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 October 13, 2017
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Kaspersky Lab and the AV Security Hole
It's unclear what happened in the reported theft of NSA data by Russian spies, but an attacker would need little help to steal if he or she had privileged access to an AV vendor's network, security experts say.
Security No. 1 Inhibitor to Microsoft Office 365 Adoption
More businesses are switching to Office 365 despite fear of social engineering and ransomware attacks, but some remain wary.
Equifax Now Faces Potential Breach of Customer Help Page
Embattled credit-monitoring company takes down help page that reportedly redirects users to download a bogus software update.
Olympic Games Face Greater Cybersecurity Risks
Cybercriminals may alter score results and engage in launching physical attacks at future Olympic Games, a recently released report warns.
Ransomware Grabs Headlines but BEC May Be a Bigger Threat
With social media, gathering information has never been easier, making Business Email Compromise the land of milk and honey for cybercriminals.
Coalition to Offer Free Business Email Compromise Workshops
A coalition of federal law enforcement agencies, ISACs, and Symantec will offer BEC workshops in a dozen cities.
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Cybersecurity's 'Broken' Hiring Process
New study shows the majority of cybersecurity positions get filled at salaries above the original compensation cap, while jobs sit unfilled an average of six months.

Microsoft Patches Windows Zero-Day Flaws Tied to DNSSEC
Security experts advise 'immediate' patching of critical DNS client vulnerabilities in Windows 8, 10, and other affected systems.

New 4G, 5G Network Flaw 'Worrisome'
Weaknesses in the voice and data convergence technology can be exploited to allow cybercriminals to launch DoS attacks and hijack mobile data.

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EDITORS' CHOICE

Key New Security Features in Android Oreo
Android 8.0 Oreo marks a major revamp of Google's mobile operating system, putting in a number of new security-hardening measures.
New Dark Reading Conference Will Focus on Defense
The INsecurity Conference, Nov. 29-30 at the Gaylord National Harbor in Maryland is all about helping infosecurity pros mitigate threats -- from hot topics to basic hygiene.
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6 Steps to Finding Honey in the OWASP
The most famous project of the Open Web Application Security Project is getting an update. Here's what you need to know, and how you can get involved.

Can Machine Learning Outsmart Malware?
Using machine learning in the cybersecurity domain is a growing trend with many advantages, but it also has its risks.

URL Obfuscation: Still a Phisher's Phriend
There are three primary techniques to trick users into thinking a website link is real: URL shorteners, URL doppelgangers, and URL redirects.

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