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Palo Alto warns of brute-force login attempts on PAN-OS GlobalProtect gateways indicating possible upcoming attacks

Security Affairs

Experts warn of brute-force login attempts on PAN-OS GlobalProtect gateways following increased scanning activity on its devices. Palo Alto Networks reports brute-force login attempts on PAN-OS GlobalProtect gateways. The security firm pointed out that no known vulnerability has been exploited, but monitoring and analysis continue. “Our teams are observing evidence of activity consistent with password-related attacks, such as brute-force login attempts, which does not indicate exploitation

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Going to InfoNEXT? ARMA Has a Deal for You

Weissman's World

If youre keeping score at home, you may remember that Im speaking at InfoNEXT 2025 in a couple of weeks moderating whats shaping up to be a great panel on the subject of Information Governance and Business Resiliency. I certainly hope Ill see you there. But if youre on the fence about whether to… Read More » Going to InfoNEXT? ARMA Has a Deal for You The post Going to InfoNEXT?

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EU Commission Publishes AI Continent Action Plan and Seeks Input

Data Matters

On April 9, 2025 the European Commission adopted a communication on the so-called AI Continent Action Plan - its strategy to shape the next phase of AI development in Europe, with consultation to follow. The Commissions declared objective is to transform the EU into a global leader in AI by fostering innovation, ensuring trustworthy AI, and enhancing competitiveness while safeguarding democratic values and cultural diversity.

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Microsoft is pushing its controversial Recall feature to Windows Insiders

Collaboration 2.0

With Recall now in preview mode for Windows Insiders on Copilot+ PCs, Microsoft is testing the waters for an official release.

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook For Smarter Knowledge Work

Speaker: Frank Taliano

Document-heavy workflows slow down productivity, bury institutional knowledge, and drain resources. But with the right AI implementation, these inefficiencies become opportunities for transformation. So how do you identify where to start and how to succeed? Learn how to develop a clear, practical roadmap for leveraging AI to streamline processes, automate knowledge work, and unlock real operational gains.

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AI Vulnerability Finding

Schneier on Security

Microsoft is reporting that its AI systems are able to find new vulnerabilities in source code: Microsoft discovered eleven vulnerabilities in GRUB2, including integer and buffer overflows in filesystem parsers, command flaws, and a side-channel in cryptographic comparison. Additionally, 9 buffer overflows in parsing SquashFS, EXT4, CramFS, JFFS2, and symlinks were discovered in U-Boot and Barebox, which require physical access to exploit.

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Europe's Energy Sector at Risk: The Critical Need for Cybersecurity

KnowBe4

Reliable energy is the backbone of any modern society. It powers our homes, industries, and economies. But what happens when this essential infrastructure becomes a target for cyberattacks? In Europe, the energy sector is facing an escalating threat landscape, with potentially dire consequences.

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Biometrics vs. passcodes: What lawyers recommend if you're worried about warrantless phone searches

Collaboration 2.0

Do passcodes really protect you more from warrantless phone searches than biometrics? It's complicated.

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North Korean IT Workers Set Sights on European Tech Firms

Data Breach Today

US Sanctions Are Forcing North Korea to Shift Targets, Using Workers With Fake IDs North Korean hackers posing as IT workers used to focus on stealing cryptocurrency and infiltrating U.S. tech companies to access sensitive data, but U.S. sanctions and increasing awareness of these job scammers have forced Pyongyang to shift its focus to Europe, said Mandiant's Luke McNamara.

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I replaced my Pixel 9 Pro with the 9a for two weeks - here's my buying advice

Collaboration 2.0

The Pixel 9a may not turn heads with flashy features, but it nails the essentials - a formula built for long-term success.

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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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Ransomware Hackers Target Active Directory Domain Controllers

Data Breach Today

Domain Controllers Commandeered to Distribute Malware, Warns Microsoft Ransomware hackers are hitting up Active Directory domain controllers to boost privileges within compromised networks, warns Microsoft. Nearly eight out of every 10 human-operated cyberattacks involves a breached domain controller. Securing the servers is a challenge.

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This compact smart heater easily warms up my living room without taking up much space

Collaboration 2.0

The Dreo Smart Wall Heater is efficient and affordable and has kept my family warm throughout the winter and spring.

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ISMG Editors: Why RSAC Conference Really Matters This Year

Data Breach Today

Also: Ransomware Profits Down, Meta's Benchmarking Controversy In this week's update, ISMG editors previewed our return to the RSAC Conference studios in San Francisco, explored cracks in the ransomware business model, and unpacked the debate over Meta's Llama 4 benchmarks and their implications for AI transparency.

