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 March 18, 2021
LATEST SECURITY NEWS & COMMENTARY
Verkada Breach Demonstrates Danger of Overprivileged Users
In re-evaluating supply chains, companies should classify vendors with super admin privileges to devices or backdoors as a significant threat.
Metasploit Creator HD Moore's New Startup Raises $5M
Startup Rumble enters major new phase with venture capital investment led by Cisco-backed fund as well as big-name security entrepreneurs.
RDP Attacks Persist Near Record Levels in 2021
A wave of attacks targeting Remote Desktop Protocol has continued throughout the pandemic as more employees continue to work from home.
Mimecast Says SolarWinds Attackers Accessed its Source Code Repositories
But the amount of code downloaded is too little to be of any use, the email security vendor says in its latest update.
Ransom Payments Have Nearly Tripled
In 2020, ransomware targeted the manufacturing sector, healthcare organizations, and construction companies, with the average ransom reaching $312,000, a report finds.
Chinese APT Targets Telcos in 5G-Related Cyber-Espionage Campaign
Telemetry suggests that threat actor behind Operation Dianxun is Mustang Panda, McAfee says.
How to Choose the Right Cybersecurity Framework
Cybersecurity frameworks can help reduce your risk of supply chain attacks and increase your competitive advantage.
7 Tips to Secure the Enterprise Against Tax Scams
Tax season is yet another opportunity for fraudsters to target your company. Here's how to keep everyone in the organization on their toes.
Best Practices for Securing Service Accounts
While service accounts solve many of the challenges presented by automation, they can also create serious problems when it comes to cybersecurity.
Microsoft Releases Mitigation Tool for On-Premises Exchange Servers
The tool, developed for organizations without dedicated IT and security teams, is meant to be used as temporary mitigation.
Buffalo Public Schools Cancel Classes Due to Ransomware
The FBI is investigating the March 12 attack that disrupted the school system's phased reopening this week.
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Can a Programming Language Reduce Vulnerabilities?
Rust offers a safer programming language, but adoption is still a problem despite recent signs of increasing popularity.

CISA Updates Microsoft Exchange Advisory to Include China Chopper
US officials warn organizations of China Chopper Web shells as new data sheds light on how the Exchange Server exploits have grown.

5 Steps for Investigating Phishing Attacks
Phishing is a common and effective cybercrime tool, but even the most sophisticated threat actors make mistakes that you can leverage in your investigations.

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Microsoft Exchange Server Attacks: 9 Lessons for Defenders
Experts share their guidance for organizations running on-premise Exchange servers in the wake of rapidly spreading attacks.
Name That Toon: Something Seems Afoul
Dark Reading's March cartoon caption contest is here, along with a few new feathered friends.
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Contemplating the Coffee Supply Chain: A Horror Story
On the bean-to-cup journey, dangers await around every corner. Here, well-caffeinated security experts warn the coffee industry about the threats.
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