Tue.Oct 29, 2024

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Generative AI in Cybersecurity: A Mixed Bag

Data Breach Today

Forrester Analyst Allie Mellen on Misaligned Expectations and Future Trends Generative AI has shown some value in cybersecurity, but it hasn’t met early hopes for handling complex incident responses or providing precise recommendations. Analyst Allie Mellen discusses where AI fell short, why companies are deprioritizing it, and potential use cases in 2025.

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The Crucial Role of Quality Assurance in Information Management: My Experience

AIIM

I want to share my thoughts on the importance of quality assurance in information management based on my extensive experience in the field , where I found it has been given short shrift in many or ganizations – particularly when implementing newer technologies. I'll discuss how even small issues can have significant ripple effects on an entire system and why thorough testing is essential to maintain data integrity.

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Election Threats Escalating as US Voters Flock to the Polls

Data Breach Today

Foreign Influence Campaigns Intensify as Experts Tout Election Security Upgrades More than 50 million votes have already been cast in the 2024 United States presidential elections, but new reports indicate the cyber and physical threats continue to escalate - with potential implications that could extend well beyond Election Day.

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I converted a mini PC running Windows 11 into a Linux workstation, and it blew me away

Collaboration 2.0

If you're looking for a small form-factor PC that doesn't skimp on performance, the Herk Orion might be just what you need.

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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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Private Firm Accessed Italian Govt Database: Prosecutors

Data Breach Today

Foreign Minister Tajani Condemns Conspiracy as 'Threat to Democracy' The foreign minister of Italy condemned Monday as a threat to democracy the private investigation firm that prosecutors in Milan say illegally accessed government databases for years to assemble illicit dossiers. Four individuals are under house arrest.

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Russian Indicted by US for Developing Redline Infostealer

Data Breach Today

Unsealed Complaint Charges Maxim Rudometov With Developing and Selling Malware An international crackdown against two prominent strains of information-stealing malware continues, as the U.S. government unsealed an indictment charging Russian national Maxim Rudometov with being a developer and administrator of the Redline infostealer tied to millions of stolen credentials.

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iOS 18.1 update triggers eruption of iPhone battery life complaints - what to know

Collaboration 2.0

Keep calm and carry a power bank.

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Proofpoint Expands Data Security With Normalyze Acquisition

Data Breach Today

Normalyze’s AI-Powered DSPM Technology Boosts Proofpoint’s Data Visibility, Control Proofpoint will acquire DSPM startup Normalyze to strengthen its data security offerings across cloud, SaaS and hybrid environments. The company aims to give security teams enhanced visibility, control and human-centric risk reduction for sensitive data across complex infrastructures.

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Law Enforcement Deanonymizes Tor Users

Schneier on Security

The German police have successfully deanonymized at least four Tor users. It appears they watch known Tor relays and known suspects, and use timing analysis to figure out who is using what relay. Tor has written about this. Hacker News thread.

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Optimizing The Modern Developer Experience with Coder

Many software teams have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth. This is where Coder comes in. In our 101 Coder webinar, you’ll explore how cloud-based development environments can unlock new levels of productivity. Discover how to transition from local setups to a secure, cloud-powered ecosystem with ease.

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UK Depends on Foreign Investment for AI, Hindering Scale

Data Breach Today

Scaling Business Often a Challenge in the Country, Experts Told Lawmakers Dependence on foreign capital in the United Kingdom for investments into artificial intelligence will stymie British technological progress, a parliamentary committee heard Tuesday.

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This $99 Android phone is no Pixel 9 Pro, but performs way better than handsets twice the price

Collaboration 2.0

Not everyone needs a $1,000 phone​. If you're on a tight budget or you're shopping for the kids, the NUU N10 is a truly impressive budget handset.

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Lawsuits Accuse LinkedIn of Tracking Users' Health Info

Data Breach Today

Class Action Suits Target Tools Used to Track Medical Appointments on Websites LinkedIn is facing several proposed class action lawsuits filed in recent weeks in California alleging that the company is "intercepting" users' sensitive information related to appointments booked on medical websites through the use of web tracking tools for marketing and advertising purposes.

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75% of Organizations Have Experienced a Deepfake-Related Attack

KnowBe4

As generative AI evolves and becomes a mainstream part of cyber attacks, deepfakes lead the way, as new data shows how most organizations are experiencing them.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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AI Boom Set to Dump a Mountain of E-Waste

Data Breach Today

E-waste From Gen AI Hardware May Equal 2.5M Tons Per Year by 2030 The technology powering chatbots could increase electronic trash by a thousand times by the end of the decade, warn researchers. The researchers from the Cambridge University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences suggest mitigation methods that could cut the e-waste by up to 86%.

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Crooks are Sending Halloween-Themed Phishing Emails

KnowBe4

Halloween-themed spam and phishing emails have surged over the past two months, with a significant increase beginning in October, according to researchers at Bitdefender.

