Dark Reading Daily -- December 20, 2018

Facebook Data Deals Extend to Microsoft, Amazon, Netflix

An explosive new report sheds light on data-sharing deals that benefited 150 companies as Facebook handed over unknowing users' information.

NASA Investigating Breach That Exposed PII on Employees, Ex-Workers

Incident is latest manifestation of continuing security challenges at agency, where over 3,000 security incidents have been reported in recent years.

Attack Campaign Targets Financial Firms Via Old But Reliable Tricks

Among other tried-and-true cyberattack methods, the attackers hosted malware on the Google Cloud Storage service domain storage.googleapis.com to mask their activity.

How to Remotely Brick a Server

Researchers demonstrate the process of remotely bricking a server, which carries serious and irreversible consequences for businesses.

Cybersecurity in 2019: From IoT & Struts to Gray Hats & Honeypots

While you prepare your defenses against the next big thing, also pay attention to the longstanding threats that the industry still hasn't put to rest.

US Names, Sanctions Russian GRU Officials for 2016 Election Hacks

Treasury Department names and imposes economic sanctions on the alleged major players behind the Russian election-meddling operation, as well as the World Anti-Doping Agency breach.

DOJ Announces Indictment in Nigerian Banking Scam

International investment scam laundered funds through US bank accounts before being sent to Nigeria.

2019 Attacker Playbook

Security pundits predict the ways that cybercriminals, nation-state actors, and other attackers will refine their tactics, techniques, and procedures in the coming year.

Higher Education: 15 Books to Help Cybersecurity Pros Be Better

Constant learning is a requirement for cybersecurity professionals. Here are 15 books recommended by professionals to continue a professional's education.

Who Are You, Really? A Peek at the Future of Identity

Experts dive into the trends and challenges defining the identity space and predict how online identities will change in years to come.

EDITORS' CHOICE

8 Security Tips to Gift Your Loved Ones For the Holidays

Before the wrapping paper starts flying, here's some welcome cybersecurity advice to share with friends and family.

Privacy Futures: Fed-up Consumers Take Their Data Back

In 2019, usable security will become the new buzzword and signal a rejection of the argument that there must be a trade-off between convenience and security and privacy.

The Year in Security 2018