Data Breach Today
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Security Professionals Must Continually Hone Technical and Communication Skills In cybersecurity, there's no such thing as "done learning." The field's dynamic nature - driven by rapid technological advances and evolving threats - demands that professionals stay adaptable and proactive. It's essential for staying relevant, effective and prepared for what's next.
Weissman's World
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Good Cop needs Bad Cop to overcome information governance inertia; otherwise, there’s no meaningful personal incentive for anyone to do anything. As when a mother of a certain era would say to the kids, “Just wait ’til your father gets home!” The post True Stories in InfoGov: Being “Good Cop” Isn’t Enough appeared first on Holly Group.
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Data Breach Today
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Nov. 7 Summit to Confront the Next Generation of Financial Cyber Risks ISMG’s 2024 Financial Services Cybersecurity Summit kicks off Thursday in New York City, bringing together industry leaders and cyber experts to explore critical defense strategies, including digital identity protection, SecOps transformation and realistic threat simulations.
Krebs on Security
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Change Healthcare says it has notified approximately 100 million Americans that their personal, financial and healthcare records may have been stolen in a February 2024 ransomware attack that caused the largest ever known data breach of protected health information. Image: Tamer Tuncay, Shutterstock.com. A ransomware attack at Change Healthcare in the third week of February quickly spawned disruptions across the U.S. healthcare system that reverberated for months, thanks to the company’s c
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Many software teams have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth. This is where Coder comes in. In our 101 Coder webinar, you’ll explore how cloud-based development environments can unlock new levels of productivity. Discover how to transition from local setups to a secure, cloud-powered ecosystem with ease.
AIIM
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Forward-thinking organizations seek technologies that streamline operations, reduce errors and improve productivity. One such technology is intelligent document processing (IDP), powered by artificial intelligence (AI). In this blog post, I’ll define intelligent document processing (IDP) and outline some key benefits of IDP. We will also explore how AI-driven IDP enhances efficiency, accuracy and operational effectiveness while reducing errors and costs.
Information Management Today brings together the best content for information management professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Schneier on Security
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
I’ve been writing about the possibility of AIs automatically discovering code vulnerabilities since at least 2018. This is an ongoing area of research: AIs doing source code scanning, AIs finding zero-days in the wild, and everything in between. The AIs aren’t very good at it yet, but they’re getting better. Here’s some anecdotal data from this summer: Since July 2024, ZeroPath is taking a novel approach combining deep program analysis with adversarial AI agents for valid
Data Breach Today
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Assess Your Organization's Needs for Manageability and Efficiency Features Choosing the right enterprise browser requires evaluating its security, productivity, manageability and efficiency features to ensure that it meets your enterprise's needs on all these dimensions. Part 1 addresses security and productivity, and Part 2 covers manageability and efficiency.
Krebs on Security
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
A 26-year-old man in Ontario, Canada has been arrested for allegedly stealing data from and extorting more than 160 companies that used the cloud data service Snowflake. Image: [link] On October 30, Canadian authorities arrested Alexander Moucka, a.k.a. Connor Riley Moucka of Kitchener, Ontario, on a provisional arrest warrant from the United States.
Collaboration 2.0
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Many consumers are happy to communicate with an AI agent but also want to know when that conversation is happening.
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Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?
WIRED Threat Level
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Sophos went so far as to plant surveillance “implants” on its own devices to catch the hackers at work—and in doing so, revealed a glimpse into China's R&D pipeline of intrusion techniques.
Security Affairs
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
New LightSpy spyware targets iPhones supporting destructive features that can block compromised devices from booting up. In May 2024, ThreatFabric researchers discovered a macOS version of LightSpy spyware that has been active in the wild since at least January 2024. ThreatFabric observed threat actors using two publicly available exploits (CVE-2018-4233, CVE-2018-4404) to deliver macOS implants.
Data Breach Today
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Memorial Hospital and Manor Tapping Its Experience Dealing With Downtime Procedures A small community hospital and its nursing home in rural Georgia have resorted to paper charts and other manual process for patient care as they deal with a ransomware attack discovered Saturday that knocked its electronic health records and other IT systems offline.
Krebs on Security
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
A number of cybercriminal innovations are making it easier for scammers to cash in on your upcoming travel plans. This story examines a recent spear-phishing campaign that ensued when a California hotel had its booking.com credentials stolen. We’ll also explore an array of cybercrime services aimed at phishers who target hotels that rely on the world’s most visited travel website.
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After a year of sporadic hiring and uncertain investment areas, tech leaders are scrambling to figure out what’s next. This whitepaper reveals how tech leaders are hiring and investing for the future. Download today to learn more!
Collaboration 2.0
NOVEMBER 2, 2024
There are several ways to improve your Android's battery life, and I've sifted through them all to highlight the most effective options - plus an obvious bonus.
Schneier on Security
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Way back in 2018, people noticed that you could find secret military bases using data published by the Strava fitness app. Soldiers and other military personal were using them to track their runs, and you could look at the public data and find places where there should be no people running. Six years later, the problem remains. Le Monde has reported that the same Strava data can be used to track the movements of world leaders.
