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JANUARY 16, 2025

Researchers discovered a 13,000-device MikroTik botnet exploiting DNS flaws to spoof 20,000 domains and deliver malware. Infoblox researchers discovered a botnet of 13,000 MikroTik devices that exploits DNS misconfigurations to bypass email protections, spoof approximately 20,000 domains, and deliver malware. In late November, the experts spotted a malspam campaign impersonating DHL which used emails about freight invoices, attaching zip files named “Invoice###.zip” or “Trackin

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WIRED Threat Level

JANUARY 16, 2025

A breach of AT&T that exposed nearly all of the company's customers may have included records related to confidential FBI sources, potentially explaining the Bureau's new embrace of end-to-end encryption.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 16, 2025

The law firm Wolf Haldenstein disclosed a data breach that exposed the personal information of nearly 3.5 million individuals. The law firm Wolf Haldenstein disclosed a 2023 data breach that exposed the personal information of nearly 3.5 million individuals. Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP is a prominent U.S.-based law firm that specializes in complex class action litigation.

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JANUARY 16, 2025

The TikTok alternative many users are recommending is called Neptune. Join the waitlist now to snag the username you want. Here's what to do.

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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

Security Affairs

JANUARY 16, 2025

The Clop ransomware gang claims dozens of victims from a Cleo file transfer vulnerability, though several companies dispute the breaches. The Clop ransomware group added 59 new companies to its leak site, the gain claims to have breached them by exploiting a vulnerability in Cleo file transfer products. “ We have data of many companies who use cleo.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 16, 2025

The Russian group Star Blizzard targets WhatsApp accounts in a new spear-phishing campaign, shifting tactics to avoid detection. In November 2024, Microsoft researchers observed the Russia-linked APT group Star Blizzard targeting WhatsApp accounts via spear-phishing, shifting tactics to avoid detection. The Star Blizzard group, aka “ Callisto “, Seaborgium , ColdRiver , and TA446, targeted government officials, military personnel,journalists and think tanks since at least 2015.

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JANUARY 16, 2025

I've been a Kindle user for over a decade, but the TCL Tab 10 Nxtpaper 5G has become my favorite e-reader tablet for several reasons.

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JANUARY 16, 2025

Researchers discovered a 13,000-device MikroTik botnet exploiting DNS flaws to spoof 20,000 domains and deliver malware. Infoblox researchers discovered a botnet of 13,000 MikroTik devices that exploits DNS misconfigurations to bypass email protections, spoof approximately 20,000 domains, and deliver malware. In late November, the experts spotted a malspam campaign impersonating DHL which used emails about freight invoices, attaching zip files named “Invoice###.zip” or “Trackin

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Collaboration 2.0

JANUARY 16, 2025

When a regular task manager just isn't enough, you need something a bit more 'super' that can not only help you keep track of tasks but also time spent on tasks and much more.

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JANUARY 16, 2025

According to a DOJ press release , the FBI was able to delete the Chinese-used PlugX malware from “approximately 4,258 U.S.-based computers and networks.” Details : To retrieve information from and send commands to the hacked machines, the malware connects to a command-and-control server that is operated by the hacking group. According to the FBI , at least 45,000 IP addresses in the US had back-and-forths with the command-and-control server since September 2023.

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JANUARY 16, 2025

Looking for a brilliant pair of studio-quality, open-back headphones? The Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro are some of the best that I've tested.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 16, 2025

The law firm Wolf Haldenstein disclosed a data breach that exposed the personal information of nearly 3.5 million individuals. The law firm Wolf Haldenstein disclosed a 2023 data breach that exposed the personal information of nearly 3.5 million individuals. Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP is a prominent U.S.-based law firm that specializes in complex class action litigation.

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Collaboration 2.0

JANUARY 16, 2025

Google is making efforts to push more apps to the Android infotainment system without extra work from developers.

