Krebs on Security
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Image: Shutterstock, iHaMoo. Adam Griffin is still in disbelief over how quickly he was robbed of nearly $500,000 in cryptocurrencies. A scammer called using a real Google phone number to warn his Gmail account was being hacked, sent email security alerts directly from google.com, and ultimately seized control over the account by convincing him to click “yes” to a Google prompt on his mobile device.
Data Breach Today
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Looking Back on the Ransomware Attacks, Resilience Lessons and Tech Trends In the latest weekly update, ISMG editors discussed defining cybersecurity moments of 2024, from the CrowdStrike outage and its implications for vendor resilience to ransomware's continued evolution, and the shifting dynamics in the tech industry affecting startups and M&A activity.
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The Last Watchdog
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Today, part three of Last Watchdog s year-end roundtable zeroes in on the regulatory and compliance landscape. Part three of a four-part series In 2024, global pressure on companies to implement advanced data protection measures intensified, with new standards in encryption and software transparency raising the bar. From the push for quantum-resilient cryptography to Software Bill of Material (SBOM ) requirements aimed at bolstering supply chain security, this installment examines the regulatory
Security Affairs
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Researchers warn of previously undetected surveillance spyware, named NoviSpy, that was found infecting a Serbian journalist’s phone. In February 2024, Serbian journalist Slavia Milanov was summoned to a police station after a routine traffic stop. After the police released him, Milanov noticed suspicious changes to his phone settings, such as disabled data and Wi-Fi.
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WIRED Threat Level
DECEMBER 17, 2024
In a previously unreported August memo, the Department of Homeland Security urged state and local police to conduct exercises to test their ability to respond to weaponized drones.
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Data Breach Today
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Also, CoinLurker Malware Steals Data via Fake Updates Every week, Information Security Media Group rounds up cybersecurity incidents in digital assets. This week, LastPass breach linked to $5.4M crypto theft, CoinLurker malware steals data via fake updates, cryptocurrency key to 27 million euro seizure and nearly 800 arrested in crypto-romance scam.
The Last Watchdog
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Continuing our look back at 2024, part two of Last Watchdogs year-ender roundtable turns its focus to emerging threats vs. evolving defense tactics. Part two of a four-part series The explosion of AI-driven phishing, insider threats, and business logic abuse has forced a shift toward more proactive, AI-enhanced defenses. The drivers are intensifying.
AIIM
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Discovering What We Actually Have At The Salvation Army Australia, we're facing what I call the "Paper Mountain" - we have this paper mountain, and we don't know what's in most of it. We don't know whether it helps us, whether it hurts us. We know it costs us money every year to store it, but we don't know what's in it.
WIRED Threat Level
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Digital license plates sold by Reviver, already legal to buy in some states and drive with nationwide, can be hacked by their owners to evade traffic regulations or even law enforcement surveillance.
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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.
KnowBe4
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Ransomware attacks targeting utilities have surged by 42% over the past year, with spear phishing playing a major role in 81% of cases, according to a ReliaQuest study spanning November 2023 to October 2024.
Data Breach Today
DECEMBER 18, 2024
At Least 200 Servers Still Vulnerable as Ransomware Group Claims Mass Exploits More than 200 Cleo managed file-transfer servers remain internet-exposed and unpatched, despite warnings of a mass attack targeting critical vulnerabilities in the widely used software. The Clop ransomware operation, which has repeatedly targeted MFT software, claimed credit for the attacks.
Collaboration 2.0
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Open-source tools like Grafana Labs and AI-driven AIOps are shaking up incident management, challenging PagerDuty and streamlining IT problem-solving and code fixes. Here's why it matters.
Data Matters
DECEMBER 16, 2024
The EU AI Act is the worlds first horizontal and standalone law governing the commercialization and use of AI, and a landmark piece of legislation for the EU. Among the various provisions of the EU AI Act, the AI literacy principle is an often overlooked but key obligation which requires organizations to ensure that staff who are involved in the operation and use of AI have the necessary skills, knowledge and understanding to adequately assess AI-related risks and opportunities (e.g., through tr
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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
DECEMBER 19, 2024
A free VPN app called Big Mama is selling access to peoples home internet networks. Kids are using it to cheat in a VR game while researchers warn of bigger security risks.
