Tue.Sep 24, 2024

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Redefining the Supply Chain in the Post-AI Era

Data Breach Today

How to Navigate the New Challenges and Opportunities AI has enabled supply chains to become more proactive and predictive. Through machine learning algorithms, natural language processing and advanced analytics, organizations can now forecast demand with greater accuracy, anticipate potential disruptions and optimize inventory management in real time.

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GUEST ESSAY: Massive NPD breach tells us its high time to replace SSNs as an authenticator

The Last Watchdog

Ever since the massive National Public Data (NPD) breach was disclosed a few weeks ago, news sources have reported an increased interest in online credit bureaus, and there has been an apparent upswing in onboarding of new subscribers. Related: Class-action lawsuits pile up in wake of NPD hack So what’s the connection? NPD reported the exposure of over 2.7 billion records.

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Will AI Hallucinations Get Worse?

Data Breach Today

Training AI With Synthetic Data Can Lead to Model Collapse Using facts to train artificial intelligence models is getting tougher, as companies run out of real-world data. AI-generated synthetic data is touted as a viable replacement, but experts say this may exacerbate hallucinations, which are already a big pain point of machine learning models.

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Did Israel infiltrate Lebanese telecoms networks?

Security Affairs

Israel has been sending text messages, recordings, and hacking radio networks to warn Lebanese citizens to evacuate certain areas. Israel has been sending text messages, recordings, and hacking radio networks to warn Lebanese citizens to evacuate certain areas in the country, likely due to an imminent full-scale strike. Following these warnings, massive bombings in southern and eastern Lebanon killed over 270 people.

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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have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth.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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FBI, US Homeland Security Investigate Water Facility Cyberattack

Data Breach Today

No Disruption to Service; Manual Operations Implemented FBI and U.S. Department of Homeland Security officials are in Arkansas City, Kansas, to investigate a cyberattack at the city's water treatment facility. "There has been no disruption to service. Out of caution, the Water Treatment Facility has switched to manual operations," said the city manager.

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Startup Torq Secures $70M to Advance Hyperautomation with AI

Data Breach Today

Series C Funding to Fuel Generative AI Integration and AI-Powered Threat Detection The funding will enhance generative AI technologies that streamline security operations and provide autonomous threat investigation, alongside plans for broader U.S. and European market penetration.

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A cyberattack on MoneyGram caused its service outage

Security Affairs

American peer-to-peer payments and money transfer company MoneyGram confirmed that a cyberattack caused its service outage. American interstate and international peer-to-peer payments and money transfer company MoneyGram confirmed that its services are currently unavailable due to a cyberattack. On September 22, the company informed its customers that it was experiencing a network outage impacting connectivity to a number of our systems.

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China Accuses Taiwan of Waging Cyberwarfare

Data Breach Today

Spy Agency Says Taiwanese Defense Ministry Is Trying to Disrupt Chinese Politics China's Ministry of State Security has accused a Taiwanese government agency of waging cyberattacks on the mainland's digital assets across multiple organizations and running disinformation campaigns on social media to disrupt the political system and sow social discord.

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What Is EDR in Cyber Security: Overview & Capabilities

eSecurity Planet

Endpoint detection and response (EDR) is an advanced safety system for detecting, investigating, and resolving cyber attacks on endpoints. It examines incidents, inspects behavior, and restores systems to their pre-attack state. EDR uses artificial intelligence, machine learning, and threat intelligence to dodge recurrences, allowing IT teams to neutralize attacks through threat hunting, behavioral analytics, and containment.

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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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23andMe to Pay $30M for Credential Stuffing Hack Settlement

Data Breach Today

Millions of Customers Will Also Be Offered Monitoring of Genetic Data on Dark Web Genetics testing firm 23andMe will offer cash payments to millions of individuals whose sensitive data was compromised in a 2023 credential stuffing incident. Under the proposed $30 million lawsuit settlement, affected customers will also be offered dark web monitoring of their genetic data.

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DOL Confirms Cybersecurity Guidance Applies to All Employee Benefit Plans

Data Matters

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published Compliance Assistance Release No. 2024-01 on September 6, 2024. The release, titled “Cybersecurity Guidance Update,” clarifies that the cybersecurity guidance the DOL issued in April 2021 applies to all employee benefit plans, including health and welfare plans. The DOL states that since the guidance was published, service providers have told plan fiduciaries and Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) investigators that the guidance applie

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Robert Herjavec Passes Cyderes CEO Role to Chris Schueler

Data Breach Today

Herjavec of 'Shark Tank' Steps Down After 21 Years in Charge, Remains Board Member "Shark Tank" TV star and company founder Robert Herjavec is stepping down as CEO of Cyderes, making way for Simeio CEO Chris Schueler to assume the role Oct. 1. Schueler has a strong background in identity management, and Herjavec will remain involved as an investor and board member.

