Dark Reading Daily -- December 24, 2019

20 Vulnerabilities to Prioritize Patching Before 2020

Researchers list the top 20 vulnerabilities currently exploited by attack groups around the world.

Citrix Urges Firms to Harden Configurations After Flaw Report

A vulnerability in two of the company's appliances opens 80,000 networks up for exploitation.

2020 & Beyond: The Evolution of Cybersecurity

As new technologies disrupt the industry, remember that security is a process, not a goal. Educate yourself on how you can best secure your corner of the Web.

Ambiguity Around CCPA Will Lead to a Slow Start in 2020

But longer term, compliance to California's new privacy law represents an opportunity for companies to increase customer trust and market share.

Former NY Hospital Employee Admits to Stealing Colleagues' Data

Richard Liriano pleads guilty to compromising hospital computers and co-workers' email accounts, as well as stealing personal files and photos.

Mastercard Announces Plan to Purchase RiskRecon

The acquisition is expected to close in the first quarter of 2020.

Ransomware 'Crisis' in US Schools: More Than 1,000 Hit So Far in 2019

Meanwhile, the mayor of the city of New Orleans says no ransom money demands were made as her city struggles to recover from a major ransomware attack launched last week.

Your First Month as a CISO: Forming an Information Security Program

It's easy to get overwhelmed in your new position, but these tips and resources will help you get started.

5 Security Resolutions to Prevent a Ransomware Attack in 2020

Proactively consider tools to detect anomalous behavior, automatically remediate, and segment threats from moving across the network.

EDITORS' CHOICE

7 Tips to Keep Your Family Safe Online Over the Holidays

Security experts offer key cyber advice for family members.

How a Password-Free World Could Have Prevented the Biggest Breaches of 2019

If history has taught us anything, it's that hackers can (and will) compromise passwords. Innovation in authentication technology is poised to change that in the coming year.

FROM THE EDGE

SIM Swapping Attacks: What They Are & How to Stop Them

Fraudsters with social engineering skills are hijacking cell phone SIM cards to access victims' bitcoin and social media accounts.

Someone's Been Very Naughty ...

Cybercriminals expose Santa's naughty list -- names and reasons -- on the Internet. "Ho, ho, ho! God, what a mess!" exclaims a source who requested anonymity.

Should I Have a Security Travel Policy to Protect Devices and Sensitive Data?

Mobile devices are lost or hacked while in transit far too frequently. Here are some steps to protect your business.

The Year in Security: 2019