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The street lights in Leicester City cannot be turned off due to a cyber attack

Security Affairs

A cyber attack on Leicester City Council resulted in certain street lights remaining illuminated all day and severely impacted the council’s operations The Leicester City Council suffered a cyber attack that severely impacted the authority’s services in March and led to the leak of confidential documents. The ransomware group behind the attack leaked multiple documents, including rent statements and applications to buy council houses.

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UnitedHealth Group Previews Massive Change Healthcare Breach

Data Breach Today

Breach 'Could Cover a Substantial Proportion of People in America,' Company Warns Hackers who hit Change Healthcare stole sensitive personal and medical details that "could cover a substantial proportion of people in America," parent company UnitedHealth Group warned. The company faces mounting regulatory scrutiny and lawsuits due widespread disruptions caused by the attack.

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North Korea-linked APT groups target South Korean defense contractors

Security Affairs

The National Police Agency in South Korea warns that North Korea-linked threat actors are targeting defense industry entities. The National Police Agency in South Korea warns that North Korea-linked threat actors are targeting defense industry entities to steal defense technology information. North Korea-linked APT groups Lazarus , Andariel , and Kimsuky hacked multiple defense companies in South Korea, reported the National Police Agency.

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Change Health Attack: Details Emerge; Breach Will Top Record

Data Breach Today

Experts Advise Health Sector to Take Steps as UnitedHealth Group Cleans Up Mess UnitedHealth Group's admission that information for "a substantial portion" of the American population was compromised in its Change Healthcare cyberattack sets into motion the likelihood the incident will become the largest health data breach ever reported in U.S. What other details are emerging?

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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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Level Up Your Users’ Cybersecurity Skills with 'The Inside Man: New Recruits’

KnowBe4

We’re thrilled to announce our newest addition to our ModStore’s already brimming collection of games with a new offering based on our award-winning “The Inside Man” training series !

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USPS Surges to Take Top Spot as Most Impersonated Brand in Phishing Attacks

KnowBe4

New data shows phishing attacks are deviating from the traditional focus on technology and retail sectors and are opting for alternate brands with widespread appeal.

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Building Security for MSPs: Cisco's Blueprint for Success

Data Breach Today

Anjana Kumbampati of Cisco discusses the unique challenges MSPs face, such as managing multiple ecosystems and vendors, which complicates their operational and billing processes. She explains how Cisco helps streamline these aspects to boost MSP efficiency and profitability.

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Microsoft and Security Incentives

Schneier on Security

Former senior White House cyber policy director A. J. Grotto talks about the economic incentives for companies to improve their security—in particular, Microsoft: Grotto told us Microsoft had to be “dragged kicking and screaming” to provide logging capabilities to the government by default, and given the fact the mega-corp banked around $20 billion in revenue from security services last year, the concession was minimal at best. […] “The government needs to focus on

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US Pressures Iran Over Phishing Campaign Against Feds

Data Breach Today

Departments of Justice, Treasury and State Take Action Against Iranian Cyber Actors The U.S. federal government instigated a full court press against four alleged Iranian state hackers, unsealing a multi-count criminal indictment, slapping the men with Treasury sanctions and offering a reward of up to $10 million for their capture.

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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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Global Optics Provider Hit with Ransomware Attack and a $10M Ransom

KnowBe4

Global optics manufacturer Hoya had business operations at its headquarters and several business divisions impacted and is now facing a “No Negotiation / No Discount Policy” $10 million ransom decision to make.

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Russian Hackers Exploiting Windows Print Spooler Vuln

Data Breach Today

Microsoft Warns APT28's GooseEgg Tool Enables Credential Theft Russian military intelligence hackers are using an 18 month-old vulnerability in the Windows print spooler utility to deploy a custom tool that elevates privileges and steals credentials. Microsoft says it's seen post-compromise activities against Ukrainian, European and North American governments.

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Environmental Sustainable Training: KnowBe4's Commitment to a Greener Earth

KnowBe4

KnowBe4 is committed to sustainability and helping protect the environment, as evidenced by our initiatives such as our public commitment to sustainability , our planting trees and supporting local bee hives, and even our CEO Stu Sjouwerman’s donation of $2.5M to the Florida Wildlife Corridor.

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US Presures Iran Over Phishing Campaign Against Feds

Data Breach Today

Departments of Justice, Treasury and State Take Action Against Iranian Cyber Actors The U.S. federal government instigated a full court press against four alleged Iranian state hackers, unsealing a multi-count criminal indictment, slapping the men with Treasury sanctions and offering a reward of up to $10 million for their capture.