Security Affairs
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
Microsoft warns Chinese threat actors are using the Quad7 botnet to carry out password-spray attacks and steal credentials. Chinese threat actors use the Quad7 botnet in password-spray attacks to steal credentials, Microsoft warns. Quad7 botnet, also known as CovertNetwork-1658 or xlogin, was first spotted in the summer of 2023 by security researcher Gi7w0rm.
Data Breach Today
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Understanding the Impact of Security on the Business Makes You More Effective With cybersecurity now embedded across all industries and functions, the importance of aligning security measures with business objectives has never been greater. Here’s why being business savvy is crucial in cybersecurity - and how you can cultivate it to become a more effective professional.
Speaker: Anindo Banerjea, CTO at Civio & Tony Karrer, CTO at Aggregage
When developing a Gen AI application, one of the most significant challenges is improving accuracy. This can be especially difficult when working with a large data corpus, and as the complexity of the task increases. The number of use cases/corner cases that the system is expected to handle essentially explodes. 💥 Anindo Banerjea is here to showcase his significant experience building AI/ML SaaS applications as he walks us through the current problems his company, Civio, is solving.
Daymark
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program journey started back in 2019, which eventually led to DFARS Case 2019-D041. Since then, it has gone through several changes and program evolutions. Nearing 4 years in the making and getting closer to being finalized, companies are wondering what is next. What is the target date for the new rule?
Collaboration 2.0
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
After purchasing the latest iPad Pro, the Apple Pencil Pro may seem like an expensive add-on. Ahead of Black Friday, the stylus has been discounted by $37, bringing it down to $92.
The Guardian Data Protection
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
UK consumer group Which? finds some everyday items including watches and speakers are ‘stuffed with trackers’ Air fryers that gather your personal data and audio speakers “stuffed with trackers” are among examples of smart devices engaged in “excessive” surveillance, according to the consumer group Which? The organisation tested three air fryers, increasingly a staple of British kitchens, each of which requested permission to record audio on the user’s phone through a connected app.
Security Affairs
NOVEMBER 2, 2024
A former Disney World employee hacked servers after being fired, altering prices, adding profanities, and mislabeling allergy info. A former Walt Disney World employee hacked servers after being fired by the company. He is accused of changing prices, adding profanities, and falsely labeling items as allergy-safe. The FBI arrested the man last week, falsely declaring some items as allergy-safe could put the lives of visitors at risk.
Speaker: Aindra Misra, Senior Manager, Product Management (Data, ML, and Cloud Infrastructure) at BILL
Join us for an insightful webinar that explores the critical intersection of data privacy and AI governance. In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, building robust governance frameworks is essential to fostering innovation while staying compliant with regulations. Our expert speaker, Aindra Misra, will guide you through best practices for ensuring data protection while leveraging AI capabilities.
Data Breach Today
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Russian SVR Targeting Government, Academia, Defense Organizations Globally A Russian-state hacking group is posing as Microsoft employees and sending malicious configuration files as email attachments to target organizations across the world. The campaign has the hallmarks of a Midnight Blizzard phishing campaign although its use of an RDP configuration file is novel.
Schneier on Security
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Excellent read. One example: Consider the case of basic public key cryptography, in which a person’s public and private key are created together in a single operation. These two keys are entangled, not with quantum physics, but with math. When I create a virtual machine server in the Amazon cloud, I am prompted for an RSA public key that will be used to control access to the machine.
Collaboration 2.0
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
This lifetime license bundle deal gives you access to the entire Microsoft Office Pro 2021 suite and Windows 11 Pro for just $53 for a limited time.
WIRED Threat Level
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
A vulnerability categorized as “critical” in a photo app installed by default on Synology network-attached storage devices could give attackers the ability to steal data and worse.
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Cloud Development Environments (CDEs) are changing how software teams work by moving development to the cloud. Our Cloud Development Environment Adoption Report gathers insights from 223 developers and business leaders, uncovering key trends in CDE adoption. With 66% of large organizations already using CDEs, these platforms are quickly becoming essential to modern development practices.
Security Affairs
OCTOBER 30, 2024
The latest FakeCall malware version for Android intercepts outgoing bank calls, redirecting them to attackers to steal sensitive info and bank funds. Zimperium researchers spotted a new version of the FakeCall malware for Android that hijacks outgoing victims’ calls and redirects them to the attacker’s phone number. The malware allows operators to steal bank users’ sensitive information and money from their bank accounts.
Data Breach Today
OCTOBER 31, 2024
New Funding to Aid US Government Growth, Generative AI Security Product Development Zenity has closed a $38 million Series B round to advance its agentic AI security platform and extend its no-code and low-code application support. With investment from Third Point Ventures and DTCP, the funding enables Zenity to cater to clients in sectors like financial services and healthcare.
Schneier on Security
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Microsoft is warning Azure cloud users that a Chinese controlled botnet is engaging in “highly evasive” password spraying. Not sure about the “highly evasive” part; the techniques seem basically what you get in a distributed password-guessing attack: “Any threat actor using the CovertNetwork-1658 infrastructure could conduct password spraying campaigns at a larger scale and greatly increase the likelihood of successful credential compromise and initial access to mul
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