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 May 27, 2021
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Cloud Security Blind Spots: Where They Are and How to Protect Them
Security experts discuss oft-neglected areas of cloud security and offer guidance to businesses working to strengthen their security posture.
Cyber Insurance Firms Start Tapping Out as Ransomware Continues to Rise
A global insurance carrier refuses to write new ransomware policies in France, while insurers rewrite policies. Are we heading toward a day when ransomware incidents become uninsurable?
Rise in Opportunistic Hacks and Info-Sharing Imperil Industrial Networks
Security researchers at Mandiant have seen an increasing wave of relatively simplistic attacks involving ICS systems - and attackers sharing their finds with one another - since 2020.
New Iranian Threat Actor Using Ransomware, Wipers in Destructive Attacks
The Agrius group's focus appears to be Israel and the Middle East.
Businesses Boost Security Budgets. Where Will the Money Go?
Most organizations plan to spend more on security, leaders say in a report that explores their toughest challenges, post-breach costs, and spending priorities.
Lack of Skills, Maturity Hamper Threat Hunting at Many Organizations
When implemented correctly, threat hunting can help organizations stay head of threats, researcher says at RSA Conference.
Dev-Sec Disconnect Undermines Secure Coding Efforts
Rather than continue to complain about each other, developers and security pros need to work together and celebrate their successes.
Latest Security News From RSAC 2021
Check out Dark Reading's updated, exclusive coverage of the news and security themes that are dominating RSA Conference 2021.
How 2 New Executive Orders May Reshape Cybersecurity & Supply Chains for a Post-Pandemic World
A modernized US technology strategy must account for the growing ideological divide between authoritarians and democracies over the use of cyber and emerging technologies.
3 Ways Anti-Vaxxers Will Undercut Security With Misinformation
Misinformation campaigns thrive on inequality of knowledge, which bad actors use to drive a wedge between communities.
The Makings of a Better Cybersecurity Hire
Experience counts, but as one CISO has learned, don't overlook a creative, motivated candidate just because their background doesn't match the job description.
FBI Issues Conti Ransomware Alert as Attacks Target Healthcare
Officials have identified at least 16 Conti ransomware attacks targeting US healthcare and first responder networks.
100M Users' Data Exposed via Third-Party Cloud Misconfigurations
Researchers who examined 23 Android apps report developers potentially exposed the data of more than 100 million people.
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Russia Profiting from Massive Hydra Cybercrime Marketplace
An analysis of Bitcoin transactions from the Hydra marketplace show that the operators are locking sellers into Russian exchanges, likely fueling profits for local actors.

The Adversary Within: Preventing Disaster From Insider Threats
Insiders are in a position of trust, and their elevated permissions provide opportunities to cause serious harm to critical business applications and processes.

Don't Let Scary Headlines Shape Your Company's Cyber-Resilience Strategy
Resilience planning should be based on data and backed by technology, cybersecurity pros agreed at this week's RSA Conference.

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As Threat Hunting Matures, Malware Labs Emerge
By leveraging their analysis outputs, security pros can update detection rules engines and establish a stronger security posture in the process.
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.
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How Are Cyber Insurance Companies Assessing Ransomware Risk?
From limiting claims payments to tying payments to policyholders' actions, the cyber insurance industry is in "a very dynamic place right now," says Corvus Insurance CEO Phil Edmundson.
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