Mon.Dec 23, 2024

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Why Hackers Love Weekend and Holiday Attacks

Data Breach Today

About 75% of healthcare sector entities that suffered a ransomware attack over the past year were targeted on a weekend or holiday, highlighting the need for organizations to bolster staffing and related strategies during these vulnerable times, said Jeff Wichman of security firm Semperis.

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My favorite USB-C accessory of all time scores a magnetic upgrade

Collaboration 2.0

USB-C is great, but the ports can be fragile and vulnerable to damage. This breakaway accessory eliminates the chances of damaging your port.

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Why Hackers Love Weekend and Holiday Attacks (Jeff Wichman)

Data Breach Today

About 75% of healthcare sector entities that suffered a ransomware attack over the past year were targeted on a weekend or holiday, highlighting the need for organizations to bolster staffing and related strategies during these vulnerable times, said Jeff Wichman of security firm Semperis.

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The Linux log files you should know and how to use them

Collaboration 2.0

If you really want to see what's happening beneath the hood of your Linux distribution, you need to use log files.

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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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Turmoil Besets Phishing-as-a-Service Toolkit Rockstar 2FA

Data Breach Today

Infrastructure Problems Blamed; Users Appear to Move to Similar FlowerStorm Service As the end of the year approaches, it's out with the old and in with the new as researchers report that Rockstar 2FA, which once facilitated prolific phishing-as-a-service hits, has crashed and burned, apparently leading many one-time users to move to rival FlowerStorm.

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Models Can Strategically Lie, Finds Anthropic Study

Data Breach Today

AI Can Fake Alignment to New Instructions to Avoid Retraining Advanced artificial intelligence models can feign alignment with new training goals while secretly adhering to their original principles, a study shows. Alignment faking isn't likely to cause immediate danger but may pose a challenge as AI systems grow more capable.

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15 surprising ways I used AI to save me weeks of work in 2024

Collaboration 2.0

In 2024, AI became truly helpful. Here are 15 clever ways I integrated it into my workflow for quicker, better results - and what I hope to do with it in 2025.

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US Considers TP-Link Ban After Volt Typhoon Hacking Campaign

Data Breach Today

Major Chinese Router Manufacturer Facing Increased Scrutiny After Chinese Espionage U.S. authorities have launched multiple investigations while reportedly considering banning the widely popular Chinese-manufactured TP-Link routers amid ongoing security risks linked to Chinese cyberespionage and hacking campaigns targeting American critical infrastructure sectors.

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TunnelBear VPN review: An affordable, easy-to-use VPN with few a few notable pitfalls

Collaboration 2.0

TunnelBear is one of our favorite free VPNs, thanks to its secure encryption, access to over 40 servers, and access to most features with a free plan.

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Optimizing The Modern Developer Experience with Coder

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.

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Companies Race to Use AI Security Against AI-Driven Threats

Data Breach Today

Palo Alto Networks' Meerah Rajavel on Securing Enterprises With 'Precision AI' Security teams struggle to manage overwhelming data streams from detection systems while integrating multiple security tools. AI-powered solutions and unified architectures offer a path toward streamlined, effective threat response, said Meerah Rajavel, CIO, Palo Alto Networks.

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ExpressVPN vs NordVPN: Which VPN is best for you?

Collaboration 2.0

Many experts deem these two VPN providers to be the best in the game, but which is better? My in-depth research reveals which VPN should be your pick for every user case.

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North Korean Hackers Tied to $1.3B in Stolen Crypto in 2024

Data Breach Today

Researchers Trace 61% of Known Losses This Year to Pyongyang-Backed Hackers Hackers tied to North Korea's cash-strapped totalitarian dictatorship this year stole a record amount of cryptocurrency, totaling $1.34 billion across 47 incidents, or about double their known haul for 2023, reported blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis.

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5 biggest Linux and open-source stories of 2024: From AI arguments to security close calls

Collaboration 2.0

AI arrived, security troubles were dodged, and after years of development, real-time Linux finally made it into mainstream Linux. Here's what shook up the open-source world this year and what it means for 2025.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

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?

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Italy’s data protection watchdog fined OpenAI €15 million over ChatGPT’s data management violations

Security Affairs

Italy’s data protection watchdog fined OpenAI 15 million for ChatGPT’s improper collection of personal data. Italys privacy watchdog, Garante Privacy, fined OpenAI 15M after investigating ChatGPT’s personal data collection practices. The Italian Garante Priacy also obliges OpenAI to conduct a six-month informational campaign over ChatGPTs data management violations.

