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Malware campaign abused flawed Avast Anti-Rootkit driver

Security Affairs

Threat actors exploit an outdated Avast Anti-Rootkit driver to evade detection, disable security tools, and compromise the target systems. Trellix researchers uncovered a malware campaign that abused a vulnerable Avast Anti-Rootkit driver (aswArPot.sys) to gain deeper access to the target system, disable security solutions, and gain system control. This alarming tactic corrupts trusted kernel-mode drivers, transforming them into tools for terminating protective processes and compromising infecte

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Russian Hackers Exploit WiFi in Sophisticated New Attack

Data Breach Today

'Nearest Neighbor Attack' Bypasses Cyber Defenses by Breaching WiFi Networks A Russian cyberespionage group hacked a Washington, D.C.-based organization focused on Ukraine by deploying a new attack technique that exploits Wi-Fi connectivity, according to new research. The "nearest neighbor attack: methodology could lead to a significant broadening of targeting and attacks.

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Tech winners and losers of 2024: For every triumph, a turkey

Collaboration 2.0

AI flourished, Arm chips dominated, and open source thrived. Meanwhile, Elon Musk gets credit for two of the biggest losers, and Apple makes it onto both the nice and naughty lists.

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Black Basta Ransomware Group Retools for Strategic Attacks

Data Breach Today

Social Engineering Moves Mirror Nation-State Groups' Tactics, Researchers Say The Black Basta ransomware group has been refining its social engineering tactics to amass more victims despite escalating law enforcement disruptions, together with a shift to more "strategic, long-term planning" that security experts said suggests Russian state ties.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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This Google AI tool could be your new favorite study 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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I upgraded to Android 15 on my Pixel 9 Pro. Here are my 6 favorite features so far

Collaboration 2.0

Android 15 may not seem like a big change but these six features alone make it worth the upgrade.

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US National Security Officials Brief Telecom Executives

Data Breach Today

National Security Officials Share Intelligence on a Cyberespionage Campaign The White House on Friday hosted U.S. telecommunications executives to review the country's cyber resilience posture and share intelligence pertaining to China's "significant cyberespionage campaign targeting the sector," which the FBI continues to probe.

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This surprisingly impressive Android tablet is $60 off for Black Friday

Collaboration 2.0

The Oukitel OT5 is a solid but cost-effective Android tablet that won't break the bank, especially since it's 20% off.

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Experts Urge Sober Assessment of Russian Hacking

Data Breach Today

Speech by UK Minister Pat McFadden Sparks Backlash A warning from a British government official over Russian cyberwar sparked backlash from cybersecurity specialists who urged a measured approach.

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How to Achieve High-Accuracy Results When Using LLMs

Speaker: Ben Epstein, Stealth Founder & CTO | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO, Aggregage

When tasked with building a fundamentally new product line with deeper insights than previously achievable for a high-value client, Ben Epstein and his team faced a significant challenge: how to harness LLMs to produce consistent, high-accuracy outputs at scale. In this new session, Ben will share how he and his team engineered a system (based on proven software engineering approaches) that employs reproducible test variations (via temperature 0 and fixed seeds), and enables non-LLM evaluation m

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Looking to lead technology teams in 2025? Follow this CDO's advice

Collaboration 2.0

There's a temptation to automate as much work as possible, but AI has some shortcomings - and not for the reasons many think.

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Medical Specialty Groups: Why Cybercriminals are After Them

Data Breach Today

Hacks on 2 Specialty Practices Are Latest on Increasingly Targeted Types of Groups An Illinois gastroenterology practice and a California pulmonary practice are among the latest medical specialty groups targeted by cybercriminals who claim to have their patients' sensitive health information. Attacks on such specialty healthcare practices appear to be rising, some experts said.

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Can your old PC handle the Windows 11 upgrade? How to find out - before you try

Collaboration 2.0

Next year, your old but still functional Windows 10 PC will no longer receive monthly security updates. Here's how to find out if you can safely squeeze a few more years out of it or if it's time to say goodbye.

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Mysterious Elephant Using Hajj-Themed Bait in Attacks

Data Breach Today

Group Deploys Upgraded Malware Disguised as Microsoft File on Pilgrimage Goers A South Asian threat actor identified as Mysterious Elephant or APT-K-47 by Knownsec 404 researchers is using a Hajj-themed lure to trick victims into malicious payload disguised as a Windows file. The hacker is using upgraded Asyncshell malware disguised as a Microsoft Compiled HTML Help file.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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I tested the world's fastest SSD, and the results will make power users shed a tear

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The Crucial T705 Gen 5 is one of, if not the fastest NVMe M.2 SSDs money can buy. But can you benefit from its blazing performance?