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The camera I recommend to most new photographers is not a Nikon or Panasonic

Collaboration 2.0

If you're getting serious about photography and ready to upgrade, the Canon EOS R100 is one of the best places to start.

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Fog and Akira ransomware attacks exploit SonicWall VPN flaw CVE-2024-40766

Security Affairs

Fog and Akira ransomware operators are exploiting SonicWall VPN flaw CVE-2024-40766 to breach enterprise networks. Fog and Akira ransomware operators are exploiting the critical SonicWall VPN vulnerability CVE-2024-40766 (CVSS v3 score: 9.3) to breach corporate networks via SSL VPN access. CVE-2024-40766 is an Improper Access Control Vulnerability impacting SonicWall SonicOS, the company addressed it in August 2024.

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The Cloud Development Environment Adoption Report

Cloud Development Environments (CDEs) are changing how software teams work by moving development to the cloud. Our Cloud Development Environment Adoption Report gathers insights from 223 developers and business leaders, uncovering key trends in CDE adoption. With 66% of large organizations already using CDEs, these platforms are quickly becoming essential to modern development practices.

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Agentic AI is the top strategic technology trend for 2025

Collaboration 2.0

Companies will invest heavily in AI agents as the world of work changes forever. Research suggests one executive is the key to unlocking value from these transformations.

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International law enforcement operation dismantled RedLine and Meta infostealers

Security Affairs

A global law enforcement operation disrupted RedLine and Meta infostealers, seizing their infrastructure and making arrests. The Dutch police announced it has dismantled infrastructure used by RedLine and Meta infostealers as part of an international law enforcement operation led by Eurojust that was code-named Operation Magnus. RedLine and META targeted millions of victims worldwide, according to Eurojust it was one of the largest malware platforms globally.

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OpenAI plans to offer its 250 million ChaptGPT users even more services

Collaboration 2.0

The company's CFO says the startup gets three-quarters of its revenue from consumer subscriptions rather than enterprises.

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International law enforcement operation dismantled RedLine and Meta infostealers

Security Affairs

A global law enforcement operation disrupted RedLine and Meta infostealers, seizing their infrastructure and making arrests. The Dutch police announced it has dismantled infrastructure used by RedLine and Meta infostealers as part of an international law enforcement operation led by Eurojust that was code-named Operation Magnus. RedLine and META targeted millions of victims worldwide, according to Eurojust it was one of the largest malware platforms globally.

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The Tumultuous IT Landscape Is Making Hiring More Difficult

After a year of sporadic hiring and uncertain investment areas, tech leaders are scrambling to figure out what’s next. This whitepaper reveals how tech leaders are hiring and investing for the future. Download today to learn more!

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Google's new AI course will teach you to write more effective prompts - in 5 steps

Collaboration 2.0

The self-paced 'Prompting Essentials' course requires no previous experience and is available now. You also receive a certificate you can share on LinkedIn.

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Fog and Akira ransomware attacks exploit SonicWall VPN flaw CVE-2024-40766

Security Affairs

Fog and Akira ransomware operators are exploiting SonicWall VPN flaw CVE-2024-40766 to breach enterprise networks. Fog and Akira ransomware operators are exploiting the critical SonicWall VPN vulnerability CVE-2024-40766 (CVSS v3 score: 9.3) to breach corporate networks via SSL VPN access. CVE-2024-40766 is an Improper Access Control Vulnerability impacting SonicWall SonicOS, the company addressed it in August 2024.

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New mystery AI image generator bests Midjourney and DALL-E 3 - how to try it

Collaboration 2.0

Red Panda may be the new AI image generator to beat, yet its origins are unknown.

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Is legacy banking IT the biggest risk to the global economy?

CGI

Legacy IT in banking poses an increasing risk to the global economy. This CGI blog shares insights on the risks, as well as three modernization models.

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Introducing CDEs to Your Enterprise

Explore how enterprises can enhance developer productivity and onboarding by adopting self-hosted Cloud Development Environments (CDEs). This whitepaper highlights the simplicity and flexibility of cloud-based development over traditional setups, demonstrating how large teams can leverage economies of scale to boost efficiency and developer satisfaction.

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Microsoft's Windows 11 24H2 bug patch fixes some problems - and creates new ones

Collaboration 2.0

The patch designed to fix a bunch of problems is proving to be problematic itself - but there is a workaround for install issues.

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CyberheistNews Vol 14 #44 [Heads Up] Cyber Attacks Now Shift to Mobile. Are Your Users Prepared?

KnowBe4

CyberheistNews Vol 14 #44 [Heads Up] Cyber Attacks Now Shift to Mobile. Are Your Users Prepared?

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This 4-in-1 keychain charger makes traveling with electronics a lot easier

Collaboration 2.0

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

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