Security Affairs
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Fortinet warns of a patched FortiWLM vulnerability that could allow admin access and sensitive information disclosure. Fortinet warned of a now-patched Wireless LAN Manager (FortiWLM) vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-34990 (CVSS score of 9.6), that could lead to admin access and sensitive information disclosure. “A relative path traversal [CWE-23] in FortiWLM may allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to read sensitive files.” reads the advisory published by the vendor.
Data Breach Today
DECEMBER 20, 2024
US Seeks Extradition of Dual Russian and Israeli Citizen Rostislav Panev from Israel A newly unsealed U.S. federal indictment against Rostislav Panev says the LockBit ransomware operation paid the Israeli national a $10,000 monthly salary for coding and consulting services. Federal prosecutors are seeking Panev's extradition from Israel following his August arrest.
Collaboration 2.0
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Blitzy claims its agents can optimize any model for reasoning, all while eliminating errors.
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Data Matters
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Check out the November edition of Spotlight on Women in Privacy! Esther Silberstein shares her views on why she loves being a privacy professional, the best professional advice she ever received, what she's closely watching now, and how she unwinds. The post Spotlight on Women in Privacy: Esther Silberstein appeared first on Data Matters Privacy Blog.
WIRED Threat Level
DECEMBER 15, 2024
The security system that underlies the internet makes use of a curious fact: You can broadcast part of your encryption to make your information much more secure.
Security Affairs
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Kaspersky researchers linked a new wave of cyber attacks to the cyber espionage group tracked as The Mask. Kaspersky researchers linked several targeted attacks to a cyber espionage group known as The Mask. The APT group targeted an organization in Latin America in 2019 and 2022. Threat actors accessed an MDaemon email server and used its WorldClient webmail component to maintain persistence within the compromised organization. “The persistence method used by the threat actor was based on
Data Breach Today
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Missouri-Based Hospital Chain Initially Reported That Attack Affected Only 500 Seven months after a ransomware disrupted its IT systems for weeks, Catholic hospital chain Ascension Health is now notifying nearly 5.6 million current and former patients and employees that the incident - which also involved data theft - potentially compromised their information.
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.
Collaboration 2.0
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Here's how to save money, reduce e-waste, and extend the life of your old hardware at the same time.
Schneier on Security
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Really interesting research into the structure of prime numbers. Not immediately related to the cryptanalysis of prime-number-based public-key algorithms, but every little bit matters.
WIRED Threat Level
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Experts say the catchall term for online fraud furthers harm against victims and could dissuade people from reporting attempts to bilk them out of their money.
Data Matters
DECEMBER 19, 2024
On December 10, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published a proposed rule with technical changes for the Medicare Advantage (MA) Program and the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program for Calendar Year 2026 (Proposed Rule). Citing the growing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the healthcare sector and reports that the use of AI may lead to algorithmic discrimination that exacerbates inequalities within healthcare, CMS proposes, for the first time, new gu
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
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Paris IT Services Giant Reduces Debt by 2.1 Billion Euros French IT services giant Atos announced Thursday the completion of a financial restructuring plan designed to help the debt-ridden company stay afloat. "With no debt maturing before the end of 2029, Atos has the resources and flexibility to implement its mid-term strategy," the company said.
Collaboration 2.0
DECEMBER 18, 2024
If you're having trouble with Windows 11, consult this short list of the four best things you can do to enhance your PC's performance.
The Last Watchdog
DECEMBER 18, 2024
To wrap up our 2024 year-end roundtable, we turn our attention to new technologies and trends that are emerging to help bridge the gaps. Part four of our four-part series From cybersecurity skills shortages to the pressures of hybrid work, the challenges facing organizations are at an all-time high. Experts here explore the importance of fostering a resilient workforce, backed by AI-enhanced training and layered security strategies.
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