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ASUS routers with AiCloud vulnerable to auth bypass exploit

Security Affairs

ASUS warns of an authentication bypass vulnerability in routers with AiCloud enabled that could allow unauthorized execution of functions on the device. ASUS warns of an authentication bypass vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-2492 (CVSS v4 score: 9.2), which impacts routers with AiCloud enabled. A remote attacker can trigger the flaw to perform unauthorized execution of functions on the device.

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How to Protect Yourself From Phone Searches at the US Border

WIRED Threat Level

Customs and Border Protection has broad authority to search travelers devices when they cross into the United States. Heres what you can do to protect your digital life while at the US border.

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Chinese Android phones shipped with malware-laced WhatsApp, Telegram apps

Security Affairs

Cheap Chinese Android phones ship with trojanized WhatsApp and Telegram clones hiding crypto clippers, active since June 2024. Since June 2024, Doctor Web researchers found cheap Android phones preloaded with fake WhatsApp and Telegram apps designed to steal crypto via clipping. These clippers swap copied wallet addresses with the attackers own. The campaign targeted low-end phones mimicking famous models, using altered system info to trick users.

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News alert: SquareX to present on uncovering data splicing attacks at BSides San Francisco 2025

The Last Watchdog

Palo Alto, Calif, Apr. 16, 2025, CyberNewswire — SquareX researchers Jeswin Mathai and Audrey Adeline will be disclosing a new class of data exfiltration techniques at BSides San Francisco 2025. Titled Data Splicing Attacks: Breaking Enterprise DLP from the Inside Out , the talk will demonstrate multiple data splicing techniques that will allow attackers to exfiltrate any sensitive file or clipboard data, completely bypassing major Data Loss Protection (DLP) vendors listed by Gartner by ex

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook For Smarter Knowledge Work

Speaker: Frank Taliano

Document-heavy workflows slow down productivity, bury institutional knowledge, and drain resources. But with the right AI implementation, these inefficiencies become opportunities for transformation. So how do you identify where to start and how to succeed? Learn how to develop a clear, practical roadmap for leveraging AI to streamline processes, automate knowledge work, and unlock real operational gains.

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Good Governance is an Art

Weissman's World

Establishing and maintaining good data and information governance is a lot more art than science. While there is a science of sorts behind the broadstrokes, theres an art to addressing the particulars, which involves sleuthing out the issues that reflect the realities of your circumstances issues that most people never even think about. Issues… Read More » Good Governance is an Art The post Good Governance is an Art appeared first on Holly Group.

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China-linked APT Mustang Panda upgrades tools in its arsenal

Security Affairs

China-linked APT group Mustang Panda deployed a new custom backdoor, MQsTTang, in recent attacks targeting Europe, Asia, and Australia. China-linked APT group Mustang Panda (aka Camaro Dragon , RedDelta or Bronze President ). deployed a new custom backdoor, tracked as MQsTTang, in recent attacks targeting entities in Europe, Asia, and Australia. Mustang Panda has been active since at least 2012, targeting American and European entities such as government organizations, think tanks, NGOs , and ev

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ICE Is Paying Palantir $30 Million to Build ‘ImmigrationOS’ Surveillance Platform

WIRED Threat Level

In a document published Thursday, ICE explained the functions that it expects Palantir to include in a prototype of a new program to give the agency near real-time data about people self-deporting.

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MY TAKE: The CVE program crisis isn’t over — it’s a wake-up call for cybersecurity’s supply chain

The Last Watchdog

Just hours before it was set to expire on April 16, the federal contract funding MITREs stewardship of the CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) program was given a temporary extension by CISA. Related: Brian Krebs’ take on MITRE funding expiring This averted an immediate shutdown, but it didnt solve the underlying problem. Far from it. The system that underpins vulnerability disclosurethe nervous system of cybersecurity risk managementis showing signs of structural fatigue.

