Fri.Oct 18, 2024

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North Korean IT Scam Workers Shift to Extortion Tactics

Data Breach Today

Report Reveals North Korean Workers Expanding into Intellectual Property Theft North Korean threat actors posing as remote information technology workers are increasingly extorting ransom from Western companies after securing jobs under false pretenses, according to a new report from Secureworks' counter threat unit.

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Iran-linked actors target critical infrastructure organizations

Security Affairs

U.S. and allies warn of attacks from Iran-linked actors targeting critical infrastructure through brute-force attacks in a year-long campaign. Intelligence and cybersecurity agencies from the U.S., Australia, and Canada, warn about a year-long campaign carried out by Iran-linked threat actors to break into critical infrastructure organizations via brute force and password spraying attacks.

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Hacker Poses as Israeli Security Vendor to Deliver Wiper

Data Breach Today

Phishing Emails Impersonating Eset Target Cybersecurity Professionals With Malware Cybercriminals posing as a top security firm in Israel have launched wiper attacks on local cybersecurity professionals after bypassing significant security measures, according to recent reports. Cybersecurity firm Eset said threat actors did not compromise its systems.

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Thinktanks issue UK ‘wake-up’ call to danger posed by scientific racism

The Guardian Data Protection

Guardian and Hope Not Hate investigation has ‘raised the stakes’ over threat posed by rightwing ideology Health institutions and policymakers need to “wake up” to the danger posed by scientific racism and attempts to normalise an ideology that poses a significant threat to minority communities, thinktanks have warned. The Institute of Race Relations, the Race Equality Foundation and Race on the Agenda say they have been raising their voices about the return of “race science” beliefs as a subject

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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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BlackBerry Cuts Cylance Spend to Focus on Profitable Areas

Data Breach Today

Company Shifts Cyber Focus to QNX and Secure Communications as Key Growth Drivers As Cylance continues to incur significant losses, BlackBerry is reallocating resources toward its more promising QNX and secure communications teams. The company expects its cybersecurity unit to stabilize and become profitable by the end of the fiscal year thanks to strategic bets and cost cuts.

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Military Exercises Trigger Russian DDoS Attacks on Japan

Data Breach Today

Russian Actors Disrupt Websites of Political Party, Business and Government Groups Plans by Japan and U.S. to conduct military exercises near the coast of eastern Russia prompted Russia-linked threat actors to unleash a series of denial-of-service attacks this week against a dozen websites in Japan including the majority political party, business groups and governments.

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This 4-in-1 keychain charger is my new essential travel accessory

Collaboration 2.0

Rolling Square's InCharge XS charges via USB-C, USB-A, and iPhone Lightning in one versatile cable that's small enough to fit on your keychain.

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CyberArk CEO on Why Venafi's Machine Identity Chops Matter

Data Breach Today

Matt Cohen on How CyberArk Plans to Unify Machine, Human Identity Security by 2026 CyberArk's $1.54 billion acquisition of Venafi strengthens its leadership in identity security, integrating machine identity management with its current human identity platform, according to CEO Matt Cohen. The deal will address growing threats from ephemeral workloads and complex infrastructures.

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Save $20 on an Apple AirTag 4-Pack with this deal

Collaboration 2.0

If you're an iPhone user, you could probably use these trackers to monitor your keys, wallet, luggage, and even your young kids, especially with this $20 discount.

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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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ISMG Editors: DSPM, DLP Converge to Reshape Data Security

Data Breach Today

Also: Impact of NIS2 Directive in Europe, Cloud Governance Challenges In the latest weekly update, ISMG editors discussed the strategic convergence of data security posture management and data loss prevention technologies, evolving priorities of security leaders and the urgent readiness challenges posed by the NIS2 Directive.

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Buy 3 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for 28% off with this deal

Collaboration 2.0

Try or gift Xbox Game Pass for three months for nearly one-third off and play over 100 games including Starfield, Forza Motorsport, and Football Manager 2024 on your Xbox, PC, or mobile device.

