January, 2018

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First ATM 'Jackpotting' Attacks Hit US

Data Breach Today

Cash-Out Malware Called 'Ploutus' Migrates North From Mexico U.S. Secret Service alert: For the first time, malware-using fraudsters have been draining U.S. ATMs of their cash via what's known as a jackpotting or cash-out attack. Two older models of ATMs made by Diebold Nixdorf appear to have been targeted.

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Securing Data in the Digital Transformation Era

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Data breaches are the new normal. According to our 2018 Global Data Threat Report , 67% of enterprises have been breached, with that percentage rate growing every year. Regardless of the security measures and efforts put in place, organizations need to act as if a successful cyberattack is not a question of “if” but “when.”. As organizations continue to embrace digital transformation, greater amounts of sensitive data is created, stored and transferred in digital form putting more data at risk.

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Management by Magazine (InfoGov Edition)

Weissman's World

Today, on Perpective Check: The truth and consequences of your boss flipping through the pages of a magazine and saying, “I just read about [new shiny infogov object] that EVERYBODY’S using. How come we’re not??” [link]. The post Management by Magazine (InfoGov Edition) appeared first on Holly Group.

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If Robert Mueller Is Fired, the Russia Probe Could Continue

WIRED Threat Level

The special counsel is under attack, but if Robert Mueller gets fired, the investigation into Trump’s Russia ties and obstruction of justice could keep going.

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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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Personal data of a billion Indians sold online for £6, report claims

The Guardian Data Protection

Newspaper says it bought access to details from world’s largest biometric database, used to administer public services The personal information of more than a billion Indians stored in the world’s largest biometric database can be bought online for less than £6, according to an investigation by an Indian newspaper. The reported breach is the latest in a series of alleged leaks from the Aadhaar database, which has been collecting the photographs, thumbprints, retina scans and other identifying de

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Security Vulnerabilities in Star Wars

Data Breach Today

A fun video describing some of the many Empire security vulnerabilities in the first Star Wars movie. Happy New Year, everyone.

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The Consumerization of Artificial Intelligence

Bill Schmarzo - Dell EMC

Consumerization is the design, marketing, and selling of products and services targeting the individual end consumer. Apple CEO Tim Cook recently promoted a $100-per-year iPhone app called Derm Expert. Derm Expert allows doctors to diagnose skin problems using only their iPhone. Doctors take a photo of a patient’s skin condition and then Derm Expert diagnoses the problem and prescribes treatment.

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Speaking of: Blockchain (with Alan Pelz-Sharpe)

Weissman's World

If a picture is worth 1000 words, then what’s a 15-minute video worth? Tons, especially when the subject is blockchain, and the guest expert is Alan Pelz-Sharpe! Join our discussion of the disruptive force blockchain will prove to be in records and information governance. The post Speaking of: Blockchain (with Alan Pelz-Sharpe) appeared first on Holly Group.

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'Jackpotting' ATM Hack Comes to the United States

WIRED Threat Level

The "jackpotting" ATM attack drained tens of millions of dollars worldwide before landing in the United States.

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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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5 automation issues that every organization needs to answer about information chaos

AIIM

Ultimately, AIIM believes Digital Transformation is more than conventional change. Digital Transformation is about using information in brand new ways. Digital Transformation success or failure fundamentally rests upon radically redefined experiences with customers, employees, and partners. In our previous Tip Sheet – Conquering Information Chaos with Intelligent Information Management (IIM) – I discussed the key role that IIM plays as a core set of foundational technologies for Digital Transfor

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Why invest in custom file folders ?

TAB OnRecord

Getting the folder that meets your needs goes a long way to making sure your filing system is as functional as possible when it comes to workflow, retrieval, and security. If you are wondering if custom folders are a good fit for your organization, consider how they can help in the following areas: Read More. The post Why invest in custom file folders ?

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The Coming Battle For Your Web Browser

Data Breach Today

Why the Next Botnet May Be Built From an Army of Web Browsers The browser is the window to the web. But what's going in the background during that browsing is opaque to most users. A new experiment shows how the computing power of tens of thousands of computers could be unknowingly harnessed to crack passwords, harvest cryptocurrencies or conduct DDoS attacks.

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Worried about Strava? It’s not the only app mapping our every move | Keza MacDonald

The Guardian Data Protection

Giving away all manner of personal information is only a tap away on your phone settings, as the fitness tracking site’s blunder has shown It was a great PR move: in November fitness tracking company Strava launched an updated global heatmap that visualised all the location data that its users had been collectively broadcasting, revealing popular running spots around the world.

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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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2018 Thales Data Threat Report, Global Edition: Digital Transformation & Data Security

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

This morning we announced, in tandem with our partner 451 Research, the Global Edition of the 2018 Thales Data Threat Report. It’s abundantly clear that medium to larger enterprises (the focus of the report and underlying survey) are finding it harder than ever to protect their sensitive data. The twin drivers of the problem are increased threats and the drive to digitally transform how organizations deliver value and revenue.

