Wed.Feb 05, 2025

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DOGE Teen Owns ‘Tesla.Sexy LLC’ and Worked at Startup That Has Hired Convicted Hackers

WIRED Threat Level

Experts question whether Edward Coristine, a DOGE staffer who has gone by Big Balls online, would pass the background check typically required for access to sensitive US government systems.

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This $129 Android phone reminded me of my Google Pixel 9 Pro in the best way

Collaboration 2.0

The NUU N30 may not impress with its specs, but it holds up as a reliable daily driver.

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The Collapse of USAID Is Already Fueling Human Trafficking and Slavery at Scammer Compounds

WIRED Threat Level

The dismantling of USAID by Elon Musk's DOGE and a State Department funding freeze have severely disrupted efforts to help people escape forced labor camps run by criminal scammers.

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Too many tabs? Try these browsers with better tab management than Chrome

Collaboration 2.0

Stop wasting time searching for tabs every day. These four browsers with the best built-in tab management features can help.

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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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Despite Catastrophic Hacks, Ransomware Payments Dropped Dramatically Last Year

WIRED Threat Level

Ransomware gangs continued to wreak havoc in 2024, but new research shows that the amounts victims paid these cybercriminals fell by hundreds of millions of dollars.

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Ransomware: Victims Who Pay a Ransom Drops to All-Time Low

Data Breach Today

Incident Response Firm Reports 25% of Victims Paid - Typically for a Decryptor The slice of organizations opting to pay extortion after being hit by ransomware dropped to an all-time low of 25%. Underpinning the drop is a combination of better defenses, improved business resilience as well as organizations simply deciding to not pay criminals.

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ChatGPT's Deep Research just identified 20 jobs it will replace. Is yours on the list?

Collaboration 2.0

After researching 24 sources in seven minutes, ChatGPT came up with the top jobs that might be on the chopping block.

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Five Eyes Releases Guidance on Securing Edge Devices

Data Breach Today

Guidance Intended to Help Companies Detect Compromises Faster Countries forming the Five Eyes intelligence alliance outlined Tuesday minimum security requirements that edge device vendors should follow to enable swifter forensics analysis in the wake of cyberattacks. Edge devices have become the repeated target of nation-state hackers.

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5 great Chrome-like browsers that put your privacy first

Collaboration 2.0

Chrome isn't the most secure browser on the market and with the continued rise of malicious attacks, you should consider one of these Chrome-based alternatives

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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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Forrester: DeepSeek's Security, Privacy, Geopolitical Risks

Data Breach Today

Analyst Allie Mellen on Open-Source AI Adoption, Vendor Considerations, Data Risks AI adoption is accelerating across security operations, but DeepSeek has introduced security, privacy, and geopolitical risks that organizations should carefully assess. Forrester's Allie Mellen shares advice on AI adoption by cybersecurity, third-party risks and data protection.

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5 great Chrome browser alternatives that put your privacy first

Collaboration 2.0

Chrome isn't the most secure browser on the market and with the continued rise of malicious attacks, you should consider one of these Chrome-based alternatives

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Thailand to Cut Off Power to Scam Centers - Will it Work?

Data Breach Today

Officials Hope to Curb Global Fraud by Targeting Border Operations in Myanmar In a drastic move to curb fraud along the Myanmar border, Thailand announced plans to cut power and telecommunications in border areas of Myanmar linked to scam operations. The move is aimed at crippling criminal syndicates running notorious call centers that orchestrate scams, financial fraud and human trafficking.

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How to clear the cache on your Windows 11 PC (and how it helps your system run better)

Collaboration 2.0

Clearing the cache and deleting temporary files can boost your PC's speed - and the best part? Your computer already has all the tools you need.

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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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Ex-HIPAA Officer: State Illegally Shared PHI for Research

Data Breach Today

Lawsuit Claims R.I. Health Information Exchange Retaliated Against 'Whistleblower' The former HIPAA compliance officer of Rhode Island's state health information exchange is suing the organization in a federal lawsuit claiming that she was terminated from her job after blowing the whistle on the HIE's alleged unlawful disclosures of patient information for research purposes.

