Dark Reading Daily -- August 06, 2019

Ransomware Used in Multimillion-Dollar Attacks Gets More Automated

The authors of MegaCortex appear to have traded security for convenience and speed, say researchers at Accenture iDefense.

Destructive Malware Attacks Up 200% in 2019

Organizations hit with destructive malware can lose more than 12,000 machines and face $200 million or more in costs, IBM X-Force reports.

Microsoft Opens Azure Security Lab, Raises Top Azure Bounty to $40K

Microsoft has invited security experts to 'come and do their worst' to mimic cybercriminals in the Azure Security Lab.

SecOps Success Through Employee Retention

To keep your turnover low, focus on these areas: compensation, advancement opportunities, training, and environment.

Fighting Back Against Mobile Fraudsters

The first step toward identifying and preventing mobile fraud threats is acknowledging that mobile security requires a unique solution.

Database of 200M-Plus Potential 'Sextortion' Victims Published

Researchers have discovered a botnet (and the database it feeds on) dedicated to extortion schemes.

8 Free Tools to Be Showcased at Black Hat and DEF CON

Expect a full slate of enterprise-class open source tools to take the spotlight when security researchers share their bounties with the community at large.

Cisco Pays $8.6M in First False Claims Suit for Vulnerabilities in Security Product

A security consultant reported vulnerabilities in Cisco's Video Surveillance Manager in 2009 - but the company ignored the issues and fired the consultant.

BlueKeep Exploits Appear as Security Firms Continue to Worry About Cyberattack

The lack of an attack has puzzled some security experts, but the general advice remains that companies should patch their vulnerable systems more quickly.

EDITORS' CHOICE

8 Head-Turning Ransomware Attacks to Hit City Governments

Hackers know vulnerable systems when they see them, and they also know this: Many government systems are decades old, running Windows 7 and even Windows XP.

Dark Reading News Desk Live at Black Hat USA 2019

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