Picking Up 'Skull Vibrations'? Could Be XR Headset Authentication
"Skull vibration harmonics generated by vital signs" can be used to sign in to VR, AR, and MR headsets, according to emerging research.
The Forgotten Endpoint: Security Risks of Dormant Devices
Technology Talk: That forgotten notebook holds plenty of secrets to enterprise access.
Google Sets 2029 Deadline for Quantum-Safe Cryptography
The post-quantum future may be coming sooner than you think, as Google plans to have PQC migration in place by 2029.
Is the FCC's Router Ban the Wrong Fix?
The agency put foreign-made consumer routers on its list of prohibited communications devices, but the ban could create more problems down the road.
Intermediaries Driving Global Spyware Market Expansion
Third-party resellers and brokers foil transparency efforts and allow spyware to spread despite government restrictions, a study finds.
At RSAC, the EU Leads While US Officials Are Sidelined
While US government sits out this year, EU officials are on the ground in San Francisco leading the conversations on today's top cybersecurity challenges.
Iran Hacktivists Make Noise but Have Little Impact on War
Iran-aligned groups are trying to make their mark in the Gulf, but the results have fallen short of remarkable.
New KB5085516 emergency update fixes Microsoft account sign-in
Microsoft has released an emergency update to address a major issue that breaks sign-ins with Microsoft accounts across multiple Microsoft apps, including Teams and OneDrive. [...]
Microsoft: March Windows updates break Teams, OneDrive sign-ins
Microsoft says the March Windows 11 update breaks sign-ins with Microsoft accounts across multiple Microsoft apps, including Teams and OneDrive. [...]
Post-Quantum Web Could be Safer, Faster
Major providers are testing a quantum-safe version of HTTPS that shrinks certificates to one-tenth their previous size, decreasing latency and adding transparency.
Clear Communication: The Missing Link in Cybersecurity Success
When technical expertise meets clear communication, cybersecurity teams thrive. Learn how to foster trust and collaboration across diverse working groups.
Inside Olympic Cybersecurity: Lessons From Paris 2024 to Milan Cortina 2026
Discover how Franz Regul, former CISO for the Paris 2024 Olympics, tackled unique cybersecurity challenges to protect the Games from evolving threats.
Fake PoCs, Misunderstood Risks Cause Cisco SD-WAN Chaos
The excitement around Cisco's latest SD-WAN bugs has inspired some light fraud, misunderstandings, and overlooked risks.
Commercial Spyware Opponents Fear US Policy Shifting
Rescinded sanctions and reactivated contracts have created confusion about the Trump administration's spyware policy and where it draws the line.
A Guy Who Wrote the Code Died in 2005. I Still Have to Secure It
The real frontline of American cybersecurity is a bidding war on eBay for 30-year-old industrial controllers.
New 'Zombie ZIP' technique lets malware slip past security tools
A new technique dubbed "Zombie ZIP" helps conceal payloads in compressed files specially created to avoid detection from security solutions such as antivirus and endpoint detection and response (EDR) products. [...]
Microsoft 365 Backup to add file-level restore for faster recovery
Microsoft will soon begin rolling out a significant upgrade to Microsoft 365 Backup to speed up recovery by allowing administrators to restore individual files and folders. [...]
China-Linked Hackers Use TernDoor, PeerTime, BruteEntry in South American Telecom Attacks
A China-linked advanced persistent threat (APT) actor has been targeting critical telecommunications infrastructure in South America since 2024, targeting Windows and Linux systems and edge devices with three different implants. The activity is being tracked by Cisco Talos under the moniker UAT-9244, describing it as closely associated with another cluster known as…
Software Development Practices Help Enterprises Tackle Real-Life Risks
Organizations can borrow secure-by-design processes to manage non-technical challenges like governance or the inevitable human error.
Stranger Things Meets Cybersecurity: Lessons from the Hive Mind
Events and concepts from the Stranger Things television series illustrate how enterprises can defend their networks and stay "right side up."
DoJ Seizes $61 Million in Tether Linked to Pig Butchering Crypto Scams
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) this week announced the seizure of $61 million worth of Tether that were allegedly associated with bogus cryptocurrency schemes known as pig butchering. The confiscated funds were traced to cryptocurrency addresses used for the laundering of criminally derived proceeds stolen from victims of cryptocurrency investment scams, the department…
Claude Code Security Shows Promise, Not Perfection
Claude Code's introduction rippled across the stock market, but researchers and analysts say its impact was overstated, as they peel back the layers.
More Than 40% of South Africans Were Scammed in 2025
Survey underscores the reality that scammers follow "scalable opportunities and low friction," rather than rich targets that tend to be better protected.
Zscaler-SquareX Deal Boosts Zero Trust, Secure Browsing Capabilities
Zscaler's acquisition of SquareX comes as competitors like CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks are also investing in secure browser technologies.
Gone With the Shame: One in Two Americans Are Reluctant to Talk About Romance Scam Incidents
Men should take extra care on Valentine’s Day because they are nearly twice as likely as women to fall victim to romance scams.
Top Cyber Industry Defenses Spike CO2 Emissions
Organizations can improve their climate footprints by optimizing two specific cybersecurity protections, without incurring added risks.
TransUnion's Real Networks Deal Focuses on Robocall Blocking
The acquisition allows the credit reporting agency to add SMS spam and scam prevention to its robocall blocking capabilities.
What Organizations Need to Change When Managing Printers
Ask the Expert: Organizations need to close the ownership vacuum, establish durable security controls, and ensure printers are protected as rigorously as other endpoints.
EnCase Driver Weaponized as EDR Killers Persist
The forensic tool's driver was signed with a digital certificate that expired years ago, but major security gaps allowed Windows to load it.
Extra Extra! Announcing DR Global Latin America
Dark Reading has something new hitting the newsstand: a content section purpose-built for Latin American readers, featuring news, analysis, features, and multimedia.
Dark Patterns Undermine Security, One Click at a Time
People trust organizations to do the right thing, but some websites and apps have user interfaces that ultimately lead to inadequate security.