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McAfee Discovers New Phishing Campaign Targeting GitHub Users

KnowBe4

A phishing campaign is targeting GitHub users with phony CAPTCHA pages, according to researchers at McAfee. The phishing emails ask users to address a security vulnerability in a GitHub repository that they recently contributed to, and contain a link to find more information about the alleged vulnerability. This link leads to a fake CAPTCHA page that attempts to trick them into installing malware.

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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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CrowdStrike Blames 'Confluence of Factors' for Global Outage

Data Breach Today

CrowdStrike Executive Testifies on Faulty Update That Caused Historic July Outage Adam Meyers, senior vice president for counter adversary operations at CrowdStrike, told lawmakers Tuesday the company suffered a global outage in July after its decade-old validation and testing processes failed to identify an "unexpected discrepancy" in the updated threat detection configurations.

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The 2-in-1 laptop I recommend for the office is not a Dell or a Lenovo ThinkPad

Collaboration 2.0

HP's EliteBook x360 1040 is a professional laptop/tablet combo with a feature set that enables one of the best video call environments for a work laptop.

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Octo2 Malware Masquerades as Popular Apps

Data Breach Today

Android Poses as NordVPN, Google Chrome in Europe A new version of the Octo Android malware is spreading across Europe, posing as legitimate apps such as NordVPN and Google Chrome. The latest iteration includes advanced anti-detection mechanisms and a domain generation algorithm for command-and-control communication.

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Russia-Backed Media Outlets Are Under Fire in the US—but Still Trusted Worldwide

WIRED Threat Level

The US government says outlets like RT work closely with Russian intelligence, and platforms have removed or banned their content. But they’re still influential all around the world.

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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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Google Photos adds one-tap video editing for faster clip sharing, thanks to AI

Collaboration 2.0

Along with making tools easier to access, Google is introducing new editing tools to save you time and effort while you create 'stunning' clips.

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CyberheistNews Vol 14 #39 [EYE OPENER] Beyond Analysts: The Undeniable Leadership We Have in HRM

KnowBe4

CyberheistNews Vol 14 #39 [EYE OPENER] Beyond Analysts: The Undeniable Leadership We Have in HRM

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Google Workspace users just got a big AI freebie - Gemini

Collaboration 2.0

Business, Enterprise, and Frontline users will get access to Gemini for work with security protections at no extra cost. Here's how.

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Equipping threat hunters: Advanced analytics and AI – Part 2

OpenText Information Management

If you work in the field of cybersecurity, you cannot ignore the warning sign of any imminent threats. New cyberthreats, adversaries, and hacking tools emerge daily, each more advanced than the last. The volume of cybersecurity data is skyrocketing, overwhelming professionals with noise. Meanwhile, the number of defenders is decreasing, while the dark side is growing stronger with support from organized crime and state funding.

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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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I replaced my Bose with the Nothing Ear Open - now I only want to run with them on

Collaboration 2.0

The $149 Nothing Ear Open earbuds have quickly become my favorite for exercise, thanks to their lightweight fit and great sound.

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PC Matic vs Norton Antivirus: Feature Comparisons

eSecurity Planet

PC Matic and Norton are consumer and small business security providers, mainly offering basic device and web security like antivirus and antimalware. PC Matic is a great choice for families that must protect many devices. Norton’s selection of security features makes it a good fit for home offices, particularly entrepreneurs’ devices. I evaluated PC Matic and Norton, including their pricing, features, and support options, to help you select the best fit for you.

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iOS 18 bug complaints abound online - here are the top glitches reported

Collaboration 2.0

Show-stopping iOS 18 bugs, so far, have been thankfully rare. Here's what to do if you encounter one of these minor annoyances.

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Announcing Web Protection for Jamf Now

Jamf

Jamf Now continues to add simplified, powerful functionality to increase value and support the changing needs of businesses — all while maintaining a focus on ease of use and streamlined workflows. We continue to extend the value of management and security for organizations by announcing Web Protection for Jamf Now.

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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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I replaced my Bose with the Nothing Open - now I only want to run with them on

Collaboration 2.0

The $149 Nothing Open earbuds have quickly become my favorite for exercise, thanks to their lightweight fit and great sound.

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How to Overcome Unconscious Bias in the Workplace

IT Governance

Have you noticed that certain people in your workplace are treated differently? It could be a result of unconscious bias. Unconscious bias refers to assumptions and beliefs that people develop due to their personal preferences and past experiences. It’s linked to several discriminatory behaviours, such as unequal pay and racial prejudice, but it can also appear in more subtle ways.

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This Linux distro poses its own challenges, but power-users will love it

Collaboration 2.0

NixOS is a rock-solid OS with a unique approach and an array of functionalities -- despite a bit of a learning curve.

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