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Dumping open source for proprietary rarely pays off: Better to stick a fork in it

Collaboration 2.0

Meet the forkers: How open-source communities are outpacing their proprietary parents.

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Mental Malware: Overcoming Self-Doubt That Holds You Back

Data Breach Today

Mitigate Career Risk With a Self-Audit, Targeted Training and Real-World Testing Changing jobs or going after that promotion can be difficult, even in a field like cybersecurity where the demand for skilled professionals is high. Often, the biggest career challenge is not that advanced persistent threat or the zero-day vulnerability. It's what we call "mental malware.

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This transparent, prism-shaped power bank has spoiled charging accessories for me

Collaboration 2.0

Shargeek's funky-looking power bank is powerful, waterproof, and features an information-packed display.

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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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Cynet’s New CEO Jason Magee Seeks Scalable US Market Growth

Data Breach Today

Former ConnectWise CEO Plans US Growth, Operational Maturity, Product Innovation Jason Magee, newly appointed CEO of Cynet, wants to grow the companys presence in the U.S. He aims to increase domestic revenue to 60%, expand partnerships and refine Cynets all-in-one security platform. His leadership strategy also prioritizes the education, healthcare and manufacturing sectors.

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How to turn on Private DNS Mode on Android - and why it's a must for security

Collaboration 2.0

Enabling Private DNS Mode on Android means your searches and other DNS queries are encrypted and safe from prying eyes. Here's everything else you need to know.

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Open-Source AI: Power Shift or Pandora's Box?

Data Breach Today

Could Open-Source AI Redefine the Future? Here's What Experts Say Open-source AI is shaking up the industry, challenging traditional large and small language models and raising new security concerns. With DeepSeek-R1 leading the charge, experts weigh in on the risks, rewards and the future of AI monetization. Is the future of AI open - or are we headed for new challenges?

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Proton Pass vs. 1Password: Which password manager is right for you?

Collaboration 2.0

Proton Pass and 1Password offer secure password safekeeping with similarly priced plans. Still, one service may suit your needs better than the other. Here's how to pick the right one.

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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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5 Reasons Why Interoperability Is Essential for Business Continuity

HID Global

Leverage RFID to improve business operations. Learn how this technology can reduce complexity and foster business continuity in todays challenging market.

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This prism-shaped power bank I tested looks odd, but it makes so much sense

Collaboration 2.0

Shargeek's funky-looking power bank is powerful, waterproof, and features an information-packed display that I can no longer live without.

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Cyber Essentials Series: Deep dive into Cyber Essentials Plus (CE+)

Jamf

Continuing our Cyber Essentials blog series, we take a deeper dive into Cyber Essentials Plus (CE+). In this second part, we focus on the assessment process and how Jamf supports organizations to meet the stricter requirements.

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ARK Invest's Big Ideas 2025: AI agents will significantly improve employee productivity

Collaboration 2.0

According to ARK Invest Big Ideas 2025 research, AI agents will redefine consumer interactions and business workflows.

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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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White House Defends Musk Amid Sensitive Data Access Uproar

Data Breach Today

Lawmakers Warn of Security Risks as DOGE is 'Running Roughshod' in Federal Systems Democrats on Capitol Hill are calling on the White House to provide transparency into billionaire Elon Musks attempts to shrink the U.S. government after reports indicated his unvetted aides gained access to key federal systems containing troves of sensitive data on millions of Americans.

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Why I recommend this Samsung laptop the most for business and creative professionals

Collaboration 2.0

Samsung's Galaxy Book5 Pro is an ultra-thin laptop with a stunning 3K touchscreen and powerful Intel chipset.

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International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and ACAO Breached: Cyberespionage Groups Targeting Aviation Safety Specialists

Security Affairs

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is investigating a data breach affecting system and employee security. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) , a specialized agency of the United Nations, is investigating a significant data breach that has raised concerns about the security of its systems and employees data. In the updated statement published by ICAO, the agency said it is actively investigating reports of a potential information security incident allegedly lin