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Data Matters

JANUARY 16, 2025

Tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) is revolutionizing the way we perceive and manage assets. Tokenized RWAs, or more simply the digital representation of physical or intangible assets using a token recorded on a blockchain, allows for the efficient recording, trading, transferring, and managing of tangible assets in a digital format. The post 2025 Will Be a Brave New Tokenized World appeared first on Data Matters Privacy Blog.

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JANUARY 16, 2025

Need more ports? This easy-to-use docking station from one of my favorite tech brands can help.

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Data Breach Today

JANUARY 16, 2025

Also: Intensified Russian Hacking in Ukraine, Spain's Telefnica Confirms Breach This week, Microsoft laid off security staff and released Patch Tuesday, Russian hackers intensified attacks on Ukraine in 2024, Telefnica confirmed a breach, a Tennessee mortgage leader reported a breach and the Texas AG sued Allstate over driver data collection.

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JANUARY 16, 2025

Every Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscription is about to get Copilot AI features, along with a price increase of at least 30%. The global rollout comes after months of testing and is certain to be controversial.

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Data Breach Today

JANUARY 16, 2025

Legal Firm Joins Other Class Action Litigators Targeted by Hackers Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP, a law firm that represents consumers in data breach lawsuits, has reported to regulators its own 2023 hack affecting more than 3.4 million individuals. The incident isn't the first time a law firm that handles data breach litigation reported a major hack.

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Collaboration 2.0

JANUARY 16, 2025

The latest update of the best Linux desktop distro is out and ready to go. Here's what to expect.

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JANUARY 16, 2025

Also: US Govt Seeks Return of Hack Funds to Bitfinex; Mango Markets Shuts This week, BitMEX fined $100M, prosecutors sought return of Bitfinex funds, Mango Markets shut, a Web3 attack method; pastor charged in crypto scam, CFPB proposed firms refund hack victims, 2024 crime stats, Wolf Capital co-founder's guilty plea, Thai Bitcoin miners seized and a New York AG lawsuit.

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JANUARY 16, 2025

The best password managers provide security, privacy, and ease of use for a reasonable price. We tested the best ones to help you find what's best for your family.

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Data Breach Today

JANUARY 16, 2025

Attackers Can Employ a Vulnerable Driver to Target Most Windows and Linux Systems Researchers are warning Microsoft Windows as well as many Linux distribution users to install updates that revoke permissions for a vulnerable driver that attackers can use to target most systems, allowing them to bypass UEFI Secure Boot and install a bootkit to take full control of a system.

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JANUARY 16, 2025

Though growing in capability, Gemini still isn't as popular as competing AI apps and services.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 16, 2025

Simplifying Compliance in the Complex U.S. FinServ Regulatory Landscape andrew.gertz@t Thu, 01/16/2025 - 16:30 Compliance Thales | Cloud Protection & Licensing Solutions More About This Author > If you work in compliance for a financial services organization, chances are you have been focused on the March 31st deadline for the implementation of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard version (PCI DSS 4.0).

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JANUARY 16, 2025

I've been subjecting chatbots to a set of real-world programming tests for 18 months now. There are two I recommend if you're looking for AI coding help - and several to avoid.

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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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Adam Shostack

JANUARY 16, 2025

An important step towards cyber public health Every four years, the Computing Research Association publishes a set of Quadrenial papers that explore areas and issues around computing research with potential to address national priorities. The white papers attempt to portray a comprehensive picture of the computing research field detailing potential research directions, challenges, and recommendations.

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Collaboration 2.0

JANUARY 16, 2025

Bitwarden is one of the best password managers on the market, but are you using it effectively? Here are a few tips to ensure you are.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 16, 2025

The Clop ransomware gang claims dozens of victims from a Cleo file transfer vulnerability, though several companies dispute the breaches. The Clop ransomware group added 59 new companies to its leak site, the gain claims to have breached them by exploiting a vulnerability in Cleo file transfer products. “ We have data of many companies who use cleo.

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