Krebs on Security

AUGUST 27, 2024

Malicious hackers are exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Versa Director , a software product used by many Internet and IT service providers. Researchers believe the activity is linked to Volt Typhoon , a Chinese cyber espionage group focused on infiltrating critical U.S. networks and laying the groundwork for the ability to disrupt communications between the United States and Asia during any future armed conflict with China.

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Data Breach Today

AUGUST 27, 2024

Young Consulting Says Health Data Exposed; Ransomware Group Leaked Stolen Data Young Consulting, which develops software for the stop-loss insurance market, is notifying 1 million individuals that their personal information was stolen earlier this year in a hack attack. The BlackSuit ransomware group, a rebrand of Royal, subsequently claimed credit and leaked stolen data.

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AIIM

AUGUST 27, 2024

I recently had the pleasure of hosting a conversation with Rob Bogue, the core author of AIIM's new resource " Organizational Readiness for Generative AI: Leveraging Unstructured Data for Success." This assessment focuses on how to prepare unstructured data for AI implementation. In this blog post, I'll share key insights from our discussion and highlight the importance of this tool for information management professionals.

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Data Breach Today

AUGUST 27, 2024

Cybersecurity Tech Accord Urges Nations to Reject the Treaty A coalition of technology organizations says a draft United Nations cybercrime treaty would facilitate crime and is urging nations to reject the treaty. "The best option now is for a majority of the U.N.'s member states to decide not to adopt the convention," said Nick Ashton-Hart.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2024

China-linked APT group Volt Typhoon exploited a zero-day flaw in Versa Director to upload a custom webshell in target networks. China-linked APT Volt Typhoon exploited a zero-day vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-39717 , in Versa Director, to deploy a custom webshell on breached networks. Versa Director is a centralized management and orchestration platform used primarily by Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to manage and monitor Software-Defined Wide Area N

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2024

CrowdStrike researchers have identified the notorious hacker USDoD who is behind several high-profile data leaks. The notorious hacker USDoD (aka EquationCorp), who is known for high-profile data leaks, is a man from Brazil, according to a CrowdStrike investigation. The news was first reported by the Brazilian website TecMundo who received a CrowdStrike report via an anonymous source.

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Data Breach Today

AUGUST 27, 2024

Ransomware Attackers Had Access to Data for More Than a Month Hackers stole the data of more 700 million current and former customers and employees of Patelco Credit Union in a monthlong ransomware attack detected in June, the California financial institution said. Not all 726,000 individuals victimized in the breach were equally affected.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2024

A critical flaw in the WPML WordPress plugin, which is installed on 1 million websites, could allow potential compromise of affected sites. The WPML Multilingual CMS Plugin for WordPress is installed on over 1 million sites. An authenticated (Contributor+) Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability, tracked CVE-2024-6386 (CVSS score of 9.9), in WPML Plugin potentially allows the compromise of impacted websites.

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Data Breach Today

AUGUST 27, 2024

Acquisition Will Enhance Security Operations, Expand Managed Threat Intel Solutions Check Point plans to purchase an external risk management vendor led by an Israeli intelligence veteran to boost its SOC and managed threat intelligence capabilities. The proposed acquisition of Cyberint will make it easier for companies to defend against both internal and external cyberthreats.

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KnowBe4

AUGUST 27, 2024

This blog was co-written by Perry Carpenter and Roger A. Grimes. As I sit in the 2024 Seattle Convene conference this week and listen to speaker after speaker talk about their successful security awareness training programs, one thing is perfectly clear. They all prefer carrots and fewer sticks.

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Data Breach Today

AUGUST 27, 2024

Wipro's Siva Vrs on How AI Impacts Regulatory and Compliance Mandates Data integrity, collection, analytics - they all are essential for compliance reporting, and yet each remains a challenge for enterprises across business sectors. Siva Vrs of Wipro discusses the challenge of compliance in the cloud era, including Wipro's partnership with AWS to alleviate cloud compliance challenges.

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Schneier on Security

AUGUST 27, 2024

Ars Technica has a good article on what’s happening in the world of television surveillance. More than even I realized.

