Dark Reading Daily -- March 11, 2019

Tina Fey, RSAC, and Parallels Between Improv and Cyber

This year's RSA Conference concluded with actress Tina Fey and program chair Hugh Thompson chatting about teambuilding, diversity, and improv.

Shifting Attacks Put Increasing ID Fraud Burden on Consumers

Card-present fraud is down, but attackers continue to find new strategies, and consumers are paying the price.

DHS: No Investigation Planned for Electrical Grid Incursions

The subtext to a panel discussion during RSA is that risks to national infrastructure are fraught with political considerations.

Citrix Hacked by 'International Cybercriminals'

FBI informed Citrix this week of a data breach that appears to have begun with a 'password spraying' attack to steal weak credentials to access the company's network.

Ultrasound Machine Diagnosed with Major Security Gaps

Check Point researchers investigate security risks and point to implications for medical IoT devices.

It's Time to Rethink Your Vendor Questionnaire

To get the most from a vendor management program you must trust, then verify. These six best practices are a good place to begin.

Chronicle Releases Chapter One: Backstory

Google spin-off Alphabet rolls out a new cloud-based security data platform that ultimately could displace some security tools in organizations.

Word Bug Allows Attackers to Sneak Exploits Past Anti-Malware Defenses

Problem lies in the manner in which Word handles integer overflow errors in OLE file format, Mimecast says.

Here's What Happened When a SOC Embraced Automation

Despite initial apprehension, security pros immediately began to notice some benefits.

EDITORS' CHOICE

6 Questions to Ask While Buying a Connected Car

Here are six questions to keep in mind when you walk into the showroom to buy a networked car.

Name That Toon: The Advanced Persistent Threat

We provide the cartoon. You write the caption. Enter to win a $25 Amazon gift card.

5 Emerging Cyber Threats to Watch for in 2019