Weissman's World
JULY 19, 2024
I recently gave a presentation to ARMA International about the human consequences of what we do, and though you probably can get a copy of it from ARMA itself – and for sure you can from me – I wanted to take a minute to reinforce the criticality of my point. Most of us spend… Read More » Wanted! An IG Code of Human Ethics The post Wanted!
Data Breach Today
JULY 19, 2024
CrowdStrike Confirms Faulty Software Update for Falcon Sensor, Is Deploying Fix Banks, airlines, media giants and others are being disrupted by a mass, global IT outage tied to Windows PCs. While CrowdStrike has issued a workaround tied to a Falcon software update that appears to be the culprit, many IT administrators say it so far remains difficult to implement at scale.
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WIRED Threat Level
JULY 19, 2024
A defective CrowdStrike kernel driver sent computers around the globe into a reboot death spiral, taking down air travel, hospitals, banks, and more with it. Here’s how that’s possible.
Data Breach Today
JULY 19, 2024
Median Ransomware Attack Recovery Cost for Critical Infrastructure Is 4X Higher Ransomware remains a major threat to energy, oil/gas and utilities organizations of all sizes around the globe. Our 2024 state of ransomware report reveals that the median recovery costs for two critical infrastructure sectors - energy and water - quadrupled to $3 million over the past year.
Speaker: Aindra Misra, Senior Manager, Product Management (Data, ML, and Cloud Infrastructure) at BILL
Join us for an insightful webinar that explores the critical intersection of data privacy and AI governance. In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, building robust governance frameworks is essential to fostering innovation while staying compliant with regulations. Our expert speaker, Aindra Misra, will guide you through best practices for ensuring data protection while leveraging AI capabilities.
Security Affairs
JULY 19, 2024
Two Russian nationals pleaded guilty to participating in the LockBit ransomware group and carrying out attacks against victims worldwide. Two foreign nationals, Ruslan Magomedovich Astamirov and Mikhail Vasiliev, pleaded guilty in Newark federal court for their roles in the LockBit ransomware operation. The LockBit ransomware operation has been active since January 2020, the group hit over 2,500 victims across 120 countries, including 1,800 in the U.S.
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WIRED Threat Level
JULY 19, 2024
A software update from cybersecurity company CrowdStrike appears to have inadvertently disrupted IT systems globally.
Data Breach Today
JULY 19, 2024
Some EHRs Affected; Hospitals Cancel Patient Care in Latest Vendor Mega Incident As if the healthcare sector doesn't have enough technology problems, the global IT outage caused by a faulty CrowdStrike software update has forced some hospitals and other medical facilities worldwide to resort to manual downtime procedures and cancel patient procedures.
WIRED Threat Level
JULY 19, 2024
Swindlers are spinning up bogus websites in an attempt to dupe people with “CrowdStrike support” scams following the security firm's catastrophic software update.
Data Breach Today
JULY 19, 2024
Also: AI Bots in the Workplace; AI Regulations in the US and EU In the latest weekly update, ISMG editors discussed AT&T's alleged ransom payment to hackers following a breach of its Snowflake account, the challenges of using AI bots in the workplace, and the impact of differences in AI regulations in the E.U. and the U.S.
Speaker: Christophe Louvion, Chief Product & Technology Officer of NRC Health and Tony Karrer, CTO at Aggregage
Christophe Louvion, Chief Product & Technology Officer of NRC Health, is here to take us through how he guided his company's recent experience of getting from concept to launch and sales of products within 90 days. In this exclusive webinar, Christophe will cover key aspects of his journey, including: LLM Development & Quick Wins 🤖 Understand how LLMs differ from traditional software, identifying opportunities for rapid development and deployment.
KnowBe4
JULY 19, 2024
I have been the CEO of an anti-virus software developer. We had a special acronym for catastrophic events like this, a so-called "CEE". As in Company Extinction Event. Within hours of mass IT outages on Friday, a surge of new domains began appearing online, all sharing one common factor: the name CrowdStrike. As the company grapples with a global tech outage that has delayed flights and disrupted emergency services, opportunistic cybercriminals are quick to exploit the chaos.
Data Breach Today
JULY 19, 2024
Securing Healthcare, Minimizing Risk, Ever-Changing Threat Landscape.
