Dark Reading Daily -- June 18, 2019

How Fraudulent Domains 'Hide in Plain Sight'

Cybercriminals use new types of top-level domains, topical keywords, and targeted emails to trick victims into clicking malicious links.

DHS Tests Remote Exploit for BlueKeep RDP Vulnerability

Agency urges organizations with vulnerable systems to apply mitigations immediately.

Utilities, Nations Need Better Plan Against Critical Infrastructure Attackers

The attackers behind the Triton, or Xenotime, intrusions into critical infrastructure (CI) safety systems are testing their skills against electric power companies. Options for defense are still limited, however.

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up the Cloud

Most companies' cloud security operations would benefit significantly from clean-up, alignment, and organization.

New Decryptor Unlocks Latest Versions of Gandcrab

The decryptor neutralizes GandCrab versions 5.0 through 5.2 and lets victims unlock their files for free.

Power Outage Hits Millions in South America

The outage, which is not (so far) seen as the result of a cyberattack, still had a significant impact on network and server availability.

DNS Firewalls Could Prevent Billions in Losses to Cybercrime

New analysis shows widespread DNS protection could save organizations as much as $200 billion in losses every year.

Tomorrow's Cybersecurity Analyst Is Not Who You Think

Organizations can't just rely on diverse and cutting-edge technologies to fight adversaries. They will also need people with diverse expertise and backgrounds.

BlueKeep RDP Vulnerability a Ticking Time Bomb

One month after Microsoft disclosed the flaw, nearly 1 million systems remain unpatched, and Internet scans looking for vulnerable systems have begun increasing.

EDITORS' CHOICE

10 Notable Security Acquisitions of 2019 (So Far)

In a year when security companies have been snapped up left and right, these deals stand out from the chaos.

Find Your Next Favorite Cybersecurity Tool at the Black Hat USA Arsenal

Learn new enterprise-grade techniques for identifying vulnerabilities, improving Active Directory security, and building trust with customers at Black Hat USA this summer.

Building and Managing an IT Security Operations Program