Dark Reading Weekly -- October 29, 2020

'Act of War' Clause Could Nix Cyber Insurance Payouts

The indictment of six members of the Russian military for the NotPetya ransomware attack places companies on notice that insurance "is not a get-out-of-jail-free card."

6 Ways Passwords Fail Basic Security Tests

New data shows humans still struggle with password creation and management.

Flurry of Warnings Highlight Cyber Threats to US Elections

FBI and intelligence officials issue fresh warnings about election interference attempts by Iranian and Russian threat actors.

Chinese Attackers' Favorite Flaws Prove Global Threats, Research Shows

Following the NSA's list of 25 security flaws often weaponized by Chinese attackers, researchers evaluated how they're used around the world.

The Story of McAfee: How the Security Giant Arrived at a Second IPO

Industry watchers explore the story of McAfee, from its founding in 1987, to its spinoff from Intel, to how it's keeping up with competitors.

Microsoft's Kubernetes Threat Matrix: Here's What's Missing

With a fuller picture of the Kubernetes threat matrix, security teams can begin to implement mitigation strategies to protect their cluster from threats.

MITRE Shield Matrix Highlights Deception & Concealment Technology

The role that these technologies play in the MITRE Shield matrix is a clear indicator that they are an essential part of today's security landscape.

Botnet Infects Hundreds of Thousands of Websites

KashmirBlack has been targeting popular content management systems, such as WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal, and using Dropbox and GitHub for communication to hide its presence.

Survey Uncovers High Level of Concern Over Firewalls

More than half of respondents are planning to reduce their network firewall footprint because of what they see as limitations in the technology.

Cybercriminals Could be Coming After Your Coffee

Researchers show no IoT device is too small to fall victim to ransomware techniques.

EDITORS' CHOICE

Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Tough for Women, Tougher for Women of Color

Security practitioners shed light on obstacles limiting career growth and the steps businesses can take to achieve their promises of a more diverse workforce.

How to Increase Voter Turnout & Reduce Fraud

Digital identity verification has advanced, both technologically and legislatively. Is it the answer to simpler, safer voting?

NEW FROM THE EDGE

8 New and Hot Cybersecurity Certifications for 2020

While the usual security certs remain popular, interest in privacy skills and cloud experience are pushing new credentials into the market.

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