Dark Reading Daily -- December 07, 2021

Russian Actors Behind SolarWinds Attack Hit Global Business & Government Targets

Clusters of activity associated with the attack group behind last year's supply chain breach reveal novel techniques, researchers say.

Why the C-Suite Doesn't Need Access to All Corporate Data

If zero trust is to work properly, then it must apply to everyone.

Microsoft Seizes Malicious Websites Used by Prolific Chinese APT Group

The so-called Nikel cyber espionage attack group - aka APT15, Vixen Panda, KE3CHANG, Royal APT, and Playful Dragon - has been in Microsoft's sights since 2016.

US Military Has Acted Against Ransomware Groups: Report

Gen. Paul Nakasoke, head of US Cyber Command and director of the NSA, said the military has taken offensive action against ransomware groups.

(Sponsored Article) Develop 'Foursight' — Keep Your Post-COVID Transformation on Track

For IT organizations, the global health crisis didn't make meeting current and future compliance obligations easier. Here are four content protection focus areas that help the enterprise maintain compliance today, and stay on course for future digital transformation.

USB Devices the Common Denominator in All Attacks on Air-Gapped Systems

A new study of 17 malware frameworks shows threat actors always use USB drives to sneak malware into air-gapped environments and then steal data from there.

Military Vets Share Lessons That Helped Them Build Infosec Startups

Startup founders say serving in the military taught them how to defend against cyberattacks and how to build teams. These lessons are serving them well as they run their own companies.

An Insider's Account of Disclosing Vulnerabilities

Vendors drag their heels when it comes to identifying software vulnerabilities and are often loath to expedite the fixes.

EDITORS' CHOICE

In Appreciation: Dark Reading's Tim Wilson

Dark Reading co-founder and editor-in-chief Tim Wilson passed away on Nov. 23.

LATEST FROM THE EDGE

5 Ways to Keep Fraudsters at Bay Over the Holidays

Organizations want to focus on customer satisfaction and increased revenues during the holiday shopping season. Here are some smart security and fraud protections to keep in mind.

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Darktrace's Max Heinemeyer on Interrupting Ransomware Before Encryption

The latest episode of Tech Talk outlines how organizations can interrupt malicious activity before files get encrypted.

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