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US DoJ charges five alleged members of the Scattered Spider cybercrime gang

Security Affairs

The U.S. Justice Department charged five suspects linked to the Scattered Spider cybercrime gang with wire fraud conspiracy. The U.S. Justice Department charged five alleged members of the cybercrime gang Scattered Spider (also known as UNC3944 , 0ktapus ) with conspiracy to commit wire fraud. “Law enforcement today unsealed criminal charges against five defendants who allegedly targeted employees of companies nationwide with phishing text messages and then used the harvested employee cr

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OpenAI updates GPT-4o, reclaiming its crown for best AI model

Collaboration 2.0

If you use ChatGPT for writing, you'll be happy to hear this.

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Threat actor sells data of over 750,000 patients from a French hospital

Security Affairs

A threat actor had access to electronic patient record system of an unnamed French hospital, and the health data of 750,000 patients was compromised. An unnamed French hospital suffered a data breach that impacted more than 758,000 patients, a threat actor had access to the electronic patient record system of the organization. The threat actor claims that exposed records include name, first name, date of birth, gender, address, city, postal code, phone number(s), and email.

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Even Nvidia's CEO is obsessed with Google's NotebookLM AI tool

Collaboration 2.0

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang spends a lot of time stuffing documents into Google's impressive AI tool. Here's why.

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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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Feds Indict 5 Suspects Tied to Scattered Spider Cybercrime

Data Breach Today

FBI Ties Suspects to at Least 45 Attacks and Theft of Cryptocurrency Worth Millions The U.S. government on Wednesday unsealed criminal charges against five suspected members of the "loosely organized, financially motivated cybercriminal group" Scattered Spider. The suspects have been tied to 45 attacks, disrupting businesses and stealing cryptocurrency worth millions of dollars.

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CISA Red Team Finds Alarming Critical Infrastructure Risks

Data Breach Today

Red Team Finds Vulnerabilities in Critical Infrastructure Org’s Security Framework The U.S., cyber defense agency is urging critical infrastructure operators to learn from the experience of a volunteer read teaming test and not rely too heavily on host-based endpoint detection and response solutions at the expense of network layer protections.

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Hands-on with the DJI Air 3: The perfect all-rounder drone (and now get 20% off for Black Friday)

Collaboration 2.0

Want a drone that'll do it all? The new DJI Air 3 is as close to an all-rounder as you'll get.

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British Lawmakers Leery of Losing EU Adequacy Status

Data Breach Today

Lawmakers Expressed Concerns Over Proposed Data Use and Access Bill British lawmakers sought assurances Tuesday from the U.K. government that proposed data use reform legislation will not cause the country to lose its data-sharing rights with the European Union. Lawmakers also warned about potential AI risks arising from the bill.

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Get a free Google Pixel 9 phone from T-Mobile with this Black Friday deal

Collaboration 2.0

When you sign up for a new T-Mobile line or trade in your old device, you can get a free Pixel 9 phone -- an $800 value.

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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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Cryptohack Roundup: No Prison Time for FTX's Gary Wang

Data Breach Today

Also: Bitfinex Launderer Razzlekhan Gets 18-Month Sentence This week, sentences in FTX, Bitfinex and Helix cases, a $25.5M Thala hack, the WazirX hack and South Korea probed UpBit. U.S. lawmakers want a crackdown on Tornado. U.S. Prosecutors may scale back crypto cases.

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My favorite bone-conduction headphones are comfortable, durable, and $55 off for Black Friday

Collaboration 2.0

If having earbuds stuck into your ear canals doesn't appeal to you, Shokz OpenRun Pro open-ear headphones might be what you need.

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Will Arrests Squash Scattered Spider's Cybercrime Assault?

Data Breach Today

Members of Loosely Organized Group Recently Tied to Partnership With RansomHub Will the indictment of five alleged members of the loosely affiliated Scattered Spider cybercrime group disrupt its wider activities? The current count of known attacks tied to the group stands at over 130, but the accused have so far been tied by the FBI to only 45 of the attacks.

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Get a refurbished Amazon Fire Tablet for as little as $10 with this Black Friday deal

Collaboration 2.0

This is a great way to save on an Amazon Fire Tablet for a kid or casual use this holiday season.

