Tue.Jul 23, 2024

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Proactive Network Security: Lessons From CrowdStrike Outage

Data Breach Today

Claroty CEO Vardi on Compensating Controls, Segmentation and Secure Remote Access The recent CrowdStrike outage highlights the need to shift from reactive risk management to proactive measures in cyber-physical security. Claroty CEO Yaniv Vardi emphasizes the importance of compensating controls, network segmentation and secure remote access in preventing similar incidents.

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Phish-Friendly Domain Registry “.top” Put on Notice

Krebs on Security

The Chinese company in charge of handing out domain names ending in “ top ” has been given until mid-August 2024 to show that it has put in place systems for managing phishing reports and suspending abusive domains, or else forfeit its license to sell domains. The warning comes amid the release of new findings that.top was the most common suffix in phishing websites over the past year, second only to domains ending in “ com.” Image: Shutterstock.

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CrowdStrike Cleanup: Vast Majority of Systems Restored

Data Breach Today

93% of 8.5 Million Affected Systems Back Online, Reports IT Asset Management Firm On day five of the Windows outages due to a faulty CrowdStrike update, there is cautious optimism as IT experts report significant restoration of downed systems. One IT asset management provider said that 93% of affected CrowdStrike systems across its customer base appear to have been fixed.

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The Value of Information Management: Compliance versus Business Outcomes

AIIM

I want to share my thoughts on the ongoing debate within the information management industry about how to effectively sell the value of investing in information management. Some argue that the focus should be on business outcomes and solving the problems that keep decision-makers up at night, while others emphasize the importance of compliance and risk mitigation.

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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have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth.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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Hackers Froze Ukrainian Heating Systems in Winter

Data Breach Today

ICS-Specific Malware Uses Modbus Protocol for Disruptive Attacks Hackers used novel malware to knock out the power supply to more than 600 apartment buildings during the winter in Ukraine, in a development that poses a wider threat for critical infrastructure. Cybersecurity researchers at Dragos on Tuesday dubbed the new malware "FrostyGoop.

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Chinese Cyberespionage Group Expands Malware Arsenal

Data Breach Today

Symantec Traces 2021 Hong Kong Waterhole Attacks to Daggerfly Security researchers say they've traced a spate of backdoor attacks during 2021 against pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong to a Chinese cyberespionage group that's recently re-tooled its arsenal. The group is tracked by the Symantec Threat Hunter Team as Daggerfly.

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US Gov sanctioned key members of the Cyber Army of Russia Reborn hacktivists group

Security Affairs

The US government sanctioned two Russian hacktivists for their cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure, including breaches of water facilities. The United States sanctioned Russian hacktivists Yuliya Vladimirovna Pankratova and Denis Olegovich Degtyarenko, members of the Russian hacktivist group Cyber Army of Russia Reborn (CARR), for their roles in cyber operations against U.S. critical infrastructure.

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Report: HHS Needs to Beef Up Cloud Security and Skills

Data Breach Today

Inspector General Says HHS Cloud Systems Are Potentially at Risk of Compromise The Department of Health and Human Services is facing some of the same cloud security problems as the healthcare organizations it regulates: weaknesses in a dozen different cloud security controls and inventories of cloud systems, according to an inspector general's audit report.

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Hackers abused swap files in e-skimming attacks on Magento sites

Security Affairs

Threat actors abused swap files in compromised Magento websites to hide credit card skimmer and harvest payment information. Security researchers from Sucuri observed threat actors using swap files in compromised Magento websites to conceal a persistent software skimmer and harvest payment information. The attackers used this tactic to maintain persistence and allowing the malware to survive multiple cleanup attempts.

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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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What Biden Dropping Out Could Mean for Federal Cyber Policy

Data Breach Today

US President's Withdrawal Comes at a Turbulent Time for Federal Cybersecurity President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 election is sparking new concerns about federal cybersecurity during an already turbulent moment for cybersecurity in the United States, experts told Information Security Media Group just days after the largest reported IT outage in world history.

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How Russia-Linked Malware Cut Heat to 600 Ukrainian Buildings in Deep Winter

WIRED Threat Level

The code, the first of its kind, was used to sabotage a heating utility in Lviv at the coldest point in the year—what appears to be yet another innovation in Russia’s torment of Ukrainian civilians.

