Dark Reading Daily -- October 16, 2020

Microsoft Office 365 Accounts a Big Target for Attackers

Just as they did with PowerShell for Windows, threat actors are abusing native O365 capabilities for lateral movement, command-and-control communication, and other malicious activity.

US Indicts Members of Transnational Money-Laundering Organization

Members of the QQAAZZ group helped cybercriminals conceal origins of stolen funds, DoJ alleges.

The Ruthless Cyber Chaos of Business Recovery

Critical technology initiatives leveraging the best of technology solutions are the only way through the cyber chaos of 2020.

Overcoming the Challenge of Shorter Certificate Lifespans

We could be in the middle of a major transition to shorter and shorter certificate life spans, which has significant implications for how IT organizations manage certificates across the enterprise.

Twitter Hack Analysis Drives Calls for Greater Security Regulation

New York's Department of Financial Services calls for more cybersecurity regulation at social media firms following the "jarringly easy" Twitter breach.

Barnes & Noble Warns Customers About Data Breach

Famed bookseller says non-financial data was exposed in a new attack.

Emotet 101: How the Ransomware Works -- and Why It's So Darn Effective

In recent weeks, Emotet has emerged as the most common form of ransomware. Managing the risk involves starts with understanding the way it works.

Software AG Continues Efforts Against $20M Ransomware Attack

The attack, which now includes extortion components, has moved into its second week.

How to Pinpoint Rogue IoT Devices on Your Network

Researchers explain how security practitioners can recognize when a seemingly benign device could be malicious.

EDITORS' CHOICE

A 7-Step Cybersecurity Plan for Healthcare Organizations

With National Cybersecurity Awareness Month shining a spotlight on the healthcare industry, security pros share best practices for those charged with protecting these essential organizations.

Where are the 'Great Exits' in the Data Security Market?

If data security were a student, its report card would read "Not performing to potential." Here's why.

NEW FROM THE EDGE

What's Really Happening in Infosec Hiring Now?

As the pandemic continues, security teams still need help they can't get. But the "skills shortage" is only part of the story.

Special Report: Computing's New Normal