Dark Reading Daily -- April 16, 2020

Slack's Incoming Webhooks Can Be Weaponized in Phishing Attacks

Researchers report how attackers could weaponize a feature in the Slack collaboration platform to access corporate data and messages.

New Malware Family Assembles IoT Botnet

'Mozi' combines code from three previously known IoT malware.

DHS Issues Alert for New North Korean Cybercrime

Cyber actors from North Korea's intelligence agencies are launching new attacks on financial targets, including hacks for hire on the open market.

Man-in-the-Middle Attacks: A Growing but Preventable Mobile Threat

Hackers are upping their game, especially as they target mobile devices.

Cybersecurity Prep for the 2020s

The more things change, the more they stay the same. Much of the world is still behind on the basics.

New York State Confirms Breach of Government Network

The January incident led state officials to hire an external forensics firm and change thousands of employee passwords.

COVID-19: Latest Security News & Commentary

Check out Dark Reading's updated, exclusive news and commentary surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.

Criminals Selling Videoconferencing Credentials on Dark Web

Two security firms find thousands of usernames and passwords for Zoom accounts for sale and warn that the shift to remote work is changing attackers' targets.

Web Pioneers Launch Identity Startup That Ditches Passwords

Legendary founders of Netscape and @Home Network roll out a new cloud-based identity management firm that makes the user his or her own certificate authority.

8 Phishing Lures Preying on Pandemic Panic

Phishing campaigns and scams are skyrocketing to take advantage of people concerned about COVID-19 impacts. Here are some key examples in action.

EDITORS' CHOICE

7 Ways COVID-19 Has Changed Our Online Lives

The pandemic has driven more of our personal and work lives online - and for the bad guys, business is booming. Here's how you can protect yourself.

You're One Misconfiguration Away from a Cloud-Based Data Breach

Don't assume that cyberattacks are all you have to worry about. Misconfigurations should also be a top cause of concern.

NEW FROM THE EDGE

Which InfoSec Jobs Will Best Survive a Recession?

With COVID-19 making a mess of the global economy, companies are seeking to cut corners - and some boardrooms still see security as a "cost center." Are infosec careers vulnerable now?

6 Emerging Cyber Threats That Enterprises Face in 2020