Dark Reading Daily -- September 06, 2018

7 Ways Blockchain is Being Used for Security

Blockchain is being used as a security tool. If you haven't thought about adopting it, you might want to reconsider your take.

PowerPool Malware Uses Windows Zero-Day Posted on Twitter

Researchers detected the vulnerability in an attack campaign two days after it was posted on social media.

Silence Group Quietly Emerges as New Threat to Banks

Though only two members strong, hackers pose a credible threat to banks in Russia and multiple countries.

Thoughts on the Latest Apache Struts Vulnerability

CVE-2018-11776 operates at a far deeper level within the code than all prior Struts vulnerabilities. This requires a greater understanding of the Struts code itself as well as the various libraries used by Struts.

The Weakest Security Links in the (Block)Chain

Despite the technology's promise to transform how business is done, there are significant limitations and potential risks at the intersection of the digital and physical worlds.

Google Issues Chrome Updates for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android

Chrome 69 for the desktop platforms, as well as Chrome for Android 69, will be available over the next few weeks.

Attackers Employ Social Engineering to Distribute New Banking Trojan

CamuBot malware, which disguises itself as a required security module, is targeting business customers of major Brazilian banks.

How Hackers Hit Printers

New Booz Allen Hamilton report advises companies to include printers in their overall security strategy.

7 Steps to Start Searching with Shodan

The right know-how can turn the search engine for Internet-connected devices into a powerful tool for security professionals.

Why Automation Will Free Security Pros to Do What They Do Best

There are three reasons today's security talent pool is neither scalable nor effective in addressing the rapid evolution of cyberattacks.

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7 Serious IoT Vulnerabilities

A growing number of employees have various IoT devices in their homes - where they're also connecting to an enterprise network to do their work. And that means significant threats loom.

Why Security Needs a Software-Defined Perimeter

Most security teams today still don't know whether a user at the end of a remote connection is a hacker, spy, fraudster -- or even a dog. An SDP can change that.

The Biggest Cybersecurity Breaches of 2018 (So Far)