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Microsoft Now Promises Extra Security for AI-Driven Recall

Data Breach Today

Concerns Remain Over Screenshot-Capture Feature and Microsoft's Security Practices How in the world has Microsoft's leadership managed to get the debut of its forthcoming Recall feature for Windows so wrong on the security and privacy fronts? In the face of serious concerns, Redmond has belatedly promised multiple enhancements, but serious questions remain unanswered.

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RSAC Fireside Chat: Jscrambler levels-up JavaScript security, slows GenAI-fueled privacy loss

The Last Watchdog

Could we be on the verge of Privacy Destruction 2.0, thanks to GenAI? Related: Next-level browser security That’s a question that spilled out of a thought-provoking conversation I had with Pedro Fortuna , co-founder and CTO of Jscrambler , at RSAC 2024. Jscrambler provides granular visibility and monitoring of JavaScript coding thus enabling companies to set and enforce security rules and privacy policies.

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London Hospitals Seek Biologics Backup After Ransomware Hit

Data Breach Today

Urgent Appeal Issued for O Type Blood; Attack Disrupts Patient Blood Type Matching The ransomware attack on a U.K. pathology services vendor has disrupted multiple London hospitals' ability to match patients' blood with available stocks. Lacking an IT system-level plan B, officials are resorting to a biologics backup by urging O type blood donors to come forward.

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News Alert: Criminal IP unveils innovative fraud detection data products on Snowflake Marketplace

The Last Watchdog

Torrance, Calif., June 10, 2024, CyberNewsWire — AI SPERA, a leader in Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) solutions, announced that it has started selling its paid threat detection data from its CTI search engine ‘ Criminal IP ‘ on the Snowflake Marketplace. Criminal IP is committed to offering advanced cybersecurity solutions through Snowflake, the leading cloud-based data warehousing platform.

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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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Snowflake Hacking Spree Puts At Risk 165 Organizations

Data Breach Today

An investigation into infostealer-driven attacks on Snowflake customers shows that approximately 165 clients potentially had data stolen by financially-motivated hackers, says cyber threat intel firm Mandiant. It attributed the attacks to a cluster of threat activity that it now tracks as UNC5537.

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Fortinet Acquires Unicorn Lacework to Enhance Cloud Security

Data Breach Today

Deal Integrates Lacework's CNAPP into Fortinet's Security Fabric and SASE Platform Fortinet plans to purchase trouble late-stage startup Lacework to integrate its AI-driven cloud native application protection platform into the Fortinet Security Fabric. The deal enhances Fortinet's Unified Secure Access Service Edge platform, providing protection from code to cloud.

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Ransomware Is ‘More Brutal’ Than Ever in 2024

WIRED Threat Level

As the fight against ransomware slogs on, security experts warn of a potential escalation to “real-world violence.” But recent police crackdowns are successfully disrupting the cybercriminal ecosystem.

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FCC Advances BGP Security Rules for Broadband Providers

Data Breach Today

Regulatory Body Approves Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Targeting BGP Hijacking The U.S. Federal Communications Commission unanimously approved a notice of proposed rulemaking that would require major U.S. internet providers to establish and submit confidential Border Gateway Protocol security plans each year amid as it aims to shore up the internet’s overall security posture.

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UK NHS call for O-type blood donations following ransomware attack on London hospitals

Security Affairs

The UK NHS issued an urgent call for O-type blood donations following the recent ransomware attack that hit several London hospitals. The UK National Health Service (NHS) issued an urgent call for O-type blood donations due to the recent ransomware attack on Synnovis that disrupted operations at several healthcare organizations in London. In early June, a ransomware attack on pathology and diagnostic services provider Synnovis severely impacted the operations at several major NHS hospitals in Lo

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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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ChatGPT Integration Fortifies Apple's Siri and Writing Tools

Data Breach Today

AI Integration Boosts Siri's User Writing Tools As Apple Plays Catch Up to Rivals Apple partnered with OpenAI to integrate ChatGPT into Siri and introduce artificial intelligence capabilities through free access with privacy protections as well as optional paid features. The move is intended to help Apple keep up with competitors like Google and Microsoft.

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[New Feature] Find Out if They've Got a Bad Reputation in Record Time with PhishER Plus Threat Intel

KnowBe4

The PhishER Plus platform just got smarter with the addition of the new PhishER Plus Threat Intel feature that integrates web reputation data into the PhishER Plus console.

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Psychological Strategies for Bridging the IT-OT Divide

Data Breach Today

Ilionx's Trish McGill on Tackling Geopolitical Risks and Human Barriers Security leaders face significant challenges in securing OT environments, especially with increasing geopolitical disruptions and psychological barriers. Trish McGill, IT and OT cybersecurity expert at Ilionx, emphasized the importance of addressing these psychological factors to bridge the IT-OT divide.

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Exploiting Mistyped URLs

Schneier on Security

Interesting research: “ Hyperlink Hijacking: Exploiting Erroneous URL Links to Phantom Domains “: Abstract: Web users often follow hyperlinks hastily, expecting them to be correctly programmed. However, it is possible those links contain typos or other mistakes. By discovering active but erroneous hyperlinks, a malicious actor can spoof a website or service, impersonating the expected content and phishing private information.

