Dark Reading Daily -- February 06, 2024

Production systems at the remote access company were breached, leading AnyDesk to revoke code signing certificate and reset Web portal credentials as part of its incident response.

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AnyDesk Compromised, Passwords Revoked

Production systems at the remote access company were breached, leading AnyDesk to revoke code signing certificate and reset Web portal credentials as part of its incident response.

Deepfake-Generating Apps Explode, Allowing Multimillion-Dollar Corporate Heists

Deepfakes are fast becoming more realistic, and access to them more democratic, enabling even ordinary attackers to enact major fraud. What's the most effective way to fight back?

Google: Govs Drive Sharp Growth of Commercial Spyware Cos

Private spyware vendors were behind nearly half of all zero-day exploits in Google products since 2014.

Teens Committing Scary Cybercrimes: What's Behind the Trend?

Crypto theft, sextortion tactics, swattings, and ransomware: teenagers are increasingly taking up cybercrime for fun and profit — and experts credit an array of contributing factors.

Fresh 'Mispadu Stealer' Variant Emerges

Latest iteration of the malware appears aimed at targets in Mexico.

Pegasus Spyware Targets Jordanian Civil Society in Wide-Ranging Attacks

As the Middle East nation enforces strict cybercrime laws, citizens face crackdowns on free speech with nearly three dozen journalists and lawyers targeted with the NSO Group's spyware.

How the SEC's Rules on Cybersecurity Incident Disclosure Are Exploited

Cyber hygiene is no longer a nice-to-have but necessary for organizations that want to survive the relentless barrage of cyberattacks being unleashed daily.

Nigerian President Dismisses Nation's 'Cybercrime Haven' Image

President Bola Tinubu says country is not a nation of cybercriminals, despite being the originator of the infamous "Nigerian Prince" scam.

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China Infiltrates US Critical Infrastructure in Ramp-up to Conflict Threat actors linked to the People's Republic of China, such as Volt Typhoon, continue to "pre-position" themselves in the critical infrastructure of the United States, according to military and law enforcement officials. macOS Malware Campaign Showcases Novel Delivery Technique Threat actor behind the Activator macOS backdoor is using pirated apps to distribute the malware in what could be a botnet-building operation. Why Gen Z Is the New Force Reshaping OT Security Modernizing legacy operational technology (OT) systems to align with younger workers' technology habits, skills, and expectations can enhance security and resiliency. CISO Corner: Gen Z Challenges, CISO Liability & Cathay Pacific Case Study Dark Reading's roundup of strategic cyber-operations insights for chief information security officers. MORE

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