Dark Reading Daily -- June 21, 2019

Customers of 3 MSPs Hit in Ransomware Attacks

Early information suggests threat actors gained access to remote monitoring and management tools from Webroot and Kaseya to distribute malware.

Machine Learning Boosts Defenses, but Security Pros Worry Over Attack Potential

As defenders increasingly use machine learning to remove spam, catch fraud, and block malware, concerns persist that attackers will find ways to use AI technology to their advantage.

Inside the FBI's Fight Against Cybercrime

Heavily outnumbered and outpaced by their targets, small FBI cybersquads have been quietly notching up major wins against online criminals operating out of home and abroad.

Cybersecurity Accountability Spread Thin in the C-Suite

While cybersecurity discussions have permeated board meetings, the democratization of accountability has a long way to go.

Florida Town Pays $600K to Ransomware Operators

Riviera Beach's decision to pay ransom to criminals might get files back, but it almost guarantees greater attacks against other governments.

The Hunt for Vulnerabilities

A road map for improving the update process will help reduce the risks from vulnerabilities.

Small Businesses May Not Be Security's Weak Link

Organizations with 250 or fewer employees often employ a higher percentage of security pros than their larger counterparts.

10 Notable Security Acquisitions of 2019 (So Far)

In a year when security companies have been snapped up left and right, these deals stand out from the chaos.

BlueKeep RDP Vulnerability a Ticking Time Bomb

One month after Microsoft disclosed the flaw, nearly 1 million systems remain unpatched, and Internet scans looking for vulnerable systems have begun increasing.

How Fraudulent Domains 'Hide in Plain Sight'

Cybercriminals use new types of top-level domains, topical keywords, and targeted emails to trick victims into clicking malicious links.

EDITORS' CHOICE

7 2019 Security Venture Fund Deals You Should Know

2019 has, so far, been a busy year for venture capitalists in the security industry. Here are 7 funding rounds important because of the technologies or market trends they represent.

'Democratizing' Machine Learning for Fraud Prevention & Payments Intelligence

How fraud experts can fight cybercrime by 'downloading' their knowledge and experience into computer models.

Building and Managing an IT Security Operations Program