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GUEST ESSAY: How AI co-pilots boost the risk of data leakage — making ‘least privilege’ a must

The Last Watchdog

The rise of AI co-pilots is exposing a critical security gap: sensitive data sprawl and excessive access permissions. Related: Weaponizing Microsoft’s co-pilot Until now, lackluster enterprise search capabilities kept many security risks in checkemployees simply couldnt find much of the data they were authorized to access. But Microsoft Copilot changes the game, turbocharging enterprise search and surfacing sensitive information that organizations didnt realize was exposed.

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Google just made AI coding assistance free for everyone - with very generous limits

Collaboration 2.0

With 180,000 completions per month and deep IDE integration, Gemini Code Assist could change how developers write and review code. Here's what you need to know.

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Elon Musk's Federal Worker Email Sparks 'Security Nightmare'

Data Breach Today

Federal Agencies and Experts Alike Say Musk's Email Request Poses Security Threat The Department of Government Efficiency-led effort to assess whether millions of federal jobs are necessary through a bulleted list of weekly activities is causing a major security threat, in addition to mass confusion across the federal government, experts told Information Security Media Group.

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6 features I wish Linux would borrow from MacOS

Collaboration 2.0

If Linux borrowed these features from MacOS, it would be unstoppable.

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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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This Russian Tech Bro Helped Steal $93 Million and Landed in US Prison. Then Putin Called

WIRED Threat Level

In the epic US-Russian prisoner swap last summer, Vladimir Putin brought home an assassin, spies, and another prized ally: the man behind one of the biggest insider trading cases of all time.

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UK Delays Plans for AI Regulation

Data Breach Today

Some Lawmakers Fear Regulation Could Stymie Innovation The British Labour Government has reportedly delayed plans to put forward a draft bill on artificial intelligence over concerns that binding AI regulation could stifle the country's AI growth potential. A spokesperson said the government remains "committed to bringing forward a legislation.

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Adobe Photoshop finally launches a mobile app - and it's free

Collaboration 2.0

The free offering is robust and includes access to many Photoshop editing tools. Here's how to try it today.

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The noodle soup of B2B IAM and third-party identities

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

The noodle soup of B2B IAM and third-party identities madhav Wed, 02/26/2025 - 07:29 Introduction: A messy bowl of terminology Identity management is no longer just about employees. The B2B IAM The Hidden Value of Third-Party Identities research revealed that more external identities interact with an enterprises cloud, network, and devices than traditional employees.

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All Copilot users now get free unlimited access to its two best features - how to use them

Collaboration 2.0

With Copilot, you can bypass a ChatGPT Plus subscription and get unlimited, free access to OpenAI's o1 model and Voice feature.

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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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GitVenom campaign targets gamers and crypto investors by posing as fake GitHub projects

Security Affairs

GitVenom malware campaign targets gamers and crypto investors by posing as open-source projects on GitHub. Kaspersky researchers warn of a malware campaign, dubbed GitVenom, targeting GitHub users. The threat actors behind this campaign created hundreds of fake GitHub repositories with malicious code, disguising them as automation tools, crypto bots, and hacking utilities.

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The Apple AirTag just hit its lowest price ever at just $17 each

Collaboration 2.0

Right now, grab a four-pack of Apple AirTags for only $68 to help the iPhone user in your life monitor their keys, wallet, luggage, and more.

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A Team of Female Founders Is Launching Cloud Security Tech That Could Overhaul AI Protection

WIRED Threat Level

Cloud container defenses have inconsistencies that can give attackers too much access. A new company, Edera, is taking on that challenge and the problem of the male-dominated startup world.

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Apple's upcoming MacBook Air M4 could be a boringly awesome update - and I don't mind it

Collaboration 2.0

The new MacBook Air M4 will likely be able to support up to two external displays with the lid open, and much more.

