Dark Reading Daily -- August 04, 2020

DHS Urges 'Highest Priority' Attention on Old Chinese Malware Threat

"Taidoor" is a remote access tool that has been used in numerous cyber espionage campaigns since at least 2008.

New 'Nanodegree' Program Provides Hands-On Cybersecurity Training

Emerging streamlined curriculum programs aim to help narrow the skills gap.

Omdia Cybersecurity Accelerator Analysts to Take Part in Black Hat USA 2020

Analysts will participate in the Black Hat Briefings, taking place Aug. 4-6, discussing cybersecurity research, offering exclusive video presentations, and meeting with vendors and attendees.

A Patriotic Solution to the Cybersecurity Skills Shortage

Why now is the right time for the security industry to invest in the human capital that will make technology better, smarter, and safer.

Travel Management Firm CWT Pays $4.5M to Ransomware Attackers

Attackers claimed to steal two terabytes of files including financial reports, security files, and employees' personal data.

FBI Warns on New E-Commerce Fraud

A wave of new, fraudulent websites has popped up to take advantage of the rise in online shopping during the coronavirus pandemic.

How to Decipher InfoSec Job Titles' Mysteries

Figuring out which cybersecurity job you want -- or are qualified for -- can be difficult when words have no consistent meaning in the industry.

11 Security Tools to Expect at the Black Hat USA 2020 Arsenal Virtual Event

More than 130 security researchers and developers are ready to showcase their work.

Average Cost of a Data Breach: $3.86 Million

New IBM study shows that security system complexity and cloud migration can amplify breach costs.

EDITORS' CHOICE

11 Hot Startups to Watch at Black Hat USA

A sneak peek at the up-and-coming organizations to check out on the Black Hat USA virtual show floor.

The Future's Biggest Cybercrime Threat May Already Be Here

Current attacks will continue to be refined, and what may seem a weakness now could turn out to be a disaster.

NEW FROM THE EDGE

Why Data Ethics Is a Growing CISO Priority

With data collection growing, and increased concern about how it is handled, a synergy between security and data teams will be essential.

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