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How Ransomware Group Stability Affects Payment Decisions

Data Breach Today

Robert Boyce on Accenture's Strategy for Assessing the Behavior of Ransomware Gangs Accenture Global Cyber Resilience Lead Robert Boyce outlines why organizations must assess the stability of ransomware groups before deciding how to respond to extortion threats. He outlines how trustworthiness of ransomware gangs can affect the likelihood of receiving decryption keys after payment.

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NEWS ANALYSIS Q&A: The early going of Generative AI and LLMs impacting cybersecurity

The Last Watchdog

The art of detecting subtle anomalies, predicting emergent vulnerabilities and remediating novel cyber-attacks is becoming more refined, day by day. Related: GenAI’s impact on elections It turns out that the vast datasets churned out by cybersecurity toolsets happen to be tailor-made for ingestion by Generative AI ( GenAI ) engines and Large Language Models ( LLMs.

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North Korea Exploited Windows Zero-Day to Deploy Fudmodule

Data Breach Today

Lazarus Espionage Group's Sophisticated Malware Evades Antivirus Monitoring North Korea's Lazarus hacking team, which focuses on cryptocurrency theft and espionage, has once again been exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Windows to install antivirus-suppressing malware dubbed Fudmodule to aid its intrusions.

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News alert: INE Security advisory: The steep cost of neglecting cybersecurity training

The Last Watchdog

Cary, NC, Aug. 22, 2024, CyberNewsWire — In modern business, cybersecurity is not merely a technical concern but a crucial financial safeguard. With cyber threats growing in sophistication and frequency, the financial implications of neglecting cybersecurity training are severe and multifaceted. INE Security , a global leader in cybersecurity training and certifications, is exploring how overlooking this critical aspect of organizational strategy can lead to a financial crisis and laying o

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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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Addressing the OT SOC Challenges in Industrial Environments

Data Breach Today

EY's Piotr Ciepiela Discusses Key Challenges in Implementing, Maintaining OT SOCs Piotr Ciepiela, EMEIA cybersecurity leader at EY, discusses the challenges of securing OT systems and contrasts them with IT SOC environments. He emphasizes the need for specialized tools, dedicated personnel and strong collaboration with engineering teams to manage OT SOC operations.

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McLaren Health Expects IT Disruption to Last Through August

Data Breach Today

Patients Still Asked to Bring Paper Records to Appointments Post-Ransomware Attack McLaren Health Care expects IT disruptions caused by a ransomware attack earlier this month to last through the end of August. While most of McLaren's facilities are open, IT systems across its hospitals, cancer centers and clinics are still affected, including electronic medical record access.

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Oracle NetSuite misconfiguration could lead to data exposure

Security Affairs

Researchers discovered thousands of Oracle NetSuite e-stores that are vulnerable to data leak, sensitive customer information is at risk. Cybersecurity researchers from AppOmni warn of a potential issue in Oracle NetSuite SuiteCommerce platform could allow attackers to access customer sensitive data. NetSuite is a widely used SaaS Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform, valued for its capability to deploy external-facing online stores through SuiteCommerce or SiteBuilder.

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Real-Time Deepfakes: A Growing Threat to Corporate Security

Data Breach Today

Bishop Fox's Brandon Kovacs on the Security Risks of Real-Time Voice, Video Cloning The ability to create real-time deepfakes of trusted figures has transformed the landscape of corporate security threats. Brandon Kovacs, senior red team consultant at Bishop Fox, details how attackers can now clone voices and video in real-time, enabling new forms of social engineering and fraud.

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An AWS Configuration Issue Could Expose Thousands of Web Apps

WIRED Threat Level

Amazon has updated its instructions for how customers should more securely implement AWS's traffic-routing service known as Application Load Balancer, but it's not clear everyone will get the memo.

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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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No Deal: Action1 Rebuffs CrowdStrike's Interest in $1B Buy

Data Breach Today

Action1 Opts For Independence, Believes It Can Become Multi-Billion Dollar Business Action1 has rebuffed CrowdStrike's interest in acquiring the patch management and vulnerability remediation startup for $1 billion and opted to remain independent. Action 1 has decided to turn down acquisition inquiries since the company believes it can grow into a multi-billion dollar business.

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2.9 Billion Records Exposed in NPD Breach: How to Stay Safe

eSecurity Planet

A cataclysmic data breach has cast a long shadow over the privacy of billions of individuals. Reports claim that a staggering 2.9 billion records, including Social Security numbers, have been compromised in a cyberattack targeting National Public Data (NPD), a company specializing in background checks. This unprecedented scale of data exposure highlights the vulnerabilities inherent in our interconnected world and the immense value placed on personal information by cybercriminals.

