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 October 23, 2020
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7 Mobile Browsers Vulnerable to Address-Bar Spoofing
Flaws allow attackers to manipulate URLs users see on their mobile devices, Rapid7 says
Botnet Infects Hundreds of Thousands of Websites
KashmirBlack has been targeting popular content management systems, such as WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal, and using Dropbox and GitHub for communication to hide its presence.
Need for 'Guardrails' in Cloud-Native Applications Intensifies
With more organizations shifting to cloud services in the pandemic, experts say the traditionally manual process of securing them will be replaced by automated tools in 2021 and beyond.
Credential-Stuffing Attacks Plague Loyalty Programs
But that's not the only type of web attack cybercriminals have been profiting from.
To Err Is Human: Misconfigurations & Employee Neglect Are a Fact of Life
The cyber kill chain is only as strong as its weakest link, so organizations should reinforce that link with a properly equipped dedicated security team.
Implementing Proactive Cyber Controls in OT: Myths vs. Reality
Debunking the myths surrounding the implementation of proactive cyber controls in operational technology.
WordPress Plug-in Updated in Rare Forced Action
The Logonizer login security plug-in was automatically updated to patch a SQL injection vulnerability.
McAfee Raises $740M in Second IPO
The security software giant and its investors sold 37 million shares priced at $20 each, putting McAfee's value around $8.6 billion.
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NSS Labs Shuttered
The testing firm's website says it has "ceased operations" as of Oct. 15.

7 Tips for Choosing Security Metrics That Matter
Experts weigh in on picking metrics that demonstrate how the security team is handling operational efficiency and reducing risk.

NSA Reveals the Top 25 Vulnerabilities Exploited by Chinese Nation-State Hackers
Officials urge organizations to patch the vulnerabilities most commonly scanned for, and exploited by, Chinese attackers.

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Ransomware Attacks Show Little Sign of Slowing in 2021
With businesses paying increasingly larger ransoms, attackers remain motivated, say security experts who foresee a rise in attacks.
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification: Are You in Compliance?
Not only can this framework help companies remain solvent, but it will also protect critical information from getting into the wrong hands.
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8 New and Hot Cybersecurity Certifications for 2020
While the usual security certs remain popular, interest in privacy skills and cloud experience are pushing new credentials into the market.
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