Dark Reading Daily -- July 08, 2020

Microsoft Seizes Domains Used in COVID-19-Themed Attacks

Court grants company's bid to shut down infrastructure used in recent campaigns against Office 365 users.

Russian Cyber Gang 'Cosmic Lynx' Focuses on Email Fraud

Cosmic Lynx takes a sophisticated approach to business email compromise and represents a shift in tactics for Russian cybercriminals.

Drone Path Often Reveals Operator's Location

The threat posed by drones to critical infrastructure and other operational technology is made more serious by the inability of law enforcement to locate operators, researchers say.

Applying the 80-20 Rule to Cybersecurity

How security teams can achieve 80% of the benefit for 20% of the work.

Framing the Security Story: The Simplest Threats Are the Most Dangerous

Don't be distracted by flashy advanced attacks and ignore the more mundane ones.

EDP Renewables Confirms Ransomware Attack

Its North American branch was notified of the attack because intruders reportedly gained access to 'at least some information' stored in its systems.

Treasury Releases Fraud and Money Mule ID Tips

A new advisory from FinCEN helps financial institutions spot illicit activities and actors.

Anatomy of a Long-Con Phish

A fraudster on LinkedIn used my online profile in an apparent attempt to pull off a wide-ranging scam business venture.

What's Anonymous Up to Now?

The hacker group recently took credit for two high-profile incidents -- but its actions aren't quite the same as they once were, some say.

COVID-19: Latest Security News & Commentary

Check out Dark Reading's updated, exclusive news and commentary surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.

EDITORS' CHOICE

7 IoT Tips for Home Users

Whether for business or pleasure, you're on your own once you walk into the house with a new Internet of Things device. Here's how to keep everyone secure.

Introducing 'Secure Access Service Edge'

The industry's latest buzzword is largely a repackaging exercise that bundles a collection of capabilities together and offers them as a cloud-delivered service.

NEW FROM THE EDGE

Cybersecurity's Lament: There Are No Cooks in Space

Cybersecurity staff are on edge for the same reason that there are no cooks on the ISS: Organizations are carefully watching expenses for jobs that don't require dedicated team members.

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