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The Financial Dynamics Behind Ransomware Attacks

Security Affairs

Over the last few years, ransomware attacks have become one of the most prevalent and expensive forms of cybercrime. Initially, these attacks involved malicious software that encrypts a victim’s data, rendering it inaccessible until a ransom is paid to the attackers. Today, this tactic has evolved, where ransomware operators in nearly every case first exfiltrate sensitive data and then threaten to publicly expose it if a ransom demand is not paid.

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German BSI Forces Microsoft to Disclose Security Measures

Data Breach Today

Company Publishes Information on Double Key Encryption Under Regulatory Pressure Following a legal intervention made by the German federal cybersecurity agency, Microsoft has disclosed additional information on encryption measures it adopted to secure its customer data. A new white paper details how the company is deploying double key encryption.

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VMware fixed RCE and privilege escalation bugs in vCenter Server

Security Affairs

VMware addressed vCenter Server vulnerabilities that can allow remote code execution or privilege escalation. VMware addressed multiple vCenter Server vulnerabilities that remote attackers can exploit to achieve remote code execution or privilege escalation. vCenter Server is a centralized management platform developed by VMware for managing virtualized environments.

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Researchers Uncover Chinese Hacking Cyberespionage Campaign

Data Breach Today

Chinese Threat Actor 'Velvet Ant' Evaded Detection for Years in Victim Network A Chinese threat actor used state-sponsored techniques to carry out a cyberespionage campaign targeting a major organization's networks after exploiting legacy technology to gain multiple footholds across the enterprise infrastructure, researchers said in a Monday blog post.

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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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Meta delays training its AI using public content shared by EU users 

Security Affairs

Meta announced it is postponing the training of its large language models using public content from adult Facebook and Instagram users in the EU. Meta announced it is delaying the training of its large language models (LLMs) using public content shared by adults on Facebook and Instagram following the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) request. “The DPC welcomes the decision by Meta to pause its plans to train its large language model using public content shared by adults on Facebook a

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Brazilian Entities Increasingly Targeted by Nation-State Phishing Attacks

KnowBe4

Mandiant has published a report looking at cyber threats targeting Brazil, finding that more than 85% of government-backed phishing activity comes from threat actors based in China, North Korea and Russia.

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Multifactor Authentication Bypass: Attackers Refine Tactics

Data Breach Today

Push Fatigue Attacks Succeed 5% of the Time, Surge in the Morning, Researchers Find Multifactor authentication is a must-have security defense for repelling outright credential stuffing and password spraying attacks. But no defense is foolproof. Attackers have been refining their tactics for bypassing MFA, including using technology and trickery.

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The Overlooked Truth: User Experience in Cybersecurity

KnowBe4

We live in a world where the term "cybersecurity" tends to make folks either shiver with anxiety or yawn with boredom. The narrative has always been about hacking, phishing , and all sorts of digital skullduggery. However, the overlooked truth is that users don't adopt best security practices because they’re designed without the slightest nod to the user experience.

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IMF Touts Fiscal Policy Change, Taxes to Soften AI Impact

Data Breach Today

Agency Suggests Taxing AI-Related Carbon Emissions, Excess Profits The International Monetary Fund suggested that governments consider a fiscal approach to remedy the damages artificial intelligence has brought to the environment and the economy. The agency proposed imposing a green tax on AI-related carbon emissions and taxing excess profits.

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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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Vulnerability Recap 6/18/24 – Patch Tuesday, Plus More Ivanti Issues

eSecurity Planet

The remote code execution vulnerabilities from last week’s recap continue, and Microsoft Patch Tuesday identifies plenty of issues to patch — but fortunately, most of them aren’t critical vulnerabilities. PHP’s Windows flaw is now being exploited by ransomware, almost immediately after researchers publicized the issue. Google also has an elevation of privilege vulnerability in its Pixel phones, among others; Android has published fixes for all the device issues.

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Perks of Independence for Synopsys' Software Integrity Group

Data Breach Today

GM Jason Schmitt on How Francisco Partners, Clearlake $2.1B Buy Will Propel Growth Synopsys' Software Integrity Group will become a standalone company under Francisco Partners and Clearlake once the $2.1 billion transaction closes. General Manager Jason Schmitt explains the significance of the acquisition, the carve-out process and future growth strategies.

