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Why Your VPN May Not Be As Secure As It Claims

Krebs on Security

Virtual private networking (VPN) companies market their services as a way to prevent anyone from snooping on your Internet usage. But new research suggests this is a dangerous assumption when connecting to a VPN via an untrusted network, because attackers on the same network could force a target’s traffic off of the protection provided by their VPN without triggering any alerts to the user.

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Operation Cronos Again Threatens to Reveal LockBitSupp

Data Breach Today

International Police Operation Revives Seized LockBit Dark Web Leak Site Police behind an international law enforcement operation targeting LockBit resurrected the leak site they seized earlier this year from the ransomware-as-a-service group and posted a countdown clock suggesting they will reveal the identity of LockBitSupp, the group's leader.

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Apple’s iPhone Spyware Problem Is Getting Worse. Here’s What You Should Know

WIRED Threat Level

The iPhone maker has detected spyware attacks against people in more than 150 countries. Knowing if your device is infected can be tricky—but there are a few steps you can take to protect yourself.

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Enterprise Technology Management: No Asset Management Silos

Data Breach Today

Oomnitza co-founder and CEO Arthur Lozinski discusses enterprise technology management - a solution that brings software, hardware and infrastructure asset management together in a single database and uses automation to set and enforce policies for the enterprise as a whole.

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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have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth.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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Microsoft + Jamf introduce new AI tool: Copilot for Security

Jamf

Learn what Microsoft Copilot for Security is, how you can leverage Jamf management and security, and what it means when tools and expertise combine to make your devices much more secure.

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El Salvador suffered a massive leak of biometric data

Security Affairs

Resecurity found a massive leak involving the exposure of personally identifiable information (PII) of over five million citizens of El Salvador on the Dark Web. Resecurity identified a massive leak of the personally identifiable information (PII) of over five million citizens from El Salvador on the Dark Web , impacting more than 80% of the country’s population.

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LevelBlue Leverages AI For Threat Intel Following AT&T Split

Data Breach Today

AI Investments and Global Expansion Set to Propel Growth After Separating From AT&T As Level Blue separates from AT&T, it focuses on harnessing artificial intelligence for advanced threat intelligence, targeting significant growth in international markets, and evaluating potential merger and acquisition opportunities to expand its geographic or technological footprint.

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City of Wichita hit by a ransomware attack

Security Affairs

The City of Wichita in Kansas was forced to shut down its computer systems after a ransomware attack. The City of Wichita, Kansas, was the victim of a ransomware attack and shut down its network to contain the threat. The security breach took place on May 5th, 2024, and immediately started its incident response procedure to prevent the threat from spreading.

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Microsoft Overhauls Security Practices After Major Breaches

Data Breach Today

Company Plans to Link Executive Compensation to Achieving Security Milestones The executive vice president for Microsoft Security has announced an overhaul of the company's security practices following a series of high-profile cyberattacks that allowed foreign state-sponsored hacking groups to access its internal systems and cloud networks.

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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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Alexander Vinnik, the operator of BTC-e exchange, pleaded guilty to money laundering

Security Affairs

Alexander Vinnik, a Russian operator of virtual currency exchange BTC-e pleaded guilty to participating in a money laundering scheme. Alexander Vinnik , a Russian national, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering for his involvement in operating the cryptocurrency exchange BTC-e from 2011 to 2017. BTC-e processed over $9 billion in transactions and served over one million users globally, including many in the United States.

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The Challenges in Keeping Medical Device Software Updated

Data Breach Today

Updating software as new vulnerabilities are discovered persistently remains a top medical device cybersecurity challenge, said David Brumley, a cybersecurity professor at Carnegie Mellon University and CEO of security firm ForAllSecure. Solving this requires a major mindset shift, he said.

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New Lawsuit Attempting to Make Adversarial Interoperability Legal

Schneier on Security

Lots of complicated details here: too many for me to summarize well. It involves an obscure Section 230 provision—and an even more obscure typo. Read this.

