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 May 14, 2021
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When AI Becomes the Hacker
Bruce Schneier explores the potential dangers of artificial intelligence (AI) systems gone rogue in society.
Software, Incident Response Among Big Focus Areas in Biden's Cybersecurity Executive Order
Overall objectives are good, but EO may be too prescriptive in parts, industry experts say.
85% of Data Breaches Involve Human Interaction: Verizon DBIR
Ransomware, phishing, and Web application attacks all increased during a year in which the majority of attacks involved a human element.
Firms Struggle to Secure Multicloud Misconfigurations
Half of companies had at least one case of having all ports open to the public, while more than a third had an exposed database.
Defending the Castle: How World History Can Teach Cybersecurity a Lesson
Cybersecurity attackers follow the same principles practiced in warfare for millennia. They show up in unexpected places, seeking out portions of an organization's attack surface that are largely unmonitored and undefended.
Adapting to the Security Threat of Climate Change
Business continuity plans that address natural and manmade disasters can help turn a cataclysmic business event into a minor slowdown.
Verizon DBIR 2021: "Winners" No Surprise, But All-round Vigilance Essential
Verizon's Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) covers 2020 -- a year like no other. Phishing, ransomware, and innovation caused big problems.
Microsoft Adds GPS Location to Identity & Access Control in Azure AD
New capabilities let admins restrict access to resources from privileged access workstations or regions based on GPS location.
Dragos & IronNet Partner on Critical Infrastructure Security
The IT and OT security providers will integrate solutions aimed at improving critical infrastructure security
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Putting the Spotlight on DarkSide
Incident responders share insight on the DarkSide ransomware group connected to the recent Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack.

Why You Should Be Prepared to Pay a Ransom
Companies that claim they'll never pay up in a ransomware attack are more likely to get caught flat-footed.

10 Security Awareness Training Mistakes to Avoid
Give your cybersecurity culture a boost by adding these to the "don't" column of your cybersecurity awareness training do's and don'ts list.

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7 Modern-Day Cybersecurity Realities
Security pros may be working with a false sense of security. We explore seven places where old methods and techniques have to change to keep their organizations safe.
Hashes, Salts, and Rainbow Tables: Confessions of a Password Cracker
Understanding a few basics about how password crackers think and behave could help you keep your users safer.
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Cybersecurity: What Is Truly Essential?
In an effort to protect their organizations, security professionals can overdo it. The result often works against them.
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