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Transforming Knowledge Management With Generative AI

Data Breach Today

Aboitiz Data Innovation's Guy Sheppard on Tailoring AI to Banking Requirements Aboitiz Data Innovation faced a unique challenge: Design a wholesale architecture for a generative AI lab for a bank while ensuring accurate responses and maintaining strict information security protocols, said Guy Sheppard, chief commercial officer at Aboitiz Data Innovation.

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Is Your Bank Really Calling? How to Protect Yourself from Financial Impersonation Fraud

KnowBe4

Protecting your financial information has never been more crucial. With the rise of sophisticated scams, it's becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish between legitimate bank communications and fraudulent attempts to access your accounts. So, how can you be sure it's really your bank contacting you?

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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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Microsoft Copilot vs. Copilot Pro: Is the subscription fee worth it?

Collaboration 2.0

Offering priority access and AI smarts across Microsoft 365, Copilot Pro runs $20 per month. Is the extra bang worth the buck? That depends on your needs. Here's what to consider.

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Phishing Campaigns Abuse Cloud Platforms to Target Latin America

KnowBe4

Several threat actors are abusing legitimate cloud services to launch phishing attacks against users in Latin America, according to Google’s latest Threat Horizons Report.

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Copilot Pro vs. ChatGPT Plus: Which AI chatbot is worth your $20 a month?

Collaboration 2.0

These Microsoft and OpenAI subscriptions cost the same, so which AI tool do you choose? That depends on the features most important to you. Let's review your options.

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Crypto Data Breach Continues to Fuel Phishing Scams Years Later

KnowBe4

According to security researchers at Cisco Talos, emails impersonating legitimate officers at the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission are being sent to prior Opteck customers that offer victim's with investment advice.

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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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How Disney and Marvel designed a Vision Pro multiverse with you as its hero

Collaboration 2.0

Marvel Studios' Dave Bushore and ILM's My-Linh Le discuss the intricate process of bringing 'What.If?' to life in a groundbreaking VR format.

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Your Biggest Security Risk: The Insider Threat

IT Governance

Expert insight from our head of GRC consultancy Our analysis of the ICO’s (Information Commissioner’s Office) public data set found that 29–35% of reported personal data breaches between 2019 and 2023 in the UK had been caused accidentally. That is, the incident type was one of: Data posted or faxed to incorrect recipient Data emailed to incorrect recipient Failure to use Bcc Failure to redact Sector patterns However, when we investigated the sectors suffering the most accidental breaches, we fo

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Amazon revamps Prime Video to help you navigate your content and subscriptions

Collaboration 2.0

Amazon wants to more clearly guide you to the right TV shows and movies on Prime Video and across add-on subscriptions.

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Understanding Jamf Pro API Roles and Clients

Jamf

Graham Pugh walks readers through a step-by-step demonstration of client credentials-based authentication: a more secure way to obtain an access token.

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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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The best 50-inch TVs of 2024: Expert recommended

Collaboration 2.0

Have a smaller home theater or looking for a second TV for your bedroom? We tested some of the best 50-inch TVs from Samsung, LG, and more to help you find the best fit for your budget and entertainment needs.

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Three key aspects of being a threat hunter  

OpenText Information Management

In today's digital landscape, the role of a threat hunter has become indispensable. As cyber threats grow increasingly sophisticated, the need for professionals who can proactively seek out and neutralize potential dangers is paramount. Threat hunting is not just about using the latest tools and technologies; it requires a unique blend of skills and attributes.

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Change this Android setting to instantly give your phone twice the speed

Collaboration 2.0

A few taps and a swipe are all it takes to make any Android phone run in double time.

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2017 ODNI Memo on Kaspersky Labs

Schneier on Security

It’s heavily redacted , but still interesting. Many more ODNI documents here.

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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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The best AI image generators of 2024: Tested and reviewed

Collaboration 2.0

AI image generators use text prompts to produce images in seconds. I tested the best AI image generators and found that DALL-E isn't your only (or best) option.

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CyberheistNews Vol 14 #30 The SEC Fines a Public Company 2 Million+ For Ransomware Negligence

KnowBe4

CyberheistNews Vol 14 #30 The SEC Fines a Public Company 2 Million+ For Ransomware Negligence

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This stereo amp made me feel like I was hearing my favorite songs for the first time

Collaboration 2.0

As an audiophile, I appreciate high-quality products that don't break the bank, and Outlaw Audio's RR 2160 Mk II retro stereo receiver fits that bill perfectly.

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