Dark Reading Weekly -- May 02, 2019

Malware Makes Itself at Home in Set-Top Boxes

Low-cost boxes that promise free TV streaming services often come complete with malware, according to a new study.

Database Leaks, Network Traffic Top Data Exfiltration Methods

Intellectual property and personally identifiable information tie for the type of data IT practitioners are worried about losing.

A Rear-View Look at GDPR: Compliance Has No Brakes

With a year of Europe's General Data Protection Regulation under our belt, what have we learned?

Staffing the Software Security Team: Who You Gonna Call?

Recruiting developers and testers from the product group is a great way to build a top-notch application security team. Here's why.

Credit Card Compromise Up 212% as Hackers Eye Financial Sector

Financial services firms saw upticks in credential leaks and credit card compromise as cybercriminals go where the money is.

Peer-to-Peer Vulnerability Exposes Millions of IoT Devices

A flaw in the software used to remotely access cameras and monitoring devices could allow hackers to easily take control of millions of pieces of the IoT.

How to Build a Cloud Security Model

Security experts point to seven crucial steps companies should be taking as they move data and processes to cloud environments.

New Twist in the Stuxnet Story

What a newly discovered missing link to Stuxnet and the now-revived Flame cyber espionage malware add to the narrative of the epic cyber-physical attack.

How a Nigerian ISP Accidentally Hijacked the Internet

For 74 minutes, traffic destined for Google and Cloudflare services was routed through Russia and into the largest system of censorship in the world, China's Great Firewall.

EDITORS' CHOICE

7 Types of Experiences Every Security Pro Should Have

As the saying goes, experience is the best teacher. It'll also make you a better and more well-rounded security pro.

How to Help Your Board Navigate Cybersecurity's Legal Risks

What's worse than a massive data breach? A massive data breach followed by a shareholder derivative lawsuit. Learn what's at stake and what CISOs can do to mitigate the damage.

5 Emerging Cyber Threats to Watch for in 2019