Dark Reading Daily -- December 07, 2019

Mega Breaches Are Forcing Us to a Passwordless World. Are We Finally Ready?

Passwordless authentication advocates see 2020 as a potential turning point year for the technology. But can the industry get off the dime?

10 Security 'Chestnuts' We Should Roast Over the Open Fire

These outdated security rules we all know (and maybe live by) no longer apply.

Poll Results: Security Pros Make The (Hypothetically) Ultimate Data Decision

What if you could protect only one category of your organization's data?

The Edge Cartoon Contest: You Better Watch Out ...

Feeling creative this holiday season? Submit your caption in the comments, and our panel of experts will reward the winner with a $25 Amazon gift card.

New: State of the Internet: Web Attacks and Gaming Abuse

Attackers see credential abuse as a low-risk venture with potential for a high payout, at least for now.

A Cause You Care About Needs Your Cybersecurity Help

By donating their security expertise, infosec professionals are supporting nonprofits, advocacy groups, and communities in need.

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3 Modern Myths of Threat Intelligence

More intelligence does not lead to more security. Here's why.

StrandHogg Vulnerability Affects All Versions of Android

The bug enables malware to pose as any legitimate Android app, letting attackers track messages, photos, credentials, and phone conversations.

Attackers Continue to Exploit Outlook Home Page Flaw

FireEye issues guidance on locking down Outlook, claiming that security researchers, at least, are able to work around the patch issued by Microsoft.

EDITORS' CHOICE

Cybersecurity Team Holiday Guide: 2019 Gag Gift Edition

Make your favorite security experts laugh with these affordable holiday gifts.

FROM THE NEWS DESK

Senators Call for End to Controversial NSA Program

The program for collecting telephone call metadata has faced increased scrutiny and restrictions since Edward Snowden revealed its existence in 2013.

Data Center Provider CyrusOne Confirms Ransomware Attack

The attack struck CyrusOne's managed services division and compromised six customers primarily serviced by a New York data center.

Navigating the Deluge of Security Data