Tue.Nov 12, 2024

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Apple indeed added a feature called “inactivity reboot” in iOS 18.1 that reboots locked devices

Security Affairs

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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LW ROUNDTABLE: Wrist slap or cultural shift? SEC fines cyber firms for disclosure violations

The Last Watchdog

The compliance variable has come into play in an impactful way. Related: Technology and justice systems The U.S. Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently laid down the hammer charging and fining four prominent cybersecurity vendors for making misleading claims in connection with the SolarWinds hack. SEC investigators gathered evidence that Unisys Corp., Avaya Holdings , Check Point Software Technologies , and Mimecast Limited each minimized or obscured the extent of security breaches link

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This ultra-thin Windows PC I tested competes with gaming laptops twice its price

Collaboration 2.0

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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Criminals Exploiting FBI Emergency Data Requests

Schneier on Security

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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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Bitwarden vs. 1Password: Which password manager is best?

Collaboration 2.0

Bitwarden offers secure, budget-friendly password management, while 1Password puts a premium on user experience. Here's how to decide between the two.

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NordPass review: One of the best password managers for beginners with a free tier

Collaboration 2.0

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

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The Role of Information Managers in Ethical AI: Challenges and Responsibilities

AIIM

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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Bitdefender vs. Malwarebytes: Which antivirus is best?

Collaboration 2.0

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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The Real Problem With Banning Masks at Protests

WIRED Threat Level

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

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How to Achieve High-Accuracy Results When Using LLMs

Speaker: Ben Epstein, Stealth Founder & CTO | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO, Aggregage

When tasked with building a fundamentally new product line with deeper insights than previously achievable for a high-value client, Ben Epstein and his team faced a significant challenge: how to harness LLMs to produce consistent, high-accuracy outputs at scale. In this new session, Ben will share how he and his team engineered a system (based on proven software engineering approaches) that employs reproducible test variations (via temperature 0 and fixed seeds), and enables non-LLM evaluation m

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How to use Bluesky Social: Everything to know about the popular X alternative

Collaboration 2.0

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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Step-by-Step To Creating Your First Realistic Deepfake Video in a Few Minutes

KnowBe4

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

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Bluesky picks up 700,000 new users in one week as more people exit X

Collaboration 2.0

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

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Elevate policyholder and claims experience with OpenText Communications

OpenText Information Management

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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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Want to protect your iPhone's battery health? Stop doing this

Collaboration 2.0

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

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Nation-State Threat Actors Rely on Social Engineering

KnowBe4

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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Signal offers an encrypted alternative to Zoom - see how it works

Collaboration 2.0

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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[FREE RESOURCE KIT] Stay Cyber Safe this Holiday Season with Our Free 2024 Resource Kit!

KnowBe4

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

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Zero Trust Mandate: The Realities, Requirements and Roadmap

The DHS compliance audit clock is ticking on Zero Trust. Government agencies can no longer ignore or delay their Zero Trust initiatives. During this virtual panel discussion—featuring Kelly Fuller Gordon, Founder and CEO of RisX, Chris Wild, Zero Trust subject matter expert at Zermount, Inc., and Principal of Cybersecurity Practice at Eliassen Group, Trey Gannon—you’ll gain a detailed understanding of the Federal Zero Trust mandate, its requirements, milestones, and deadlines.

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How the new iPad Mini renewed my love for photo editing

Collaboration 2.0

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

KnowBe4

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

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How to use a VPN on Linux - and why you should

Collaboration 2.0

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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Meet Self Service+

Jamf

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

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Box Apps can transform your files into automated workflows, thanks to AI

Collaboration 2.0

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

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What is endpoint hardening?

Jamf

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

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Microsoft blocked your Windows 11 upgrade? This trusty tool can (probably) fix that

Collaboration 2.0

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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APT Actors Embed Malware within macOS Flutter Applications

Jamf

Jamf Threat Labs discovered malware samples believed to be tied to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), aka North Korea, that evaded scans to detect malicious code due to obfuscation techniques to hide it from various checks. JTL performs a deep dive into how the malicious code works to remain vigilant against this potentially new method to target macOS devices and users.

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Prevent Data Breaches With Zero-Trust Enterprise Password Management

Keeper Security is transforming cybersecurity for people and organizations around the world. Keeper’s affordable and easy-to-use solutions are built on a foundation of zero-trust and zero-knowledge security to protect every user on every device. Our next-generation privileged access management solution deploys in minutes and seamlessly integrates with any tech stack to prevent breaches, reduce help desk costs and ensure compliance.

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Singapore wants police to stop stubborn victims from sending money to scammers

Collaboration 2.0

With scam cases still climbing despite multiple safeguards, the proposed bill aims to restrict certain victims from making online banking transactions.

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Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for November 2024 fix two actively exploited zero-days

Security Affairs

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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This viral iPhone keyboard case is the most ingenious accessory I've tested

Collaboration 2.0

Six months after mounting my iPhone into the Clicks Keyboard, I'm pleased to see my biggest concerns have been resolved in the second generation accessory.

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