Dark Reading Daily -- November 04, 2020

Securing the 2020 Election: 'We're Not Out of the Woods Yet'

Election Day brought instances of misinformation, robocalls, and technical glitches, but officials are more worried about coming days and weeks.

APT Groups Get Innovative -- and More Dangerous -- in Q3

In "curious" trend, more threat actors diversified their tool sets in third quarter than usual.

(Sponsored Article) Cybersecurity for SMBs Is the Herculean Task of MSPs

Securing systems and applications that small and midsize businesses rely on requires a new, AI-enhanced approach that is purpose-built for the future.

Cybercrime: Nation-States Go Prime Time

Critical infrastructure remains a high-value target, but 90% of nation-states also attack other industry sectors.

Reworking the Taxonomy for Richer Risk Assessments

By accommodating unique requirements and conditions at different sites, security pros can dig deeper get a clearer sense of organizational risk.

Oracle Issues Out-of-Band Update for Remote-Access Vulnerability

The exploit could give an attacker complete control of vulnerable WebLogic servers.

Neustar Agrees to Buy Verisign's Public DNS Service

The address space for Verisign Public DNS will be incorporated into Neustar's UltraDNS Public service following the acquisition.

6 Ways Passwords Fail Basic Security Tests

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

How Can I Help Remote Workers Secure Their Home Routers?

The most effective way is with employee security education.

JavaScript Obfuscation Moves to Phishing Emails

Attackers are hiding malicious payloads in phishing emails via a technique traditionally used to hide malicious code planted on websites.

EDITORS' CHOICE

6 Cybersecurity Lessons From 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed new weaknesses in enterprise cybersecurity preparedness.

Fraud Prevention Strategies to Prepare for the Future

While companies have largely adjusted to the new normal for security management, here are some tips for combatting fraud, post-COVID.

NEW FROM THE EDGE

9 Cyber Disaster-Recovery Planning Tips for a Disaster-Prone Time

This year has been the ultimate test of business resilience, and if anything is now clear, it's this: It's time for security pros to rewrite their playbooks in preparation for a more dangerous wave of attacks.

How to Measure and Reduce Cybersecurity Risk in Your Organization