Dark Reading Daily -- July 09, 2024

Beyond the devices that use them, Wi-Fi hubs themselves can leak interesting data, thanks to some quirks in Apple's geolocation system.

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Apple Geolocation API Exposes Wi-Fi Access Points Worldwide

Beyond the devices that use them, Wi-Fi hubs themselves can leak interesting data, thanks to some quirks in Apple's geolocation system.

Cyber-Insurance Prices Plummet as Market Competition Grows

Now may be a good time to find good deals on insurance coverage for ransomware and security incidents.

'CloudSorcerer' Leverages Cloud Services in Cyber-Espionage Campaign

The newly discovered APT's main weapon is a malware tool that can change behavior depending on the process in which it is running.

10B Passwords Pop Up on Dark Web 'RockYou2024' Release

The passwords, dumped on a cyber-underground forum on July 4 by a hacker called "ObamaCare," were collected from a variety of older and more recent breaches.

Deconstructing Security Assumptions to Ensure Future Resilience

By breaking down fundamental assumptions, we can proactively plan for, and begin to achieve, future resilience.

Identity Orchestration Is Gaining Traction

Identity orchestration products are increasingly projected to be introduced to the market in the next couple of years. Market trends and benefits of identity orchestration are explored.

(Sponsored Article) A Watershed Moment for Threat Detection and Response

Cloud attackers are outpacing the capabilities of endpoint detection and response, so organizations must transition to more advanced cloud detection and response.

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A CISO's Guide to Avoiding Jail After a Breach Yahoo, Uber, SolarWinds — increasingly, the government is incentivizing better corporate security by punishing the individuals leading it. Is that a good idea? And how can security pros avoid ending up on the butt end of a lawsuit? Euro Vishing Fraudsters Add Physical Intimidation to Arsenal The persistent threat of social engineering tactics sees cybercriminals blending technology with human manipulation to exploit individuals. Are SOC 2 Reports Sufficient for Vendor Risk Management? SOC 2 reports are a valuable tool for evaluating vendor security, but they shouldn't be the only piece of the puzzle. Patch Now: Cisco Zero-Day Under Fire From Chinese APT Threat actor "Velvet Ant" has been exploiting a vulnerability in Cisco's NX-OS Software for managing a variety of switches, executing commands and dropping custom malware. MORE

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EDITORS' CHOICE

Euro 2024 Becomes Latest Sporting Event to Attract Cyberattacks

Cybercriminals are selling credentials linked to the tournament on underground markets, with some geopolitics playing out in denial-of-service attacks.

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5 Ways to Run Security as a Meritocracy

Actions speak louder than words. Here are five tips for encouraging a security culture based on achievements.

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Google Opens $250K Bug Bounty Contest for VM Hypervisor

If security researchers can execute a guest-to-host attack using a zero-day vulnerability in the KVM open source hypervisor, Google will make it worth their while.

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South Africa National Healthcare Lab Still Reeling From Ransomware Attack

The cyberattack disrupted national laboratory services, which could slow response to disease outbreaks such as mpox, experts warn.

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