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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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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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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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have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth.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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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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Russia-linked espionage group UNC5812 targets Ukraine’s military with malware

Security Affairs

Suspected Russia-linked espionage group UNC5812 targets Ukraine’s military with Windows and Android malware via Telegram. Google TAG and Mandiant observed a Russia-linked group, tracked as UNC5812, targeting Ukraine’s military with Windows and Android malware via the Telegram channel “ Civil Defense.” The Telegram channel was created on September 10, 2024 and at this time has 189 subscribers.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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WebexOne 2024: Cisco's vision for the future of immersive collaboration

Collaboration 2.0

At WebexOne, Cisco unveiled transformative AI and XR upgrades to Webex, highlighting a shift from conferencing to a comprehensive platform for immersive, intelligent collaboration.

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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 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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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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Black British ballet history is literally dying

CILIP

Black British ballet history is literally dying. DANCER turned academic Dr Sandie Bourne, says the existence of Black dancers in British Ballet has been “wilfully ignored, downplayed and actively contested” and disappears as dancers die. Here Sandie and Marsha Lowe, Director of Oxygen, discuss chronicling this disappearing past and how to use it in an activist present.

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4 reasons why a maxed-out M4 Mac Mini can't replace my Mac Studio

Collaboration 2.0

The compact design and powerful chip make Apple's new Mac Mini ideal for mainstream users who already have a keyboard, monitor, and mouse. But for me, the cons outweigh the pros. Here's why.

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Comparing Antivirus Software 2025: Avast vs. AVG

eSecurity Planet

An antivirus can offer some security for users worried about stumbling upon malware while browsing the Internet. A good antivirus can detect malware on whatever device the antivirus is scanning. In some cases, it can even remove that malware before it’s had a chance to cause much harm to the device or user, though this isn’t as common. The antivirus industry can feel pretty big, so we’re gonna focus on only two platforms today: Avast and AVG.

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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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Improving the Accuracy of Generative AI Systems: A Structured Approach

Speaker: Anindo Banerjea, CTO at Civio & Tony Karrer, CTO at Aggregage

When developing a Gen AI application, one of the most significant challenges is improving accuracy. This can be especially difficult when working with a large data corpus, and as the complexity of the task increases. The number of use cases/corner cases that the system is expected to handle essentially explodes. 💥 Anindo Banerjea is here to showcase his significant experience building AI/ML SaaS applications as he walks us through the current problems his company, Civio, is solving.

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Why AI is more than generative AI

CGI

How to make sure you’re not leaving money on the table As a leader with a technical background, I sometimes forget that a technology like AI, and the hype cycle that comes with it, can be a relatively new experience for many. As we continue our conversations about AI with our clients, alliances, and market influencers, we see the discussion coming down to Earth.

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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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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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