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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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Lawmakers: UHG Violating HIPAA Breach Notification Rule

Data Breach Today

Bipartisan U.S. Senators Demand Change Healthcare Breach Notification by June 21 Two U.S. senators are demanding UnitedHealth Group report a HIPAA breach and notify affected individuals no later than June 21, alleging the company is already violating HIPAA by dragging out the notification process in the aftermath of the Feb. 21 cyberattack on Change Healthcare.

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Everything You Can Do to Fight Social Engineering and Phishing

KnowBe4

Join us for this new webinar hosted by Roger A.

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Apple WWDC24: Keynote recap

Jamf

Get an overview of the latest announcements from Apple at World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024. Built with privacy in mind, new features include personalization options, productivity and collaboration enhancements, and Apple Intelligence.

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Can someone tell if I block their number?

Collaboration 2.0

If you have to block someone else's number, you may have wondered what happens next. We'll walk you through the ways that someone may be able to tell if their number has been blocked.

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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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Creating an AI Policy – A Guide for SMEs

IT Governance

Looking to integrate AI (artificial intelligence) into your business operations but unsure where to start, or how to navigate the challenges? You’re not alone. Many organisations recognise the potential of AI tools, such as ChatGPT, to streamline operations and provide a competitive edge. Adopting AI technology, however, comes with its own set of challenges – such as ensuring the accuracy of AI-generated information, maintaining the quality of AI outputs and addressing ethical concerns.

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Vulnerability Recap 6/10/24 – RCE Attacks in Major Platforms

eSecurity Planet

Last week’s vulnerability news revealed a significant increase in serious flaws targeted by cyber threat actors across multiple large platforms. The recent remote code execution (RCE) attacks and other critical vulnerability exploits emphasized the persistent challenges in patch and vulnerability management. Exploits targeted Progress Telerik Report Servers and PHP weaknesses allowing remote code execution on Windows.

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Seven top central processing unit (CPU) use cases

IBM Big Data Hub

The central processing unit (CPU) is the computer’s brain, assigning and processing tasks and managing essential operational functions. Computers have been so seamlessly integrated with modern life that sometimes we’re not even aware of how many CPUs are in use around the world. It’s a staggering amount—so many CPUs that a conclusive figure can only be approximated.

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Let new role-based learning paths guide your OpenText learning journey

OpenText Information Management

How do you get from Point A to Point B in the quickest, most efficient way? You could walk haphazardly, changing directions randomly and making unnecessary stops that slow you down or distract you from your purpose. Or you could follow a proven trail. One that is clearly marked with distances between key milestones and a visible route to the summit.

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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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Mastering budget control in the age of AI: Leveraging on-premises and cloud XaaS for success 

IBM Big Data Hub

As organizations strive to harness the power of AI while controlling costs, leveraging anything as a service (XaaS) models emerges as a strategic approach. In this blog, we’ll explore how businesses can use both on-premises and cloud XaaS to control budgets in the age of AI, driving financial sustainability without compromising on technological advancement.

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KuppingerCole Names Thales as Industry Leader in Passwordless Authentication

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

KuppingerCole Names Thales as Industry Leader in Passwordless Authentication madhav Tue, 06/11/2024 - 05:36 The KuppingerCole Leadership Compass for Consumers has recognized Thales as an Overall, Innovation, Product, and Market Leader in the Passwordless Authentication. The report praises the platform for offering a versatile set of identity applications encompassing a wide range of authentication methods to meet organizations’ needs.

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5 SLA metrics you should be monitoring

IBM Big Data Hub

In business and beyond, communication is king. Successful service level agreements (SLAs) operate on this principle, laying the foundation for successful provider-customer relationships. A service level agreement (SLA) is a key component of technology vendor contracts that describes the terms of service between a service provider and a customer. SLAs describe the level of performance to be expected, how performance will be measured and repercussions if levels are not met.

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Enhancing Healthcare Security: The Crucial Role of Biometrics in EPCS Compliance

HID Global

Enhance EPCS compliance with biometric authentication for secure e-prescribing. Improve security, streamline workflows, and boost patient care in healthcare.

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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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Christie’s data breach impacted 45,798 individuals

Security Affairs

Auction house Christie’s revealed that the data breach caused by the recent ransomware attack impacted 45,000 individuals. At the end of May, the auction house Christie’s disclosed a data breach after the ransomware group RansomHub threatened to leak stolen data. The security breach occurred in early May and the website of the auction house was unreachable after the attack.

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OpenText Cybersecurity 2024 Global Managed Security Survey: All eyes on AI business opportunities and challenges

OpenText Information Management

The race to harness AI to advance business innovation, create efficiencies and augment workforce skillsets is on. Yet, organizations cannot overlook the foundational need for security while working to capture this market opportunity. In our second annual survey of 1,577 managers, c-level executives, and security specialists at Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Australia, we found t