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Data Breach Today

AUGUST 27, 2024

Google Ventures Leads Round as Sales of Cribl's Vendor-Agnostic Data Tools Grow Cribl has completed a $319 million Series E funding round led by Google Ventures. The financing pushes the company’s valuation to $3.5 billion, with backing from prominent investors as Cribl's data engine technology continues to be rapid adoped by enterprises globally.

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KnowBe4

AUGUST 27, 2024

Thirty-four percent of state and local government entities were hit by ransomware in 2024, a new report from Sophos has found. While this is a decrease compared to the attack rate in 2023, the mean cost of recovery for these entities has more than doubled to $2.83 million.

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Collaboration 2.0

AUGUST 27, 2024

Amazon's flagship Echo device is one of the best smart speakers we've tested, and the $200 price tag can still be justified two years after release.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 27, 2024

A virtual private network (VPN) does more than just mask your identity—it fundamentally changes how your data moves across the internet. But what’s really going on under the hood when you browse the web using a VPN? Understanding this can be crucial for IT managers and professionals who are keen on maintaining robust cybersecurity practices. In this article, we’ll explain how a VPN works, explore its encryption mechanisms, review common VPN protocols, and discuss its various business appli

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Collaboration 2.0

AUGUST 27, 2024

I've been a Kindle user for over a decade, but the TCL Tab 10 Nxtpaper 5G is my new favorite e-reader for its versatile display and value.

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KnowBe4

AUGUST 27, 2024

CyberheistNews Vol 14 #35 [PROVED] Unsuspecting Call Recipients Are Super Vulnerable to AI Vishing

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AUGUST 27, 2024

Getac has launched its latest rugged tablet with upgraded internal components, making it one of the best options if you work in challenging environments.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 27, 2024

If you updated Chrome and SolarWinds Web Help Desk in the last couple of weeks due to vulnerabilities, get ready to update them again — each has a new flaw. Additionally, a popular WordPress plugin has a critical issue, and AWS’s Application Load Balancer feature has a configuration vulnerability. As always, the best way to get flaws quickly patched is to scan for vulnerabilities frequently and have a plan for fixing and documenting them.

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Collaboration 2.0

AUGUST 27, 2024

Double? Quadruple? Nah, I OCTUPLED my Surface Pro storage. If you can use a screwdriver, you can do it, too. Here's how.

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OpenText Information Management

AUGUST 27, 2024

Threat hunting is a critical aspect of cybersecurity, involving the proactive search for threats and vulnerabilities within an organization's network. For threat hunters to be effective, they need robust support from their managers and teams. This post will explore three ways that managers and leadership, including CISOs, can best support their threat hunting teams: Address workplace challenges.

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Collaboration 2.0

AUGUST 27, 2024

This lifetime license bundle deal gives you access to the entire Microsoft Office Pro 2021 suite and Windows 11 Pro at 88% off for a limited time.

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OpenText Information Management

AUGUST 27, 2024

A transformation is underway that will redefine how we perceive, process, and use information. It leverages advanced information management technologies— artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity , and cloud —to enhance the way we work. And it creates dynamic, context-aware systems that don’t merely organize facts but adapt to users’ needs, provide personalized insights, and facilitate more efficient decision-making.

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Collaboration 2.0

AUGUST 27, 2024

Google says 'a known bug' is preventing some Pixel 9 Pro XL devices from supporting wireless charging. Here's what you can do while you wait for a patch.

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IT Governance

AUGUST 27, 2024

Creating a sustainable work environment is crucial – not just to reduce our ecological footprint, but also to foster a culture of responsibility and long-term success. With mounting concerns about environmental impact, integrating sustainability practices into workplace operations has become increasingly vital. We’re already suffering the consequences of climate change.

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Collaboration 2.0

AUGUST 27, 2024

Labor Day weekend is almost here, and there are already tons of great deals on headphones, TVs, smart home devices, and more that you can grab across major retailers.

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Information Matters

AUGUST 27, 2024

European venture capital firm redalpine has announced the closing of its largest fund to date, redalpine capital VII (RAC VII), at $200 million. The firm, founded in Zurich in 2006, Read more The post VC firm redalpine plans London office as it closes largest fund to date appeared first on Information Matters - AI in the UK.

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