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One of my favorite budget tablets this year managed to be replace both my Kindle and iPad

Collaboration 2.0

I've been a Kindle user for over a decade, but the TCL Tab 10 Nxtpaper 5G became my new favorite e-reader tablet in 2024 for several reasons.

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Russia’s APT29 Launches Major Spear Phishing Campaign

KnowBe4

Trend Micro warns that the Russian state-sponsored threat actor Earth Koshchei (also known as APT29 or Cozy Bear) is using spear phishing emails to trick victims into connecting to rogue Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) relays.

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Ultramarine Linux 40 continues to be one fine unofficial Fedora Spin

Collaboration 2.0

If you're looking for a version of Fedora that offers a few extra tweaks to make the desktop even more user-friendly, look no further than Ultramarine Linux.

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The Cloud Development Environment Adoption Report

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.

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Criminal Complaint against LockBit Ransomware Writer

Schneier on Security

The Justice Department has published the criminal complaint against Dmitry Khoroshev, for building and maintaining the LockBit ransomware.

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I've tested dozens of MagSafe wallets, but this is the most premium one yet

Collaboration 2.0

Ohsnap's new Snap Grip Wallet is a stylish MagSafe wallet that securely holds up to eight cards on the back of your phone.

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"Get Beyond Security Awareness Training" Does Not Mean Forgetting About It

KnowBe4

KnowBe4 is a big believer in focusing on decreasing human risk as the best way to decrease cybersecurity risk in most environments.

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How to use Microsoft's Copilot AI on Linux

Collaboration 2.0

If you're a fan of Microsoft's Copilot AI and you're looking to use it on Linux, there's a simple way to make it look and feel like its own app.

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The Tumultuous IT Landscape Is Making Hiring More Difficult

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!

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A Tour of WebAuthn

Imperial Violet

I've done a bunch of posts about WebAuthn/passkeys over time. This year I decided to flesh them out a bit into a longer work on understanding and using WebAuthn. If you were at the FIDO conference in Carlsbad this year, you may have received a physical, printed booklet of the result. It took a while to get around to converting to HTML, but the text is now available online.

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I tested Samsung's 98-inch 4K QLED TV, and watching Hollywood movies on it left me in awe

Collaboration 2.0

Exceptional brightness, color accuracy, and a potent AI processor make Samsung's 4K Neo QLED a superb choice among supersized TVs.

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The Hidden Risks of Poor Records Management

Armstrong Archives

Businesses produce a wide range of data and documents related to operations, transactions, vendors, customers, and more. This information is important to the daily operation of a company and often contains sensitive information that should be kept confidential. Poor records management affects an organizations efficiency and workflow, but the hidden risks can be even more damaging.

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The best home battery and backup systems of 2024: Expert tested

Collaboration 2.0

We tested and researched the best home battery and backup systems from EcoFlow, Tesla, Anker, and others to help you find the right fit to keep you safe and comfortable during outages.

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Introducing CDEs to Your Enterprise

Explore how enterprises can enhance developer productivity and onboarding by adopting self-hosted Cloud Development Environments (CDEs). This whitepaper highlights the simplicity and flexibility of cloud-based development over traditional setups, demonstrating how large teams can leverage economies of scale to boost efficiency and developer satisfaction.

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U.S. Court rules against NSO Group in WhatsApp spyware Lawsuit

Security Affairs

A U.S. court ruled in favor of WhatsApp against NSO Group, holding the spyware vendor liable for exploiting a flaw to deliver Pegasus spyware. WhatsApp won a legal case against NSO Group in a U.S. court over exploiting a vulnerability to deliver Pegasus spyware. Will Cathcart of WhatsApp called the ruling a major privacy victory, emphasizing accountability for spyware firms after a five-year legal battle.

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How to create your own Bluesky domain - and why I recommend it

Collaboration 2.0

Using a domain on Bluesky helps identify you to your followers. Here's how to do it, step-by-step.

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U.S. CISA adds Acclaim Systems USAHERDS flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog

Security Affairs

U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Acclaim Systems USAHERDS flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added an Acclaim Systems USAHERDS vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2021-44207 (CVSS score: 8.1) to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.