Tim Wilson, co-founder and former editor-in-chief of Dark Reading, passed away five years ago in November. As Dark Reading enters its third decade, we pause to celebrate and honor Wilson's instrumental role in building and elevating the media site. Read the full story here: bit.ly/4wSgoq2 #DarkReading20 @InformaTTGT

HackHackers Abuse AI Pen-Test Tool Cairn to Automate Massive Attack Spree bit.ly/4BwWOSC By Elizabeth Montalbano

Researchers Infiltrate Microsoft Tech Support Scam Operation darkreading.com/threat-intel… By Rob Wright #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth. #CyberMonth

'AdFection' Turns Ad Impressions Into Zero-Click Spyware Delivery bit.ly/4shnZwj By Jai Vijayan

ConnectWise Disables Cloud Backups Amid Concerns for Downstream MSPs bit.ly/4eHSu90 By Alexander Culafi

This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we want to hear from you. Head to Dark Reading Polls to weigh in on our latest question and see what your peers are thinking about awareness training, password security, AI, and other top security issues: bit.ly/3RUX9wt #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #Cybersecurity #DarkReading

You've probably seen suspicious ads from time to time on Facebook and Instagram. But recent research shows the risk of scams & malicious ads is higher on the platforms than you might think. Video by Rob Wright, senior news director. bit.ly/4juu5Y3 #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth. #CyberMonth

OnlyFans Copyright Takedowns Expose Compromised Websites darkreading.com/vulnerabilit… By Kristina Beek

BeyondTrust Remote Support Zero-Day Continues Trend of Exploited Edge Bugs bit.ly/4sa0lBP by Nate Nelson

Fake Claude, ChatGPT Attacks Surge, Putting Developers at Risk bit.ly/4yZ1Cyc By Rob Wright #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth. #CyberMonth

The Evolving Cybersecurity Lexicon: Vulnerability Discovery to Resilience bit.ly/4zEySL0 Commentary by Theresa Lanowitz, Principal Analyst, Cybersecurity, Omdia

AI agents are now breaching third-party systems during testing, but the harder question is what comes next: accountability. As frontier models escape guardrails and access external organizations, experts say responsibility remains human, even if legal liability is far less settled. bit.ly/3VP9FiC by Alexander Culafi

AI Takes Control of Robotic Arm in 16 Minutes Flat bit.ly/4jmdZQ4 by Robert Lemos

"Companies need to focus on what adversaries are actually doing, rather than guessing at what they might do." —Jeremiah Grossman That mindset shift highlights how vulnerability management has evolved: instead of chasing every flaw, security teams are learning to narrow millions down to the five that actually matter. Here's how they're doing it. bit.ly/4io4ZsB

When Your Ransomware Negotiator Works for the Other Side bit.ly/4yr39Mv by Terry J. Maxwell

AI Slop Isn't Just for Social Media; It's Ruining Cyberattacks, Too bit.ly/4zFru2j by Nate Nelson

When AI Agents Commit Breaches, Humans May Not Be Held Liable bit.ly/3VP9FiC by Alexander Culafi

Think you can spot a scam? So did Rob Wright, cybersecurity reporter and senior news director at Dark Reading. For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, remember: spoofed emails and phishing scams can look surprisingly legitimate. Before you click a link, open an attachment, or respond to an unexpected request, take a moment to verify the sender. One small pause can prevent a major security headache. #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #CybersecurityMonth #Phishing #EmailSecurity #StayCyberSafe

EU Grocers Pay a Steep Price for Unpatched Fridge Firmware bit.ly/3U5OHeP by Nate Nelson

Ivanti ICS Zero-Day Attacks Highlight Vendor Patching Hurdles bit.ly/4z9RhQp by Rob Wright

Dark patterns aren't always obvious — that's what makes them dangerous. Deceptive designs trick users into clicking without thinking, letting threat actors steal sensitive data. Watch for pre-checked boxes, fake urgency & confusing opt-outs. By Arielle Waldman. #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #SocialEngineering bit.ly/4B93cPy