Wed.Nov 06, 2024

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Keep Learning or Keep Losing: There's No Finish Line

Data Breach Today

Security Professionals Must Continually Hone Technical and Communication Skills In cybersecurity, there's no such thing as "done learning." The field's dynamic nature - driven by rapid technological advances and evolving threats - demands that professionals stay adaptable and proactive. It's essential for staying relevant, effective and prepared for what's next.

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Synology fixed critical flaw impacting millions of DiskStation and BeePhotos NAS devices

Security Affairs

Synology addressed a critical vulnerability in DiskStation and BeePhotos NAS devices that could lead to remote code execution. Taiwanese vendor Synology has addressed a critical security vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-10443, that impacts DiskStation and BeePhotos. An attacker can exploit the flaw without any user interaction and successful exploitation of this flaw could lead to remote code execution.

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Chinese Hackers Tied to US National Security Eavesdropping

Data Breach Today

CyberEspionage 'Salt Typhoon' Operation Infiltrated Telcos' Infrastructure The impact of a major U.S. national security breach attributed to China reportedly continues to expand, as investigators probe the infiltration of telecommunications infrastructure and eavesdropping on national security and policymaking officials' mobile phone communications.

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Columbus Ransomware Attack Exposes 500,000+ Residents’ Data: How to Stay Safe

eSecurity Planet

In a stunning blow to the city’s cybersecurity defenses, Columbus, Ohio, recently became the target of a massive cyberattack that exposed over half a million residents’ sensitive information. Following a July 18 attack by the Rhysida ransomware group — believed to have Russian affiliations — Columbus is still reeling from the exposure of vast amounts of sensitive resident data.

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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have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth.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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Meta Loosens AI Rules for US Military Use

Data Breach Today

Policy Shift Allows Military Contractors, Security Agencies Access to its AI Model Meta revised its policy to permit U.S. defense contractors and national security agencies to use its AI model, Llama, previously restricted from military applications, announcing that it has partnered with firms including Lockheed Martin and Palantir.

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CyberEdBoard Profiles in Leadership: Martyn Booth

Data Breach Today

Dunhumby CISO on Building Resilience and Tackling Transformation Martyn Booth has found that leadership means resilience, adaptability and fostering a collaborative, diverse team. Leading transformation efforts at global customer data science firm Dunhumby, Booth stressed the value of having a strong foundation and strategic partnerships.

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Canada ordered ByteDance to shut down TikTok operations in the country over security concerns

Security Affairs

Canada ordered ByteDance to shut down TikTok operations over security concerns but did not issue a full ban on the platform. The Canadian government ordered ByteDance to wind up TikTok Technology Canada, Inc. over security concerns following a national security review under the Investment Canada Act Canada’s decision to require ByteDance to dissolve the operations of the popular video-sharing platform was guided by security and intelligence advice.

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Master AI Security Posture Management

Data Breach Today

Watch this on-demand webinar to gain visibility into AI-powered applications and the sensitive data that’s involved

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Why I wear this $180 smartwatch even after testing Garmin and Samsung watches

Collaboration 2.0

The Amazfit Balance, running on Zepp OS 3.0, proved to me that it's worthy of being anyone's primary smartwatch. And it has received a second price drop before Black Friday.

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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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CrowdStrike Bolsters SaaS Security With Adaptive Shield Buy

Data Breach Today

Purchasing Israeli Startup Will Expand SaaS Security and Identity Threat Protection CrowdStrike has agreed to acquire SaaS security leader Adaptive Shield to deliver identity-based protection across cloud and hybrid environments. The acquisition offers clients comprehensive SaaS security posture management, bridging on-premises and cloud identity defenses to thwart modern threats.

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Memorial Hospital and Manor suffered a ransomware attack

Security Affairs

Georgia, a ransomware attack disrupted Memorial Hospital and Manor’s access to its Electronic Health Record system. A ransomware attack hit Memorial Hospital and Manor in Bainbridge, Georgia, and disrupted the access to its Electronic Health Record system. Memorial Hospital and Manor is a community hospital and healthcare facility that serves Decatur County and surrounding areas in southwest Georgia.

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IoT Devices in Password-Spraying Botnet

Schneier on Security

Microsoft is warning Azure cloud users that a Chinese controlled botnet is engaging in “highly evasive” password spraying. Not sure about the “highly evasive” part; the techniques seem basically what you get in a distributed password-guessing attack: “Any threat actor using the CovertNetwork-1658 infrastructure could conduct password spraying campaigns at a larger scale and greatly increase the likelihood of successful credential compromise and initial access to mul

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Video: How Hackers Steal Your Cookies & How to Stop Them

eSecurity Planet

Cookies play a crucial role in enhancing your online experience, but they can also be exploited by cybercriminals to access sensitive information. In this video, our expert delves into what cookies are and their function in web browsing, explores the techniques hackers use to steal them — such as session hijacking and cross-site scripting (XSS) — and shares effective strategies and tools to protect your cookies and personal data in 2024.