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CVE Program Almost Unfunded

Schneier on Security

Mitre’s CVE’s program—which provides common naming and other informational resources about cybersecurity vulnerabilities—was about to be cancelled , as the US Department of Homeland Security failed to renew the contact. It was funded for eleven more months at the last minute. This is a big deal. The CVE program is one of those pieces of common infrastructure that everyone benefits from.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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I found a budget Motorola with a better battery than smartphones twice the price

Collaboration 2.0

The Moto G (2025) defies budget phone expectations with its impressive multi-day battery life and a surprisingly capable camera.

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‘Stupid and Dangerous’: CISA Funding Chaos Threatens Essential Cybersecurity Program

WIRED Threat Level

The CVE Program is the primary way software vulnerabilities are tracked. Its long-term future remains in limbo even after a last-minute renewal of the US government contract that funds it.

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Whistleblower Complaint Exposes DOGE Cybersecurity Failures

Data Breach Today

DOGE Staffers Allegedly Violated Federal Cyber Best Practices and Data Privacy Laws A whistleblower complaint made public this week provides the most in-depth look yet at the Department of Government Efficiency's many alleged cybersecurity failures, from violating federal best practices to seemingly ignoring data security laws in an apparent bid to shrink the government.

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Strengthening data reliability at WGU through smarter governance

Collibra

Managing data at a fully online university presents unique challenges. In a recent episode of Data Citizens Dialogues , Garth Gelbach , Head of Data Governance at Western Governors University (WGU) , described how the university transitioned from fragmented data management to a more structured governance model. “I have a vivid memory. In my first month at Western Governors University, I was in a meeting, and a C-level executive put a full stop on the meeting.

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How to Achieve High-Accuracy Results When Using LLMs

Speaker: Ben Epstein, Stealth Founder & CTO | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO, Aggregage

When tasked with building a fundamentally new product line with deeper insights than previously achievable for a high-value client, Ben Epstein and his team faced a significant challenge: how to harness LLMs to produce consistent, high-accuracy outputs at scale. In this new session, Ben will share how he and his team engineered a system (based on proven software engineering approaches) that employs reproducible test variations (via temperature 0 and fixed seeds), and enables non-LLM evaluation m

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Finally, a GPS tracker with unlimited battery life and high-accuracy location tracking

Collaboration 2.0

Garmin's eTrex Solar GPS tracker delivers impressive battery life, broad GNSS coverage, and a budget-friendly price tag.

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Government contractor Conduent disclosed a data breach

Security Affairs

The business services provider Conduent told the SEC a January cyberattack exposed personal data, including names and Social Security numbers. The business services provider Conduent revealed that personal information, including names and Social Security numbers, was stolen in a January cyberattack. In January, Conduent confirmed a cyberattack caused service disruptions after agencies in multiple US states reported outages.

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Florida Man Enters the Encryption Wars

WIRED Threat Level

Plus: A US judge rules against police cell phone tower dumps, China names alleged NSA agents it says were involved in cyberattacks, and Customs and Border Protection reveals its social media spying tools.

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Hackers Hijack NFC for Instant Payment Fraud

Data Breach Today

Attack Combines Social Engineering and Card Emulation to Execute Real-Time Theft Hackers are using Chinese-speaking Android malware-as-a-service SuperCard X to carry out near-field communication relay attacks, siphoning payment card data and executing live point of sale and ATM transactions. Victims receive spoofed SMS or WhatsApp alerts purporting to originate from their bank.

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Zero Trust Mandate: The Realities, Requirements and Roadmap

The DHS compliance audit clock is ticking on Zero Trust. Government agencies can no longer ignore or delay their Zero Trust initiatives. During this virtual panel discussion—featuring Kelly Fuller Gordon, Founder and CEO of RisX, Chris Wild, Zero Trust subject matter expert at Zermount, Inc., and Principal of Cybersecurity Practice at Eliassen Group, Trey Gannon—you’ll gain a detailed understanding of the Federal Zero Trust mandate, its requirements, milestones, and deadlines.

