Dark Reading Daily -- July 30, 2019

Sextortion Email Scams Rise Sharply

Cybercriminals are increasingly trying to trick people into paying ransoms by threatening to expose compromising activities to friends and family.

Series of Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Could Endanger 200 Million Devices

Vulnerabilities in VxWorks' TCP stack could allow an attacker to execute random code, launch a DoS attack, or use the vulnerable system to attack other devices.

4 Network Security Mistakes Bound to Bite You

It's Shark Week again! Are you ready to outmaneuver sharks of the cyber variety? These tips can help.

A Security-First Approach to DevOps

Aware of the risks inherent in software, businesses are recognizing the need for application security.

Sephora Offers Monitoring Services in Wake of Data Breach

The data breach compromised data belonging to customers in parts of Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.

Deutsche Bank Email Vulnerability Left Ex-Employees with Access

Failures in computer and control systems are being blamed.

ASK THE EXPERT

How Can We Stop Ransomware From Spreading?

Here's how to stop them - or at least limit the systems it can reach.

Companies' 'Anonymized' Data May Violate GDPR, Privacy Regs

New study found that any database containing 15 pieces of demographic data could be used to identify individuals.

7 Stats That Show What It Takes to Run a Modern SOC

An inside look at staffing levels, budget allocation, outsourcing habits, and the metrics used by security operations centers (SOCs).

How Cybercriminals Break into the Microsoft Cloud

Microsoft and Trimarc researchers explore the most common attacks against the cloud and effective defenses and mitigation.

EDITORS' CHOICE

9 Things That Don't Worry You Today (But Should)

There are security concerns that go far beyond the usual suspects. Here are some that should be on your list of scary things.

NEW FROM THE EDGE

Farewell, Dear Password? The Future of Identity and Authorization

Many organizations, along with their tech teams, are questioning whether eliminating passwords as an authentication tool might augment their overall security posture.

Building and Managing an IT Security Operations Program