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Why I recommend this HP laptop to traveling business professionals and creatives

Collaboration 2.0

HP's EliteBook Ultra G1i is impressively lightweight, reliably powerful, and built to last on battery life. But that's just the beginning.

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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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Interior Department Ousts Key Cyber Leaders Amid DOGE Spat

Data Breach Today

Senior Technology, Cybersecurity Officials Removed From Interior Department The U.S. Department of Interior has reportedly removed several key cybersecurity and technology officials from their posts following a reported dispute with staffers from the Department of Government Efficiency over its access to government systems and sensitive federal data.

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How to get Google's new Pixel 9a for free

Collaboration 2.0

Google Fi is practically giving away the Pixel 9a. Here's how you can snag it for free or get a $200 discount, no strings attached.

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Radiology Practice Pays Feds $350,000 in HIPAA Settlement

Data Breach Today

HHS Cites Security Risk Analysis Failures in Hack That Affected Nearly 300,000 A medical imaging practice with offices in New York and Connecticut has agreed to pay $350,000 to federal regulators and implement a corrective action plan to settle potential HIPAA violations uncovered in an investigation of a 2020 hacking incident that affected nearly 300,000 people.

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5 easy ways to transfer photos from your Android device to your Windows PC

Collaboration 2.0

You can transfer photos from your Android phone to your Windows computer using a variety of different methods. Here are step-by-step instructions for the five easiest ways.

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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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Medical Lab Hack Affects Planned Parenthood Patients

Data Breach Today

Laboratory Services Cooperative Says 1.6 Million Patients, Workers, Others Affected A laboratory that provides medical testing services to Planned Parenthood is notifying 1.6 million patients, workers and those who paid for healthcare on behalf of another person that their sensitive personal and health information was accessed or removed in an October 2024 hacking incident.

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My iPhone's battery is fading faster than Apple promised, despite my best efforts

Collaboration 2.0

A year in, my iPhone battery is on a fast track to its end of life, but yours will likely last longer.

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Messaging just got a major glow-up

OpenText Information Management

Lets face it: plain old SMS is starting to feel. well, a little 2005. Customers today expect more from their omnichannel messaging experiences and guess what? OpenText Core Messaging is stepping up in a big way. Were excited to announce that rich communication channels such as WhatsApp and RCS are on the horizon and theyre bringing with them a whole new world of interactive, secure, visually rich business messaging.

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Google's AI Overviews will decimate your business - here's what you need to do

Collaboration 2.0

If your business depends on online traffic, AI is a bigger threat than you think. Here's what to know - and what to do next.

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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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Warning: QuickBooks Phishing Campaign Targets Taxpayers

KnowBe4

Cybercriminals are capitalizing on tax season by launching phishing campaigns targeting QuickBooks users, Malwarebytes reports.

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This video doorbell gave me similar benefits as a Ring but with no monthly subscriptions

Collaboration 2.0

The Lorex 2K video doorbell skips subscription fees with local storage and offers both wired and wireless installation options.

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Sex-Fantasy Chatbots Are Leaking a Constant Stream of Explicit Messages

WIRED Threat Level

Some misconfigured AI chatbots are pushing peoples chats to the open webrevealing sexual prompts and conversations that include descriptions of child sexual abuse.

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The next big tech showdown is happening on your wrist - and you shouldn't sleep on it

Collaboration 2.0

It was a big week for smartwatch updates, with Google, Samsung, and Apple wearables making headlines. Here's what you need to know.

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Maximizing Profit and Productivity: The New Era of AI-Powered Accounting

Speaker: Yohan Lobo and Dennis Street

In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.

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Should AI Write Our Fiction?

John Battelle's Searchblog

I’m going to try to write something difficult. I don’t know if I’m going to pull it off, but that’s kind of the point. This is how writers improve: We tackle something we’re not sure we can do. Along the way, I am committing a minor sin in the world of writing – I am writing about writing. But wait, don’t bail, here’s a topical tidbit to keep your engaged: I’m also going to write about AI, and who doesn’t want to hear more about that?!

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This HP laptop I tested is a dream machine for traveling professionals. Here's why

Collaboration 2.0

HP's EliteBook Ultra G1i is lightweight, performs reliably, and boasts a long battery life. But there's more.

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Friday Squid Blogging: Squid and Efficient Solar Tech

Schneier on Security

Researchers are trying to use squid color-changing biochemistry for solar tech. This appears to be new and related research to a 2019 squid post. As usual, you can also use this squid post to talk about the security stories in the news that I haven’t covered.