Dark Reading Daily -- March 24, 2020

Microsoft Publishes Advisory for Windows Zero-Day

There is no available patch for the vulnerabilities, which Microsoft says exist in all supported versions of Windows.

It's time for organizations to realize that an empowered CISO can effectively manage enterprise risk and even grow the business along the way.

FBI Warns of Fake CDC Emails in COVID-19 Phishing Alert

Fraudsters exploit concerns by claiming to offer virus-related information or promising stimulus checks.

538 Million Weibo Users' Info for Sale on Dark Web

The user data, which does not include passwords, purportedly comes from a mid-2019 breach.

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What Cybersecurity Pros Really Think About Artificial Intelligence

While there's a ton of unbounded optimism from vendor marketing and consultant types, practitioners are still reserving a lot of judgment.

200M Records of US Citizens Leaked in Unprotected Database

Researchers have not determined who owns the database, which was one of several large exposed instances disclosed this week.

Security Lessons We've Learned (So Far) from COVID-19

Takeaways about fighting new fires, securely enabling remote workforces, and human nature during difficult times.

EDITORS' CHOICE

8 Infosec Page-Turners for Days Spent Indoors

Stuck inside and looking for a new read? Check out these titles written by security practitioners and reporters across the industry.

Dark Reading Cybersecurity Crossword Puzzle

Here's a little something to snuggle up with if you're on lockdown.

NEW FROM THE EDGE

Three Ways Your BEC Defense Is Failing & How to Do Better

Business email compromises cost the economy billions of dollars. Experts have advice on how to stop them from hitting you for millions at a pop.

6 Emerging Cyber Threats That Enterprises Face in 2020