Dark Reading Weekly -- July 18, 2019

US Mayors Commit to Just Saying No to Ransomware

The group of more than 1,400 top elected municipal officials takes the admirable, recommended stance against paying ransoms. However, can towns and cities secure their information technology infrastructure to withstand attacks?

Bluetooth Bug Enables Tracking on Windows 10, iOS & macOS Devices

Researchers discover a third-party algorithm in multiple high-profile Bluetooth devices exposes users to third-party tracking and data access.

Security Snapshot: OS, Authentication, Browser & Cloud Trends

New research shows cloud apps are climbing, SMS authentication is falling, Chrome is the enterprise browser favorite, and Android leads outdated devices.

Meet DoppelPaymer, BitPaymer's Ransomware Lookalike

New ransomware variant DoppelPaymer was leveraged in campaigns against the City of Edcouch, Texas, and the Chilean Ministry of Agriculture.

How Attackers Infiltrate the Supply Chain & What to Do About It

With some security best practices, enterprises can significantly reduce the chances that a potential supply chain attack will affect business operations.

For Real Security, Don't Let Failure Be Your Measure of Success

For too long, we've focused almost exclusively on keeping out the bad guys rather than what to do when they get in (and they will).

Software Developers Face Secure Coding Challenges

Seven in ten developers are expected to write secure code, but less than half receive feedback on security, a survey finds.

A Lawyer's Guide to Cyber Insurance: 4 Basic Tips

The time to read the fine print in your cybersecurity insurance policy is before you sign on the dotted line.

7 Hot Cybersecurity Trends to Be Highlighted at Black Hat

Just some of the research and ideas worth checking out at this year's 'security summer camp.'

NEW FROM THE EDGE

The 10 Essentials of Infosec Forensics

Whether it's your first investigation or 500th, review the basics of IT forensics to streamline and simplify your discovery.

Caption Contest: Name That Toon

We provide the cartoon. You write the caption! Winner gets a $25 Amazon gift card.

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EDITORS' CHOICE

Where Businesses Waste Endpoint Security Budgets

Too many systems, failure to test tools, and fear of replacement drive endpoint complexity and render products less effective.

A Password Management Report Card

New research on password management tools identifies the relative strengths and weaknesses of 12 competing offerings.

5 Emerging Cyber Threats to Watch for in 2019