The latest evolution in social engineering could put fraudsters in a position to commit insider threats.
Author: Ericka Chickowski, Contributing Writer, Dark Reading
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Ransomware Volume Nearly Doubles 2021 Totals in a Single Quarter
by Ericka Chickowski, Contributing Writer, Dark Reading •
Like a hydra, every time one ransomware gang drops out (REvil or Conti), plenty more step up to fill the void (Black Basta).
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Only 3% of Open Source Software Bugs Are Actually Attackable, Researchers Say
by Ericka Chickowski, Contributing Writer, Dark Reading •
A new study says 97% of open source vulnerabilities linked to software supply chain risks are not attackable — but is “attackability” the best method for prioritizing bugs?
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VPNs Persist Despite Zero-Trust Fervor
by Ericka Chickowski, Contributing Writer, Dark Reading •
Most organizations still rely on virtual private networks for secure remote access.
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Are You Hiring Enough Entry-Level Security Pros?
by Ericka Chickowski, Contributing Writer, Dark Reading •
New (ISC)² survey shows employment levels for entry-level cyber pros lag behind every other experience level.
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24+ Billion Credentials Circulating on the Dark Web in 2022 — So Far
by Ericka Chickowski, Contributing Writer, Dark Reading •
Username and password combinations offered for sale on the Dark Web by criminals has increased 65% since 2020.
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Design Weakness Discovered in Apple M1 Kernel Protections
by Ericka Chickowski, Contributing Writer, Dark Reading •
The proof-of-concept attack from MIT CSAIL researchers undermines the pointer authentication feature used to defend the Apple chip’s OS kernel.
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How the C-Suite Puts Shoulders Into Zero Trust in 2022
by Ericka Chickowski, Contributing Writer, Dark Reading •
A full 77% of tech executives say they’ll increase spending in zero-trust architecture in the coming year.
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Gathering Momentum: 3 Steps Forward to Expand SBoM Use
by Ericka Chickowski, Contributing Writer, Dark Reading •
New studies show less than a third of organizations use software bills of materials (SBoMs), but momentum is building to boost that number.
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10 No-BS Tips for Building a Diverse and Dynamic Security Team
by Ericka Chickowski, Contributing Writer, Dark Reading •
Advice from women and nonbinary security leaders on creating well-rounded security teams, stronger CISO leadership, and a more resilient industry.
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Quanta Servers Caught With Pantsdown BMC Vulnerability
by Ericka Chickowski, Contributing Writer, Dark Reading •
Researchers discover three-year-old critical firmware vulnerability running in popular cloud servers used to power hyperscalers and cloud providers alike.
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Majority of Kubernetes API Servers Exposed to the Public Internet
by Ericka Chickowski, Contributing Writer, Dark Reading •
Shadowserver Foundation researchers find 380,000 open Kubernetes API servers.