comments, and our panel of experts will reward the winner with a $25 Amazon gift card.
By John Klossner Cartoonist, 6/14/2021
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Colonial Pipeline Cyberattack Proves a Single Password Isn't Enough
Hollie Hennessy, Senior Analyst, IoT Cybersecurity, Omdia Commentary
Since the attack, it's been revealed that it was down to a single password. Yes, ransomware needs to be on your radar -- but a focus on credentials is vital.
By Hollie Hennessy Senior Analyst, IoT Cybersecurity, Omdia , 6/14/2021
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Trickbot Investigation Shows Details of Massive Cybercrime Effort
Robert Lemos, Contributing WriterNews
Nearly a score of cybercriminals allegedly worked together to create the Trickbot malware and deploy it against more than a million users, an unsealed indictment claims.
By Robert Lemos Contributing Writer, 6/11/2021
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McDonald's Data Breach Exposed Business & Customer Data
Dark Reading Staff, Quick Hits
An investigation has revealed company data has been breached in the United States, South Korea, and Taiwan.
By Dark Reading Staff , 6/11/2021
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Details Emerge on How Gaming Giant EA Was Hacked
Dark Reading Staff, Quick Hits
Hacking group stole source code to FIFA 21 and the company's Frostbite engine.
By Dark Reading Staff , 6/11/2021
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Many Mobile Apps Intentionally Using Insecure Connections for Sending Data
Jai Vijayan, Contributing WriterNews
A new analysis of iOS and Android apps released to Apple's and Google's app stores over the past five years found many to be deliberately breaking HTTPS protections.
By Jai Vijayan Contributing Writer, 6/11/2021
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Secure Access Trade-offs for DevSecOps Teams
Ev Kontsevoy, CEO of TeleportCommentary
Thanks to recent advancements in access technologies, everyone can apply identity-based authentication and authorization and zero-trust principles for their computing resources.
By Ev Kontsevoy CEO of Teleport, 6/11/2021
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New Ransomware Group Claiming Connection to REvil Gang Surfaces
Jai Vijayan, Contributing WriterNews
"Prometheus" is the latest example of how the ransomware-as-a-service model is letting new gangs scale up operations quickly.
By Jai Vijayan Contributing Writer, 6/10/2021
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'Fancy Lazarus' Criminal Group Launches DDoS Extortion Campaign
Kelly Sheridan, Staff Editor, Dark ReadingNews
The group has re-emerged after a brief hiatus with a new email campaign threatening a DDoS attack against businesses that don't pay ransom.
By Kelly Sheridan Staff Editor, Dark Reading, 6/10/2021
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CVE-2021-31494
PUBLISHED: 2021-06-15
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of OpenText Brava! Desktop 16.6.3.84. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within th...
CVE-2021-31495
PUBLISHED: 2021-06-15
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of OpenText Brava! Desktop 16.6.3.84. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within th...
CVE-2021-31496
PUBLISHED: 2021-06-15
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of OpenText Brava! Desktop 16.6.3.84. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within th...
CVE-2021-31497
PUBLISHED: 2021-06-15
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of OpenText Brava! Desktop 16.6.3.84. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within th...
CVE-2021-31498
PUBLISHED: 2021-06-15
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of OpenText Brava! Desktop 16.6.3.84. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists w...
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