Tue.Oct 15, 2024

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European Police Make Headway Against Darknet Drug Markets

Data Breach Today

Nordic Authorities Takedown Sipulitie, Dutch Police Arrest Alleged Bohemia Admins October has been a good month for European police agencies shutting down dark web marketplaces, with Dutch, Finnish and Swedish police announcing server seizures and suspect arrests. It's been more than a decade since Ross "Dread Pirate Roberts" Ulbricht initiated an era of online criminal bazaars.

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The 2025 Information Management Tech Stack

AIIM

On October 1, 2024, at the AIIM Information and Data Leadership Symposium in Arlington, VA, I had an enlightening conversation with Alan Pelz-Sharpe, Founder of Deep Analysis. Our discussion centered on a crucial question: What should your organization's information management technology stack look like in 2025 to maximize the benefits of AI and process automation?

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Sri Lankan Police Arrest Over 200 Chinese Scammers

Data Breach Today

Chinese Cybercrime Groups Ran Operations in Rented Hotels and Guest Houses Sri Lankan authorities have arrested more than 200 Chinese nationals who they say overstayed their visitor visas and engaged in large-scale financial scam operations targeting victims across Asia. The Chinese Embassy in Colombo says it supports the law enforcement crackdown.

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Millions of People Are Using Abusive AI ‘Nudify’ Bots on Telegram

WIRED Threat Level

Bots that “remove clothes” from images have run rampant on the messaging app, allowing people to create nonconsensual deepfake images even as lawmakers and tech companies try to crack down.

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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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Netskope Purchases Dasera to Strengthen Cloud Data Security

Data Breach Today

Integration of DSPM Firm Dasera Enhances Data Protection Across Cloud Environments Netskope’s purchase of Desera enhances its data security posture management capabilities, enabling customers to secure both structured and unstructured data across cloud and on-premises environments. The integration will offer a platform for holistic data protection and security posture management.

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Breach of Italian Prime Minister’s Bank Info Under Scrutiny

Data Breach Today

Data Regulator Likely Reviewing Insider Threat Case at Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Intesa Sanpaolo bank of Italy this week told the country's data regulator that an employee - who has since been fired - accessed sensitive banking details of the country's prime minister and other politicians for years. The Italian Data Protection Authority is investigating the data breach.

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GitHub addressed a critical vulnerability in Enterprise Server

Security Affairs

GitHub addressed a critical vulnerability in Enterprise Server that could allow unauthorized access to affected instances. Code hosting platform GitHub addressed a critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-9487 (CVSS score of 9.5), in GitHub Enterprise Server that could lead to unauthorized access to affected instances. An attacker could exploit a cryptographic signature verification flaw in GitHub Enterprise Server to bypass SAML SSOand unauthorized user access.

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Calling on CISOs and Security Leaders to Elevate IoT Security

Data Breach Today

Transforming Technical Expertise Into Strategic Leadership The rapid proliferation of IoT devices introduces significant security risks that require CISOs and top corporate leaders to step up, reduce risks and align IoT security with mission-critical objectives.

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A new Linux variant of FASTCash malware targets financial systems

Security Affairs

North Korea-linked actors deploy a new Linux variant of FASTCash malware to target financial systems, researcher HaxRob revealed. The cybersecurity researcher HaxRob analyzed a new variant of the FASTCash “payment switch” malware which targets Linux systems. The variant discovered by the researcher was previously unknown and targets Ubuntu 22.04 LTS distributions.

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Optimizing The Modern Developer Experience with Coder

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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UMC Recovers EHR; Other Systems Offline 3 Weeks Post-Attack

Data Breach Today

Nearby Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center's IT Systems Also Still Offline Nearly three weeks after a ransomware attack, UMC Health System has restored electronic health records, but the Texas-based public health system is still working to recover other patient care IT systems. Nearby Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is still dealing with a related outage.

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44% of U.S. Organizations Experienced One or More Ransomware Attacks in the Last Year

KnowBe4

As ransomware becomes more and more pervasive, new data provides insight into how well organizations are responding and the attack vector being used most.

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American Water Shuts Down Services After Cybersecurity Breach

eSecurity Planet

American Water, one of the largest water utility providers in the United States, fell victim to a cyberattack that disrupted its billing systems, throwing light on the increasing vulnerability of critical infrastructure to such threats. While water services were not interrupted, the breach temporarily paused the company’s billing operations, causing customer concern.

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What Spending 3 Hours in IKEA Taught Me About Cybersecurity Awareness

KnowBe4

It was a Saturday morning, and I had grand plans. By "grand plans," I mean sitting on the sofa, watching reruns of "The IT Crowd," and pretending I didn't hear the lawn mower calling my name.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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More Details on Israel Sabotaging Hezbollah Pagers and Walkie-Talkies

Schneier on Security

The Washington Post has a long and detailed story about the operation that’s well worth reading (alternate version here ). The sales pitch came from a marketing official trusted by Hezbollah with links to Apollo. The marketing official, a woman whose identity and nationality officials declined to reveal, was a former Middle East sales representative for the Taiwanese firm who had established her own company and acquired a license to sell a line of pagers that bore the Apollo brand.

