Emerging cyberattacks and threats
Hackers and cybercriminals are constantly looking for and developing new techniques and attack methods. Read through our news, tips and advice to get the latest information about evolving security threats and emerging cyberattacks.
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3 Ways SOAR Can Combat the Cybersecurity Skills Shortage
What are some of the strategies that your organization has implemented to help combat the cybersecurity skills gap? Mike Chapple, senior director of IT at University of Notre Dame explains how log processing, threat intelligence and account lifecycle management can help alleviate the shortage of qualified pros and have teams work smarter, not harder.
Emerging cyberattacks and threats News
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August 20, 2019
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KNOB attack puts all Bluetooth devices at risk
Security researchers discovered a way to force Bluetooth devices to use easy-to-crack encryption keys, which could lead to man-in-the-middle attacks and information leaks.
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August 14, 2019
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Microsoft discovers BlueKeep-like flaws in Remote Desktop Services
Microsoft disclosed four remote code execution flaws in Remote Desktop Services that are similar to BlueKeep, as well as other vulnerabilities in RDP.
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August 14, 2019
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IoT botnets reach new threshold in Q2 of 2019
Defending against the rising number and increasing sophistication of IoT botnet attacks isn't an easy task. Learn about the latest threats and the techniques to mitigate them.
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August 14, 2019
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Latest news from the Black Hat 2019 conference
Learn the latest from this year's Black Hat conference, Aug. 3 to 8. Our team is in Las Vegas to report on what's new in information security risks, trends and defense tactics.
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How does an island hopping attack work?
Hackers know better than to directly attack a well-defended target; learn how they use island hopping attack strategies to elude defenders -- and how best to repel them. Continue Reading
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BlueKeep (CVE-2019-0708)
BlueKeep (CVE-2019-0708) is a vulnerability in the Remote Desktop (RDP) protocol that affects Windows 7, Windows XP, Server 2003 and 2008. Continue Reading
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What is subdomain takeover and why does it matter?
Subdomain takeover exposure can happen when cloud-hosted web services are incompletely decommissioned, but configuration best practices can reduce the risks. Continue Reading
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The difference between zero-day vulnerability and zero-day exploit
A zero-day vulnerability isn't the same as a zero-day exploit. Learn the difference between these two zero-day terms, as well as why they should be high priority on any CISO's patching list. Continue Reading
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Quantum computers mean cryptography needs to change, and soon
As quantum computing gains momentum with practical quantum computers due to come online as early as next year, concerns about post-quantum cryptography are pushed to the forefront. Continue Reading
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Cisco engineer: Why we need more women in cybersecurity
Progress on the cybersecurity gender gap has been slow but steadier recently. Cisco engineer Michele Guel explains how to hack the gender gap. Continue Reading
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Lack of U.S. cryptocurrency regulation invites risk
Daniel Allen explains how a lack of U.S. cryptocurrency regulation increases exploitation vulnerabilities, and shares his ideas for implementing regulatory oversight. Continue Reading
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Mastercard CTO on cybersecurity and AI integration
Mastercard CTO Kush Saxena describes his approach to cybersecurity and AI as two-fold. Learn how AI and machine learning impacts the cybersecurity practice in the enterprise. Continue Reading
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4 steps to critical infrastructure protection readiness
Government and private industry share responsibility for critical infrastructure and key resources protection. Follow four steps to understand and know who you're gonna call to protect CIKR. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Emerging cyberattacks and threats Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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Lack of cybersecurity skills fuels workforce shortage
Cybersecurity researcher Bob Duhainy discusses the cybersecurity skills shortage and provides suggestions about how companies can close the gap to avoid future risk. Continue Reading
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Cybersecurity skills shortage prompts new hiring approach
Hiring managers are widening the pool of candidates in response to the cybersecurity skills shortage. Learn how a parks and recreation background can be an asset in threat hunting. Continue Reading
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Ransomware attack recovery pointers for when you've been hit
Ransomware recovery is a complex and expensive process, and an attack can happen to anyone. Taking precautions and acting early could save your data -- and a good amount of money. Continue Reading