Dark Reading Weekly -- June 21, 2018

'Hidden Tunnels' Help Hackers Launch Financial Services Attacks

Hackers are using the infrastructure, meant to transmit data between applications, for command and control.

China-Based Cyber Espionage Campaign Targets Satellite, Telecom, Defense Firms

Threat group Thrip is using three computers based in China to steal data from targeted companies in Southeast Asia and the US, Symantec says.

Intel VP Talks Data Security Focus Amid Rise of Blockchain, AI

Intel vice president Rick Echevarria discusses the challenges of balancing data security with new technologies like blockchain and artificial intelligence.

Inside a SamSam Ransomware Attack

Here's how hackers use network tools and stolen identities to turn a device-level compromise into an enterprise-level takedown.

Mylobot Malware Brings New Sophistication to Botnets

The malware pulls together a variety of techniques to gain a foothold and remain undiscovered.

5 Tips for Integrating Security Best Practices into Your Cloud Strategy

Do 'cloud-first' strategies create a security-second mindset?

How to Prepare for 'WannaCry 2.0'

It seems inevitable that a more-powerful follow-up to last year's malware attack will hit sooner or later. You'd better get prepared.

Tesla Employee Steals, Sabotages Company Data

The electric carmaker is the victim of an "extensive and damaging" insider attack, says CEO Elon Musk.

Trump-Kim Meeting Was a Magnet For Russian Cyberattacks

Attacks directed at targets in Singapore went through the roof earlier this week.

EDITORS' CHOICE

Why Cybercriminals Attack

A day-long look, Wednesday, June 27, at who your attackers are, how they behave, and what you can do about them. Keynote from Ed Amoroso, CEO Tag Cyber, starts at 11 am ET.

The Best and Worst Tasks for Security Automation

As with all new tech, there are good times and and bad times to use it. Security experts share which tasks to prioritize for automation.

The Changing Role of the CISO