Dark Reading Daily -- October 05, 2019

5 Disruptive Trends Transforming Cybersecurity

Everything about IT has changed, but our security measures are still built around how we used to design software and systems. Where does security need to catch up with digital transformation - and how?

How the City of Angels Is Tackling Cyber Devilry

A new mobile app makes a cybersecurity threat lab available to more small businesses in Los Angeles.

The Inestimable Values of an Attacker's Mindset & Alex Trebek

Akamai security architect Marc Pardee tells the story of cutting his security teeth as an NSA intern and why all cybersecurity professionals can benefit from learning how to break things.

Time to Put This 'Toon to Bed

The winning captions for September's cartoon contest are nothing to yawn about.

Cartoon Contest: Second Wind

Feeling creative? Submit your caption in the comments, and our panel of experts will reward the winner with a $25 Amazon gift card.

How Private Are You?

Think twice before posting about ... grits.

ASK THE EXPERT

How Can I Ensure Cyber Insurers Will Pay My Claim?

Jeff Wichman, practice director, enterprise incident management at Optiv, answers a reader's question.

Cybersecurity Certification in the Spotlight Again

Swiss technology non-profit group joins others, such as the Obama-era President's Commission, in recommending that certain classes of technology products be tested.

Cisco Webex & Zoom Bug Lets Attackers Spy on Conference Calls

The "Prying-Eye" vulnerability could let intruders scan for unprotected meeting IDs and snoop on conference calls.

The Etiquette of Respecting Privacy in the Age of IoT

Is it rude to ask someone to shut off their Alexa? Ask the family who's written the book on etiquette for nearly 100 years - the descendants of Emily Post herself.

EDITOR'S CHOICE

8 Ways Businesses Unknowingly Help Hackers

From lengthy email signatures to employees' social media posts, we look at the many ways organizations make it easier for attackers to break in.

FROM THE DARK READING NEWS DESK

Android 0-Day Seen Exploited in the Wild

The local privilege escalation vulnerability affects Pixel, Samsung, Huawei, Xiaomi, and other devices.

7 Threats & Disruptive Forces Changing the Face of Cybersecurity