Dark Reading Daily -- October 11, 2017

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October 11, 2017

LATEST SECURITY NEWS & COMMENTARY

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.

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.

Artificial Intelligence: Experts Talk Ethical, Security Concerns

Global leaders weigh the benefits and dangers of a future in which AI plays a greater role in business and security strategy.

Unstructured Data: The Threat You Cannot See

Why security teams needs to take a cognitive approach to the increasing volumes of data flowing from sources they don't control.

Cybercrime Meets Culture In Middle East, North African Underground

Spirit of sharing and free malware a characteristic of crimeware markets in this region, Trend Micro says.

Equifax: 12.5 Million UK Client Records Exposed in Breach

But of that data, it affects 700K of British consumers, credit-monitoring company said today.

FDIC Incurs 54 Confirmed and Suspected Breaches in 2 Years

Office of Inspector General takes the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to task for its response to breaches.

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HOT TOPICS
Russian Hackers Pilfered Data from NSA Contractor's Home Computer: Report Classified information and hacking tools from the US National Security Agency landed in the hands of Russian cyberspies, according to a Wall Street Journal report. 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. 5 IT Practices That Put Enterprises at Risk No one solution will keep you 100% protected, but if you avoid these common missteps, you can shore up your security posture. MORE

EDITORS' CHOICE

10 Steps for Writing a Secure Mobile App

Best practices to avoid the dangers of developing vulnerability-ridden apps.

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Ransomware: Latest Developments & How to Defend Against Them
Ransomware is one of the fastest growing types of malware, and new breeds that escalate quickly are just around the corner. Learn how ransomware can affect your organization and steps you can take to defend your systems and users against ...
4 Key Steps in Implementing the Data Warehouse of the Future
Today organizations need performance and flexibility at an affordable price. A Hadoop-based environment offers just that: speed, scalability, and flexibility while minimizing disruption to a company. Join this session to learn how to implement the technology gradually, target the right ...

Partner Perspectives

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.

TrickBot Rapidly Expands its Targets in August

TrickBot shifted its focus to U.S banks and credit card companies, soaring past the 1,000 target URL mark in a single configuration.

Where Do Security Vulnerabilities Come From?

There are three major causes: code quality, complexity, and trusted data inputs.

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[Security Breach Report] Overall Impact of & Steps to Prevent Breaches
Despite the escalation of cybersecurity staffing and technology, enterprises continue to suffer data breaches and compromises at an alarming rate. How do these breaches occur? How are enterprises responding, and what is the impact of these compromises on the business? ...
How Enterprises Are Attacking the IT Security Problem
Enterprises are spending more of their IT budgets on cybersecurity technology. How do your organization's security plans and strategies compare to what others are doing? Here's an in-depth look.

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