Dark Reading Daily -- August 04, 2021

Average Cost to Buy Access to a Compromised Company: $1,000

The flourishing market for initial access to companies' networks highlights how cybercriminal groups continue to specialize in particular stages of the attack-chain pipeline.

New Raccoon Stealer Campaign Underscores an Evolving Threat

An information stealer disguised as pirated software targets cryptocurrencies and data while dropping malicious content on infected devices.

Think Having Avoided Kaseya Means You're Safe? Guess Again

The lesson: Don't assume that everything coming from an apparently benign source is safe.

5 Questions Your Organization Must Ask to Prepare for a Ransomware Attack

Ransomware's evolving all the time, but here are some issues to address now to mitigate the impact of the next ransomware wave.

Get Ahead of the Hack: Why Cyber Insurance Is Not Enough

Cybersecurity insurance is a smart investment to protect against the effects of ransomware and other attacks, but it shouldn't be your primary defense.

Human Security Launches Dan Kaminsky Fellowship

The fellowship, created in honor of Human's co-founder and chief scientist Dan Kaminsky, will be awarded to someone "who epitomized benevolent internet innovation."

Name That Edge Toon: Good Heavens!

Feeling creative? Come up with a clever caption, and our panel of experts will reward the winner with a $25 Amazon gift card.

7 Hot Cyber Threat Trends to Expect at Black Hat

A sneak peek of some of the main themes at Black Hat USA next month.

Inside the Famed Black Hat NOC

Network operations center managers Bart Stump and Neil Wyler (aka Grifter) again head up the show network, but with a new hybrid twist.

Why Your People Are the Best Untapped Security Strategy

To elevate your security strategy, hire skilled security talent while establishing a security-centric culture among employees.

EDITORS' CHOICE

Multiple Zero-Day Flaws Discovered in Popular Hospital Pneumatic Tube System

'PwnedPiper' flaws could allow attackers to disrupt delivery of lab samples, or steal hospital employee credentials, new research shows.

Build a Continuous Education Program for Better Cybersecurity

Addictive learning works because it keeps students interested and challenged at all times.

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