Fri.Dec 27, 2024

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Palo Alto Networks fixed a high-severity PAN-OS flaw

Security Affairs

Palo Alto Networks addressed a high-severity PAN-OS flaw that could trigger denial-of-service (DoS) on vulnerable devices. Palo Alto Networks addressed a high-severity flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-3393 (CVSS score: 8.7), in PAN-OS software that could cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to reboot the firewall by sending a malicious packet through its data plane.

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15 ways AI saved me time at work in 2024 - and how I plan to use it in 2025

Collaboration 2.0

In 2024, AI became truly helpful. Here are 15 clever ways I integrated it into my workflow for quicker, better results - and how you can too.

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Brazilian citizen charged for threatening to release data stolen from a company in 2020

Security Affairs

A Brazilian citizen faces U.S. charges for allegedly threatening to release data stolen from a company in a March 2020 security breach. The U.S. government has charged the Brazilian citizen Junior Barros De Oliveira, 29, with allegedly threatening to release data stolen from a company during a March 2020 security breach. De Oliveira was charged with four counts of extortionate threats involving information obtained from protected computers in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 10

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Why ethics is becoming AI's biggest challenge

Collaboration 2.0

Teams designing AI should include linguistics and philosophy experts, parents, young people, everyday people with different life experiences from different socio-economic backgrounds.

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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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The Paper Passport Is Dying

WIRED Threat Level

Smartphones and face recognition are being combined to create new digital travel documents. The paper passports days are numbereddespite new privacy risks.

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Palo Alto Patches Exploited Firewall Denial-of-Service Flaw

Data Breach Today

Unauthenticated Attackers Using Malicious Packet to Crash Devices' PAN-OS Software Security giant Palo Alto Networks is pushing updates to fix a denial-of-service vulnerability in its PAN-OS device software that unauthenticated, remote attackers have been actively exploiting. The flaw can be triggered by sending firewalls "a malicious packet," which will crash the devices.

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AI data centers are becoming 'mind-blowingly large'

Collaboration 2.0

Clusters of GPU chips in coming years will have to connect over distances longer than a mile, says the CEO of this fiber-optics firm.

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Ransomware Group Hits Substance Abuse Treatment Service

Data Breach Today

American Addiction Centers Says 422,424 Individuals' Private Details Exposed Substance abuse treatment company American Addiction Centers is warning nearly half a million patients that ransomware-wielding attackers stole their personal details, including names and Social Security numbers. The Rhysida ransomware operation claimed to perpetrate the attack.

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OpenAI's o3 isn't AGI yet but it just did something no other AI has done

Collaboration 2.0

The new AI model 'is doing something completely different from the GPT series.

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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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Feds Identify Ninth Telecom Victim in Salt Typhoon Hack

Data Breach Today

Officials Say Chinese Hackers Maintained 'Broad and Full' Access to Telecom Systems Federal officials told reporters Friday that ongoing investigations into the Salt Typhoon cyberespionage campaign have identified a ninth victim company affected by the attack, in which hackers maintained "broad and full" access to vulnerable communications infrastructure across the country.

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Is free Apple TV+ on the way? The streaming service is teasing something for next weekend

Collaboration 2.0

You might have the chance to test-drive Apple's streaming service for free soon.

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Unlock the power of functional test automation with OpenText Functional Testing

OpenText Information Management

OpenText Functional Testing is an AI-powered functional testing tool designed to streamline and enhance test automation across desktop, web, mobile, mainframe, composite, and packaged enterprise-grade applications. With support for more than 200 technologies, OpenText Functional Testing stands out as a versatile solution capable of addressing diverse testing needs.

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Why I recommend this Windows tablet for work travel over the iPad and Lenovo Yoga

Collaboration 2.0

Microsoft's 11th-edition Surface Pro delivers with a brilliant OLED display and a snappy processor.

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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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White House Clears HIPAA Security Rule Update

Data Breach Today

HHS Proposes Encryption, Security Standards for Healthcare Firms The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is proposing new rules for healthcare organizations that aim to bolster protections for Americans by requiring companies to encrypt sensitive patient data and conduct routine compliance evaluations amid increased threats targeting the sector.

