Fri.Nov 08, 2024

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AI Recruitment Tools Prone to Bias, Privacy Issues

Data Breach Today

ML, NLP Tools Collect More Personal Information Than Required, UK Regulator Says Artificial intelligence tools currently used by organizations in the United Kingdom to screen job applicants pose privacy risks and are susceptible to biasness and accuracy issues, the U.K. Information Commissioner's Office found. The ICO focused on machine learning and natural language processing.

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AI Industry is Trying to Subvert the Definition of “Open Source AI”

Schneier on Security

The Open Source Initiative has published (news article here ) its definition of “open source AI,” and it’s terrible. It allows for secret training data and mechanisms. It allows for development to be done in secret. Since for a neural network, the training data is the source code—it’s how the model gets programmed—the definition makes no sense.

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CISA Warns of Active Attacks on Critical Palo Alto Exploit

Data Breach Today

CISA Adds Critical Palo Alto Flaw to Vulnerability Catalog After Attack Discovery The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security agency warned Palo Alto Networks that a critical vulnerability the technology giant previously patched has been actively exploited since then, according to a new advisory, potentially exposing configuration secrets and credentials.

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Windows 11 editions explained: Versions, SKUs, and Home vs. Pro

Collaboration 2.0

When you buy a new PC, you typically have a choice of only two Windows editions. But other specialized editions are available, and you might stumble across one of them if you look in the right places. Here's what you need to know.

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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have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth.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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ISMG Summit Highlights Growing Third-Party Vendor Threats

Data Breach Today

Financial Services Experts Call for Stronger Focus on Third-Party Risk Management Financial services leaders and cybersecurity experts said at Information Security Media Group’s 2024 Financial Services Summit that third-party vendor security risks required the need for proactive, multi-layered security frameworks to combat the growing threat landscape.

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Entrust Will Stop Operating As Trusted Certificate Authority

Data Breach Today

Google Designates Entrust 'Untrustworthy' After Years of 'Concerning Behaviors' What's the worst-case scenario for a certificate authority? Citing years of "concerning behaviors," Google and Mozilla are set to treat all new digital certificates issued with Entrust as "untrustworthy," and have urged users to obtain new certificates from a trusted CA.

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iPhones in a law enforcement forensics lab mysteriously rebooted losing their After First Unlock (AFU) state

Security Affairs

Law enforcement warns that securely stored iPhones awaiting forensic examination are mysteriously rebooting, making them harder to unlock, reported 404 Media. Law enforcement warns that securely stored iPhones awaiting forensic examination are mysteriously rebooting, making them much harder to unlock, per a document obtained by 404 Media. 404 Media obtained the document from a mobile forensics source and verified it with another source.

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ISMG Editors: US Election Impact on Cybersecurity, HIPAA

Data Breach Today

Also: Potential Government Policy Changes; AI-Driven Zero-Day Discoveries In the latest weekly update, ISMG editors discussed how the recent election results may reshape U.S. cybersecurity policy and healthcare privacy under HIPAA and the groundbreaking role of artificial intelligence in Google’s recent discovery of a critical zero-day vulnerability.

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MacBook Pro vs. MacBook Air: How to decide which Apple laptop is best for you

Collaboration 2.0

Are you considering a new MacBook but unsure about all the differences between the Pro and Air models? Here's how to determine which device is the best fit for you.

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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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Feds Warn Health Sector of an Array of Cyberthreats

Data Breach Today

HHS Alerts on Scattered Spider, Living of the Land, Miracle Exploit, F5 Attacks Federal authorities are warning the healthcare sector of an array of cyberthreats - including Scattered Spider hacks, living-off-the-land attacks, and bad actors looking to exploit weaknesses such as F5 misconfigurations and also so-called "Miracle Exploit" flaws in some Oracle software.

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Palo Alto Networks warns of potential RCE in PAN-OS management interface

Security Affairs

Palo Alto Networks warns customers to restrict access to their next-generation firewalls because of a potential RCE flaw in the PAN-OS management interface. Palo Alto Networks warns customers to limit access to their next-gen firewall management interface due to a potential remote code execution vulnerability in PAN-OS. The cybersecurity company has no further details on the vulnerability and said has yet to detect active exploitation. “Palo Alto Networks is aware of a claim of a remote co

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Chief AI Officers: Should Every Business Have One?

Data Breach Today

Companies Race to Hire Chief AI Officers as Tech Reshapes Business Strategy Boeing, NASA and Pfizer have established chief artificial intelligence officer positions to lead ethical deployment and innovation in 2023. Federal requirements are pushing agencies to create CAIO roles, accelerating enterprisewide adoption across a variety of industries.

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How to manage Bluesky, Mastodon, and Threads all from one free app

Collaboration 2.0

Openvibe simplifies social media management with unified timelines, cross-posting, and customizable feeds for easier navigation of the digital landscape. Here's why you should try it.

