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1. Vulnerabilities Dip 7%, but Researchers Are Cautious

   Risk Based Security reports 16,172 bugs disclosed through the end of October, but researchers warn things may change.

2. Divide Remains Between Cybersecurity Awareness and Skill

   Organizations understand the need for critical data protection but may lack the resources to respond.

3. 7 Holiday Security Tips for Retailers

   It's the most wonderful time of the year - and hackers are ready to pounce. Here's how to prevent them from wreaking holiday havoc.

4. Instagram Privacy Tool Exposed Passwords

   The 'Download Your Data' tool, intended to improve users' privacy, actually became a privacy risk.

5. DHS Task Force Moves Forward on Playbooks for Supply Chain Security

   The public/private task force takes early steps toward securing the end-to-end supply chain.

6. New Bluetooth Hack Affects Millions of Vehicles

   Attack could expose the personal information of drivers who sync their mobile phone to a vehicle entertainment system.

7. BlackBerry Doubles Down on Security in $1.4B Acquisition of Cylance

   BlackBerry aims to bring Cylance artificial intelligence and security tools into its software portfolio.

8. 26M Texts Exposed in Poorly Secured Vovox Database

   The server, which lacked password protection, contained tens of millions of SMS messages, two-factor codes, shipping alerts, and other user data.

9. 95% of Organizations Have Cultural Issues Around Cybersecurity

   Very few organizations have yet baked cybersecurity into their corporate DNA, research finds.

10. AI Poised to Drive New Wave of Exploits

    Criminals are ready to use AI to dramatically speed the process of finding zero-day vulnerabilities in systems.