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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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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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have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth.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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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It Seemed Like an AI Crime-Fighting Super Tool. Then Defense Attorneys Started Asking Questions

WIRED Threat Level

Global Intelligence claims its Cybercheck technology can help cops find key evidence to nail a case. But a WIRED investigation reveals the smoking gun often appears far less solid.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The TCL Q65 98-inch TV is still $1,000 off at Amazon after October Prime Day

Collaboration 2.0

Looking to pick up a quality big-screen TV without spending a fortune? Amazon is offering the 98-inch TCL Q65 for just $2,000, saving you $1,000 on one of the already most affordable cinema-sized TVs. But you'll have to hurry, you might not see another deal this good until Black Friday.

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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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Improving the Accuracy of Generative AI Systems: A Structured Approach

Speaker: Anindo Banerjea, CTO at Civio & Tony Karrer, CTO at Aggregage

When developing a Gen AI application, one of the most significant challenges is improving accuracy. This can be especially difficult when working with a large data corpus, and as the complexity of the task increases. The number of use cases/corner cases that the system is expected to handle essentially explodes. 💥 Anindo Banerjea is here to showcase his significant experience building AI/ML SaaS applications as he walks us through the current problems his company, Civio, is solving.

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The Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED is great for gaming and streaming, and it's $150 off

Collaboration 2.0

The Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED offers great picture and audio quality for both streaming and console gaming. Save $150 on the 55-inch model, but you'll have to hurry because you might not see a deal this good again until Black Friday.

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Embracing the future of data security posture management 

OpenText Information Management

In today’s digital age, data security is more critical than ever. With the rapid evolution of technology and the increasing sophistication of cyber threats, organizations must adopt robust data security measures to protect their valuable information. This is where data security posture management (DSPM) comes into play, offering a comprehensive approach to safeguarding data across various environments.

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Save $300 on this Sony Bravia 7 TV bundle at Amazon

Collaboration 2.0

If you've been waiting to upgrade your home theater, now is your chance to snag an awesome bundle deal from Sony that includes a Bravia 7 Mini LED TV and a Sony Bravia Bar 8. But you'll have to hurry, a bundle deal this good won't last long.

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