Dark Reading Daily -- October 30, 2020

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October 30, 2020

LATEST SECURITY NEWS & COMMENTARY

Ransomware Wave Targets US Hospitals: What We Know So Far

A joint advisory from the CISA, FBI, and HHS warns of an "increased and imminent" threat to US hospitals and healthcare providers.

'Act of War' Clause Could Nix Cyber Insurance Payouts

The indictment of six members of the Russian military for the NotPetya ransomware attack places companies on notice that insurance "is not a get-out-of-jail-free card."

Cybercriminals Aim BEC Attacks at Education Industry

Heightened vulnerability comes at a time when the sector has been focusing on setting up a remote workforce and online learning amid the pandemic.

First the Good News: Number of Breaches Down 51% Year Over Year

But the number of records put at risk experiences a massive increase. Here's why.

SANS Launches New CyberStart Program for All High School Students

Free program lets students solve real-world security problems - and learn about cybersecurity.

(Sponsored Article) Stop the Cyberattack Cycle with Privileged Access Management

Four strategies security teams can use to defend against common attack vectors and tactics of privilege escalation, ransomware and account takeovers.

Is Your Encryption Ready for Quantum Threats?

Answers to these five questions will help security teams defend against attackers in the post-quantum computing era.

Analysis: Forcepoint Can Still Succeed, but It Needs Committed Ownership

Raytheon intends to sell Forcepoint to PE firm Francisco Partners. Despite a solid product portfolio and bold strategy, Forcepoint's future is now even more uncertain.

How Healthcare Organizations Can Combat Ransomware

The days of healthcare organizations relying solely on endpoint security software to stop attacks are over. Here are six ways that healthcare providers can fight the ever-present threat.

Hackers Make Off With Millions From Wisconsin Republicans

According to the Wisconsin Republican Party, thieves used altered invoices to make off with $2.3 million in election funds.

McAfee Launches XDR, Browser Isolation, Cloud App Security Tools

New additions are built to help organizations better respond to threats and protect applications and data in the cloud.

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HOT TOPICS
8 New and Hot Cybersecurity Certifications for 2020 While the usual security certs remain popular, interest in privacy skills and cloud experience are pushing new credentials into the market. Botnet Infects Hundreds of Thousands of Websites KashmirBlack has been targeting popular content management systems, such as WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal, and using Dropbox and GitHub for communication to hide its presence. Microsoft's Kubernetes Threat Matrix: Here's What's Missing With a fuller picture of the Kubernetes threat matrix, security teams can begin to implement mitigation strategies to protect their cluster from threats. MORE

EDITORS' CHOICE

6 Ways Passwords Fail Basic Security Tests

New data shows humans still struggle with password creation and management.

How to Increase Voter Turnout & Reduce Fraud

Digital identity verification has advanced, both technologically and legislatively. Is it the answer to simpler, safer voting?

NEW FROM THE EDGE

Why Defense, Not Offense, Will Determine Global Cyber Powers

Darktrace director of strategic threat Marcus Fowlers explains what to expect from nation-state attackers in the months to come -- and why kindergarten classes are a good model for solid cybersecurity.

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