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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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‘OpenAI’ Job Scam Targeted International Workers Through Telegram

WIRED Threat Level

An alleged job scam, led by Aiden from OpenAI, recruited workers in Bangladesh for months before disappearing overnight, according to FTC complaints obtained by WIRED.

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Last chance to download your Kindle books - Amazon is killing this option tomorrow

Collaboration 2.0

The clock is ticking for Kindle users. After February 2025, a long-standing feature disappears. Here's why it matters.

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AI Hijacked: New Jailbreak Exploits Chain-of-Thought

Data Breach Today

Researchers Manipulate o1, o3, Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking and DeepSeek-R1 The new generation of "reasoning" artificial intelligence chatbots is susceptible to a jailbreaking method that hijacks models' safety pathways, reducing their ability to detect harmful content. The attack modifies the reasoning processes and reintegrates the changes into the original queries.

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GoDaddy review: Easy and reliable web hosting for small sites and beginners

Collaboration 2.0

GoDaddy offers easy-to-use web hosting for small businesses and bloggers, providing just enough to get your small site off the ground.

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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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Ransomware Recovery Lessons Learned From Arnold Clark

Data Breach Today

Disruptive Data-Stealing Attackers Hit Vehicle Retail Giant Right Before Christmas Cyber resilience lessons learned: In the wake of a disruptive ransomware attack, the head of automotive retail giant Arnold Clark said continually practicing and refining the organization's resilience plan has driven its response time down from at least 12 hours, to just one or two.

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The end of Apple's Lightning port era - here's what comes next

Collaboration 2.0

Apple may stop making new devices with the Lightning port, but it will still be around for years to come.

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Lawsuit: Amazon Violated Washington State Health Data Law

Data Breach Today

Experts Say First Class Action Claim Under State's Privacy Law Won't Be the Last A proposed class action lawsuit alleges that Amazon is unlawfully collecting and tracking mobile users' data - including sensitive geolocation - in violation of Washington State's My Health My Data Act. It's the first such lawsuit filed since the data privacy law went into effect last year.

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This ingenious iPhone accessory is finally coming to Android - and early buyers get a discount

Collaboration 2.0

Pre-orders for the Clicks Keyboard on Android are live, delivering tactile typing to a bigger audience, but there's a catch.

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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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Australia Fines Telegram for Delays in Violent Content Probe

Data Breach Today

eSafety Regulator Seeks Platform's Policy on Extremist and Child Sexual Content Australia regulators on Monday fined social networking company Telegram nearly AU$1 million for delaying its response to questions on how the company regulates violent, extremist and child sexual content on its platform. Telegram was the only social media firm to miss a May 6 deadline.

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Don't know how to quit Windows 10? This Linux distro is for you - and it's free

Collaboration 2.0

Free10 is a repacking of the Q40S Linux distribution and it makes an outstanding option for anyone looking to migrate from Windows to Linux.

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Warning: Russian Threat Actors Are Targeting Signal Accounts With Malicious QR Codes

KnowBe4

Several Russian state-sponsored threat actors are using QR code phishing (quishing) to compromise Signal accounts, according to researchers at Googles Threat Intelligence Group.

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I was an AI skeptic until these 5 tools changed my mind

Collaboration 2.0

These AI tools make my life and work easier every day - without compromising my values. Here's how.

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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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CyberheistNews Vol 15 #08 Protect Your Data: Russian Spear-Phishing Targets Microsoft 365 Accounts

KnowBe4

CyberheistNews Vol 15 #08 Protect Your Data: Russian Spear-Phishing Targets Microsoft 365 Accounts

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This $200 Motorola phone nearly made me forget about the flagships

Collaboration 2.0

For a budget phone, the Moto G (2025) delivers impressive battery life, lasts for days, and a surprisingly good camera.

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Elevating Self-Service Kiosk Technology: ImageHOLDERS and HID Collaboration

HID Global

Discover how HID and imageHOLDERS are advancing kiosk technology systems, enhancing security, efficiency, and user experience in self-service solutions.