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Strava Data Heat Maps Expose Military Base Locations Around the World

WIRED Threat Level

The US military is reexamining security policies after fitness tracker data shared on social media revealed bases and patrol routes.

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3 Challenges Created by an Ad Hoc Approach to Information Capture

AIIM

Scanning and information capture lead a curious double life. On one hand, it seems like we’ve been doing scanning and capture forever, at least within larger companies. Scanning and capture are stable, mature technologies with a well-documented ROI. On the other hand, they are still somewhat new when it comes to adoption by many smaller and mid sized organizations.

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What are vital records, and how do you protect them?

TAB OnRecord

When vital records are not protected, there is a major risk involved if the unthinkable happens. We’ve created this resource to help your organization mitigate that risk by following these five steps. Read More. The post What are vital records, and how do you protect them? appeared first on TAB Records Management Blog | TAB OnRecord.

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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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DDoS Attacker Targeted Banks, Police, Former Employer

Data Breach Today

Records From Hacked Stresser/Booter Service vDos Helped Unmask Suspect In separate cases, two hackers have either pleaded guilty or been sentenced to serve jail time in part for launching or facilitating DDoS attacks. One defendant, John Kelsey Gammell, was unmasked after taunting a former employer over the "ongoing IT issues" his DDoS attacks were causing.

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DDoS Attacks Become More Complex and Costly

Dark Reading

Major DDoS attacks cost some organizations more than $100,000 in 2017, according to a new NETSCOUT Arbor report.

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Why 2018 Will Be the Trust Turning Point for the Digital Economy

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

We are in the midst of a digital revolution impacting every aspect of our everyday lives. At the center of the revolution is data, which is available in more forms, volume, depth and complexity since the beginnings of the computer revolution. Earlier this year , IDC predicted the world’s volume of data would expand to 163 zettabytes by 2025 – a tenfold rise in the total.

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Your Sloppy Bitcoin Drug Deals Will Haunt You For Years

WIRED Threat Level

Scouring the blockchain, researchers found years-old evidence tying Silk Road transaction to users' public accounts.

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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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What a Difference a Year Makes

AIIM

For AIIM, 2017 began with this provocative question: In an Artificial Intelligence world, where deep learning completely shrinks the development time while amping up the computing power, do content management capabilities become irrelevant and obsolete? Certainly the terminology and label for “what we do” was debatable, but the limits of traditional ECM in the new digital economy, and the need for change were not.

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Data protection bill amended to protect security researchers

The Guardian Data Protection

Exemption added after researchers said efforts to demonstrate inadequate anonymisation could fall foul of law The government is to amend the data protection bill to protect security researchers who work to uncover abuses of personal data, quelling fears that the bill could accidentally criminalise legitimate research. The move follows a Guardian report on the concerns , and has been welcomed by one of the researchers who raised the alarm.

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DHS Says 246,000 Employees' Personal Details Were Exposed

Data Breach Today

13 Years of Witness Statements to DHS Office of Inspector General Also Exposed The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says nearly 250,000 federal employees' personal details were exposed in a 2014 breach of its Office of Inspector General's case management system. Witness testimony and an unknown number of nonemployees' personal details also were exposed.

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Best of TAB 2017 part 3: the top white papers

TAB OnRecord

In a four-part series, we are bringing you the top case studies, white papers, blog posts, and guides – all chosen by your records management colleagues! For part three of our series, we reveal the most popular white papers of the past year. These in-depth resources cover: survival skills for modern records managers, RIM software, [.] Read More. The post Best of TAB 2017 part 3: the top white papers appeared first on TAB Records Management Blog | TAB OnRecord.

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Driving Responsible Innovation: How to Navigate AI Governance & Data Privacy

Speaker: Aindra Misra, Senior Manager, Product Management (Data, ML, and Cloud Infrastructure) at BILL

Join us for an insightful webinar that explores the critical intersection of data privacy and AI governance. In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, building robust governance frameworks is essential to fostering innovation while staying compliant with regulations. Our expert speaker, Aindra Misra, will guide you through best practices for ensuring data protection while leveraging AI capabilities.

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Counting down, Getting Ready: GDPR in a Multi-Cloud World

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

( Originally posted to CenturyLink’s blog on November 10 ). To help save time and money, a growing number of enterprises are storing sensitive customer data in the public cloud. Increasingly, they’re also leveraging multiple cloud providers. According to IDC, nearly 80% of IT organizations currently deploy multi-cloud or plan to implement multi-cloud environments within 12 months.

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The Doomsday Clock Ticks Closer to Midnight Over Nuclear War Fears

WIRED Threat Level

As the so-called Doomsday Clock ticks even closer to midnight, a reminder of just how easy it is to slip into nuclear war.

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4 Special Requirements Social Media and Collaboration Create for GDPR Compliance

AIIM

A new set of European rules and standards related to privacy and data protection (the General Data Protection Regulation , or GDPR ) has set in motion a mad compliance and security scramble not only for European companies, but also for any company doing business in Europe or with European customers. The regulation is designed to harmonize privacy across the EU, codify more rigorous privacy rights; strike a balance between privacy and security and create an explicit obligation for both data contr

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