Data Breach Today

JANUARY 29, 2024

Calls Securities and Exchange Commission's Cybersecurity Allegations 'Unfounded' Network monitoring software vendor SolarWinds moved to dismiss a federal lawsuit accusing the company and its CISO of securities fraud after they allegedly misstated the efficacy of its cybersecurity controls. Russian intelligence hacked the company in an incident disclosed in 2020.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 29, 2024

Researchers discovered that Mercedes-Benz accidentally left a private key online exposing internal data, including the company’s source code. RedHunt Labs researchers discovered that Mercedes-Benz unintentionally left a private key accessible online, thereby exposing internal data, including the company’s source code. It’s unclear if the data leak exposed customer data, RedHunt Labs shared its findings with TechCrunch and with the help of the media outlet notified the car maker.

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Data Breach Today

JANUARY 29, 2024

ChatGPT Maker Has 30 Days to Respond ChatGPT maker OpenAI has 30 days to respond to the Italian data regulator after an investigation by the agency concluded the company apparently had violated European privacy laws. Europe is preparing to implement a comprehensive regulation on artificial intelligence.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 29, 2024

The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) admitted to buying internet browsing records from data brokers to monitor Americans’ activity online without a court order. U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., released documents that confirmed the National Security Agency (NSA) buys Americans’ internet browsing records without a court order. The data acquired by the intelligence agency can reveal the websites visited by the US citizens and what apps they use.

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Data Breach Today

JANUARY 29, 2024

Thousands of Students Forced to Stay Home Amid Cybersecurity Incident A school district in Freehold Township, New Jersey was forced to close its schools and offices for thousands of students Monday after suffering a cybersecurity incident that caused technical difficulties across its network environment, administrators said.

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Data Breach Today

JANUARY 29, 2024

California Firm Said August Attack Affected Clients' Data A California insurance broker that handles employee benefits, workers' compensation and property liability is notifying more than 1.5 million individuals about a ransomware/data exfiltration attack last August that involved health insurance information, passport numbers and Social Security numbers.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 29, 2024

Ukraine’s security service (SBU) detained an alleged member of the pro-Russia hacker group “the Cyber Army of Russia.” Ukraine’s security service, the SBU, announced that it has identified and detained an alleged member of the pro-Russia hacker group known as the Cyber Army of Russia. The news was first reported by The Record Media.

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WIRED Threat Level

JANUARY 29, 2024

Members of Congress say the DOJ is funding the use of AI tools that further discriminatory policing practices. They're demanding higher standards for federal grants.

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KnowBe4

JANUARY 29, 2024

Bravo host Andy Cohen tells how he became the victim of an impersonation scam that gave scammers access to and control over his bank account.

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Schneier on Security

JANUARY 29, 2024

Microsoft is reporting that a Russian intelligence agency—the same one responsible for SolarWinds—accessed the email system of the company’s executives. Beginning in late November 2023, the threat actor used a password spray attack to compromise a legacy non-production test tenant account and gain a foothold, and then used the account’s permissions to access a very small percentage of Microsoft corporate email accounts, including members of our senior leadership team and

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KnowBe4

JANUARY 29, 2024

Researchers at Malwarebytes warn that a malvertising campaign is targeting Chinese-speaking users with phony ads for encrypted messaging apps. The ads impersonate apps that are restricted in China, such as Telegram or LINE.

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Troy Hunt

JANUARY 29, 2024

I've always thought of it a bit like baseball cards; a kid has a card of this one player that another kid is keen on, and that kid has a card the first one wants so they make a trade. They both have a bunch of cards they've collected over time and by virtue of existing in the same social circles, trades are frequent, and cards flow back and forth on a regular basis.

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KnowBe4

JANUARY 29, 2024

Researchers have developed AI technology that can mimic someone’s handwriting with only a few paragraphs of written content. Experts worry about the possibility of misuse.

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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?

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 29, 2024

Dashlane is a password management software that’s popular for business and personal uses alike. The company was founded in 2009, and the first software edition was released in 2012. Like many other password managers, Dashlane makes it easy for users to create new passwords and store existing ones in a secure vault. Internet security best practices mandate unique credentials for each online account; doing so would be impossible without a solid password manager like Dashlane.

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KnowBe4

JANUARY 29, 2024

Check out the January updates in Compliance Plus so you can stay on top of featured compliance training content.

