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Attacks Leveraging Open Redirects on Google Meet, DoubleClick Surge
Phishing operators took advantage of the issue to redirect victims to malicious websites.
Cybersecurity Executive Order: Securing the Software Supply Chain
The new executive order will help foster a more collaborative and unified approach to cybersecurity, an approach that highlights the importance of securing software by design.
Zero Trust Is a Great Start; Zero Knowledge Can Be Even Better
For those of us in the decentralized space, the current zero-trust model doesn’t go far enough.
Action Bias: The Danger of Thinking Too Quickly
Security pros are advised to act quickly in crises, but hastily made decisions may do more harm than good.

Researchers Discover Major Vulnerability in DNS-as-a-Service Provider Platforms

An attacker could obtain sensitive internal network information from thousands of organizations by registering as their DNS service provider's nameserver. The Dark Reading News Desk interviews researchers who discovered the flaw.


Where Are You Weakest? New Research Reveals Your Most Vulnerable Areas
Orange Cyberdefense research shows where you are most at risk and how to address these vital security issues.
New Framework Aims to Detect & Address Synthetic Media Social Engineering
Cybercriminals have adopted synthetic media to launch increasingly complex and realistic social engineering attacks in recent years, and FBI officials warn the threat is poised to grow.
Apple Settles Copyright Lawsuit With Virtual iOS Software Company
Case against startup Corellium was scheduled for court later this month.
Accenture Says It 'Detected Irregular Activity,' Restored Systems from Backup
Security services firm responds to reports of a ransomware and extortion attack.

(Sponsored Video) Why Inventory is Important to Security Pros

Sumedh Thakar of Qualys talks about his first six months as CEO and president of the company, and outlines the elements of his leadership vision that will foster greater innovation internally and better protection for customers.


(Sponsored Video) Dark Reading News Desk Talks to Intel 471

How smarter use of threat intel can keep organizations and users safe from attacks that are sponsored by nation-states.


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Presenting the 2021 PWNIE Award Winners
The list of 2021 PWNIE Award winners includes security researchers behind some of the biggest vulnerabilities discoveries over the past year.

Mind Over Matter: Revamping Security Awareness With Psychology
Despite the prevalence of employee-centric attacks, most organizations spend less than 5% of their security budgets on people.

Misconfigured Salesforce Communities Place Orgs at Risk of Data Theft, Adversary Recon
Organizations often inadvertently let unauthenticated guests have access to a lot more data within these communities than they should, security vendor says.

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Microsoft Patch Tuesday Puts Spotlight on Windows Print Spooler
Three of the 44 vulnerabilities patched today exist in Windows Print Spooler, a primary focus of security fixes over the past few months.
Why It's Time for Cybersecurity to Go Mainstream
Improving cybersecurity must be a collective effort. Here are three achievable steps the government, private sector, and broader public can take to make a difference now.
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How Effective UX Can Beat Security Bypass Culture
Provide a subpar user experience and you can be sure employees will find a way to work around it. That, of course, can easily undermine a business' security and potentially threaten its longevity.
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