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A British national has been charged for his execution of a hack-to-trade scheme

Security Affairs

The Department of Justice charged a British national for hacking into the systems of five U.S. organizations. The Department of Justice charged the British national Robert Westbrook (39) for hacking into the systems of five U.S. companies. Westbrook was arrested in the United Kingdom this week with is awaiting extradition to the United States. “Robert Westbrook, 39, of London, United Kingdom, was arrested in the United Kingdom this week with a view towards extradition to the United States

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Crooked Cops, Stolen Laptops & the Ghost of UGNazi

Krebs on Security

A California man accused of failing to pay taxes on tens of millions of dollars allegedly earned from cybercrime also paid local police officers hundreds of thousands of dollars to help him extort, intimidate and silence rivals and former business partners, the government alleges. KrebsOnSecurity has learned that many of the man’s alleged targets were members of UGNazi , a hacker group behind multiple high-profile breaches and cyberattacks back in 2012.

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Community Clinic of Maui discloses a data breach following May Lockbit ransomware attack

Security Affairs

Community Clinic of Maui experienced a data breach impacting over 120,000 people following a LockBit ransomware attack. In May, the Community Clinic of Maui experienced a major IT outage that impacted thousands of patients following a cyber attack. In June, the Lockbit ransomware gang took credit for the attack. LockBit breached the Community Healthcare Clinic of Maui as they are still rebuilding from the devastating fire last year.

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Russian Hackers Increase Attacks on Ukraine's Energy Sector

Data Breach Today

Attackers Embrace Dating Sites and Encrypted Messaging Apps for Social Engineering Russian military and intelligence hacking teams continue to refine their Ukrainian targeting, lately shifting to online attacks designed to support and help Moscow's military operations succeed, including social engineering schemes launched via dating portals and encrypted messaging apps.

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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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Patelco Credit Union data breach impacted over 1 million people

Security Affairs

The ransomware attack on Patelco Credit Union this summer led to a data breach affecting over 1 million individuals, revealed the company. Patelco Credit Union is a member-owned, not-for-profit credit union that serves Northern California, particularly the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in 1936, it is one of the oldest and largest credit unions in the country.

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Critical NVIDIA Container Toolkit flaw could allow access to the underlying host

Security Affairs

A critical vulnerability in the NVIDIA Container Toolkit could allow a container to escape and gain full access to the underlying host. Critical vulnerability CVE-2024-0132 (CVSS score 9.0) in the NVIDIA Container Toolkit could allow an attacker to escape the container and gain full access to the underlying host. The vulnerability is a Time-of-check Time-of-Use (TOCTOU) issue that impacts NVIDIA Container Toolkit 1.16.1 or earlier. “NVIDIA Container Toolkit 1.16.1 or earlier contains a Tim

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Robert Herjavec on Managed Services, Identity and CEO Change

Data Breach Today

"Shark Tank" Star on Decision to Leave Cyderes CEO Post and Future of Cybersecurity Robert Herjavec, outgoing CEO of Cyderes, details why he stepped down and how cybersecurity has evolved over his tenure. From identity management to the compliance role, Herjavec explains how managed services can address today’s cyber challenges and why Chris Schueler was picked as his successor.

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Want an entire tech repair shop of tools in a single messenger bag? iFixit can fix that

Collaboration 2.0

The iFixit Repair Business Toolkit got a refresh in 2023. I've been using the kit for over a year. Here's what I have inside the bag now.

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The Pig Butchering Invasion Has Begun

WIRED Threat Level

Scamming operations that once originated in Southeast Asia are now proliferating around the world, likely raking in billions of dollars in the process.

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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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How a post-hurricane disaster sold me on a $2,000 pool-cleaning robot

Collaboration 2.0

After a lightning strike showered debris into my pool, the Beatbot Aquasense Pro pool cleaner tackled the mess with ease, proving its worth in extreme conditions.

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How Overreliance on EDR Is Failing Healthcare Providers

Data Breach Today

Healthcare Providers Must Revisit Endpoint Security to Mitigate Cyberthreats Healthcare organizations have faced 21% of all cyberattacks since 2023, as cybercriminals use stolen data and operational disruptions to pressure providers into paying a ransom. Experts advise healthcare firms to move beyond EDR tools and adopt a holistic security strategy.

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The Echo Pop smart speaker is just $18 with this October Prime Day deal

Collaboration 2.0

An Echo Pop is the perfect way to add a little pop of Alexa to your life this October Prime Day, pun intended.