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Crosspoint to Invest $5M in Each Innovation Sandbox Finalist

Data Breach Today

Money Aims to Simplify Fundraising for RSA Conference Innovation Sandbox Finalists Finalists selected for RSA Conference’s Innovation Sandbox competition will now each receive a $5 million investment from Crosspoint Capital. Managing Partner Hugh Thompson said this initiative ensures top cybersecurity startups are equipped to handle increased demand and scale effectively.

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LastPass adds passkey support for free and premium users (and now get up to 50% off plans for Black Friday)

Collaboration 2.0

LastPass users can take another step toward a password-less world. Here's how to activate the beta feature now.

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Video: What Is Quishing & How to Protect Your Personal Information

eSecurity Planet

Quishing (QR code phishing) is a cybercrime tactic where cybercriminals exploit deceptive QR codes to trick unsuspecting individuals. Learn how to recognize the warning signs of quishing attacks and protect yourself from this growing threat to safeguard your personal information. The post Video: What Is Quishing & How to Protect Your Personal Information appeared first on eSecurity Planet.

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Zero Trust Mandate: The Realities, Requirements and Roadmap

The DHS compliance audit clock is ticking on Zero Trust. Government agencies can no longer ignore or delay their Zero Trust initiatives. During this virtual panel discussion—featuring Kelly Fuller Gordon, Founder and CEO of RisX, Chris Wild, Zero Trust subject matter expert at Zermount, Inc., and Principal of Cybersecurity Practice at Eliassen Group, Trey Gannon—you’ll gain a detailed understanding of the Federal Zero Trust mandate, its requirements, milestones, and deadlines.

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The camera I recommend to most new photographers is $180 off for Black Friday

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If you're getting serious about photography and ready to upgrade from your phone, the Canon EOS R100 is one of the best places to start. It's on sale now for 38% off.

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Breaking In to Keep Hackers Out: The Essential Work of Penetration Testers

IT Governance

The penetration test process and types of penetration test It may sound counterintuitive, but organisations actually pay people to break into their networks. The reason is simple: to catch a thief, you must think like a thief. Organisations hire ethical hackers – aka ‘ penetration testers ’ or ‘pen testers’ – to identify weaknesses in their defences before a criminal hacker exploits them.

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88% of workers would use AI to overcome task paralysis, Google study says

Collaboration 2.0

Having trouble getting started on something at work? Try AI.

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New browser-based query editor for OpenText Core Analytics Database accelerates and simplifies querying your data 

OpenText Information Management

OpenText™ Core Analytics Database (Vertica Database as a Service) is a brand new cloud-based managed database offering that helps organizations minimize compute resources for total control over each analytical workload. With Core Analytics Database, organizations get a unified cloud database platform with high-performance SQL and Python analytics and built-in machine learning perfect for many workloads.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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This new AI image generator lets you create reusable characters

Collaboration 2.0

Luma AI claims its Photon image creator is faster than any comparable model currently available.

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Integration with Backend Services in Angular Grid

Enterprise Software Blog

In modern web applications, efficiently managing large datasets is crucial for delivering optimal performance and great user experience. One of the best practices to achieve this is by implementing remote paging in your Web API, which allows clients to fetch only the required data on demand. In this article, then, we will explore how to extend your Web API to support remote paging capabilities and integrate it seamlessly with Ignite UI's igxGrid component or any other component that can cons

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Why Jaguar's Copy Nothing campaign broke the internet - plus 5 ways to nail your next product launch

Collaboration 2.0

The internet has plenty to say about Jaguar's recent colorful rebrand. This article breaks down what happened and shares five hacks to crush your next product launch.

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M&C Saatchi Group transforms IT operations with Jamf

Jamf

See how M&C Saatchi Group saved time, decreased costs and improved security with Jamf Pro, Jamf Connect and Jamf Protect.

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Prevent Data Breaches With Zero-Trust Enterprise Password Management

Keeper Security is transforming cybersecurity for people and organizations around the world. Keeper’s affordable and easy-to-use solutions are built on a foundation of zero-trust and zero-knowledge security to protect every user on every device. Our next-generation privileged access management solution deploys in minutes and seamlessly integrates with any tech stack to prevent breaches, reduce help desk costs and ensure compliance.

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Why the Meta Quest 3S is the ultimate 2024 holiday gadget gift

Collaboration 2.0

This $299 headset provides an entire self-contained entertainment system, delivering stunning mixed reality, incredible gaming, and more for much less than any other comparable setup.

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Are you ready for the incoming tide of instant payments?

CGI

CGI’s Neil Clarke shares insights on the incoming tide of instant payments and how to prepare.

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This eye massager helps my migraines, and it's 42% off for Black Friday

Collaboration 2.0

The Renpho Eye Massager could help alleviate your piercing headaches and migraines, and right now, you can save $38 on Amazon as a Black Friday deal.

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