Data Breach Today
AUGUST 1, 2024
Also: More CrowdStrike Fallout and a US Elections DDoS Warning This week, hackers exploited DNS flaws, Delta said the CrowdStrike outage cost it $500 million, the German BSI wanted the outage's root cause, the FBI said U.S. elections are safe from DDoS attacks, hackers exploited Google Ads, malware hid on Google Play apps, and a hacker stole Bausch Health data.
The Last Watchdog
AUGUST 1, 2024
Two-plus decades of enduring wave after wave of mobile app malware and fraud has finally taken its toll on users. Now comes a global survey from Appdome and OWASP that reveals the vast majority of consumers are fed up. I recently visited with Appdome CEO Tom Tovar to discuss clear signals that consumers are now insisting upon mobile apps that are private and secure, as well as convenient.
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Data Breach Today
AUGUST 1, 2024
Cyber Defense Agency Names Former CISA Senior Adviser Lisa Einstein The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency announced Thursday the appointment of Lisa Einstein to serve as the agency's first-ever chief artificial intelligence officer, saying the role will help "institutionalize our ongoing efforts to responsibly govern our own uses of AI.
Security Affairs
AUGUST 1, 2024
Shadowserver researchers reported that over 20,000 internet-exposed VMware ESXi instances are affected by the actively exploited flaw CVE-2024-37085. Researchers at the Shadowserver Foundation reported that approximately 20,000 VMware ESXi servers exposed online appear impacted by the exploited vulnerability CVE-2024-37085. We have started sharing exposed VMware ESXi vulnerable to CVE-2024-37085 (authentication bypass).
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Data Breach Today
AUGUST 1, 2024
Ransomware Responders See a Surge, Likely Comprising Groups' Displaced Affiliates Following the demise or disruption of both the LockBit and BlackCat - aka Alphv - ransomware groups, more attackers than ever before are choosing to work as lone wolves rather than under the ba 100 13874 0 13874 0 0 56289 0 --:--:-- --:--:-- --:--:-- 56398 nner of increasingly toxic brands - due to the risk they pose, ransomware watchers report.
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Data Breach Today
AUGUST 1, 2024
Breach Report Says Only 500 People Affected When Actual Number Could be 100 Million Change Healthcare officials projected that the company's massive February cyberattack affected one-third of the American population. So why did the IT services provider's HIPAA breach report to federal regulators lowball the initial estimate, saying the cyberattack only affected 500 people?
Collibra
AUGUST 1, 2024
We’ve now hit a new era of AI — no, not some new hyper-powerful model or use case, but rather the enforcement of the EU AI Act. Organizations (and countries) around the world have been talking about this for years, and now it has become a reality. Organizations will need to comply with this new Act or, like we’ve seen in the past with laws like GDPR, face stiff penalties.
WIRED Threat Level
AUGUST 1, 2024
Joshua Caleb Sutter infiltrated far-right extremist organizations as a confidential FBI informant, all while promoting hateful ideologies that influenced some of the internet's most violent groups.
Security Affairs
AUGUST 1, 2024
Researchers warn of an attack vector in the DNS, called the Sitting Ducks, that exposes over a million domains to hackers’ takeover. Researchers from Eclypsium and Infoblox have identified an attack vector in the domain name system (DNS), dubbed the Sitting Ducks attack. Over a dozen Russian-linked cybercriminal groups exploited this attack technique to carry out a stealth domain name hijacking.
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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?
Schneier on Security
AUGUST 1, 2024
The Linux Foundation and OpenSSF released a report on the state of education in secure software development. …many developers lack the essential knowledge and skills to effectively implement secure software development. Survey findings outlined in the report show nearly one-third of all professionals directly involved in development and deployment system operations, software developers, committers, and maintainers self-report feeling unfamiliar with secure software development practice
IT Governance
AUGUST 1, 2024
Common misconceptions and what you can do about them Contrary to common belief, the external threat – a threat actor hacking their way into your systems through technical skill alone – isn’t your biggest problem. In our previous interview with Damian Garcia, our head of GRC (governance, risk and compliance) consultancy, we learned about the internal, or insider, threat and its significance.
Collaboration 2.0
AUGUST 1, 2024
Alexa has grown into a pervasive personal assistant. We were curious about what features the Alexa team loves that many of us haven't noticed. Here are 16 slick features you may have missed.
