Dark Reading Daily -- September 29, 2018

Facebook Hacked, 50 Million Users Affected

A vulnerability in Facebook's "View As" feature let attackers steal security tokens linked to 50 million accounts, the company confirms.

USB Drives Remain Critical Cyberthreat

USB thumb drives may be used less frequently than before, but they are still commonly used as infection vectors for a wide variety of malware.

A 'Cyber Resilience' Report Card for the Public Sector

Government agencies are making great strides in defending themselves against cyberattacks, according to new research from Accenture. But technology alone won't solve the problem.

How Data Security Improves When You Engage Employees in the Process

When it comes to protecting information, we can all do better. But encouraging a can-do attitude goes a long way toward discouraging users' risky behaviors.

Critical Linux Kernel Flaw Gives Root Access to Attackers

All versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, CentOS vulnerable to 'Mutagen Astronomy' flaw, according to Qualys.

Inside Microsoft Azure Sphere

Microsoft engineer details how the company's IoT security solution operates - at multiple layers starting with the microcontroller.

FBI IC3 Warns of RDP Vulnerability

Government agencies remind users that RDP can be used for malicious purposes by criminal actors.

6 Dark Web Pricing Trends

For cybercriminals, the Dark Web grows more profitable every day.

The Cyber Kill Chain Gets a Makeover

A new report demonstrates how the cyber kill chain is consolidating as criminals find ways to accelerate the spread of their targeted cyberattacks.

Critical Linux Kernel Flaw Gives Root Access to Attackers

All versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, CentOS vulnerable to 'Mutagen Astronomy' flaw, according to Qualys.

EDITORS' CHOICE

7 Most Prevalent Phishing Subject Lines

The most popular subject lines crafted to trick targets into opening malicious messages, gleaned from thousands of phishing emails.

Owning Security in the Industrial Internet of Things

Why IIoT leaders from both information technology and line-of-business operations need to join forces to develop robust cybersecurity techniques that go beyond reflexive patching.

Mirai Authors Escape Jail Time - But Here Are 7 Other Criminal Hackers Who Didn't

Courts are getting tougher on the cybercrooks than some might realize.

The Biggest Cybersecurity Breaches of 2018 (So Far)