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Black Hat Fireside Chat: ‘Black Girls Hack’ emphasizes diversity as effective force multiplier

The Last Watchdog

When Tanisha Martin, a veteran software quality assurance analyst, sought to move over to a security team a few years ago, the doors should have been wide open, given the much-ballyhooed cybersecurity skills shortage. Related: Modernizing security training Instead, she ran into a rigid wall of shortsightedness. So, Martin taught herself ethical hacking skills and then founded Black Girls Hack to guide others down the trail she blazed.

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US sued TikTok and ByteDance for violating children’s privacy laws

Security Affairs

The U.S. Department of Justice has sued TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, for extensive violations of children’s privacy laws. The Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a civil lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California against TikTok Inc., its parent company ByteDance Ltd., and their affiliates (together, TikTok) for extensive violations of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act and its implementing regulations (COPPA)

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This 11-in-1 docking station instantly decluttered my desk and is 44% off

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The Baseus Spacemate docking station features a unique upright design that frees up precious desk space and has all the ports.

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Russia-linked APT used a car for sale as a phishing lure to target diplomats with HeadLace malware

Security Affairs

A Russia-linked APT used a car for sale as a phishing lure to deliver a modular Windows backdoor called HeadLace. Palo Alto researchers reported that a Russia-linked threat actor known as Fighting Ursa (also identified as APT28 , Fancy Bear , or Sofacy ) used a fake car advertisement to distribute HeadLace backdoor malware, targeting diplomats. The campaign began around March 2024, the attackers leveraged phishing tactics that have been effective against diplomats for years, exploiting themes th

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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have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth.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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US Hands Over Russian Cybercriminals in WSJ Reporter Prisoner Swap

WIRED Threat Level

Plus: Meta pays $1.4 million in a historic privacy settlement, Microsoft blames a cyberattack for a major Azure outage, and an artist creates a face recognition system to reveal your NYPD “coppelganger.

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Fraud detection in banking

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Fraud detection in banking josh.pearson@t… Sat, 08/03/2024 - 23:33 Banks and financial institutions (FIs) use fraud detection in banking technologies and strategies to reduce the risks of fraud to their business. These risks include the financial costs of fraud as well as the reputational damage that it causes. Identity & Access Management Ammar Faheem | Product Marketing Manager More About This Author > What is fraud detection in banking?

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The most immersive speaker system I've ever tested isn't from Bose or Polk

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With the ability to connect to three devices simultaneously and its robust EQ settings, the SteelSeries Arena 9 is an excellent choice for multi-use media spaces.

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Minister apologises for Northern Ireland special education needs data breach

The Guardian Data Protection

Paul Givan says details of 407 people mistakenly sent out included names, addresses and personal comments The education minister in Northern Ireland has “unreservedly” apologised after the personal details of more than 400 people who had offered to contribute to a review of special education needs were breached. The embarrassing data breach came to light on Thursday after the education department said it had mistakenly sent to 174 people a spreadsheet attachment that contained the names, email a

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10 tiny tools and gadgets I keep on my keychain (and why they're so useful)

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These handy gadgets make useful gifts for dads or grads. If your loved one likes to be prepared for anything, you can't go wrong with these EDC essentials.

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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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Have an old Kindle? Here's how to add books - and one thing you should never do

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Doing this thing can render your vintage Kindle unusable. If you're trying to figure out how to add new books to old Kindles, this guide can help.

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I'm a staunch Apple user, but Samsung's Galaxy Buds 3 Pro made me reconsider my loyalty

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Samsung's latest premium earbuds have a controversial yet improved form factor, essential audio features, and better performance overall.

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One of the best budget Android phones I've tested is not made by Samsung or OnePlus

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The Oukitel C50 has a large 6.8-inch, 90Hz display, and ample battery life, proving that cheap phones are getting good.

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One of the longest-lasting sports watches I've tested is also the most gorgeous

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Suunto's latest Race sports watch has a brilliant AMOLED display and all the fitness metrics you could ask for.

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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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Buy a Microsoft Office license for Windows or Mac for $25: Deal

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This deal on a lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2019 for Windows or Mac gives you access to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more for 89% off.

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I tried a robot vacuum that has a side-mounted handheld cleaner - and can't go back

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Though not the first three-in-one robo vac on the market, the Ecovacs Deebot T30S Combo is the most affordable.

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Get a Microsoft Visual Studio Pro license for 92% off right now

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Code faster and work smarter with a Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 license, now on sale for $35.

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