KnowBe4
AUGUST 1, 2024
We are excited to announce that KnowBe4 has been named a leader in the Summer 2024 G2 Grid Report for Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) for the PhishER platform for the 13th consecutive quarter!
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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.
WIRED Threat Level
AUGUST 1, 2024
The RayV Lite will make it hundreds of times cheaper for anyone to carry out physics-bending feats of hardware hacking.
CILIP
AUGUST 1, 2024
Invitation to tender: Review of the economic and social benefits of enabling more sustainable and inclusive eBook lending. Invitation to tender: Review of the economic and social benefits of enabling more sustainable and inclusive eBook lending. CILIP invites researchers to submit a proposal to conduct an independent study into the economic, social, cultural, educational and innovation and research impacts of enabling more sustainable and inclusive eBook lending and to present the findings in a
Troy Hunt
AUGUST 1, 2024
The ongoing scourge that is spyware (or, as it is commonly known, "stalkerware"), and the subsequent breaches that so often befall them continue to amaze me. More specifically, it's the way they tackle the non-consensual spying aspect of the service which, on the one hand is represented as a big "no-no" but on the others hand, the likes of Spytech in this week's update literally have a dedicated page for!
Jamf
AUGUST 1, 2024
In this webinar, Kate English showed how Declarative Device Management helps make environments more secure, more native and iterates on an already strong MDM foundation.
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Collaboration 2.0
AUGUST 1, 2024
Roku's Streambar Pro gives your TV audio a boost while adding 4K streaming, and it's relatively affordable at $180.
Jamf
AUGUST 1, 2024
Learn how to manage data consumption in the aviation industry, manage and secure your Apple device fleets, enforce data usage policies and prevent cyber threats.
Collaboration 2.0
AUGUST 1, 2024
I've been a tech journalist for 30 years and used every OS and hardware platform you can imagine. If you want a fast and reliable laptop at a reasonable price, go for a Chromebook.
eDiscovery Daily
AUGUST 1, 2024
By Rick Clark The Masters Conference for Legal Professionals in New York City hosted by Morgan Lewis LLP on July 24th was replete with insights on applying AI to eDiscovery, collecting and reviewing text and chat app data and information governance. A second conference the following day was held on “soft skills” provided valuable tips on enhancing your communication skills and your career was emceed by Rich Robinson of Toyota.
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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.
Collaboration 2.0
AUGUST 1, 2024
When Mint shut down, I needed a new money app to budget and track my finances. The best alternative I tested - and the one I've been using since - is better than Mint ever was.
Krebs on Security
AUGUST 1, 2024
Twenty-four prisoners were freed today in an international prisoner swap between Russia and Western countries. Among the eight Russians repatriated were several convicted cybercriminals. In return, Russia has reportedly released 16 prisoners, including Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and ex-U.S. Marine Paul Whelan. Among the more notable Russian hackers released in the prisoner swap is Roman Seleznev , 40, who was sentenced in 2017 to 27 years in prison for racketeering convictions
Collaboration 2.0
AUGUST 1, 2024
Looking for something to spin your vinyl collection? We went hands-on with some of the best record players with modern features like Bluetooth connectivity while still providing that crisp record crackle sound you know and love.
Krebs on Security
AUGUST 1, 2024
Twenty-four prisoners were freed today in an international prisoner swap between Russia and Western countries. Among the eight Russians repatriated were several convicted cybercriminals. In return, Russia has reportedly released 16 prisoners, including Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and ex-U.S. Marine Paul Whelan. Among the more notable Russian hackers released in the prisoner swap is Roman Seleznev , 40, who was sentenced in 2017 to 27 years in prison for racketeering convictions
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.
Collaboration 2.0
AUGUST 1, 2024
The best Linux laptops are user-friendly with high-end components and great battery life. We tested models from Lenovo, Dell, and more to find the top options starting at just $800.
Collaboration 2.0
AUGUST 1, 2024
Google's latest updates bring SQL to Bigtable and powerful new data features to Spanner, simplifying the integration of AI and enhancing the capabilities of global, scalable databases for enterprises.
Collaboration 2.0
AUGUST 1, 2024
Whether you've been birdwatching for years or are just starting out, the top smart bird feeders offer insight into what birds are visiting your feeder with AI features, high-quality cameras, and more.
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