Dark Reading Daily -- June 17, 2022

Internet Explorer Now Retired but Still an Attacker Target

Though the once-popular browser is officially now history as far as Microsoft support goes, adversaries won't stop attacking it, security experts say.

Android Spyware 'Hermit' Discovered in Targeted Attacks

The commercial-grade surveillance software initially was used by law enforcement authorities in Italy in 2019, according to a new report.

Are You Hiring Enough Entry-Level Security Pros?

New (ISC)² survey shows employment levels for entry-level cyber pros lag behind every other experience level.

Microsoft 365 Function Leaves SharePoint, OneDrive Files Open to Ransomware Attacks

SharePoint and OneDrive libraries can be encrypted in ransomware attack, researchers say.

CISOs Gain False Confidence in the Calm After the Storm of the Pandemic

While CISOs may feel more confident in their security posture emerging from the pandemic, new research suggests that doesn't mean organizations are better prepared for large-scale attacks.

RSAC Startup Competition Focuses on Post-Cloud IT Infrastructure

A secure Web browser takes the top prize, and for the second year in a row malware detection is an afterthought.

EU & US Unite to Fight Ransomware

A working group of European and US officials meet at The Hague to collaborate on ransomware operations and strategies.

How Information Security Teams Can Help Reduce Stress and Burnout

Work across the organization and take practical steps to ease user stress — prioritize user productivity by offering the right tools to avoid shadow IT and cultivate a transparent security culture. Remember the security team, too, and automate as many processes as possible.

Why We Need Security Knowledge and Not Just Threat Intel

Organizations that can break out of siloed data and apply context can transform intelligence into actionable, relevant security knowledge.

24+ Billion Credentials Circulating on the Dark Web in 2022 — So Far

Username and password combinations offered for sale on the Dark Web by criminals has increased 65% since 2020.

LATEST FROM THE EDGE

What We Mean When We Talk About Cyber Insurance

Cyber insurance is more than a policy for paying off ransomware gangs. It's designed to be something you transfer risk to when security controls fail.

LATEST FROM DR TECHNOLOGY

Unlocking the Cybersecurity Benefits of Digital Twins

Security pros can employ the technology to evaluate vulnerabilities and system capabilities, but they need to watch for the potential risks.

The State of Malware Threats