Dark Reading Daily -- October 11, 2024

The average higher education institution is getting hit once a week now, and as one Oregon State University attack shows, the sector often lacks the resources to keep pace.

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Microsoft: BYOD, QR Codes Lead Rampant Education Attacks

The average higher education institution is getting hit once a week now, and as one Oregon State University attack shows, the sector often lacks the resources to keep pace.

Critical Mozilla Firefox Zero-Day Allows Code Execution

The bug is already being exploited in the wild, but Firefox has provided patches for those who may be vulnerable.

Fidelity Notifies 77K Customers of Data Breach

The third-party actor had access for two days, in the financial services company's second major breach of the year.

Vulnerability Prioritization & the Magic 8 Ball

Vulnerability prioritization has evolved over the years. Several frameworks exist to help organizations make the right decisions when it comes to deciding which patches to apply and when. But are these better than a Magic 8 Ball?

Walking the Tightrope Between Innovation & Risk

When employees and leaders engage with CISOs early in innovation projects, security concerns are addressed proactively, building trust and ensuring innovation and security coexist.

(Sponsored Article) Securing AI With Confidential Computing

By enabling secure AI deployments in the cloud without compromising data privacy, confidential computing may become a standard feature in AI services.

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PRODUCTS & RELEASES

Introducing Mayhem: ForAllSecure Unveils New Name and Company Focus

90% of Successful Attacks Seen in the Wild Resulted in Leaked Sensitive Data

OpenGradient Raises $8.5M to Decentralize AI Infrastructure and Accelerate Secure, Open-Source AI

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EDITORS' CHOICE

Hackers Hide Remcos RAT in GitHub Repository Comments

The tack highlights bad actors' interest in trusted development and collaboration platforms — and their users.

LATEST FROM THE EDGE

EU Plans Sanctions for Cyberattackers Acting on Behalf of Russia

The European Union's new sanctions framework will target individuals and organizations engaging in pro-Russian activities, such as cyberattacks and information manipulation, to undermine EU support for Ukraine.

LATEST FROM DR TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft Previews New Windows Feature to Limit Admin Privileges

In its latest Windows preview, Microsoft adds a feature — Administrator Protection — designed to prevent threat actors from easily escalating privileges and restrict lateral movement.

LATEST FROM DR GLOBAL

AI-Powered Cybercrime Cartels on the Rise in Asia

All across the Asia-Pacific region, large and diverse marketplaces for AI cybercrime tools have developed, with deepfakes proving most popular.

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