Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Microsoft today released updates to plug at least 89 security holes in its Windows operating systems and other software. November’s patch batch includes fixes for two zero-day vulnerabilities that are already being exploited by attackers, as well as two other flaws that were publicly disclosed prior to today. The zero-day flaw tracked as CVE-2024-49039 is a bug in the Windows Task Scheduler that allows an attacker to increase their privileges on a Windows machine.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Apple iOS supports a new feature that reboots locked devices after extended inactivity, aiming to enhance data security for users. Apple ‘quietly’ implemented a new security feature that automatically reboots a locked device if it has not been used for several days. The new feature was introduced with the release of iOS 18.1 at the end of October.

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AIIM

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

In today's rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, the question of ethical AI implementation is becoming increasingly crucial. As an information management professional, I've been contemplating the role we play in this complex scenario.

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WIRED Threat Level

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Privacy advocates worry banning masks at protests will encourage harassment, while cops' high-tech tools render the rules unnecessary.

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KnowBe4

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Learn how to step-by-step create your first realistic deepfake video in a few minutes.

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Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

I’ve been writing about the problem with lawful-access backdoors in encryption for decades now: that as soon as you create a mechanism for law enforcement to bypass encryption, the bad guys will use it too. Turns out the same thing is true for non-technical backdoors: The advisory said that the cybercriminals were successful in masquerading as law enforcement by using compromised police accounts to send emails to companies requesting user data.

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KnowBe4

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

A new report from ESET has found that most nation-state threat actors rely on spear phishing as a primary initial access technique.

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Collaboration 2.0

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

NordPass is one of our favorite password managers to help you keep your information secure.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for November 2024 addressed 89 vulnerabilities, including two actively exploited zero-day flaws. Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for November 2024 fixed 89 vulnerabilities in Windows and Windows Components; Office and Office Components; Azure; NET and Visual Studio; LightGBM; Exchange Server; SQL Server; TorchGeo; Hyper-V; and Windows VMSwitch.

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Collaboration 2.0

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Bitwarden offers feature-rich antivirus at a competitive price, while Malwarebytes focuses on protection against malware. Here's how to decide between the two.

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KnowBe4

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Isn’t it typical for bad actors to strike when we’re distracted and busy during this time of year?

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Collaboration 2.0

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Bluesky is one of several social networks striving to offer an alternative to the site formerly known as Twitter. Here's how to join and use it.

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KnowBe4

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

CyberheistNews Vol 14 #46 [Eye Opener] Attackers Don't Hack, They Log In. Can You Stop Them?

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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?

Collaboration 2.0

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The AtomMan G7 Ti Mini PC is about the thickness of a textbook, but it's stacked with powerful hardware found in gaming laptops by Dell and HP.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

New Ymir ransomware was deployed in attacks shortly after systems were breached by RustyStealer malware, Kaspersky warns. Kaspersky researchers discovered a new ransomware family, called Ymir ransomware , which attackers deployed after breaching systems via PowerShell commands. Ymir includes detection-evasion features, executing tasks in memory using functions like malloc , memmove , and memcmp.

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Collaboration 2.0

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Bluesky is now home to more than 14.5 million users amid a growing decline in X's audience.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

New Ymir ransomware was deployed in attacks shortly after systems were breached by RustyStealer malware, Kaspersky warns. Kaspersky researchers discovered a new ransomware family, called Ymir ransomware , which attackers deployed after breaching systems via PowerShell commands. Ymir includes detection-evasion features, executing tasks in memory using functions like malloc , memmove , and memcmp.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Whenever your iPhone's battery health number ticks down, it's a one-way trip.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

A cyber attack affected Ahold Delhaize USA brands, disrupting Giant Food, Hannaford, their pharmacies, and e-commerce services. A cyber attack hit the food giant Ahold Delhaize impacting US pharmacies and supermarket chains owned by the company. As of Tuesday, Hannaford’s e-commerce portal is down due to server issues, while websites for Food Lion, Giant Food, The Giant Company, and Stop & Shop remain accessible, displaying an incident notice from the US branch of the company.

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Collaboration 2.0

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The ability to share secure links for video calls is just one of the privacy-focused messaging app's new features.

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OpenText Information Management

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Insurance customers expect more: instantly, seamlessly, and exactly the way they want it. The stakes are high, as insurance customers typically only interact with their carriers once or twice a year—a stark contrast to the frequent interactions seen in banking. 1 The low frequency of touchpoints makes it crucial for insurers to ensure each one is a positive experience.

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Collaboration 2.0

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

I've always liked the iPad Mini form factor more than other tablets, but that preference goes beyond hand-feel and comfort.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Norton 360 and McAfee Total Protection are device and user security solutions that focus on antivirus but also offer additional features like VPNs. Norton is a strong choice for users that need a lot of support, like multiple contact channels and training videos. McAfee is great if you want extensive privacy and personal data monitoring. I evaluated Norton and McAfee and compared their pricing and key features to help you decide which is a better fit for you.

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Collaboration 2.0

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

A Proton VPN is an easy-to-use and free VPN service and if you know how to use it, you will know how to use most built-in VPN tech on Linux.

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Jamf

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Learn about the upcoming Self Service+, including its new features, like the security dashboard, onboarding screen and more.

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Collaboration 2.0

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The company's new 'no-code' launch lets users mix and match competing AI models. Here's how.

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Jamf

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Learn about endpoint hardening: what it is, its benefits and best practices.

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Collaboration 2.0

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Microsoft tightened its already strict hardware compatibility requirements for Windows 11 upgrades again. The updated Rufus utility can bypass those restrictions for most PCs, but it's the end of the line for an unlucky few.

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