Dark Reading Daily -- November 25, 2019

Researchers Explore How Mental Health Is Tracked Online

An analysis of popular mental health-related websites revealed a vast number of trackers, many of which are used for targeted advertising.

Black Hat Europe Q&A: Unveiling the Underground World of Anti-Cheats

Security consultant Joel Noguera describes how he got involved in testing anti-cheat software security, and what to expect from his upcoming Black Hat Europe talk.

1.2B Records Exposed in Massive Server Leak

A single server leaked 4 terabytes of personal data, including social media profiles, work histories, and home and mobile phone numbers.

The 5-Step Methodology for Spotting Malicious Bot Activity on Your Network

Bot detection over IP networks isn't easy, but it's becoming a fundamental part of network security practice.

Target Seeks $74M in Data Breach Reimbursement from Insurance Company

The funds would cover some of the money Target paid to reimburse financial institutions for credit card replacement after the 2013 breach.

Why Multifactor Authentication Is Now a Hacker Target

SIM swaps, insecure web design, phishing, and channel-jacking are four ways attackers are circumventing MFA technology, according to the FBI.

I 'Hacked' My Accounts Using My Mobile Number: Here's What I Learned

A feature that's supposed to make your account more secure -- adding a cellphone number -- has become a vector of attack in SIM-swapping incidents. Here's how it's done and how you can protect yourself.

Leaks of NSA, CIA Tools Have Leveled Nation-State Cybercriminal Capabilities

The wide availability of tools leaked by the Shadow Brokers and WikiLeaks in 2016 and 2017 have given emerging cyber powers a way to catch up, DarkOwl says.

EDITORS' CHOICE

6 Top Nontechnical Degrees for Cybersecurity

A computer science degree isn't the only path into a cybersecurity career.

The 'Department of No': Why CISOs Need to Cultivate a Middle Way

A chief information security officer's job inherently involves conflict, but a go-along-to-get-along approach carries its own vulnerabilities and risks.

NEW FROM THE EDGE

When You Know Too Much: Protecting Security Data from Security People

As security tools gather growing amounts of intelligence, experts explain how companies can protect this data from rogue insiders and other threats.

Navigating the Deluge of Security Data