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CyberheistNews Vol 14 #25 Microsoft and KnowBe4 Collaborate on Ribbon Phish Alert Button for Outlook

KnowBe4

Microsoft and KnowBe4 Collaborate on Ribbon Phish Alert Button for Outlook

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Huntress Lands $150M to Boost Posture, Recovery Capabilities

Data Breach Today

Series D Funds to Drive Posture, Recovery Plays for Endpoint, Identity for SMBs With $150 million of Series D funding led by Kleiner Perkins, Meritech Capital and Sapphire Ventures, Huntress is set to build or buy posture and recovery capabilities for endpoint and identity protection and enhance educational initiatives to counter the accelerating pace of cyberthreats.

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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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Accelerate transformation with a human-centered approach

CGI

How do organizations improve their chance of seeing a return on their investment using innovative technology, like AI? And how do we help business leaders feel confident that they are building an organization fit for the future?

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What Makes Healthcare a Prime Target for Ransomware?

Data Breach Today

Rubrik's Steve Stone on Reducing Data-Related Vulnerabilities in Healthcare Healthcare organizations are particularly vulnerable to ransomware, risking significant data loss. Steve Stone, head of Rubrik’s Zero Labs, outlines why healthcare faces higher risks and how organizations can strengthen their defenses against these disruptive threats.

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Collibra powers UC Davis Health’s responsible AI adoption

Collibra

Healthcare is literally a matter of life and death. At a time when the world is abuzz with hype and promise around artificial intelligence in (almost) equal measure, those who can most effectively leverage and master AI-based innovations will be the real industry change makers. UC Davis Health (UCDH) adopted Collibra and built out AI Governance to improve its patient care experience.

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NHS Ransomware Attack: Healthcare Industry Infrastructures Are Critical

Data Breach Today

Rubrik's Steve Stone on Reducing Data-Related Vulnerabilities in Healthcare Healthcare organizations are particularly vulnerable to ransomware, risking significant data loss. Steve Stone, head of Rubrik’s Zero Labs, outlines why healthcare faces higher risks and how organizations can strengthen their defenses against these disruptive threats.

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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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Microsoft & Google Offer Discounted Cybersecurity Solutions to Rural Hospitals

eSecurity Planet

The healthcare industry has emerged as a prominent target for cybercriminal activities in the past few years. Ransomware attacks , where hackers encrypt critical data and demand payment for decryption, have skyrocketed. In 2023 alone, the healthcare industry witnessed a staggering 130% increase in ransomware attacks. These attacks not only compromise sensitive patient data but also disrupt essential hospital services, putting lives at risk.

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Implement Passwordless 360° for Enhanced Security and UX

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Implement Passwordless 360° for Enhanced Security and UX josh.pearson@t… Wed, 06/19/2024 - 07:03 If you’ve somehow missed it, let me state the obvious: Passwordless is a strategic bet! Many organizations realize this already. But if there was ever a doubt, have a look at the latest KuppingerCole report that predicts the passwordless authentication market to be a $6.6 billion market.

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How Biometrics Help Prevent Medical and Insurance Fraud

HID Global

Discover how facial recognition technology can prevent medical & insurance fraud by enhancing patient ID verification, and streamlining claims processes.

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Using supply chain control towers to empower employees and satisfy customers

CGI

In today’s fast-paced and complex business landscape, resilient, sustainable and customer-centric supply chains are crucial for businesses to thrive. An innovative solution that has gained prominence in recent years is the supply chain control tower.

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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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Optical Character Recognition: Revolutionising Text Digitisation

Docuware

Transforming physical documents into digital files is a step in the right direction for improving office processes, saving business costs and helping achieve sustainability goals. But simply having digital copies isn’t enough — you also need to be able to edit these documents in their digital format.

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How to Grow a Car Dealership Business

Docuware

Recent changes in the automotive sales environment range from the prevalence of online purchasing and new data privacy regulations to diminished customer loyalty and high customer expectations sales and service. If you want to stay competitive, it's game on! In this blog post, we’ll cover proven ways to bring more potential buyers to your dealership and retain your current customers.

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