Wed.Dec 04, 2024

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Black Basta ransomware gang hit BT Group

Security Affairs

BT Group (formerly British Telecom)’s Conferencing division shut down some of its servers following a Black Basta ransomware attack. British multinational telecommunications holding company BT Group (formerly British Telecom) announced it has shut down some of its servers following a Black Basta ransomware attack. “We identified an attempt to compromise our BT Conferencing platform.

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Phone has bad battery life? I changed these 12 settings on my Android for better endurance

Collaboration 2.0

There are several ways to improve your Android's battery life, and I've sifted through them all to spotlight the most effective options - plus an obvious bonus.

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Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the U.S. warn of PRC-linked cyber espionage targeting telecom networks

Security Affairs

Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the U.S. warn of PRC-linked cyber espionage targeting telecom networks in a joint advisory. Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the U.S. issued a joint advisory to warn of People’s Republic of China (PRC)-linked cyber espionage targeting telecom networks. “The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency (NSA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Australian Signals Directorate’s (ASD’s) Australian Cyber Secur

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Xreal AR glasses just got a major computing upgrade that puts them at the top for me

Collaboration 2.0

The company continues to push the limits of the smart glasses form factor, and its latest innovations are available now in the Xreal One Series.

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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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Veeam addressed critical Service Provider Console (VSPC) bug

Security Affairs

Veeam addressed a critical vulnerability in Service Provider Console (VSPC) that could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. Veeam released security updates for a critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-42448 (CVSS score of 9.9) impacting Service Provider Console. Successful exploitation of the flaw can potentially lead to remote code execution on vulnerable installs.

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I tested the new Kindle Scribe for two weeks, and it beat my ReMarkable in several ways

Collaboration 2.0

Amazon's new Kindle Scribe lets you mark up and jot down notes on all your favorite e-books, while offering AI to a host of note-taking features.

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European Police Disrupt Matrix Encrypted Service

Data Breach Today

Platform Used for Drugs, Arms Trafficking and Money Laundering French and Dutch police led the takedown of an encrypted messaging platform used in international drug and arms trafficking. Dutch police discovered the app, named Matrix, on the phone of a criminal convicted in 2021 of murdering a journalist.

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4 ways the tech we buy is designed to fail, and why you should be furious

Collaboration 2.0

From glued-in batteries to software lockouts, you're paying more than ever for gadgets that won't last. Here's why and what can do done about it.

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A New Phone Scanner That Detects Spyware Has Already Found 7 Pegasus Infections

WIRED Threat Level

The mobile device security firm iVerify has been offering a tool since May that makes spyware scanning accessible to anyone—and it's already turning up victims.

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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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Bug Bounties: Bringing Hackers and Manufacturers Together

Data Breach Today

Researcher Lennert Wouters on Benefits of Device Hacking Contests, Collaboration Lennert Wouters, a researcher at KU Leuven University in Belgium, has spent the past eight years studying embedded security, analyzing the vulnerabilities of everyday devices and commercial products. He shares his greatest hacks and insights on hardware security industry trends.

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25% of enterprises using AI will deploy AI agents by 2025

Collaboration 2.0

A Deloitte report makes several notable predictions about next year's generative AI landscape in business.

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Russian Money Laundering Services Busted in UK-Led Operation

Data Breach Today

French Police Reportedly Detain Accused Ryuk Money Launder Ekaterina Zhdanova An international investigation led by the United Kingdom busted Russian money cash-for-crypto laundering networks in an operation that's led to the arrest of 84 individuals and U.S. sanctions against others. One of the network allegedly laundered extortion money paid to the Ryuk ransomware group.

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These Xreal AR glasses let you experience spatial computing for a fraction of the cost of Vision Pro

Collaboration 2.0

Xreal continues to push the limits of the smart glasses form factor, and its latest innovations are available now in the Xreal One Series.

