Dark Reading Daily -- June 08, 2020

Q&A: Eugene Spafford on the Risks of Internet Voting

Allowing people to cast their ballots online to circumvent coronavirus-related health concerns introduces problems that we simply don't know how to manage, says the Purdue University professor and security leader.

Local, State Governments Face Cybersecurity Crisis

Ransomware hit small government organizations hard in 2019. Now they have to deal with budget cuts, pandemic precautions, social unrest, and the coming election cycle.

The Privacy & Security Outlook for Businesses Post-COVID-19

Long-term business needs -- and the ethical implications that result -- don't simply go away just because we're navigating a global health crisis.

Spear-Phishing Campaign Hits Developer Collaboration System Users

Users of Zeplin, a popular developer and designer collaboration system, have been hit with new waves of spear-phishing attacks in the last month.

RATs 101: The Grimy Trojans That Scurry Through Remote Access Pipes

Remote Access Trojans (RATs) can be the beginning of very bad things on your network or workstations.

COVID-19: Latest Security News & Commentary

Check out Dark Reading's updated, exclusive news and commentary surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.

Many Exchange Servers Are Still Vulnerable to Remote Exploit

A privilege-escalation vulnerability patched in February by Microsoft continues to affect Exchange servers, with more than 80% of Internet-connected servers remaining vulnerable, one firm reports.

10 Tips for Maintaining Information Security During Layoffs

Insider cyberthreats are always an issue during layoffs -- but with record numbers of home-office workers heading for the unemployment line, it has never been harder to maintain cybersecurity during offboarding.

New 'Tycoon' Ransomware Strain Targets Windows, Linux

Researchers say Tycoon ransomware, which has targeted software and educational institutions, has a few traits they haven't seen before.

EDITORS' CHOICE

What Usability Means to Security Pros

The last thing cybersecurity executives and practitioners need are even more tools that are difficult to operate. Here's what they look for when assessing new tools.

Could Automation Kill the Security Analyst?

Five skills to ensure job security in the Age of Automation.

NEW FROM THE EDGE

Name That Toon: Sign of the Tides

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

How Cybersecurity Incident Response Programs Work (and Why Some Don't)