Tue.Feb 11, 2025

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Artificial intelligence (AI) as an Enabler for Enhanced Data Security

Security Affairs

Artificial intelligence enhances data security by identifying risks and protecting sensitive cloud data, helping organizations stay ahead of evolving threats. Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries and redefining how organizations protect their data in todays fast-paced digital world. With over 90% of enterprises storing at least some of their data in the cloud, AIs ability to enhance security across complex, distributed environments is more vital than ever.

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News alert: Gcore Radar reveals 56% rise in DDoS attacks – gaming industry targeted the most

The Last Watchdog

Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Feb. 11, 2025, CyberNewswire — Gcore , the global edge AI, cloud, network, and security solutions provider, today announced the findings of its Q3-Q4 2024 Radar report into DDoS attack trends. DDoS attacks have reached unprecedented scale and disruption in 2024, and businesses need to act fast to protect themselves from this evolving threat.

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I tried to replace my laptop with the Galaxy S25 Ultra - and it changed how I work

Collaboration 2.0

A little-known Samsung feature lets you turn your phone into a desktop by connecting it to a monitor or TV. Just be sure your go-to apps are compatible.

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Celebrating Information Management: Shell's Annual IG Week

AIIM

At Shell, we believe in the power of information management (IM) to drive business success. That's why, once a year, we host an Information Governance Week - a dedicated time to focus on the importance of IM across our organization.

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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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How fake security reports are swamping open-source projects, thanks to AI

Collaboration 2.0

Patch spam contains code that is downright wrong and nonfunctional. Even worse: It can introduce new vulnerabilities or backdoors. What's a developer to do?

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This $200 Motorola phone I tested is almost too good for the price

Collaboration 2.0

The Moto G (2025) packs multi-day battery life and a surprisingly good camera for a budget phone.

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The Alarming Backdoor Hiding in 2 Chinese Patient Monitors

Data Breach Today

Researcher Jason Sinchak on Recent Cyber Warnings About Contec CMS8000 Devices A hidden reverse backdoor in low-cost patient vital sign monitors used globally is hardcoded with an IP address connecting to a Chinese government-funded education and research network, which poses both privacy and potential safety concerns, said security researcher Jason Sinchak of ELTON.

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My go-to Microsoft Office alternative just got a huge privacy and customization update

Collaboration 2.0

If you're looking for more privacy in your documents, the open-source LibreOffice has just what you need.

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Altman Rejects Musk's $97.4B Offer for OpenAI

Data Breach Today

Offer Comes Amid Legal Battle Between the Former OpenAI Co-Founders Elon Musk has reportedly offered to buy OpenAI's operating assets for $97.4 billion, escalating his legal and business battle with the artificial intelligence company's CEO Sam Altman. Altman dismissed the offer and said he will buy Twitter for $9.74 billion - if Musk is interested.

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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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Crawl, then walk, before you run with AI agents, experts recommend

Collaboration 2.0

Agentic AI offers compelling productivity benefits, but designers and developers must think small.

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Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for February 2025 ficed 2 actively exploited bugs

Security Affairs

Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for February 2025 addressed four zero-day flaws, two of which are actively exploited in the wild. Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for February 2025 addressed 57 vulnerabilities in Windows and Windows Components, Office and Office Components, Azure, Visual Studio, and Remote Desktop Services. Two of these vulnerabilities are listed as publicly known, and two are actively exploited in the wild.

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iOS 18.3.1 patches an 'extremely sophisticated attack' - and more

Collaboration 2.0

Here's what you're getting with iOS 18.3.1 - and why you might want to update ASAP.

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Thai Police Bust 4 Suspected 8Base Ransomware Group Members

Data Breach Today

Detained Russians Accused of Phobos Ransomware Attacks Against 1,000 Organizations Thai police have arrested four suspected members of the 8Base ransomware-wielding gang, which authorities say has extorted $16 million in ransom payments through attacks against mostly smaller players. The four men were taken into custody in a coordinated, international law enforcement operation.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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The work tasks people use Claude AI for most, according to Anthropic

Collaboration 2.0

Anthropic's first Economic Index sheds light on who's using AI for what, and how much of our work it's actually automating.