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KnowBe4 Named a Leader in the Fall 2024 G2 Grid Report for Security Awareness Training

KnowBe4

We are thrilled to announce that KnowBe4 has been named a leader in the latest G2 Grid Report that compares security awareness training (SAT) vendors based on user reviews, customer satisfaction, popularity and market presence.

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Your Roku TV is about to get a major smart home upgrade - for free

Collaboration 2.0

Roku's new integration features include a Camera Carousel, Smart Home Web View, and more notifications coming to your TV.

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CyberheistNews Vol 14 #42 [Heads Up] Majority of U.S. Execs Now Rank Cyber Threats as #1 Risk

KnowBe4

CyberheistNews Vol 14 #42 [Heads Up] Majority of U.S.

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The Cloud Development Environment Adoption Report

Cloud Development Environments (CDEs) are changing how software teams work by moving development to the cloud. Our Cloud Development Environment Adoption Report gathers insights from 223 developers and business leaders, uncovering key trends in CDE adoption. With 66% of large organizations already using CDEs, these platforms are quickly becoming essential to modern development practices.

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Your Pixel phone is getting a big update - look for these 10 useful features

Collaboration 2.0

With Android 15 dropping today, Google's phones are getting smarter, more secure, and a whole lot more useful in so many ways.

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WordPress Jetpack plugin critical flaw impacts 27 million sites

Security Affairs

WordPress Jetpack plugin issued an update to fix a critical flaw allowing logged-in users to view form submissions by others on the same site. The maintainers of the WordPress Jetpack plugin have addressed a critical vulnerability that could allow logged-in users to access forms submitted by other users on the same site. Jetpack is a popular plugin for WordPress that provides a suite of features to enhance website functionality, security, and performance.

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Apple TV vs. Roku: Which streaming device should you buy?

Collaboration 2.0

While the Apple TV and Roku devices elevate the smart TV experience, they use completely different platforms. Read on to find out how each device best suits different buyers.

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Mind your GPT’s and Qs – Tech Terminology Breakdown

CILIP

Mind your GPT’s and Qs – Tech Terminology Breakdown Feeling left behind by all the tech terminology that’s everywhere on the internet, social media, as well as in the workplace? Ever wondered what the difference is between AR, VR and XR? Or what the GPT in ChatGPT stands for? Know the difference between Pokémon and a Poke bowl? In anticipation of Rewired conference , we look at some of the most common terms to give you the confidence to know what’s going on in the world of library technology.

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The Tumultuous IT Landscape Is Making Hiring More Difficult

After a year of sporadic hiring and uncertain investment areas, tech leaders are scrambling to figure out what’s next. This whitepaper reveals how tech leaders are hiring and investing for the future. Download today to learn more!

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5 stand-out LibreOffice features that make it my go-to office suite

Collaboration 2.0

Ready to ditch MS Office or Apple Pages? LibreOffice includes all the features you need and none of the ones you don't.

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Complete Guide to Cybersecurity for Small Businesses

eSecurity Planet

Even the smallest business can become a target for cybercrime, with cyber threats increasingly affecting organizations of all sizes. Are you prepared to defend against the rising tide of cyber threats? If you’re a small business owner, it’s crucial to understand the significance of cybersecurity and the steps needed to safeguard your data, customers, and company reputation.

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This 8TB Samsung T5 SSD is still 36% off at Amazon

Collaboration 2.0

The Samsung T5 Evo 8TB portable SSD is over $280 off at Amazon, saving you 36% on all the storage space you'll need for games, documents, photos, and videos.

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Kubernetes Security Best Practices 2024 Guide

eSecurity Planet

Kubernetes has become a powerful tool for deploying and managing containerized applications, transforming how organizations handle their infrastructure. But as more teams rely on Kubernetes, security challenges have come sharply into focus. Misconfigurations, insufficient access controls, and increasingly sophisticated cyber threats make Kubernetes environments vulnerable to attack.

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Introducing CDEs to Your Enterprise

Explore how enterprises can enhance developer productivity and onboarding by adopting self-hosted Cloud Development Environments (CDEs). This whitepaper highlights the simplicity and flexibility of cloud-based development over traditional setups, demonstrating how large teams can leverage economies of scale to boost efficiency and developer satisfaction.

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Microsoft blocked your Windows 11 upgrade? This tool can get the job done

Collaboration 2.0

A new version of the popular Rufus utility once again bypasses the strict hardware compatibility requirements for Windows 11 upgrades. Your move, Microsoft.

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Vulnerability Recap 10/15/24 – Patch Tuesday Posts 117 Vulnerabilities

eSecurity Planet

Today, we’re looking at this past week’s critical vulnerabilities in networking products, browsers, and DevOps platforms. Microsoft also published its monthly patch roundup; fortunately, only two vulnerabilities were critical. Recent news includes malware attacks and nation-state exploits. As attempted attacks continue, businesses in high-risk verticals, like government, healthcare, and finance, should be particularly vigilant.

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How to create and manage hidden files in Linux

Collaboration 2.0

Did you know that Linux makes it easy to create and use hidden files, which means you can easily tuck important documents away from plain sight? Here's how to manage those files.

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