Dark Reading Daily -- May 06, 2021

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May 06, 2021

LATEST SECURITY NEWS & COMMENTARY

Attackers Seek New Strategies to Improve Macros' Effectiveness

The ubiquity of Microsoft Office document formats means attackers will continue to use them to spread malware and infect systems.

Wanted: The (Elusive) Cybersecurity 'All-Star'

Separate workforce studies by (ISC) 2 and ISACA point to the need for security departments to work with existing staff to identify needs and bring entry-level people into the field.

Will 2021 Mark the End of World Password Day?

We might be leaving the world of mandatory asterisks and interrobangs behind for good.

DoD Lets Researchers Target All Publicly Accessible Info Systems

The Department of Defense expands its vulnerability disclosure program to include a broad range of new targets.

Gap Between Security and Networking Teams May Hinder Tech Projects

Professionals in each field describe a poor working relationship between the two teams

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7 Modern-Day Cybersecurity Realities

Security pros may be working with a false sense of security. We explore seven places where old methods and techniques have to change to keep their organizations safe.

It's Time to Ditch Celebrity Cybersecurity

High-profile attacks and solutions are shiny objects that can distract from the defenses that afford the greatest protection.

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Debating Law Enforcement's Role in the Fight Against Cybercrime

The FBI's action to remove Web shells from compromised Microsoft Exchange Servers sparks a broader discussion about officials' response to cyberattacks.

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