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Three ways to empower employee success with AI content management

OpenText Information Management

So much content, so little time. That was the situation facing RTVE Spain, a TV and radio broadcasting station, whose vast video archive was comprised of over 20 million assets dating back 50+ years. The state-owned company was sitting on a treasure trove of information, but when producers and journalists needed to find media assets for programming, quickly locating those hidden gems was next to impossible.

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This pocket-sized power bank keeps my iPhone charged all day

Collaboration 2.0

The Torras MiniMag Power Bank has the thinnest profile of any battery pack I've tested, and it charges surprisingly fast.

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Libraries Week: Libraries Change Lives in June and Green Libraries Week in October

CILIP

Libraries Week: Libraries Change Lives in June and Green Libraries Week in October SAVE THE DATES 2025: Libraries Change Lives will take place in June and Green Libraries Week in October. Through a new campaign approach and schedule, CILIP will lead two separate annual campaigns with partners promoting the impactful work delivered by all information professionals.

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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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I use this budget Android tablet more than my iPad Pro - and it costs hundreds less

Collaboration 2.0

If you're after an affordable tablet, the Blackview Tab 90 offers the ideal blend of entertainment and value.

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US VP Vance Calls for Less Regulation at AI Action Summit

Data Breach Today

Europe Must View AI With 'Optimism Rather Than Trepidation,' He Tells Paris Crowd Europe must view developments in artificial intelligence with optimism, rather than trepidation, U.S. Vice President JD Vance told EU leaders during the AI Action Summit. He said the EU's tendency to overregulate technology is costing American businesses billions of dollars.

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Linux running in a PDF? This hack is as bizarre as it is brilliant

Collaboration 2.0

Linux has been proven to run on so many devices, but a high school student who was known for running Doom on a PDF has done something you probably never would have thought possible.

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Tines Raises $125M to Expand Security Automation, Agentic AI

Data Breach Today

Workflow Automation Leader Reaches $1.125B Unicorn Valuation, Eyes AI-Driven Growth Security automation firm Tines has secured $125 million in Series C funding, pushing its valuation to $1.125 billion. CEO Eoin Hinchy says the company will invest in AI, expand beyond security into IT and infrastructure, and enhance agentic AI capabilities to drive mission-critical automation.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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The billion-dollar AI company no one is talking about - and why you should care

Collaboration 2.0

While AI giants burn cash, one company quietly makes billions without the hype.

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AI Poses Profound Privacy Risks, Signal President Says

Data Breach Today

Official at AI Summit Says Framing AI as a Solution for Every Issue is Problematic AI poses "profound" privacy risks, Signal President Meredith Whittaker said during the French AI Action Summit. Big tech should refrain from framing AI as the solution for every problem, "where it is a hunger for data, and the companies push for billions of dollars in investment," she said.

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Is a VPN-ready router the ultimate Wi-Fi upgrade? I tested one to find out

Collaboration 2.0

Setting up a VPN for whole-home coverage can be tricky and time-consuming. I tested one of the top solutions, Privacy Hero 2 - here's how it performed.

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Navigating the AI Revolution in eDiscovery: Are You Driving, Co-Piloting, or Still Hitchhiking?

eDiscovery Daily

Theres a moment when every new technology shifts from novelty to necessity. Think about the first time you used GPS instead of printing out MapQuest directions (or, for the true old-schoolers, unfolding a giant road atlas or Rand McNally folding maps). At first, it felt unnecessarymaybe even risky. I know how to get there, youd say. But then, one day, you hit a roadblock, and your GPS rerouted you seamlessly (re-routing ring a bell?).

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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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I found the most private and secure way to browse the web - and it isn't incognito mode

Collaboration 2.0

If you want the highest level of privacy and security online, you should be using the Tor browser.

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Trusted Encryption Environments

Schneier on Security

Really good—and detailed— survey of Trusted Encryption Environments (TEEs.

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AT&T will take your damaged phone with its new 'free iPhone' deal. Here's how it works

Collaboration 2.0

The carrier will now deduct up to $1,000 when you trade in an older iPhone model - even if it's damaged or cracked.

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