Dark Reading Weekly -- December 30, 2016

10 Things InfoSec Pros Can Celebrate About 2016

There were a few items that passed for good news this year.

White House Announces Retaliatory Measures For Russian Election-Related Hacking

35 Russian intelligence operatives ejected from the US, and two of the "Cyber Most Wanted" are frozen out by Treasury Department.

Another Massive DDoS Closes Out 2016, But Mirai Not To Blame

Using a new malware variant called Leet, the 650 Gbps DDoS attack matched Mirai's floods of traffic.

Threat Actors Bring Ransomware To Industrial Sector With New Version of KillDisk

Disk-erasing malware has been tweaked to encrypt data instead and to ask for a Bitcoin payment.

21 Biggest Cybercriminal Busts Of 2016

This year has been a tornado of major cyberattacks and hacker arrests. Here, we look back on the 21 most interesting 'cyberbusts' of 2016.

Greatest Hits Of 2016: Readers' Picks For The Years' Best Commentary

Here's what topped the Dark Reading page-view charts from the security industry's brightest minds, coolest rock stars, and up-and-coming leaders.

How Artificial Intelligence Will Solve The Security Skills Shortage

Unlike industries that fear the intrusion of AI, the infosec world is embracing this revolutionary technology, and the seismic changes it will bring to threat detection and mitigation.

8 Boldest Security Predictions For 2017

Scary, funny and maybe even a little outlandish, these industry predictions come from prognosticators who didn't mince words.

More Than 50% Of Biggest Holiday Retailers May Not Be PCI-Compliant

SecurityScorecard warns while the industry has made progress, many are still not covering the basics of security.

Major Cyberattacks On Healthcare Grew 63% In 2016

US hospitals lack new technologies and best practices to defend against threats, new report says.

EDITORS' CHOICE

The Bug Bounty Model: 21 Years & Counting

A look back on the beginnings of crowdsourced vulnerability assessment and how its robust history is paving the way for the future.

Malware Used In DNC Breach Found Tracking Ukraine Military

Russian 'Fancy Bear' now tied to Ukraine artillery Android app hack with the same malware used in breach of the Democratic National Committee.

Fileless Malware Takes 2016 By Storm

In-memory attacks are all the rage, creating a growing class of "non-malware."

COALFIRE ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF CYBER SECURITY LEADER, VERIS GROUP

Combination Positions Coalfire with New Cyber Risk, Compliance, and Technical Testing Capabilities

BIO-key Debuts Wearable Fingerprint Reader for New Devices At CES

BIO-key to show wearable fingerprint reader for Windows, Micro USB Fingerprint Reader for Android and Biometric Padlocks

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