Dark Reading Daily -- October 26, 2016

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October 26, 2016

LATEST SECURITY NEWS & COMMENTARY

NHTSA Issues Cybersecurity Best Practices For Automakers

Focus is on limiting access to electronic components and what someone can do with that access.

Growing Fear Of IP Theft Hits Power, Auto, Industrial Sectors Hardest

Survey finds 58% of respondents predict a rise in IP cyber theft and most feel inside employees are the greatest risk.

Blockchain & The Battle To Secure Digital Identities

This emerging technology is a promising way to verify transactions without compromising your digital identity.

CloudFanta Malware Targets Victims Via Cloud Storage App

The malware campaign uses the Sugarsync cloud storage app to distribute malware that steals user credentials and monitors online banking activity.

US Officials: Russian Hackers Could Spread Online Rumors Of Voter Fraud

US authorities ask election officials to be alert to false documents posted online to influence public perception.

St. Jude Implant Case: Expert Validates Muddy Waters Claim

Cybersecurity firm Bishop Fox says tests have confirmed that cardiac devices made by St. Jude are susceptible to hacking.

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Partner Perspectives

Warning: Healthcare Data Under Attack

We as an industry must demand greater protection of our medical data.

Vendor Security Alliance To Improve Cybersecurity Of Third-Party Providers

Member companies can use their VSA rating when offering their services, effectively skipping the process of verification done by prospective businesses.

Why Aren't We Talking More Proactively About Securing Smart Infrastructure?

Let's not perpetuate the vicious cycle of security complexity and failure by trying to bolt on security after the fact.

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