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Does your old PC need a speed boost? This thumb-sized accessory did the trick for me

Collaboration 2.0

If you're dealing with a laggy PC, the PNY 1TB storage drive can speed up your system with added storage.

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D-Link Botnet Attacks Surge in Global Spike

Data Breach Today

Mirari and Kaiten Botnet Variants Exploit Unpatched Routers Attackers exploiting nearly decade-old D-Link router vulnerabilities drove a sharp rise in botnet activity in 2024 through variants of the Mirari and Kaiten taking advantage of unpatched devices. Operators of botnets known as Ficora and Capsaicin exploit nearly decade-old flaws.

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How to buy Casio's tiny digital watch for your finger in the US

Collaboration 2.0

If you like your watches extra little and not-so-smart, Casio might have something for you.

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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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Wanted: An Incident Repository For Healthcare Nonprofits

Data Breach Today

Cyber incident details involving non-profit and non-government entities across sectors such as healthcare are not centrally reported and collected, creating gaps for researchers, IT experts and others seeking to analyze trends in their industries, said Stanley Mierzwa of Kean University.

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Why I prefer this Android-based E Ink reader over the Kindle and ReMarkable

Collaboration 2.0

The Onyx Boox Page offers just the right amount of capabilities for an E Ink tablet, with a compact and stylish design.

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Casino Players Using Hidden Cameras for Cheating

Schneier on Security

The basic strategy is to place a device with a hidden camera in a position to capture normally hidden card values, which are interpreted by an accomplice off-site and fed back to the player via a hidden microphone. Miniaturization is making these devices harder to detect. Presumably AI will soon obviate the need for an accomplice.

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How managing networks differs on Windows 10 and Linux

Collaboration 2.0

If you're considering leaving the soon-to-sunsetted Windows 10 for Linux, you'll want to know how to manage networks with the open-source operating system.

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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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Friday Squid Blogging: Squid on Pizza

Schneier on Security

Pizza Hut in Taiwan has a history of weird pizzas, including a “2022 scalloped pizza with Oreos around the edge, and deep-fried chicken and calamari studded throughout the middle.” Blog moderation policy.

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Samsung's next-gen Galaxy Ring 2 may launch at Unpacked next month

Collaboration 2.0

Oura, your competition is coming in hot - here's what we know.

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North Korea actors use OtterCookie malware in Contagious Interview campaign

Security Affairs

North Korea-linked threat actors are using the OtterCookie backdoor to target software developers with fake job offers. North Korea-linked threat actors were spotted using new malware called OtterCookie as part of the Contagious Interview campaign that targets software developer community with fake job offers. The Contagious Interview campaign was first detailed by Palo Alto Networks researchers in November 2023, however it has been active since at least December 2022.

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This pocket camera has fully replaced my iPhone for video shooting - and it's a must for traveling

Collaboration 2.0

The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 has become a mainstay in my work and travel essentials - and I don't expect that to change soon.

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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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Experts warn of a surge in activity associated FICORA and Kaiten botnets

Security Affairs

FortiGuard Labs observed increased activity from two botnets, the Mirai variant “FICORA” and the Kaiten variant “CAPSAICIN” FortiGuard Labs researchers observed a surge in activity associated with two botnets, the Mirai variant “ FICORA ” and the Kaiten variant “CAPSAICIN,” in late 2024. Both botnets target vulnerabilities in D-Link devices, particularly through the HNAP interface, allowing remote command execution.

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I tested the new Kindle Paperwhite, and it has the one upgrade I've been waiting for

Collaboration 2.0

Amazon recently launched the 12th-generation Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, which has up to three months of battery life and the fastest page turns ever.

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U.S. Finalizes Rule Throttling Bulk Data Sales to China

Data Breach Today

Rule Aims to Stymie Weaponization of Americans' Data The U.S. federal government finalized Friday regulations throttling the bulk commercial transfer to China and Russia of data pinpointing Americans' location, their health data, or biometric and genomic identifiers. The rule implements a February executive order from President Joe Biden.

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