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The Disinformation Warning Coming From the Edge of Europe

WIRED Threat Level

Moldova is facing a tide of disinformation unprecedented in complexity and aggression, the head of a new center meant to combat it tells WIRED. And platforms like Facebook, TikTok, Telegram and YouTube could do more.

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The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus is the perfect video doorbell for Ring fans

Collaboration 2.0

If you're a Ring user looking to upgrade to a battery-powered video doorbell, the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus is the perfect choice.

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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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BianLian Ransomware Gang Claims Heist of Pediatric Data

Data Breach Today

Boston Children's Health Physicians Says Incident Involved Unnamed IT Vendor Ransomware gang BianLian has listed Boston Children's Health Physicians - a pediatric group that practices in New York and Connecticut - on its dark web site, threatening to release stolen patient and employee data. The practice said the September incident involved an IT vendor.

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Changing these 6 TV settings can drastically speed up its performance

Collaboration 2.0

With a little investigation and effort, you can eliminate lag and juddering on your smart TV.

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What the US Army’s 1959 ‘Soldier of Tomorrow’ Got Right About the Future of Warfare

WIRED Threat Level

Sixty-five years ago, the Army's leaders unveiled its “ultimate weapon” for the age of atomic warfare. Here’s how the service’s vision stands up to today's reality.

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Bluesky signups soar after X makes controversial privacy change

Collaboration 2.0

Here's why people are looking for alternative platforms.

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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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UK Company Hacked After Accidentally Hiring North Korean Cybercriminal

KnowBe4

In a shocking turn of events, an unnamed company based in the UK has fallen victim to a sophisticated cyber attack after inadvertently hiring a North Korean hacker as a remote IT worker.

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Stop exposing your Venmo activity - by changing this privacy setting. Here's why

Collaboration 2.0

You're probably revealing more information than you realize when you use Venmo.

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Phishing Attacks Are Abusing Legitimate Services to Avoid Detection

KnowBe4

Microsoft warns that threat actors are abusing legitimate file-hosting services to launch phishing attacks. These attacks are more likely to bypass security filters and appear more convincing to employees who frequently use these services.

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Cash App users have less than a month to claim up to a $2,500 settlement payout

Collaboration 2.0

If you experienced losses from Cash App's data breaches, you may be able to get some money back as part of a $15 million class action settlement. Here's how.

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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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FBI Warns Scammers Are Targeting Law Firms For Phony Debt Collections

KnowBe4

The U.S. FBI warns that scammers are attempting to trick law firms into transferring money as part of a phony debt collection scheme.

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Use Venmo? Change this privacy setting now. Here's why - and how

Collaboration 2.0

You're probably revealing more information than you realize when you use Venmo.

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Justice Department Indicts Tech CEO for Falsifying Security Certifications

Schneier on Security

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the CEO of a still unnamed company has been indicted for creating a fake auditing company to falsify security certifications in order to win government business.

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Are your Venmo transactions still public? Here's why - and how - to change that ASAP

Collaboration 2.0

You're probably revealing more information than you realize when you use Venmo.

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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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Compare Antivirus Software 2025: Bitdefender vs ESET

eSecurity Planet

An antivirus can provide peace of mind for users worried about accidentally encountering malware while scrolling online. A good antivirus can successfully detect and, in some cases, remove malware before it can seriously damage your device. While the antivirus industry can feel overwhelmingly large, we only look at two providers today: Bitdefender and ESET Antivirus.

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My iPhone's battery life has been terrible on iOS 18 - and I'm not alone

Collaboration 2.0

Here's my workaround until Apple offers a solution.

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Computer Networking Fundamentals: Learn the Basics

eSecurity Planet

A solid understanding of computer networking fundamentals is essential for navigating and managing modern communication and connectivity. Networks drive everything from online platforms and cloud storage to the flexibility of remote work, making them crucial for both personal and business applications. Knowing networking basics can empower individuals and businesses to set up secure, efficient, and seamless systems.