'Act of War' Clause Could Nix Cyber Insurance Payouts

[TechWeb]( Follow Dark Reading: [RSS]( October 29, 2020 LATEST SECURITY NEWS & COMMENTARY ['Act of War' Clause Could Nix Cyber Insurance Payouts]( The indictment of six members of the Russian military for the NotPetya ransomware attack places companies on notice that insurance "is not a get-out-of-jail-free card." [6 Ways Passwords Fail Basic Security Tests]( New data shows humans still struggle with password creation and management. [Flurry of Warnings Highlight Cyber Threats to US Elections]( FBI and intelligence officials issue fresh warnings about election interference attempts by Iranian and Russian threat actors. [Chinese Attackers' Favorite Flaws Prove Global Threats, Research Shows]( Following the NSA's list of 25 security flaws often weaponized by Chinese attackers, researchers evaluated how they're used around the world. 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[Survey Uncovers High Level of Concern Over Firewalls]( More than half of respondents are planning to reduce their network firewall footprint because of what they see as limitations in the technology. [Cybercriminals Could be Coming After Your Coffee]( Researchers show no IoT device is too small to fall victim to ransomware techniques. [MORE]( EDITORS' CHOICE [Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Tough for Women, Tougher for Women of Color]( Security practitioners shed light on obstacles limiting career growth and the steps businesses can take to achieve their promises of a more diverse workforce. [How to Increase Voter Turnout & Reduce Fraud]( Digital identity verification has advanced, both technologically and legislatively. Is it the answer to simpler, safer voting? NEW FROM THE EDGE [8 New and Hot Cybersecurity Certifications for 2020]( While the usual security certs remain popular, interest in privacy skills and cloud experience are pushing new credentials into the market. 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