Fri.Oct 25, 2024

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North Korean Hackers Spreading Malware Via Fake Interviews

Data Breach Today

Hackers Backdoor Software Libraries to Deliver Malware Security researchers found backdoored software packages in the NPM software library, apparent evidence of an ongoing campaign by North Korean hackers to social engineer coders into installing infostealers. Pyongyang hackers have a history of bizarre methods for stealing money.

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OnePoint Patient Care data breach impacted 795916 individuals

Security Affairs

US hospice pharmacy OnePoint Patient Care suffered a data breach that exposed the personal info of approximately 800,000 individuals. OnePoint Patient Care is a U.S.-based pharmacy specializing in hospice and palliative care services, providing customized medications and support for patients with advanced illnesses. It partners with healthcare providers to manage and deliver complex medication regimens directly to patients’ homes or care facilities.

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Singapore Requires Banks, Telecoms to Prevent Scams

Data Breach Today

SMS Impersonation Scam Victims Must Be Made Whole Singapore regulators gave banks six months to institute real-time detection tools for blocking impersonation scams or else assume liability for stolen funds.

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AI scams have infiltrated the knitting and crochet world - why it matters for everyone

Collaboration 2.0

Using AI, scammers are creating frustrating - and expensive - problems for makers. Here's how to spot AI-generated patterns - and why anyone who relies on downloaded instructions should pay attention.

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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have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth.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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Europol Details Pursuit of LockBit Ransomware Affiliates

Data Breach Today

Operation Cronos Prioritized Disrupting Criminal Trust in the Group, Official Says What does it take to disrupt a major ransomware operation? The effort against LockBit initially prioritized disrupting criminals' trust in the ransomware group, and has since shifted to unmasking affiliates, a Europol's official told attendees at the Hardwear.io security conference in Amsterdam.

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Concentric AI Secures $45M Series B to Expand Data Security

Data Breach Today

Top Tier Capital, HarbourVest Support Concentric's Path to Autonomous Data Security Supported by Top Tier Capital Partners and HarbourVest Partners, Concentric AI’s $45 million Series B funding round will drive product innovation in identity governance, risk monitoring and data breach investigation - critical areas for enterprises seeking resilient data security solutions.

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Irish Data Protection Commission fined LinkedIn €310M for GDPR infringement

Security Affairs

Irish Data Protection Commission fined LinkedIn €310M for violating user privacy by using behavioral data analysis for targeted advertising. Irish Data Protection Commission fined LinkedIn €310M after finding its use of behavioral data for targeted ads violated privacy laws, requiring compliance changes. The DPC’s inquiry was launched following an initial complaint to the French Data Protection Authority. “The inquiry examined LinkedIn’s processing of personal data for the purposes o

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ISMG Editors: 2024 Election Security, Tackling Global Threats

Data Breach Today

Examining Cyberthreats, Foreign Tactics Aimed at 2024 U.S. Election In the latest weekly update, election security expert Annie Fixler joined ISMG editors to discuss the urgent challenges of safeguarding U.S. election infrastructure, countering cyberthreats and preventing foreign interference as Election Day approaches.

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From Risk Assessment to Action: Improving Your DLP Response

Security Affairs

DLP is key in cybersecurity; a risk assessment identifies data risks, helping turn findings into real-world security improvements. Data loss prevention (DLP) is a cornerstone of any effective cybersecurity strategy. Protecting sensitive data is what cybersecurity is all about. So, how can you conduct a DLP risk assessment? And how can you translate those findings into real-world improvements?

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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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Updated Qilin Ransomware Escalates Encryption and Evasion

Data Breach Today

Rust-Based Ransomware Employs Aggressive Anti-Detection Tactics Operators of a Russian-speaking ransomware group launched a new encryptor with enhanced measures for defeating cyber defenders including wiping logs, disrupting backup systems and stopping decryption without insiders knowledge. The same group disrupted London hospitals in a July attack.

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U.S. CISA adds Cisco ASA and FTD, and RoundCube Webmail bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog

Security Affairs

U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Cisco ASA and FTD, and RoundCube Webmail bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the following vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog : CVE-2024-20481 Cisco ASA and FTD Denial-of-Service Vulnerability CVE-2024-37383 RoundCube Webmail Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability This week, Cisco addressed multiple vulner

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7 essential password rules to follow in 2024, according to security experts

Collaboration 2.0

What makes a password strong now? How long should it be? How often should you change it? Here's what the cybersecurity pros at NIST recommend - some of which may surprise you.

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Cybersecurity Budgets Are Increasing, but Security Leaders Don’t Think It’s Enough

KnowBe4

Despite the belief that today’s SOC should be doing the lion’s share of protecting an organization, new data shows reliance on more than just security teams is needed.

