Dark Reading Daily -- December 22, 2017

Fileless Malware Attacks Hit Milestone in 2017

Non-malware attacks account for the majority of all attacks this year, and ransomware grows to a $5 billion industry, new data shows.

Russia's Fancy Bear APT Group Gets More Dangerous

Encryption and code refreshes to group's main attack tool have made it stealthier and harder to stop, ESET says.

Why Network Visibility Is Critical to Removing Security Blind Spots

You can't secure what you can't see. Here are four ways to shine a light on the dark spaces of your corporate infrastructure.

Small,Targeted Ransomware Attacks Emerge

Cybercriminals narrow their focus on specific industries, geographies, or size for a better return on investment, security experts say.

Businesses Go on Pre-Holiday Cloud Acquisition Spree

VMware, McAfee, and Trend Micro announce a series of acquisitions that indicate a strong focus on cloud security.

Facebook Helps Users Detect Phishing Emails

A new Facebook tool shares recent security-related emails so users can verify whether messages are legitimate.

US Census Bureau: Data Exposed in Alteryx Leak Already Public

The US Census Bureau says no personally identifiable information it collected was compromised in this week's Alteryx leak.

Top 8 Cybersecurity Skills IT Pros Need in 2018

Cloud security architecture skills to customer-service savvy are among the key IT security skills needed next year as CIOs ramp up hiring.

Advanced Deception: How It Works & Why Attackers Hate It

While cyberattacks continue to grow, deception-based technology is providing accurate and scalable detection and response to in-network threats.

Another Cyberattack Spotted Targeting Mideast Critical Infrastructure Organizations

Operation Copperfield appears focused on data theft and reconnaissance, Nyotron says.

EDITORS' CHOICE

9 Banking Trojans & Trends Costing Businesses in 2017

New Trojans appeared, old ones resurfaced, and delivery methods evolved as cybercriminals set their sights on financial data.

Digital Forensics & the Illusion of Privacy

Forensic examiners don't work for bounties. They do what is required to catch criminals, pedophiles, or corporate embezzlers, and now their important security research is finally being acknowledged.

The Year in Security: 2017