Dark Reading Daily -- October 12, 2017

North Korean Threat Actors Probe US Electric Companies

September spear phishing attack appeared to be more reconnaissance activity than sign of impending attack, FireEye says.

Ransomware Sales on the Dark Web Spike 2,502% in 2017

Sales soar to $6.2 million as do-it-yourself kits, ransomware-as-a-service, and distribution offerings take hold.

Cybersecurity's 'Broken' Hiring Process

New study shows the majority of cybersecurity positions get filled at salaries above the original compensation cap, while jobs sit unfilled an average of six months.

IoT: Insecurity of Things or Internet of Threats?

Security leaders call for device manufacturers to buckle down on device security as the Internet of Things evolves.

How Systematic Lying Can Improve Your Security

No, you don't have to tell websites your mother's actual maiden name.

GDPR Concerns Include 'Where's My Data Stored?'

European data protection regulations are coming like a freight train and many firms are still unprepared.

Phishing Emails that Invoke Fear, Urgency, Get the Most Clicks

The most commonly clicked phishing emails include urgent calls to action, or exploit victims' desire for popularity.

Akamai Acquires Nominum

Purchase of DNS and enterprise cybersecurity solutions company is designed to bolster Akamai's offering to telecom carriers.

Security Tops Use Cases for Endpoint Data

Businesses increasingly use endpoint data for security investigations, eDiscovery, and device migration to Windows 10.

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.

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.

EDITORS' CHOICE

New Dark Reading Conference Will Focus on Defense

The INsecurity Conference, Nov. 29-30 at the Gaylord National Harbor in Maryland is all about helping infosecurity pros mitigate threats -- from hot topics to basic hygiene.

(Sponsored Article) User Awareness Training: Gauging Success

Security awareness training is becoming more common in organizations of all sizes, but how do you know if it's worth the effort?

Security Vulnerabilities: The Next Wave