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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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This $499 Google Pixel is my favorite Android phone deal right now

Collaboration 2.0

With all eyes on Google's newest smartphone - the Pixel 9 - last year's model is seeing some big price cuts. Even better, the Pixel 8 still has some impressive specs.

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Concerns raised over access to UK Biobank data after ‘race scientists’ claims

The Guardian Data Protection

Expert says any suggestion of Human Diversity Foundation accessing sensitive data could affect public trust in science Concerns have been raised about access to a scientific trove containing the genetic data and medical records of more than 500,000 people, after an investigation revealed that “race scientists” appeared to claim to have obtained the data.

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The tablet I recommend to creatives is not an iPad (but its battery life is just as good)

Collaboration 2.0

The Asus ProArt PZ13 is a high-performing tablet/laptop hybrid with a gorgeous 3K OLED screen and a battery that lasts way longer than you'd expect.

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Watermark for LLM-Generated Text

Schneier on Security

Researchers at Google have developed a watermark for LLM-generated text. The basics are pretty obvious: the LLM chooses between tokens partly based on a cryptographic key, and someone with knowledge of the key can detect those choices. What makes this hard is (1) how much text is required for the watermark to work, and (2) how robust the watermark is to post-generation editing.

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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 helpful Alexa routines I rely on every day - and how to easily build your own

Collaboration 2.0

Ready to unlock your Amazon Echo's true potential? With just a few taps in the Alexa app, Alexa routines can automate your home, simplify tasks, and save you time. Here's how.

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Generative AI: A double-edged sword for application security 

OpenText Information Management

Generative AI (GenAI) burst into the public consciousness in late 2022. By April 2024, 17% of organizations had already introduced GenAI applications into production, with another 38% making significant investments. On the one hand, GenAI brings unprecedented opportunities to strengthen and innovate cybersecurity, but on the other hand, it also introduces new risks that require cutting-edge solutions.

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I wrote half this article on Apple Watch, thanks to this under-the-radar iOS 18 feature

Collaboration 2.0

Here's how to transform your writing workflow and turn your Apple Watch into a productivity powerhouse.

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Introducing the Future of Data Analysis: A Revolutionary Tool for Vertica Users 

OpenText Information Management

We are thrilled to announce the launch of OpenText Data Discovery for Analytics Database (Vertica) designed specifically for users of the popular Vertica database. This innovative tool is set to transform the way DBAs, data analysts, and other data professionals interact with their data, making complex data analysis tasks simpler and more intuitive than ever before.

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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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Get a Microsoft Office Pro and Windows 11 Pro bundle for 87% off

Collaboration 2.0

This lifetime license bundle deal gives you access to the entire Microsoft Office Pro 2021 suite and Windows 11 Pro for just $53 for a limited time.

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Libraries Change Lives parliamentary reception unites MPs, Lords and Library Leaders

CILIP

Libraries Change Lives parliamentary reception unites MPs, Lords and Library Leaders Florence Eshalomi, Labour MP for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green speaking at the parliamentary event “Libraries represent the very best of us. Let’s keep giving them what they need to flourish,” said author John O’Farrell, to an audience of 150 guests including MPs and Lords.

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Get 3 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for 28% off right now

Collaboration 2.0

Try or gift Xbox Game Pass for three months for nearly one-third off and play over 100 games including Starfield, Forza Motorsport, and Football Manager 2024 on your Xbox, PC, or mobile device.

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How to Win at Slots 10 Tips and Tricks You Want to Know Before Playing 9

IG Guru

How to Win at Slot Machines: 8 Expert Tips to Beat Online Casinos Embrace that fact, but also know that a good night could mean winning a few bucks as well. To get started, look for tools and features provided by online casinos designed to display slot game performance over time. Many categorise titles into […] The post How to Win at Slots 10 Tips and Tricks You Want to Know Before Playing 9 first appeared on IG GURU.

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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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I wore the new Snap Spectacles, and the AR glasses felt like the future

Collaboration 2.0

A world where your glasses seamlessly blend digital artifacts over reality may not be far off. Here's how my demo went.

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Spotlight-1955 World Series: Dodgers and Yankees

Unwritten Record

The World Series gets underway this week as the New York Yankees face the Los Angeles Dodgers. Regardless which home team you root for during the regular season, anyone who enjoys history should enjoy the series between these two iconic baseball teams. They’ve played each other twelve times for the baseball world championship, beginning in 1941, when the Dodgers were still playing in Brooklyn.

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How the Roku Ultra revived my old $100 TV and became a streaming favorite

Collaboration 2.0

Looking for a fast, reliable streaming device that's easy to use with any smartphone? The Roku Ultra is simplicity perfected.

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