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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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Phishing Campaign Exploits Nespresso Domain

KnowBe4

Attackers are launching phishing campaigns using an open-redirect vulnerability affecting a website belonging to coffee machine company Nespresso, according to researchers at Perception Point.

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State Hackers' New Frontier: Network Edge Devices

Data Breach Today

Firewalls, VPNs and Email Filter Resist Endpoint Scanning State-sponsored hackers have responded to improved network scanning by shifting their focus to edge devices characterized by patchy endpoint detection and proprietary software that hinders forensic analysis, warns Mandiant. "Attackers are focusing more on evasion," it says in a report.

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CyberheistNews Vol 14 #17 [HEADS UP] LastPass Warns of a 'CEO' Deepfake Phishing Attempt

KnowBe4

[HEADS UP] LastPass Warns of a 'CEO' Deepfake Phishing Attempt

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The Guide to Digital Transformation for Small Businesses

Record Nations

Digital transformation is the process of creating, maintaining, and iterating a digital system for your business. Transitioning your business to a digital environment is important in the modern world. Customers and employees expect a seamless experience that keeps up with the digital status quo. Utilizing online tools keeps your information safe while enhancing productivity.

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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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Video: City of Sarasota Celebrates RIM Month

IG Guru

Check out the link to the post. The post Video: City of Sarasota Celebrates RIM Month first appeared on IG GURU.

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‘Absolute joke’: customers’ personal data exposed amid Pandemonium Rocks festival refund stoush

The Guardian Data Protection

Information commissioner investigating data breach as ticket holders demand refunds because of amended lineup Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast Kylie Gilroy was already incensed when she and her partner applied for partial refunds for this Saturday’s Pandemonium Rocks music festival on the Gold Coast.

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HID Connects S2E7: RFID Logistics and Supply Chain. Is the Whole Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts?

HID Global

In this podcast episode, we explore what RFID means to our supply chain, the benefits the technology provides, and some interesting use cases.

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5 steps for implementing change management in your organization

IBM Big Data Hub

Change is inevitable in an organization; especially in the age of digital transformation and emerging technologies, businesses and employees need to adapt. Change management (CM) is a methodology that ensures both leaders and employees are equipped and supported when implementing changes to an organization. The goal of a change management plan, or more accurately an organizational change plan, is to embed processes that have stakeholder buy-in and support the success of both the business and the

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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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Digital triplets: Extending digital twins to create an AI-powered virtual third-party advisor

CGI

A digital triplet extends the digital twin model to enable a decision-maker to use advancements in AI to interrogate the digital twin data. This includes the ability to request more situational information and to simulate and optimize outcomes under different scenarios.

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Will GenAI Kill The Web?

John Battelle's Searchblog

The Atlantic is out with a delicious piece of doomerism: It’s The End of the Web As We Know It. Were it not for the authors, Judith Donath and Bruce Schneier, I’d have passed right on by, because well-respected publications have been proclaiming the death of the Web for more than a decade. By and large they’ve been proven directionally right, but it’s taking a lot longer than most predicted.

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Enhancing employee well-being with iyarn and Jamf Pro

Jamf

Keeping up with your employees' well-being improves your organization. Jamf Pro and iyarn help check in with employees and deliver data-driven insights to help employers understand their company culture. Learn more about this collaboration.

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Archival Document Storage Explained: Essential Guide to Preserving Your History

Armstrong Archives

There’s so much in life to remember, whether you’re looking at the course of your own life or time spanning across generations. Documents play an important role in preserving memories, whether through official records or any number of other materials. However, many of these documents won’t stand the test of time. Archival document storage provides a solution to maintain them indefinitely for future generations to appreciate.

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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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Contactless Payments and Ticket Reading: Revolutionizing Transaction Efficiency in Mass Transit

HID Global

Explore how contactless payments and ticket readers are revolutionizing the mass transit industry and improving efficiency for travelers.

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Apple TV Deployment in Schools: Enhancing Digital Classrooms

Jamf

Learn about the various ways Apple TV and TrilbyTV support education and celebrate learning in the classroom and around the campus. Plus, discover how easy they are to set up, deploy and manage with Jamf.

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FCA sets out plans to make Big Tech a priority and provides update on its approach to AI

Data Protection Report

On 22 April 2024, the Financial Conduct Authority ( FCA ) published a speech by its chief executive, Nikhil Rathi, entitled ‘Navigating the UK’s Digital Regulation Landscape: Where are we headed?’. In the speech, Mr Rathi announced the FCA’s plans to focus on Big Tech, which are included in Feedback Statement FS24/1 (published alongside the speech).