Dark Reading Daily -- October 20, 2020

The testing firm's website says it has "ceased operations" as of Oct. 15.

Russian Military Officers Unmasked, Indicted for High-Profile Cyberattack Campaigns

US Department of Justice charges members of Sandworm/APT28 for BlackEnergy, NotPetya, Olympic Destroyer, and other major attacks.

Microsoft Tops Q3 List of Most-Impersonated Brands

The technology sector was also the most likely targeted industry for brand phishing attacks, according to Check Point's latest report on brand phishing.

Trickbot, Phishing, Ransomware & Elections

The botnet has taken some hits lately, but that doesn't mean the threat is over. Here are some steps you can take to keep it from your door.

A New Risk Vector: The Enterprise of Things

Billions of devices -- including security cameras, smart TVs, and manufacturing equipment -- are largely unmanaged and increase an organization's risk.

IoT Vulnerability Disclosure Platform Launched

VulnerableThings.com is intended to help vendors meet the terms of a host of new international IoT security laws and regulations.

GravityRAT Spyware Targets Android & MacOS in India

The Trojan once used in attacks against Windows systems has been transformed into a multiplatform tool targeting macOS and Android.

Microsoft Office 365 Accounts a Big Target for Attackers

Just as they did with PowerShell for Windows, threat actors are abusing native O365 capabilities for lateral movement, command-and-control communication, and other malicious activity.

What's Really Happening in Infosec Hiring Now?

As the pandemic continues, security teams still need help they can't get. But the "skills shortage" is only part of the story.

NIST Quantum Cryptography Program Nears Completion

The National Institute of Standards and Technology's first post-quantum cryptography standard will address key issues, approaches, an arms race, and the technology's uncertain future.

EDITORS' CHOICE

Trickbot Tenacity Shows Infrastructure Resistant to Takedowns

Both the US Cyber Command and a Microsoft-led private-industry group have attacked the infrastructure used by attackers to manage Trickbot -- but with only a short-term impact.

7 Tips for Choosing Security Metrics That Matter

Experts weigh in on picking metrics that demonstrate how the security team is handling operational efficiency and reducing risk.

NEW FROM THE EDGE

Expert Tips to Keep WordPress Safe

The most widely used content management system on the Web relies heavily on plug-ins and add-on software -- and that requires rigorous security measures at every level.

Special Report: Computing's New Normal