Tue.Aug 13, 2024

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Six 0-Days Lead Microsoft’s August 2024 Patch Push

Krebs on Security

Microsoft today released updates to fix at least 90 security vulnerabilities in Windows and related software, including a whopping six zero-day flaws that are already being actively exploited by attackers. Image: Shutterstock. This month’s bundle of update joy from Redmond includes patches for security holes in Office ,NET , Visual Studio , Azure , Co-Pilot , Microsoft Dynamics , Teams , Secure Boot, and of course Windows itself.

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How to Get Started with Gen AI for Information Management

AIIM

AIIM research shows that many organizations feel ready for AI, but encounter obstacles to implementation, especially a lack of available use cases. Where do organization start with Generative AI (Gen AI)?

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FBI Seizes Servers Powering Dispossessor Ransomware Group

Data Breach Today

Feds Also File Criminal Complaint Against 'Brain,' Alleged Leader of the Operation The FBI said it led the disruption of a ransomware group called Dispossessor, aka Radar, that amassed victims in dozens of countries. An international dismantling of the group's alleged infrastructure seized servers in the U.S., the U.K. and Germany, as well as multiple domain names.

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Black Hat Fireside Chat: Here’s how ‘Active ASPM’ is helping to triage and remediate coding flaws

The Last Watchdog

Application Security Posture Management ( ASPM ) arose a few years ago as a strategy to help software developers and security teams continually improve the security of business applications. Related: Addressing rising cyber compliance pressures At Black Hat USA 2024, an iteration called Active ASPM is in the spotlight. I had the chance to visit with Neatsun Ziv , CEO and co-founder of Tel Aviv-based OX Security , a leading Active ASPM solutions provider.

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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have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth.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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CERT-UA warns of a phishing campaign targeting government entities

Security Affairs

CERT-UA warned that Russia-linked actor is impersonating the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) in a new phishing campaign to distribute malware. The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) has warned of a new phishing campaign targeting organizations in the country, including government entities. The campaign, tracked as UAC-0198, has been active since July.

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A PoC exploit code is available for critical Ivanti vTM bug

Security Affairs

Ivanti warned of a critical authentication bypass flaw in its Virtual Traffic Manager (vTM) appliances that can allow attackers to create rogue administrator accounts. Ivanti addressed a critical authentication bypass vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-7593 (CVSS score of 9.8), impacting Virtual Traffic Manager (vTM) appliances that can allow attackers to create rogue administrator accounts.

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Vulnerability Recap 8/12/24 – Old Vulnerabilities Unexpectedly Emerge

eSecurity Planet

It’s been a startling week in vulnerability news, mainly due to a few older vulnerabilities coming to light. While it doesn’t look like they’ve been exploited yet, threat actors may make a move now that the flaws have been publicized. The other major news — which could affect both businesses and individuals — is a zero-day vulnerability found in most major web browsers on both Mac and Linux machines.

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New York Attorney General Publishes Guide to Avoid “Key Mistakes” Regarding Online Tracking Technologies

Data Matters

On July 30, 2024, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced website privacy guides for New York consumers and businesses. The guides, a business-focused Business Guide to Website Privacy Controls and a consumer-focused Consumer Guide to Tracking on the Web , are available on the Office of the New York State Attorney General’s (the “OAG’s”) website.

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Reflecting on KnowBe4's 5th Consecutive TrustRadius Tech Cares Award

KnowBe4

For the fifth year in a row, we've been honored with the TrustRadius Tech Cares Award ! This recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and the incredible efforts of our team.

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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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Vulnerability Recap 8/13/24 – Old Vulnerabilities Unexpectedly Emerge

eSecurity Planet

It’s been a startling week in vulnerability news, mainly due to a few older vulnerabilities coming to light. While it doesn’t look like they’ve been exploited yet, threat actors may make a move now that the flaws have been publicized. The other major news — which could affect both businesses and individuals — is a zero-day vulnerability found in most major web browsers on both Mac and Linux machines.

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On the Voynich Manuscript

Schneier on Security

Really interesting article on the ancient-manuscript scholars who are applying their techniques to the Voynich Manuscript. No one has been able to understand the writing yet, but there are some new understandings: Davis presented her findings at the medieval-studies conference and published them in 2020 in the journal Manuscript Studies. She had hardly solved the Voynich, but she’d opened it to new kinds of investigation.

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Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 - which foldable is best?

Collaboration 2.0

Google's new flagship foldable, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, just dropped, and it's packed with new features. But how does it compare to Samsung's Z Fold 6? Let's break down the major differences.

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Summer Lovin' or Summer Scammin'?