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Gone in 30 Seconds: Kia Hack Unveiled

Data Breach Today

Kia Website Vulnerabilities Allowed Remote Car Control Now patched vulnerabilities in online services from carmaker Kia allowed attackers to remotely control vehicle functions using only a license plate number, putting millions of cars at risk. The flaws were present in the South Korean automaker's official website for owners and in its iOS app.

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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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Zorin OS 17.2 offers even more ways to customize your Linux distro

Collaboration 2.0

This extremely user-friendly distribution is available in free and Pro versions. Here's what makes the latest release so worth downloading.

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The Number of Ransomware Attacks Around the World Increased by 73% in 2023

KnowBe4

The number of ransomware attacks around the world increased by 73% in 2023, according to a new report by the Institute for Security and Technology’s Ransomware Task Force (RTF). These attacks opportunistically target organizations across all industries, but the hardest-hit sectors over the past two years have been construction, hospitals and health care, government, IT services and consulting, and financial services.

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I've weathered a lot of hurricanes - these 8 apps and websites are my must-have storm tools

Collaboration 2.0

As a South Florida resident and technology pro, I make it a point to stay 7 to 10 days ahead of severe storms, closely monitoring every model and update as a system develops and strengthens. Here are the tools I use.

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CyberheistNews Vol 14 #40 Online Scams Shorten Their Cycles 58% And Make More Money

KnowBe4

CyberheistNews Vol 14 #40 Online Scams Shorten Their Cycles 58% And Make More Money

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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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Is Verizon down for you? Here's why your phone's in SOS mode during the massive outage

Collaboration 2.0

Customers are reporting no access to calls, texts, or wireless data. Here's what you need to know about the outage.

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Your KnowBe4 Compliance Plus Fresh Content Updates from September 2024

KnowBe4

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

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20 years of Ubuntu: Canonical celebrates with upcoming 24.10 - and it's outstanding as usual

Collaboration 2.0

If Ubuntu is your jam, you'll be excited to know it's the 20th anniversary of the first official release of the Linux desktop OS, and 24.10 has plenty to offer.

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News alert: INE earns accolades based on strong curriculum reviews from business leaders

The Last Watchdog

Cary, NC, Sept. 27, 2024, CyberNewswire — INE , a global leader in networking and cybersecurity training and certifications, is proud to announce they have earned 14 awards in G2’s Fall 2024 Report , including “Fastest Implementation” and “Most Implementable,” which highlight INE’s superior performance relative to competitors. “Best hands-on and real world scenario based curriculum,” raves small business user Satvik V. in a recent 5-star review. ”Their dedication towards improving the curr

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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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Is Verizon down for you? Massive outage puts phones in SOS mode across the US

Collaboration 2.0

Customers are reporting no access to calls, texts, or wireless data. Here's what Verizon has to say so far.

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The Importance of a System for Digitizing and Sharing Medical Records

Record Nations

In today’s fast-evolving medical landscape, businesses in the medical field can’t afford to waste time on outdated, inefficient processes. One of the worst offenders of inefficiency is paper patient records. To increase efficiency businesses often leverage a system for digitizing and sharing medical records, commonly referred to as an Electronic Health Record or EHR.

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Networks of collaborative AI agents will transform how we work, says this expert

Collaboration 2.0

Hubspot CTO says the next step in AI may be networks of agents that collaborate to achieve more complex tasks, mostly without human supervision.

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024: The Top Four Ways to Secure Our World

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024: The Top Four Ways to Secure Our World madhav Tue, 10/01/2024 - 06:44 Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an international initiative that focuses on simple ways to protect ourselves, our families, and our businesses from online threats. The 2025 theme “Secure Our World” highlights the pervasiveness of digital technologies that enable connections across the globe and how straightforward, yet effective measures can have a lasting impact.

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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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The journey to fully autonomous AI agents and the venture capitalists funding them

Collaboration 2.0

Today's so-called AI agents will be surpassed by programs that have far greater control of the decisions made in corporate processes.

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Immediate payments and technology convergence: Opportunity or challenge?

CGI

Does the convergence of immediate payments and technology represent a challenge, an opportunity or both? Read our blog to learn more.

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Wake up gently with this sunrise alarm clock that's $30 off ahead of October Prime Day

Collaboration 2.0

The Hatch Restore 2 builds on the success of the original sunrise alarm clock with improved speakers, audio tracks, and 'Morning Moments.' Plus, it's 15% off as an early October Prime Day deal.

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