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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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Cyderes' New CEO Eyes Identity-Cybersecurity Convergence

Data Breach Today

CEO Chris Schueler Aims to Combine AI With Identity to Prevent, Detect Cyber Issues Chris Schueler, new CEO of Cyderes, highlights the importance of identity in cybersecurity, noting how identity management can reduce risk and strengthen response to advanced threats. Cyderes is developing real-time, AI-driven identity security capabilities to proactively thwart cyberattacks.

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One of the best display laptops I've tested isn't a MacBook Pro or Dell XPS

Collaboration 2.0

Samsung's Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 is a convertible laptop that excels in supporting creative endeavors thanks to its speedy 3K touchscreen and top-notch hardware.

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Weekly Update 425

Troy Hunt

This was a much longer than usual update, largely due to the amount of time spent discussing the Earth 2 incident. As I said in the video (many times!), the amount of attention this has garnered from both Earth 2 users and the company itself is incommensurate with the impact of the incident itself. It's a nothing-burger. Email addresses and usernames, that's it, and of course, their association with the service, which may lead to some very targeted spam or phishing attempts.

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Google's new AI tool could be your new favorite learning aid - and it's free

Collaboration 2.0

Part AI chatbot, part search engine, Google's experimental 'Learn About' tool is personalized to your learning needs. How to try it.

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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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Palo Alto Networks warns of potential RCE in PAN-OS management interface

Security Affairs

Palo Alto Networks warns customers to restrict access to their next-generation firewalls because of a potential RCE flaw in the PAN-OS management interface. Palo Alto Networks warns customers to limit access to their next-gen firewall management interface due to a potential remote code execution vulnerability in PAN-OS. The cybersecurity company has no further details on the vulnerability and said has yet to detect active exploitation. “Palo Alto Networks is aware of a claim of a remote co

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How to use AirPods Pro 2 as hearing aids - and protect your hearing with them, too

Collaboration 2.0

The latest AirPods Pro come with several features to help care for your hearing. Here's how to use them.

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Transition Post 3: Managing Electronic Messages and Social Media Accounts

National Archives Records Express

This post in our Presidential transition series highlights the need to manage the electronic messages and social media accounts of political appointees and senior officials as they enter and exit Federal Service. It is important for these officials to keep personal materials separate from official accounts or systems to avoid the laborious and difficult task of reviewing voluminous materials when leaving the agency.

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Cash App user have a few days left to claim up to a $2,500 settlement payout

Collaboration 2.0

If you experienced losses from Cash App's data breaches, you can get some money back as part of a $15 million class action settlement - if you act fast. Here's how.

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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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UK’s AI Assurance Market Set to Hit £6.5 Billion as Government Boosts Trust Initiatives

Information Matters

The United Kingdom’s market for ensuring artificial intelligence systems are trustworthy is projected to expand sixfold over the next decade, reaching £6.5 billion, as the government rolls out new measures Read more The post UK’s AI Assurance Market Set to Hit £6.5 Billion as Government Boosts Trust Initiatives appeared first on Information Matters - AI in the UK.

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One of the best laptops I've tested for work and play isn't made by Apple or Dell

Collaboration 2.0

Samsung's Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 is a convertible laptop that excels in supporting creative endeavors thanks to its speedy 3K touchscreen and top-notch hardware.

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Announcing Data Quality & Observability with Pushdown for SAP HANA, HANA Cloud and Datasphere

Collibra

Employees spending 29% of their time on unproductive tasks due to poor data quality can really add up. How much? One recent Forrester survey found that over 25% of global data and analytics workers believe poor data quality costs their companies money, estimating losses that range from over $5 million annually to $25 million. As a user who relies on critical SAP business data to make important business decisions, you want complete trust in the data and not be concerned about its quality or accur

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The Samsung phone that most people should buy isn't a flagship (and it's finally on sale)

Collaboration 2.0

It doesn't flip, fold, or have a built-in S Pen stylus, but the Galaxy S24 FE offers all the essentials at a relatively accessible price. Ahead of Black Friday, it's almost $100 off.

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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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EPSON INTRODUCES REFURBISHED MFP AND CARTRIDGE RECYCLING PROGRAM

Info Source

By Petr Kramerius, Regional Manager at Infosource November 2024, Epson announced the release of its first refurbished model, the LX-10000R, for the Epson Smart Charge printer series. Concurrently, the company has started a program to help customers recycle their ink cartridges. The Epson Smart Charge LX-10000/LX-10000F (the LX series) multifunction printers were introduced in June 2017.

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Ready to ditch Google Drive? Here are the 5 best alternatives to check out

Collaboration 2.0

Which storage alternative is right for you? These five do a great job of filling the void if you leave Google's service.

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PRINT INDUSTRY SUSTAINABILITY AND AI

Info Source

By Petr Kramerius, Regional Manager at Infosource November 2024, According to many experts, AI has the potential to drive sustainable practices within the print industry by optimising energy efficiency, reducing waste, and enhancing predictive maintenance across the entire print lifecycle. However, its application comes with challenges, including the environmental cost associated with data centres and e-waste.

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