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Maximizing ROI Through Strategic Cybersecurity Investments

Data Breach Today

Eric Sanchez of Kyowa Kirin on Balancing Cost-Efficiency and Effective Protection Eric Sanchez, CISO of Kyowa Kirin, discusses the evolving cybersecurity landscape, emphasizing ROI, revenue assurance and the critical need for proactive protection measures. He highlights the importance of cybersecurity investments in maintaining long-term revenue and business success.

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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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Introducing The New KnowBe4.com

KnowBe4

I'm excited to unveil our newly redesigned website at knowbe4.com ! The team has worked hard to create a sleek, modern design with improved navigation and new features to better serve you - our valued customers and guests.

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Unlocking AI potential for CISOs: A framework for safe adoption

OpenText Information Management

Many organizations are in the exploratory phases of using Artificial Intelligence (AI). Some of these AIs include machine learning (ML), and natural language processing (NLP) in the AI category, which makes AI more inclusive. Remember, AI has been around for a long time but with different semantics. The benefits of AI for some industries like healthcare, banking, and telecomm will drive major strategy changes, and the impact will be vast.

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IBM Mainframe Skills Council brings the global community together to grow mainframe talent

IBM Big Data Hub

The global economy runs on transactions, and 70% of transactions by value run through an IBM Z® mainframe. Many of the world’s largest enterprises rely on IBM Z to support their core business, and by a process of continued innovation, IBM Z brings industry-first technologies to our clients with each new generation. Modern mainframe skills are critical as businesses implement AI, modernize their applications, integrate across the enterprise and continue digital transformation.

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Digital workspace management for the modern organization

Jamf

Jamf’s digital workspace management platform allows employees to work safely where they are most productive: part of why Jamf has been named in yet another independent report as a "leader in Apple ecosystem management.

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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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Redefining clinical trials: Adopting AI for speed, volume and diversity

IBM Big Data Hub

Successful clinical studies hinge on efficiently recruiting and retaining diverse participants. Yet, clinical trial professionals across the globe grapple with notable challenges in these areas. In this chapter of the IBM series on clinical trial innovation, we spotlight key strategies for boosting recruitment speed, helping to ensure diversity, and harnessing digital advancements.

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How to Block a Program in a Firewall (Windows & Mac)

eSecurity Planet

Blocking a program in a firewall is a security measure that protects systems from unwanted access. This process monitors resource consumption, limits internet access, blocks inbound access from malicious sources, and prevents outbound access from installed apps. Learn how to block a program in a firewall by exploring when to allow or block programs, methods to permanently or temporarily block in Windows or MacOS, and the common troubleshooting tips.

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Build the foundation for SAP ERP modernization 

IBM Big Data Hub

Successful SAP ERP modernization programs begin with clear organizational alignment on wanted outcomes and expected business value, end-to-end scope and roadmap. This alignment is critical to enterprises that run their core operations on SAP ECC for years. It helps them determine where to start their modernization initiatives and how to prioritize, organize and plan to see the value of this investment.

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Digitization Regulations–The First Year

National Archives Records Express

This post comes from our Policy and Standards Team. A sailor resets his clock using a sun dial to reflect the one-hour difference between standard time and daylight-saving time. National Archives Identifier 6422494 One year ago, on May 4, 2023, the first regulation for digitizing permanent records went into effect. The regulation established a detailed set of requirements agencies must meet when they digitize permanent paper and printed photographic records.

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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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Enterprises’ best bet for the future: Securing generative AI  

IBM Big Data Hub

IBM and AWS study: Less than 25% of current generative AI projects are being secured The enterprise world has long operated on the notion that trust is the currency of good business. But as AI transforms and redefines how businesses operate and how customers interact with them, trust in technology must be built. Advances in AI can free human capital to focus on high-value deliverables.

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New chief information security officer appointed for Vermont via Eagle Times

IG Guru

Check out the story here. The post New chief information security officer appointed for Vermont via Eagle Times first appeared on IG GURU.

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The waterproof Blink Mini 2 is the best Wyze Cam alternative available

Collaboration 2.0

The newest version of the Blink Mini sees key improvements that make it worthy even for non-budget shoppers.

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