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IBM Big Data Hub

JANUARY 29, 2024

Recent years have witnessed an explosion in the proliferation of self-storage units. These large, warehouse units have sprung up nationally as a booming industry because of one reason—the average person now has more possessions than they know what to do with. The same basic situation also plagues the world of IT. We’re in the midst of an explosion of data.

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KnowBe4

JANUARY 29, 2024

Researchers at Check Point warn that scammers are using airdrops to distribute phony n on-fungible tokens ( NFTs) that direct users to malicious sites.

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Information Governance Perspectives

JANUARY 29, 2024

Tomorrow’s Jobs Today on Audible With AI tools like ChatGPT dramatically transforming global labor markets, this book teaches ambitious new graduates and job seekers to embrace disruption in the information age and take advantage of rare opportunities emerging in an era defined by uncertainty. Silicon Valley, CA., January 29th, 20234/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — JIA Publishing proudly offers the follow-up edition of Tomorrow’s Jobs Today , now available in bookstores everywhere.

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KnowBe4

JANUARY 29, 2024

Passwords are part of every organization’s security risk profile. Just one weak password with access to an organization’s critical systems can cause a breach, take down a network or worse. Whether we like it or not, passwords are here to stay as a form of authentication.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 29, 2024

In this week’s urgent updates, Apple and VMware issued updates for zero-day flaws currently under attack, and researchers detected a rise in attacks on unpatched Apache and Atlassian Confluence servers. Meanwhile, the release of proof-of-concept code starts the countdown to attack on other critical vulnerabilities, including Cisco Enterprise Communication, Fortra GoAnywhere, and GitLab.

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IBM Big Data Hub

JANUARY 29, 2024

What if employees had the ability to effortlessly delegate time-consuming tasks, access information seamlessly through simple inquiries, and tackle complex projects within a single, streamlined application? What if customers had access to an intelligent, friendly virtual agent to provide answers and enable self-service experiences around the clock? This technological revolution is now possible, thanks to the innovative capabilities of generative AI powered automation.

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IG Guru

JANUARY 29, 2024

Upcoming Industry Meetings and Webinars – January 16-February 15, 2024 The post Upcoming Webinars via Informata first appeared on IG GURU.

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IBM Big Data Hub

JANUARY 29, 2024

Business continuity and disaster recovery plans are risk management strategies that businesses rely on to prepare for unexpected incidents. While the terms are closely related, there are some key differences worth considering when choosing which is right for you: Business continuity plan (BCP): A BCP is a detailed plan that outlines the steps an organization will take to return to normal business functions in the event of a disaster.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 29, 2024

How 5G Operators Can Prepare for The Quantum Era madhav Tue, 01/30/2024 - 05:25 The Quantum State of Play in 5G Quantum computing has found theoretical application in modern computation systems, including cellular networks like 5G. However, privacy and data security concerns are set to play a vital role as new vendors and technologies emerge to capitalize on 5G capabilities.

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IBM Big Data Hub

JANUARY 29, 2024

A digital transformation is an overhauled, digital-first approach to how a business is run. The digital world is evolving quickly with new products and digital technologies that require vigorous digital transformation initiatives. The main goal of a digital transformation is to use new digital technologies throughout all aspects of a business and improve business processes.

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OpenText Information Management

JANUARY 29, 2024

The latest announcement by OpenText of Cloud Editions includes exciting updates to the OpenText™ Business Network Cloud. Check out the latest updates below. January 2024: What’s new in OpenText Business Network Cloud Edition 24.1? AI-Assisted Process Automation for Trading Partner Set-up OpenText is the leader in information management. OpenText Cloud Editions (CE) equips organizations with … The post What’s new in OpenText Business Network Cloud appeared first on OpenText Blogs.

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IBM Big Data Hub

JANUARY 29, 2024

Part one of this series examined the dynamic forces behind data center retransformation. Now, we’ll look at designing the modern data center, exploring the role of advanced technologies, such as AI and containerization, in the quest for resiliency and sustainability. Strategize and plan for differentiation As a leader, you need to know where you want to take the business—understanding the trajectory of your organization is nonnegotiable.

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PerezBox

JANUARY 29, 2024

This morning I received a text message informing me that my California EDD Prepaid Debit Card was being suspended with a deposit of $6,390 until I verified my Bank of America credit card: If you don’t live in California, this screams scam; but if you live in California and work with the CA EDD this… The post California EDD Prepaid Debit Card SMISHING Scam appeared first on PerezBox.

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