Dark Reading Daily -- May 28, 2021

DHS Orders Pipeline Operators to Report Cyberattacks, Review Security Posture

On the heels of the Colonial Pipeline attack, the US Department of Homeland Security aims to force a reticent industry to improve its ability to detect and respond to cybersecurity attacks.

Let's Stop Blaming Employees for Our Data Breaches

Assuming employees want to steal trade secrets pits them against your security teams, creates stress and reduces productivity.

Prevention Is the Only Cure: The Dangers of Legacy Systems

Prolonged exposure to poorly managed legacy IT devices proves time and time again the familiar adage: What can go wrong will go wrong.

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.

'Have I Been Pwned' Code Base Now Open Source

Founder Troy Hunt also announces the platform will receive compromised passwords the FBI finds in its investigations.

BazaLoader Attackers Create Fake Movie Streaming Site to Trick Victims

The BazaLoader infection chain includes a live call center and "customer service" from criminals, researchers report.

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?

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.

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.

EDITORS' CHOICE

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.

Messaging Apps: The Latest Hotbed in the Fraud Ecosystem

Telegram and other secure messaging apps have become a haven for professional criminals to wreak havoc and turn a profit.

LATEST FROM THE EDGE

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.

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