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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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Wiz Fortifies Application Security With $450M Dazz Purchase

Data Breach Today

Buy of Application Security Startup Enhances Code-to-Cloud Vulnerability Management Wiz acquired application security posture management startup Dazz for $450 million to provide enterprises with a unified code-to-cloud solution. CEO Merav Bahat highlights how this partnership will streamline vulnerability management and strengthen remediation capabilities for global organizations.

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I replaced my desktop with this MSI laptop for a week, and it surpassed my expectations

Collaboration 2.0

The MSI Stealth A16 AI Plus delivers a powerful (and flexible) performance that isn't burdened by a low battery life.

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Breach Roundup: Russia Suspected of Severing Undersea Cables

Data Breach Today

Also: VPN Vulnerabilities Attract Hackers, Hackers Use Swiss Mail to Send Malware This week, Russia suspected in Balctic Sea cable sabotage, VPNs draw ransomware attackers and Swiss snail mail malware. An AI training company reported a cybertheft of $250,000 and a U.S. space firm reported a breach. Microsoft said it will pay $$$ for AI vulnerabilities and a MFA success story.

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ChatGPT Search could destroy online businesses - how you can stay ahead

Collaboration 2.0

OpenAI's ChatGPT Search could be the beginning of the end for anyone who relies on Search ads and SEO. Here are three strategies to protect your business before it's too late.

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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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Celebrating our community at Data Citizens On the Road

Collibra

I’ll be honest. I get a real sense of joy bringing people together—especially when those people are passionate about data and its transformative power of driving competitive advantage and value for their organizations. Recently, at our Data Citizens® ‘24 on the Road, I had the immense pleasure of connecting with our vibrant community of data professionals, Collibra customers and our valued partners.

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The $23 Echo Dot deal is a great deal to upgrade your smart home this Black Friday

Collaboration 2.0

Looking for a way to add a hands-free virtual assistant to your life? You can buy the latest Echo Dot for only $23 through Black Friday.

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China’s Surveillance State Is Selling Citizen Data as a Side Hustle

WIRED Threat Level

Chinese black market operators are openly recruiting government agency insiders, paying them for access to surveillance data and then reselling it online—no questions asked.

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Nearly half of Gen AI adopters want it open source - here's why

Collaboration 2.0

A new report explores the frequently awkward relationship​ between open source and artificial intelligence.

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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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GAO: HHS Needs to Be a Better Leader in Health Sector Cyber

Data Breach Today

Watchdog Agency Report Points to Unimplemented Cyber Recommendations The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services needs to take important actions to do a better job of carrying out its duties as the lead federal agency responsible for strengthening cybersecurity in the healthcare and public health sector, said a new federal watch dog agency report.

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Get these premium Sony Bravia home theater speakers for $500 off during Black Friday

Collaboration 2.0

This premium Sony speaker system offers easy placement and exclusive features. It's on sale for $500 of its list price during the holiday season.

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AI+IM Forum Europe 2024: Embracing the Information Management Renaissance

AIIM

The recent AI+IM Forum Europe in Manchester brought together industry leaders and practitioners to explore the evolving landscape of information management in the age of artificial intelligence. Here are my key takeaways from this thought-provoking event.

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Roku vs Fire Stick: Which one is best for your streaming needs in 2024?

Collaboration 2.0

The Roku Streaming Stick and the Amazon Fire TV Stick are two of the best devices for streaming. Here are the key reasons to buy one over the other.

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Prevent Data Breaches With Zero-Trust Enterprise Password Management

Keeper Security is transforming cybersecurity for people and organizations around the world. Keeper’s affordable and easy-to-use solutions are built on a foundation of zero-trust and zero-knowledge security to protect every user on every device. Our next-generation privileged access management solution deploys in minutes and seamlessly integrates with any tech stack to prevent breaches, reduce help desk costs and ensure compliance.

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Biometric Litigation Risks Endure Even Post BIPA Amendment

Data Matters

Enacted in 2008, the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”) regulates the collection and possession of biometric data by private entities operating in Illinois. Biometric data includes, for example, fingerprints, voiceprints, eye scans, and face/hand scans. Notably, BIPA establishes a private right of action, allowing any person to seek damages, attorneys’ fees, and injunctive relief if the person has been aggrieved by a BIPA violation.

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Did you play Pokémon Go? You didn't know it, but you were training AI to map the world

Collaboration 2.0

If you played this popular mobile game, your location data and photos helped build an AI map.

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Meta Finally Breaks Its Silence on Pig Butchering

WIRED Threat Level

The company gave details for the first time on its approach to combating organized criminal networks behind the devastating scams.

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