Dark Reading Daily -- April 13, 2021

Microsoft Uses Machine Learning to Predict Attackers' Next Steps

Researchers build a model to attribute attacks to specific groups based on tactics, techniques and procedures, and then figure out their next move.

Biden Nominates Former NSA Officials for Top Cybersecurity Roles

President Biden has nominated Jen Easterly as the new director of CISA and is expected to nominate Chris Inglis as the first national cyber director.

New Malware Downloader Spotted in Targeted Campaigns

Saint Bot is being used to drop stealers on compromised systems but could be used to deliver any malware.

Wake Up and Smell the JavaScript

The SolarWinds attack showed the true meaning of a supply chain breach. And it's the canary in the coal mine for sensitive data on the Web.

Omdia Research Spotlight: XDR

Few emerging cybersecurity market segments are garnering more attention than XDR. Here, Omdia highlights its recent research on XDR.

Microsoft Warns of Malware Delivery via Google URLs

A new campaign abuses legitimate website contact forms to send URLs that ultimately deliver the IcedID banking Trojan.

Federal Reserve Chairman Says Cyber-Risk a Top Threat to National Economy

Jerome Powell tells 60 Minutes that cyberattacks have the potential to do major damage to US financial system.

Zoom Joins Microsoft Teams on List of Enterprise Tools Hacked at Pwn2Own

White-hat hacking event shows yet again why there's no such thing as foolproof security against modern attacks.

Ryuk's Rampage Has Lessons for the Enterprise

The Ryuk ransomware epidemic is no accident. The cybercriminals responsible for its spread have systematically exploited weaknesses in enterprise defenses that must be addressed.

LinkedIn Phishing Ramps Up With More-Targeted Attacks

Seeking to take advantage of out-of-work users, malware groups continue to use LinkedIn and business services to offer fictional jobs and deliver infections instead.

EDITORS' CHOICE

8 Security & Privacy Apps to Share With Family and Friends

Mobile apps to recommend to the people in your life who want to improve their online security and privacy.

7 Ways to Reduce Cyber Threats From Remote Workers

The pandemic's decline won't stop the work-from-home trend nor the implications for cybersecurity, so it's crucial to minimize the threats.

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9 Modern-Day Best Practices for Log Management

Log management is nothing new. But doing so smartly, correctly, and concisely in today's data-driven world is another story.

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