Dark Reading Weekly -- March 01, 2018

93% of Cloud Applications Aren't Enterprise-Ready

The average business uses 1,181 cloud services, and most don't meet all recommended security requirements, Netskope says.

Memcached Servers Being Exploited in Huge DDoS Attacks

Multiple vendors this week say they have seen a recent spike in UDP attacks coming in via port 11211.

The State of Application Penetration Testing

Data from real-world pen tests shows configuration errors and cross-site scripting are the most commonly found vulnerabilities.

'OMG': New Mirai Variant Converts IoT Devices into Proxy Servers

The new malware also can turn bots into DDoS attack machines, says Fortinet.

Anatomy of an Attack on the Industrial IoT

How cyber vulnerabilities on sensors can lead to production outage and financial loss.

New Android Malware Family Highlights Evolving Mobile Threat Capabilities

RedDrop can steal data, record audio, and rack up SMS charges for victims, says Wandera.

Incident 'Management': What IT Security Can Learn from Public Safety

How a framework developed for fighting California wildfires back in the '70s can fortify first responders to a modern cyberattack.

SAML Flaw Lets Hackers Assume Users' Identities

Vulnerability affects single sign-on for SAML-reliant services including OneLogin, Duo Security, Clever, and OmniAuth.

6 Cybersecurity Trends to Watch

Expect more as the year goes on: more breaches, more IoT attacks, more fines...

Threats from Mobile Ransomware & Banking Malware Are Growing

The number of unique mobile malware samples increased sharply in 2017 compared to a year ago, according to Trend Micro.

EDITORS' CHOICE

Hacking on TV: 8 Binge-Worthy and Cringe-Worthy Examples

From the psycho-drama Mr. Robot to portraying the outright dangers of ransomware taking down a hospital in Grey's Anatomy, hacking themes now run deep in today's TV shows.

March Dark Reading Event Calendar Spans BlackOps to SecDevOps

These upcoming webinars will help you comprehend the mysterious machinations inside the minds of hackers and in-house developers.

How to Cope with the IT Security Skills Shortage