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Threat Intelligence
Microsoft: BYOD, QR Codes Lead Rampant Education AttacksMicrosoft: BYOD, QR Codes Lead Rampant Education Attacks

The average higher education institution is getting hit once a week now, and as one Oregon State University attack shows, the sector often lacks the resources to keep pace.

byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
Oct 10, 2024
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4 Min Read
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Threat Intelligence
AI-Powered Cybercrime Cartels on the Rise in AsiaAI-Powered Cybercrime Cartels on the Rise in Asia
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
Oct 10, 2024
4 Min Read
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Cyber Risk
Google Launches Data-Sharing Initiative to Fight FraudGoogle Launches Data-Sharing Initiative to Fight Fraud
byDark Reading Staff
Oct 9, 2024
1 Min Read
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Hackers Hide Remcos RAT in GitHub Repository CommentsHackers Hide Remcos RAT in GitHub Repository Comments
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
Oct 9, 2024
4 Min Read
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Mamba 2FA Cybercrime Kit Targets Microsoft 365 UsersMamba 2FA Cybercrime Kit Targets Microsoft 365 Users
byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading
Oct 9, 2024
1 Min Read
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Cybersecurity Operations
AI-Augmented Email Analysis Spots Latest Scams, Bad ContentAI-Augmented Email Analysis Spots Latest Scams, Bad Content
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
Oct 9, 2024
4 Min Read
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Microsoft: Creative Abuse of Cloud Files Bolsters BEC Attacks
Microsoft: Creative Abuse of Cloud Files Bolsters BEC Attacks
Oct 9, 2024
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5 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
5 Zero-Days in Microsoft's October Update to Patch Immediately
5 Zero-Days in Microsoft's October Update to Patch Immediately
Oct 8, 2024
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4 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Threat Intelligence
Healthcare's Grim Cyber Prognosis Requires Security Booster
Healthcare's Grim Cyber Prognosis Requires Security Booster
Oct 8, 2024
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6 Min Read
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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Cyber Risk
Mideast, Turkey Cyber Threats Spike, Prompting Defense Changes
Mideast, Turkey Cyber Threats Spike, Prompting Defense Changes
Oct 8, 2024
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4 Min Read
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
GorillaBot Goes Ape With 300K Cyberattacks Worldwide
GorillaBot Goes Ape With 300K Cyberattacks Worldwide
Oct 7, 2024
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3 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Cyber Risk
Salt Typhoon APT Subverts Law Enforcement Wiretapping: Report
Salt Typhoon APT Subverts Law Enforcement Wiretapping: Report
Oct 7, 2024
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2 Min Read
byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading
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Endpoint Security
Single HTTP Request Can Exploit 6M WordPress Sites
Single HTTP Request Can Exploit 6M WordPress Sites
Oct 7, 2024
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4 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
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Threat Intelligence
MITRE Launches AI Incident Sharing Initiative
MITRE Launches AI Incident Sharing Initiative
Oct 4, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
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Threat Intelligence
Insider Threat Damage Balloons as Visibility Gaps Widen
Insider Threat Damage Balloons as Visibility Gaps Widen
Oct 4, 2024
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5 Min Read
byKristina Beek, Associate Editor, Dark Reading
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Threat Intelligence
Microsoft, DOJ Dismantle Russian Hacker Group Star Blizzard
Microsoft, DOJ Dismantle Russian Hacker Group Star Blizzard
Oct 4, 2024
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3 Min Read
byNathan Eddy, Contributing Writer
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
DPRK's APT37 Targets Cambodia With Khmer, 'VeilShell' Backdoor
DPRK's APT37 Targets Cambodia With Khmer, 'VeilShell' Backdoor
Oct 4, 2024
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4 Min Read
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Endpoint Security
Thousands of DrayTek Routers at Risk From 14 Vulnerabilities
Thousands of DrayTek Routers at Risk From 14 Vulnerabilities
Oct 3, 2024
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4 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Threat Intelligence
CISA Adds High-Severity Ivanti Vulnerability to KEV Catalog
