Dark Reading Daily -- October 22, 2019

Russian Hackers Using Iranian APT's Infrastructure in Widespread Attacks

New advisory from the UK's NCSC and the NSA throws fresh light on activity first revealed by Symantec in June.

How Much Security Is Enough? Practitioners Weigh In

Most IT and security pros surveyed say they could afford some, but not all, of the minimum security needed to protect themselves.

Microsoft Aims to Block Firmware Attacks with New Secured-Core PCs

Partnerships with Intel, Qualcomm, and AMD will bring a new layer of device security that alters the boot process to detect firmware compromise.

Avast Foils Another CCleaner Attack

'Abiss' attackers used an older VPN profile to get into Avast's network and targeted its CCleaner utility.

SOC Operations: 6 Vital Lessons & Pitfalls

There is no one road to security operations success, but these guidelines will smooth your path.

Researchers Turn Alexa and Google Home Into Credential Thieves

Eight Amazon Alexa and Google Home apps were approved for official app stores even though their actual purposes were eavesdropping and phishing.

Trend Micro Buys Cloud Conformity to Fight Cloud Competition

The cloud security posture management startup was acquired for a reported $70 million.

14 Hot Cybersecurity Certifications Right Now

In an industry where certifications can make or break a job candidacy, which ones have security pros been going after in 2019?

How to Build a Rock-Solid Cybersecurity Culture

In part one of this two-part series, we start with the basics - getting everyone to understand what's at stake - and then look at lessons from the trenches.

Cybersecurity Advice From Betty White

Among the beloved entertainer's advice: "Double bag those passwords." Thanks, Betty.

EDITORS' CHOICE

State of SMB Insecurity by the Numbers

SMBs still perceive themselves at low risk from cyberthreats - in spite of attack statistics that paint a different picture.

Smart Prevention: How Every Enterprise Can Create Human Firewalls

Organizations of all sizes should include both human firewalls and virtual tools in their cybersecurity budgets.

NEW FROM THE EDGE

Surviving Alert Fatigue: 7 Tools and Techniques

Experts discuss why security teams are increasingly overwhelmed with alerts and share tactics for lightening the load.

7 Threats & Disruptive Forces Changing the Face of Cybersecurity