Dark Reading Daily -- July 21, 2021

TSA Issues Second Directive for Pipeline Operators Amid China Concerns

A separate advisory from the CISA this week resurfaced details of a 2011–2013 Chinese campaign against energy industry targets and warned that same tactics and techniques still remain effective.

China's Claim on Vulnerability Details Could Chill Researchers

The Network Security Law of the People's Republic of China enforces coordinated disclosure, but also requires that researchers notify the government of vulnerabilities.

Google Cloud Debuts Security Tools for Public & Private Sectors

Today's announcements include a cloud-native intrusion detection system and government-focused offerings that comply with the White House's executive order.

Big Game Makes Easy Prey for Cybercriminals

By adopting nation-state methods, cybercriminals have moved on from small prey to large targets to rake in millions of dollars with relatively little effort.

FBI Asks Security Leaders to Prepare for Cyberattacks Ahead of Olympics

Officials warn of the potential for disruptive cyberattacks against organizations and people associated with the upcoming Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

Rapid7 Acquires Threat Intel Company IntSights for $335M

The company plans to combine its threat intelligence platform with IntSights' external threat intelligence capabilities.

Name That Toon: Buzzard Bestie

Feeling creative? Come up with a clever caption for this month's contest, and our panel of experts will reward the winner with a $25 Amazon gift card.

Attackers Exploited 4 Zero-Day Flaws in Chrome, Safari & IE

At least two government-backed actors -- including one Russian group -- used the now-patched flaws in separate campaigns, Google says.

Recent Attacks Lead to Renewed Calls for Banning Ransom Payments

While attackers in protected jurisdictions continue to get massive sums for continuing to breach organizations, the ransomware threat will only continue to grow.

Breaking Down the Threat of Going All-In With Microsoft Security

Limit risk by dividing responsibility for infrastructure, tools, and security.

EDITORS' CHOICE

When Ransomware Comes to (Your) Town

While steps for defending against a ransomware attack vary based on the size of the government entity and the resources available to each one, rooting out ransomware ultimately will come down to two things: system architecture and partnerships.

7 Ways AI and ML Are Helping and Hurting Cybersecurity

In the right hands, artificial intelligence and machine learning can enrich our cyber defenses. In the wrong hands, they can create significant harm.

LATEST FROM THE EDGE

How Gaming Attack Data Aids Defenders Across Industries

Web application attacks against the video game industry quadrupled in 2020 compared to the previous year, but companies outside entertainment can learn from the data.

The State of Cybersecurity Incident Response