Dark Reading Daily -- February 02, 2021

Interview With a Russian Cybercriminal

A LockBit ransomware operator shared with researchers why he became involved in cybercrime, how he chooses victims, and what's in his toolbox.

Increase in Physical Security Incidents Adds to IT Security Pressures

A new study shows that many organizations have changed their physical security strategies to address new concerns since the COVID-19 outbreak.

US Needs Comprehensive Policy to Combat China on IP Theft

The United States cannot lose sight of Chinese cyber operations that target intellectual property, a panel of experts says.

(Sponsored Article) Nation-States and Their Supply-Chain Attack Strategy

What started as a technique in the cybercriminal underground has become a hallmark of elite-level nation-state hacking groups that have refined it to maximize its impact.

Strengthening Zero-Trust Architecture

Organizations that want to stay ahead of cybercriminals will find that going beyond user trust and device trust is critical for outwitting their adversaries.

Data on 1.4 Million Washington State Residents Breached

Unemployment data exposed via third-party software attack.

Rapid7 Acquires Alcide, Strengthens Focus on Cloud

Its $50 million purchase of Alcide, a Kubernetes security provider, follows its 2020 acquisition of cloud security vendor DivvyCloud.

Many Cybersecurity Job Candidates Are Subpar, While On-the-Job Training Falls Short

With demand for skilled cybersecurity workers so high, is it really surprising that most companies are seeing fewer qualified applicants?

Is the Web Supply Chain Next in Line for State-Sponsored Attacks?

Attackers go after the weak links first, and the Web supply chain provides an abundance of weak links to target.

Breach Data Highlights a Pivot to Orgs Over Individuals

In 2020, breaches were down by 19%, while the impact of those compromises -- measured in people affected -- fell by nearly two-thirds.

EDITORS' CHOICE

6 Cybersecurity Start-Up Trends to Track

The pandemic took a bite out of funding deals, but cybersecurity start-ups fared better than many other industries.

Digital Identity Is the New Security Control Plane

Simplifying the management of security systems helps provide consistent protection for the new normal.

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