Dark Reading Weekly -- March 05, 2020

6 Truths About Disinformation Campaigns

Disinformation goes far beyond just influencing election outcomes. Here's what security pros need to know.

How Security Leaders at Starbucks and Microsoft Prepare for Breaches

Executives discuss the security incidents they're most worried about and the steps they take to prepare for them.

Most Cyberattacks in 2019 Were Waged Without Malware

If the "malware-free" attack trajectory continues, it could mean major trouble for defenders, according to experts from CrowdStrike and other security companies.

NSS Labs Revises Endpoint Security Test Model

New product ratings system comes amid growing shift in the testing market toward more "open and transparent" evaluation of security tools.

Gotta Patch 'Em All? Not Necessarily, Experts Say

When it's impossible to remediate all vulnerabilities in an organization, data can indicate which bugs should be prioritized.

3 Ways to Strengthen Your Cyber Defenses

By taking proactive action, organizations can face down threats with greater agility and earned confidence.

Reducing Risk with Data Minimization

Putting your company on a data diet that reduces the amount of the sensitive data you store or use is a smart way to achieve compliance with GDPR and CCPA.

How We Enabled Ransomware to Become a Multibillion-Dollar Industry

As an industry, we must move beyond one-dimensional approaches to assessing ransomware exposures. Asking these four questions will help.

'Cloud Snooper' Attack Circumvents AWS Firewall Controls

Possible nation-state supply chain attack that cheated both cloud and on-premise firewalls acts like a "wolf in sheep's clothing," Sophos says.

What Disney+ Can Teach Businesses About Customer Security

Businesses must prioritize customer protection by taking on some of the responsibility to prevent credential stuffing attacks through multipronged authentication and identity management.

EDITORS' CHOICE

CISOs Who Want a Seat at the DevOps Table Better Bring Value

Here are four ways to make inroads with the DevOps team -- before it's too late.

7 Loyalty Program and Rewards App Attacks

The number of attacks targeting loyalty and rewards programs is growing. Here are some of the lowlights.

NEW FROM THE EDGE

The Perfect Travel Security Policy for a Globe-Trotting Laptop

There are many challenges to safely carrying data and equipment on international travels, but the right policy can make navigating the challenges easier and more successful.

With New SOL4Ce Lab, Purdue U. and DoE Set Sights on National Security

The cooperative research initiative brings together faculty and students to "focus on problems and cutting-edge ways to solve them."

6 Emerging Cyber Threats That Enterprises Face in 2020