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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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Regulator Accuses AI Video Firm of Deceptive Marketing

Data Breach Today

IntelliVision Settles With Federal Trade Commission Over Facial Recognition Claims Facial recognition software maker IntelliVision has reached a settlement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission after the regulator accused the AI-powered software vendor of deceptive marketing claims, including that its tools have "zero gender or racial bias" and market-leading levels of accuracy.

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I changed these 12 settings on my Android phone to instantly improve battery life

Collaboration 2.0

There are several ways to improve your Android's battery life, and I've sifted through them all to spotlight the most effective options - plus an obvious bonus.

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US FTC Cracks Down GeoLocation Data Brokers

Data Breach Today

Gravy Analytics and Mobilewalla Ordered to Implement Stronger Consent Measures Two data brokers pledged to stop using geolocation data gleaned from smartphones to sell services that provide a window to the intimate lives of Americans. "Surreptitious surveillance by data brokers undermines our civil liberties," an U.S. Federal Trade Commission official said.

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FTC says AI company Evolv 'falsely hyped' its security scanners

Collaboration 2.0

Evolv's scanners don't work as well as it led schools to believe. Here's what that means for children's safety.

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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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Police Shutter Largest German-Speaking Criminal Marketplace

Data Breach Today

Crimenetwork Served as a Platform for Illegal Goods and Services German police arrested the suspected administrator of the largest German-speaking underground markets for illegal goods and services. Crimenetwork, online since 2012, was used to sell stolen data, drugs and forged documents. The platform had more than 100,000 users and 100 sellers.

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Spotify Wrapped arrives - now with an AI podcast all about your year in music

Collaboration 2.0

NotebookLM teams up with Spotify to bring you more fun insights into your music tastes. Here's how to hear it.

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Microsoft Announces Security Update with Windows Resiliency Initiative

eSecurity Planet

Microsoft recently announced that they’re making changes to their Windows operating system to improve security and reliability. The company has introduced the Windows Resiliency Initiative, a comprehensive strategy to address critical vulnerabilities and enhance overall system integrity. These new features will be available to the Windows Insider Program community sometime in early 2025.

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FBI, CISA urge Americans to use secure messaging apps in wake of massive cyberattack

Collaboration 2.0

Your unencrypted RCS messages between iPhones and Android devices can be spied on by foreign attackers. Here's how to protect yourself.

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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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How Hackers Can Manipulate AI to Affect Health App Accuracy

Data Breach Today

Hackers can potentially use AI to manipulate data that's generated and shared by some health apps, diminishing the data's accuracy and integrity, said Sina Yazdanmehr and Lucian Ciobotaru of cybersecurity firm Aplite, describing a recent research project involving Google Health Connect.

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Your AI transformation depends on these 5 business tactics

Collaboration 2.0

Five business leaders explain their best-practice tactics for managing artificial intelligence projects effectively.

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AI in Cybersecurity: Insights from Palo Alto Networks Unit 42®

Data Breach Today

AI is reshaping the fight against digital threats. Learn how attackers are using AI to supercharge malware and social engineering—and how organizations can harness it to predict, detect, and stop cyberattacks in their tracks.

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Do your AirPods Pro fall out of your ears? This $20 fix changed my life

Collaboration 2.0

Tired of losing your AirPods Pro? This inexpensive product provides a snug fit and uninterrupted listening pleasure.

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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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World Wide Work: Landing a Cybersecurity Career Overseas

Data Breach Today

Tips for Finding and Getting Security Jobs in a Global Market Organizations ranging from multinational corporations to government agencies and international nonprofits require cybersecurity expertise. These roles often include exciting opportunities for travel or relocation, making them an attractive path for professionals ready to take their careers global.

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The 2024 TCL QLED TV I recommend to most buyers is on sale for $600 off

Collaboration 2.0

The 2024 TCL QM8 might be one of the best TVs for the money on the market, and it's even cheaper right now than it was on Cyber Monday.

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She Was a Russian Socialite and Influencer. Cops Say She’s a Crypto Laundering Kingpin

WIRED Threat Level

Western authorities say they’ve identified a network that found a new way to clean drug gangs’ dirty cash. WIRED gained exclusive access to the investigation.

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