Dark Reading Daily -- January 31, 2024

The China-linked threat actor's attacks on US critical infrastructure organizations have alarmed American intelligence officials, Reuters says.

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Feds Reportedly Try to Disrupt 'Volt Typhoon' Attack Infrastructure

The China-linked threat actor's attacks on US critical infrastructure organizations have alarmed American intelligence officials, Reuters says.

Ivanti Zero-Day Patches Delayed as 'KrustyLoader' Attacks Mount

The RCE/auth bypass bugs in Connect Secure VPNs have gone unpatched for 20 days as state-sponsored groups continue to backdoor Ivanti gear.

'Cactus' Ransomware Strikes Schneider Electric

Schneider's Sustainability division, which provides software and consulting services to enterprises, was felled by cybercriminals in mid-January.

Apple Warns iPhone Sideloading Changes Will Increase Cyber Threats

The tech giant says that being more open to comply with EU regulations brings risks such as malware, fraud, and scams.

Solving the Cybersecurity Skills Gap With Racial Inclusivity

Addressing the growing demand for cybersecurity professionals is also an opportunity to create a more racially inclusive workforce.

UAE Government Cyber Chief: We Face 50K Cyberattacks Daily

The Emirates see phishing emails, DDoS attacks, and ransomware, as well as port scans, regularly.

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Forcepoint Federal Rebrands As Everfox to Reflect New Era of Defense-Grade Cybersecurity

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Keenan & Associates Reports Data Breach Exposing Social Security Numbers of More Than 1.5M

Cohesity Research Reveals Most Companies Pay Millions in Ransoms

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EDITORS' CHOICE

SolarWinds Files Motion to Dismiss SEC Lawsuit

Responding to SEC charges, SolarWinds fired back with a detailed defense of how a Russian-backed cyber espionage attack on its system was handled.

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Is the vCISO Model Right for Your Organization?

More and more organizations are working with virtual CISOs to handle security-related responsibilities. Here are tips on how to find the right fit.

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AI Gives Defenders the Advantage in Enterprise Defense

A panel of CISOs acknowledged that artificial intelligence has boosted the capabilities of threat actors, but enterprise defenders are actually benefiting more from the technology.

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Q&A: How Israeli Cybersecurity Companies Endure Through the Conflict

As Israeli employees get called up for reserve military duty, the impact on their day jobs and employers is still being calculated.

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