Security Affairs
JULY 19, 2024
Personal and health information of 12.9 million individuals was exposed in a ransomware attack on Australian digital prescription services provider MediSecure. MediSecure is a company that provides digital health solutions, particularly focusing on secure electronic prescription delivery services in Australia. In May, the company was forced to shut down its website and phone lines following a cyber attack, but it did not mention a ransomware attack.
Data Breach Today
JULY 19, 2024
The Cost of Underpreparedness to Your Business.
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KnowBe4
JULY 19, 2024
New data puts the spotlight on the frequency and impact of modern ransomware attacks, highlighting the overconfidence organizations are showing in their ability to defend and respond to attacks.
Security Affairs
JULY 19, 2024
Cisco has addressed a critical vulnerability that could allow attackers to add new root users to Security Email Gateway (SEG) appliances. Cisco fixed a critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-20401 (CVSS score 9.8), that could allow unauthenticated, remote attackers to add new users with root privileges and permanently crash Security Email Gateway (SEG) appliances.
Schneier on Security
JULY 19, 2024
Brett Solomon is retiring from AccessNow after fifteen years as its Executive Director. He’s written a blog post about what he’s learned and what comes next.
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IT leaders are experiencing rapid evolution in AI amid sustained investment uncertainty. As AI evolves, enhanced cybersecurity and hiring challenges grow. This whitepaper offers real strategies to manage risks and position your organization for success.
Collaboration 2.0
JULY 19, 2024
Just a week after the wearable's Unpacked launch, multiple customers reported issues with the earbud tips tearing - and Samsung has pulled the devices from shelves.
Security Affairs
JULY 19, 2024
Personal and health information of 12.9 million individuals was exposed in a ransomware attack on Australian digital prescription services provider MediSecure. MediSecure is a company that provides digital health solutions, particularly focusing on secure electronic prescription delivery services in Australia. In May, the company was forced to shut down its website and phone lines following a cyber attack, but it did not mention a ransomware attack.
Collaboration 2.0
JULY 19, 2024
The industrial-grade Topdon TC002 gives your iPhone a cool superpower and you can get it for much less than a dedicated thermal imaging camera.
Security Affairs
JULY 19, 2024
Two Russian nationals pleaded guilty to participating in the LockBit ransomware group and carrying out attacks against victims worldwide. Two foreign nationals, Ruslan Magomedovich Astamirov and Mikhail Vasiliev, pleaded guilty in Newark federal court for their roles in the LockBit ransomware operation. The LockBit ransomware operation has been active since January 2020, the group hit over 2,500 victims across 120 countries, including 1,800 in the U.S.
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KnowBe4
JULY 19, 2024
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Collaboration 2.0
JULY 19, 2024
The Auskang 5,000mAh power bank is only about as thick as a few credit cards, but it has enough power to reliably charge your smartphone or other USB-C device.
Security Affairs
JULY 19, 2024
Cisco has addressed a critical vulnerability that could allow attackers to add new root users to Security Email Gateway (SEG) appliances. Cisco fixed a critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-20401 (CVSS score 9.8), that could allow unauthenticated, remote attackers to add new users with root privileges and permanently crash Security Email Gateway (SEG) appliances.
Collaboration 2.0
JULY 19, 2024
LG's Black Friday in July sale is happening now, and you can save up to $200 on LG speakers, earbuds, and more.
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Cybersecurity Detection and Response tools are showing promise in helping reduce an attacker’s dwell time in your network. With reduced dwell time before detection, defenders have time to respond in containing the threat before significant damage can be done to your systems and confidential data. But cutting through the acronym soup and marketing hype can be a daunting task.
OpenText Information Management
JULY 19, 2024
In today's hyper-connected digital landscape, the proliferation of devices and applications has expanded the attack surface for potential cybersecurity threats. Cyberattacks are on track to cause $10.5 trillion a year in damage by 2025. Security Operations Centers (SOC) are at the forefront of defending organizations against these threats, but they often face overwhelming challenges.
Collaboration 2.0
JULY 19, 2024
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OpenText Information Management
JULY 19, 2024
In an increasingly digital world, the security of network and information systems is paramount. The European Union's NIS2 Directive , a successor to the original NIS Directive, aims to strengthen cybersecurity across the EU by enhancing the resilience and incident response capacities of public and private sectors. As organizations prepare to meet the stringent requirements of NIS2, leverage OpenText™ Cybersecurity Services to navigate the new directive’s coverage and requirements.
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