KnowBe4

Summer. The season of sun, sand, and romance scams. As the weather heats up, so does the activity of romance scammers, who prey on the vulnerabilities of those seeking love and companionship.

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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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How to preorder the Pixel Buds Pro 2

Collaboration 2.0

On Tuesday at the Made by Google event, Google unveiled the new Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 earbuds, along with new Pixel phones and watches. We've found the best places to preorder the latest earbuds.

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[FREE RESOURCE KIT] 2024 Cybersecurity Awareness Month Kit Now Available

KnowBe4

Cyber risks abound, inside and out. Threats to your organization can come in many forms; from a suspicious email with a dodgy attachment to improperly stored sensitive information.

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Google Pixel Watch 3: Key specs, features, price, and everything else you need to know

Collaboration 2.0

Google just unveiled the Pixel Watch 3, its latest smartwatch with a host of hardware updates and a 45mm watch size (finally). Here are some answers to the most commonly asked questions.

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Attackers Abuse Google Drawings to Host Phishing Pages

KnowBe4

Researchers at Menlo Security warn that a phishing campaign is exploiting Google Drawings to evade security filters.

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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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The best AI chatbots for programming, and a bunch that failed miserably

Collaboration 2.0

I've been subjecting AI chatbots to a set of real-world programming tests. Which chatbots handled the challenge and which crawled home in shame? Read on.

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Webinar: Move or Manage: Determining When Manage-in-Place Makes Sense

IG Guru

Move or Manage: Determining When Manage-in-Place Makes Sense When: Thursday, Aug. 22 at 12 p.m. (noon) MT. Where: Register via Zoom HERE. The Manage in Place concept is gaining in popularity, but many questions remain about when it makes sense to use it, and when it doesn’t. This presentation will look at multiple record-keeping scenarios to come […] The post Webinar: Move or Manage: Determining When Manage-in-Place Makes Sense first appeared on IG GURU.

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Google Pixel Watch 3 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 7: Which Android smartwatch is best for you?

Collaboration 2.0

Both of these new Google Wear OS smartwatches offer a similar software experience, but Google's and Samsung's optimizations set them apart.

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AI-Powered Contract Management Firm Reports Strong Growth Amid Expanding Global Demand

Information Matters

Summize, a provider of AI-powered Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) solutions, has reported record performance figures for its fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The company achieved over 100% growth in Read more The post AI-Powered Contract Management Firm Reports Strong Growth Amid Expanding Global Demand appeared first on Information Matters - AI in the UK.

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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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ChatGPT vs. Microsoft Copilot vs. Gemini: Which is the best AI chatbot?

Collaboration 2.0

AI chatbots are more popular than ever, but with new updates coming out every few months, how do you determine which one is the best?

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5 tendances émergentes du marché du contrôle d'accès physique en 2024

HID Global

Face à l'évolution rapide des technologies et des menaces de sécurité, comprendre les tendances émergentes dans les solutions de contrôle d’accès physique est essentiel pour prendre les bonnes décisions stratégiques. Clara Bardou, Directrice de marché, HID France, nous éclaire sur les perspectives issues de l’étude réalisée par IFSEC Global en partenariat avec HID.

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Gemini to replace Google Assistant as Android's default - but you still have options

Collaboration 2.0

Google's latest artificial intelligence innovation, Gemini, is replacing Google Assistant as the default voice assistant on Android smartphones, including its own Pixel 9 series.

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Are You Meeting Your Occupational Health & Safety Requirements?

IT Governance

6 OH&S areas you must make staff aware of Although you might associate health and safety risks with specific industries, such as manufacturing or construction, all organisations face challenges. They may not be life-threatening, but accidents can lead to delays or chronic problems that manifest over time: The most common accidents involve trip hazards and the unsafe use of machinery.

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Improving the Accuracy of Generative AI Systems: A Structured Approach

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.

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This 5-year VPN subscription is just $35

Collaboration 2.0

With this AdGuard VPN deal, you can enjoy the benefits of a privacy-enhancing VPN on your mobile devices for the next five years for the equivalent of less than a dollar a month.

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CyberheistNews Vol 14 #33 Your Users Still Fall For Phishing Attacks Because of URL Shorteners

KnowBe4

CyberheistNews Vol 14 #33 Your Users Still Fall For Phishing Attacks Because of URL Shorteners

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CyberGhost VPN review: A solid VPN for beginners

Collaboration 2.0

I tested CyberGhost VPN for speed, performance, and more, and found that it offers an easy-to-use interface and excellent optimized servers for streaming, gaming, and torrenting.

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