CISA Adds High-Severity Ivanti Vulnerability to KEV Catalog
Oct 3, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff
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Endpoint Security
AI 'Nude Photo Generator' Delivers Infostealers Instead of Images
AI 'Nude Photo Generator' Delivers Infostealers Instead of Images
Oct 3, 2024
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4 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
China-Backed APT Group Culling Thai Government Data
China-Backed APT Group Culling Thai Government Data
Oct 3, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff
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Threat Intelligence
Near-'perfctl' Fileless Malware Targets Millions of Linux Servers
Near-'perfctl' Fileless Malware Targets Millions of Linux Servers
Oct 3, 2024
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5 Min Read
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
North Korea's 'Stonefly' APT Swarms US Private Co's. for Profit
North Korea's 'Stonefly' APT Swarms US Private Co's. for Profit
Oct 2, 2024
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3 Min Read
byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Unix Printing Vulnerabilities Enable Easy DDoS Attacks
Unix Printing Vulnerabilities Enable Easy DDoS Attacks
Oct 2, 2024
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4 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Endpoint Security
Python-Based Malware Slithers Into Systems via Legit VS Code
Python-Based Malware Slithers Into Systems via Legit VS Code
Oct 2, 2024
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4 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Manufacturers Rank as Ransomware's Biggest Target
Manufacturers Rank as Ransomware's Biggest Target
Oct 2, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristina Beek, Associate Editor, Dark Reading
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Zimbra RCE Vuln Under Attack Needs Immediate Patching
Zimbra RCE Vuln Under Attack Needs Immediate Patching
Oct 1, 2024
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3 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
Threat Intelligence
Darktrace Announces Formal Completion of its Acquisition by Thoma Bravo
Darktrace Announces Formal Completion of its Acquisition by Thoma Bravo
Oct 1, 2024
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2 Min Read
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Threat Intelligence
LockBit Associates Arrested, Evil Corp Bigwig Outed
LockBit Associates Arrested, Evil Corp Bigwig Outed
Oct 1, 2024
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2 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Cyberattackers Use HR Targets to Lay More_Eggs Backdoor
Cyberattackers Use HR Targets to Lay More_Eggs Backdoor
Oct 1, 2024
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4 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
UAE, Saudi Arabia Become Plum Cyberattack Targets
UAE, Saudi Arabia Become Plum Cyberattack Targets
Oct 1, 2024
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4 Min Read
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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Application Security
Calif. Gov. Vetoes AI Safety Bill Aimed at Big Tech Players
Calif. Gov. Vetoes AI Safety Bill Aimed at Big Tech Players
Sep 30, 2024
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5 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
DoJ Charges 3 Iranian Hackers in Political 'Hack & Leak' Campaign
DoJ Charges 3 Iranian Hackers in Political 'Hack & Leak' Campaign
Sep 30, 2024
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3 Min Read
byKristina Beek, Associate Editor, Dark Reading
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Application Security
Sloppy Entra ID Credentials Attract Hybrid Cloud Ransomware
Sloppy Entra ID Credentials Attract Hybrid Cloud Ransomware
Sep 30, 2024
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4 Min Read
byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Elaborate Deepfake Operation Takes a Meeting With US Senator
Elaborate Deepfake Operation Takes a Meeting With US Senator
Sep 30, 2024
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4 Min Read
byKristina Beek, Associate Editor, Dark Reading

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Vulnerabilities & Threats
5 Zero-Days in Microsoft's October Update to Patch Immediately5 Zero-Days in Microsoft's October Update to Patch Immediately
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
Oct 8, 2024
4 Min Read
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Cyber Risk
EU Plans Sanctions for Cyberattackers Acting on Behalf of RussiaEU Plans Sanctions for Cyberattackers Acting on Behalf of Russia
byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer
Oct 10, 2024
1 Min Read
A face scan of Indian Prime Minister Modi
Threat Intelligence
AI-Powered Cybercrime Cartels on the Rise in AsiaAI-Powered Cybercrime Cartels on the Rise in Asia
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
Oct 10, 2024
4 Min Read
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