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Previously unseen Msupedge backdoor targeted a university in Taiwan

Security Affairs

Experts spotted a previously undetected backdoor, dubbed Msupedge, that was employed in an attack against a university in Taiwan. Broadcom Symantec researchers discovered a previously undetected backdoor, called Msupedge, that was employed in an attack targeting an unnamed university in Taiwan. The most notable feature of the backdoor is that it relies on DNS tunnelling to communicate with a C2 server. “Msupedge is a backdoor in the form of a dynamic link library (DLL).” reads the r

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CyberheistNews Vol 14 #34 [HEADS UP] Real Social Engineering Attack on KnowBe4 Employee Foiled

KnowBe4

CyberheistNews Vol 14 #34 [HEADS UP] Real Social Engineering Attack on KnowBe4 Employee Foiled

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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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Toyota disclosed a data breach after ZeroSevenGroup leaked stolen data on a cybercrime forum

Security Affairs

Toyota has confirmed a data breach after a threat actor leaked 240GB of data stolen from its infrastructure on a cybercrime forum. Toyota disclosed a data breach after a threat actor leaked an archive of 240GB of data stolen from its systems on a cybercrime forum, BleepingComputer reported. The threat actor ZeroSevenGroup claims to have breached a U.S. branch of Toyota, stealing 240GB of files containing information on Toyota employees, customers, contracts, and financial details.

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Hacking Wireless Bicycle Shifters

Schneier on Security

This is yet another insecure Internet-of-things story , this one about wireless gear shifters for bicycles. These gear shifters are used in big-money professional bicycle races like the Tour de France, which provides an incentive to actually implement this attack. Research paper. Another news story. Slashdot thread.

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ChatGPT vs. ChatGPT Plus: Is a paid subscription still worth it?

Collaboration 2.0

OpenAI's new and improved GPT-4o model makes it harder to determine who'll find free ChatGPT adequate and who should go for Plus. We break down your options to help you decide.

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Vulnerability Recap 8/20/24 – Microsoft Has the Spotlight This Week

eSecurity Planet

This past week was Patch Tuesday: Microsoft released CVEs for 90 new vulnerabilities. But that wasn’t the vendor’s only contribution to our list — Entra ID, Microsoft’s cloud directory product, also had a recent snag. Additionally, I looked at Linux, SolarWinds, and Android vulnerabilities. Ivanti continues to have issues, this time with its Virtual Traffic Manager product.

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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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The 2-in-1 laptop I recommend for the office is not a Lenovo or HP

Collaboration 2.0

Dell's Inspiron 14 2-in-1 delivers a solid suite of hardware the line is known for, but with the added benefit of a convertible form factor.

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How threat hunters stay informed and collaborate 

OpenText Information Management

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, threat hunters play a crucial role in proactively detecting and mitigating security threats. A recent study by The CHISEL Group at the University of Victoria sheds light on the collaboration and information-sharing practices of threat hunters. Here are some key findings from the report that can help threat hunters and their managers enhance their strategies.

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Apple may release multiple AirPods next month. Here are the top 4 features I want to see

Collaboration 2.0

Industry insiders are confident Apple will announce new AirPods next month. Although that's exciting to hear, there are a few things I'd like to see first.

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What’s New in Extended ECM for SAP SuccessFactors

OpenText Information Management

We are thrilled to announce the release of OpenText Extended ECM for SAP® SuccessFactors® Update 24.3. This update brings numerous process and feature improvements designed to enhance the capabilities of our HR solutions. In this blog, we'll focus on the A, B, and C of this new cloud release: Advanced Technology , Business Automation , and Certainty.

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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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Offline Google Maps comes to WearOS - how to check if your watch has it

Collaboration 2.0

Navigating using your smartwatch without an internet connection is about to get a lot easier.

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How to Use BitDefender VPN on Any Device: 2024 Tutorial

eSecurity Planet

Online privacy and security are of utmost importance in today’s digital world. A virtual private network (VPN) is a great way to increase your online security. Bitdefender, an industry leader in cybersecurity, created this VPN service to protect your information from malicious actors, online ads, and hackers. It is a powerful tool that encrypts your internet connection and hides your IP address to safeguard your online privacy.

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The best WordPress hosting services of 2024: Expert tested

Collaboration 2.0

We tested the best WordPress hosting services to help you manage your websites. These are the best WordPress-ready hosts in the market.

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How to Get a VPN on Any Device (+ Installation Tips)

eSecurity Planet

A virtual private network (VPN) is a must for any internet user connecting to business systems. It provides a secure tunnel protecting user identity, encrypts data in transit, and extends the identity and security of the home network to remote users. Use this guide to learn how to get a VPN provider, set it up, and connect your devices for a more secure and safe connection.

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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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This lightweight Linux distro is the best way to revive your old computer. Here's how

Collaboration 2.0

If you want to breathe life back into a slow or aging computer, Linux Lite 7.0 is a lightweight, efficient distribution with solid performance.

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How Biometrics Are Revolutionizing Identity Verification and Criminal Booking in Brazil

HID Global

Explore how biometric systems are revolutionizing identity verification and criminal booking in Brazil. Discover the benefits and advancements.

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The fastest VPNs of 2024: Great speeds and secure connections anywhere

Collaboration 2.0

We tested the fastest VPNs on the market to help you decide which is best for you to avoid slowing down your internet while staying secure.