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Lotus Panda Hackers Strike Southeast Asian Governments With Browser Stealers, Sideloaded Malware

eSecurity Planet

A notorious Chinese-linked hacking group, known in cybersecurity circles as Lotus Panda, has once again been tied to a wave of cyberattacks that hit several Southeast Asian government and private sector organizations, according to fresh findings from Broadcoms Symantec Threat Hunter Team. The months-long intrusion campaign, which ran from August 2024 through February 2025, targeted various institutions, including a government ministry, air traffic control, a telecom provider, and a construction

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Update your iPhone now to patch a CarPlay glitch and two serious security flaws

Collaboration 2.0

Apple's iOS 18.4.1 update fixes a bug with wireless CarPlay and resolves two security holes already exploited in targeted attacks.

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Millions of SK Telecom customers are potentially at risk following USIM data compromise

Security Affairs

SK Telecom warned that threat actors accessed customer Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) info through a malware attack. SK Telecom is South Koreas largest wireless telecom company, a major player in the countrys mobile and tech landscape. It holds about 48% of the market share for mobile services, meaning around 34 million subscribers use its network.

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New Jersey Sues Discord for Allegedly Failing to Protect Children

WIRED Threat Level

The New Jersey attorney general claims Discord's features to keep children under 13 safe from sexual predators and harmful content are inadequate.

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Prevent Data Breaches With Zero-Trust Enterprise Password Management

Keeper Security is transforming cybersecurity for people and organizations around the world. Keeper’s affordable and easy-to-use solutions are built on a foundation of zero-trust and zero-knowledge security to protect every user on every device. Our next-generation privileged access management solution deploys in minutes and seamlessly integrates with any tech stack to prevent breaches, reduce help desk costs and ensure compliance.

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Whistleblower Warns DOGE Secretly Building 'Master Database'

Data Breach Today

Top Democrat Sounds Alarm Over Whistleblower Report of DOGE's Master Database A top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee sounded the alarm after a whistleblower provided information to Congress warning that staffers for the Department of Government Efficiency violated federal data laws while building a "master database" of sensitive information across federal agencies.

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Tailoring Your Information Management Program: It's Not One Size Fits All

AIIM

In today's digital landscape, information management and governance are crucial for organizations of all sizes. However, it's important to understand that there's no one-size-fits-all solution. Let's explore how you can customize your information management program to fit your organization's unique needs.

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AI has grown beyond human knowledge, says Google's DeepMind unit

Collaboration 2.0

A new agentic approach called 'streams' will let AI models learn from the experience of the environment without human 'pre-judgment'.

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Customer communications: how the customer journey shows the way

OpenText Information Management

The customer journey has long been more than just a visualization of a customers ideal path through services offered. It is a powerful tool for understanding customer behavior, personalizing communication on behavioral insights, and optimizing the customer journey for the benefit of both, your customer and your organization. Effective customer communication is crucial to the success of an organization in today's hyper-competitive business landscape.

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Maximizing Profit and Productivity: The New Era of AI-Powered Accounting

Speaker: Yohan Lobo and Dennis Street

In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.

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The Tech That Safeguards the Conclave’s Secrecy

WIRED Threat Level

Following the death of Pope Francis, the Vatican is preparing to organize a new conclave in less than 20 days. This is how theyll tamp down on leaks.

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Cyber Firm CEO Accused of Placing Malware on Hospital Device

Data Breach Today

Faces Two Counts of Oklahoma Computer Crime Act Violations The CEO of a small cybersecurity firm is facing two counts of violating Oklahoma's Computer Crimes Act in a case alleging that he walked into an Oklahoma City hospital and installed malware on employee computers. The case echoes other alleged hospital security incidents.

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AI, Information, and the Environment: Balancing Automation and Sustainability in the Age of GenAI

AIIM

Earth Day 2025: Intelligent Information Management and Its Growing Power Requirements Earth Day is an excellent opportunity to pause and reflect on our power needs in our private lives and businesses, particularly the growing and changing needs triggered by Generative AI (GenAI) technologies.

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