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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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Critical bug in Cisco UWRB access points allows attackers to run commands as root

Security Affairs

Cisco fixed a critical flaw in URWB access points, allowing attackers to run root commands, compromising industrial wireless automation security. Cisco has addressed a critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-20418 , that could be exploited by unauthenticated, remote attackers to run commands with root privileges on vulnerable Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul (URWB) access points used for industrial wireless automation.

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Australia to legislate social media age limit of 16 – but can’t say how platforms will enforce it

The Guardian Data Protection

Onus will be on platforms to demonstrate they are taking reasonable steps to prevent access for young people, PM says Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Australian government has pledged to legislate an age limit of 16 years for social media access, with penalties for online platforms that don’t comply.

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Business in the age of AI: From economies of scale to ecosystems of success

Collaboration 2.0

With neither infrastructure nor silos to slow it down, World Central Kitchen delivers a million meals a day, every day. It also delivers important lessons for your business.

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Boost Your Security Posture With Objective-Based Penetration Testing

IT Governance

To maximise value from your security investments , your measures must be effective How can you be confident your measures are fit for purpose – and prove it to stakeholders like customers, partners and regulators? Penetration t esting (also known as ‘pen testing’ or ‘ethical hacking’) offers a vital tool for identifying gaps and opportunities to strengthen your security programme.

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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 open-source AI models: All your free-to-use options explained

Collaboration 2.0

Here are the best open-source and free-to-use AI models for text, images, and audio, organized by type, application, and licensing considerations.

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INTERPOL: Operation Synergia II disrupted +22,000 malicious IPs

Security Affairs

A global law enforcement operation called Operation Synergia II dismantled over 22,000 malicious IPs linked to phishing, infostealers, and ransomware, INTERPOL said. INTERPOL announced this week it took down more than 22,000 malicious servers linked to cybercriminal activities as part of a global operation code-named Operation Synergia II. Operation Synergia II is a collaborative effort by INTERPOL, private sector partners, and 95 countries, that targeted phishing, ransomware, and infostealers f

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This 13-inch laptop I recommend for business travel is not a Lenovo ThinkPad or MacBook

Collaboration 2.0

Lenovo's ThinkBook 13x Gen 4 has a lightweight and durable form factor - and a Magic Bay accessory that I can't stop thinking about.

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INTERPOL: Operation Synergia II disrupted +22,000 malicious IPs

Security Affairs

A global law enforcement operation called Operation Synergia II dismantled over 22,000 malicious IPs linked to phishing, infostealers, and ransomware, INTERPOL said. INTERPOL announced this week it took down more than 22,000 malicious servers linked to cybercriminal activities as part of a global operation code-named Operation Synergia II. Operation Synergia II is a collaborative effort by INTERPOL, private sector partners, and 95 countries, that targeted phishing, ransomware, and infostealers f

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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 Thunderbird email client finally landed on Android, and it was worth the wait

Collaboration 2.0

It's been years in the making, but the Thunderbird developers have finally brought the open-source email client to Android.

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A Critical Guide to Securing Large Language Models

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

A Critical Guide to Securing Large Language Models madhav Thu, 11/07/2024 - 06:25 Securing large language models (LLMs) presents unique challenges due to their complexity, scale, and data interactions. Before we dive into securing them, let’s touch on the basics. What are LLMs? LLMs are Large Language Models that are advanced artificial intelligence systems designed to understand and generate human-like text.

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Better than Ring? This video doorbell has similar features and none of the monthly fees

Collaboration 2.0

The Lorex 2K video doorbell is the brand's flagship security system, and it's well worth the upfront cost.

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Video: Top Cybersecurity Threats That You Need to Fix

eSecurity Planet

Discover the actions you can take to protect your online presence from cybersecurity threats in this video. We’ll explore the details of current vulnerabilities, their potential impact on your website, and the crucial steps you should implement to safeguard your data. We start with a critical WordPress vulnerability that threatens millions of sites, followed by configuration issues with AWS Application Load Balancer and the urgent need to upgrade Chrome.

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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 10 best tech stocking stuffers people will actually want

Collaboration 2.0

I test out nifty tech gadgets all year long. Here are my 10 favorite products that make perfect stocking stuffers for the upcoming holiday season.

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Troubling data suggests children's reading declines to 2005 levels

CILIP

Troubling data suggests children's reading declines to 2005 levels The library profession recognises that reading for pleasure not only strengthens literacy and attainment but also boosts cognitive and emotional development, positively impacting a child’s future social mobility. CILIP will continue to advocate for funding and professional staff in school and public libraries, to empower children and young people to read for enjoyment and wellbeing, in light of a new report from the National Lite

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Buy a Microsoft Office 2019 license for Mac or Windows for $28

Collaboration 2.0

This deal gets you a lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2019 for Windows or Mac and access to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more for 87% off.

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