December, 2017

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Data Breach Today - Untitled Article

Data Breach Today

18 Best 2018 B2B Lead Generation Strategies For Marketers. Have you yet planned your best 2018 B2B lead generation strategies? Well if you have not until now then you should probably know that when it comes to B2B lead Generation, 2018 is going to become the lifeblood of modern sales process. With loads of strategies to choose from, it has become very challenging for businesses to survive the competition.

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‘Mailsploit’ Lets Hackers Forge Perfect Email Spoofs

WIRED Threat Level

The attack uncovers bugs in how more than a dozen programs implement email's creaky protocol.

Security 212
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Predictions 2018: 5 trends driving the IoT and IIoT

Information Management Resources

Adoption of the Internet of things and the Industrial Internet of Things show no signs of slowing down. If anything, adoption and implementations will only increase.

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Ukip to face tribunal over use of data in EU referendum campaign

The Guardian Data Protection

Information commissioner announces inquiry into parties’ use of personal information after Ukip’s refusal to cooperate Ukip is to face a tribunal over its use of analytics during the EU referendum after refusing to cooperate with an investigation by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). The ICO announced a formal investigation into how political parties use data analytics to target voters in response to concern about how social media was used during the referendum.

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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have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth.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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Inside Mirai the infamous IoT Botnet: A Retrospective Analysis

Elie

This post provides a retrospective analysis of Mirai — the infamous Internet-of-Things botnet that took down major websites via massive distributed denial-of-service using hundreds of thousands of compromised Internet-Of-Things devices. At its peak in September 2016, Mirai temporarily crippled several high-profile services such as. OVH. , Dyn. , and.

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I'm Sorry You Feel This Way NatWest, but HTTPS on Your Landing Page Is Important

Troy Hunt

Occasionally, I feel like I'm just handing an organisation more shovels - "here, keep digging, I'm sure this'll work out just fine." The latest such event was with NatWest (a bank in the UK), and it culminated with this tweet from them: I'm sorry you feel this way. I can certainly pass on your concerns and feed this back to the tech team for you Troy?

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Here's the NSA Agent Who Inexplicably Exposed Critical Secrets

WIRED Threat Level

The Justice Department has struck a plea deal with Nghia Hoang Pho, a programmer in the NSA's elite operations unit, for taking his highly classified work home with him.

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Dispelling 3 most common myths about AI and big data

Information Management Resources

The intelligence in AI comes from the humans who train it! All initiatives need smart human assistance to function successfully.

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Tracking People Without GPS

Schneier on Security

Interesting research : The trick in accurately tracking a person with this method is finding out what kind of activity they're performing. Whether they're walking, driving a car, or riding in a train or airplane, it's pretty easy to figure out when you know what you're looking for. The sensors can determine how fast a person is traveling and what kind of movements they make.

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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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E-Commerce Holiday Planning with Pricing Tips

TAB OnRecord

Christmas is here! It’s the busiest time of the year, but also the most important and stressful for the e-commerce market. Sales figures increase dramatically as people buy gifts, decorations, cards, food, and more. For example, in the U.S., about 25% of all personal spending occurs in the holiday shopping season starting in October and lift up significantly on Black Friday and Cyber Monday in November.

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Virtually Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Every Timezone with the ‘VRChat’ Community

IBM Big Data Hub

Ever wished you could jet set around the world fast enough to ring in the New Year at a party in every timezone? Well that might not be quite possible, but VRChat is offering something close. VRChat , a social VR experience supporting major PC VR headsets via Steam , is celebrating New Year’s Eve virtually in every timezone, every hour, on the hour.

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2018 Cause Awareness & Giving Day Calendar

Troy Hunt

Cause awareness and giving days can be very powerful themes upon which to launch online fundraising campaigns. The real-time, in-the-moment nature of cause awareness and giving days can inspire donors to give provided that your nonprofit knows how to promote the days effectively. The first step is to decide which days to build a campaign upon and add them to your 2018 editorial calendar.

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North Korea's Latest Missile Test Was Even Scarier Than It Seemed

WIRED Threat Level

Further analysis of North Korea's latest ICBM launch shows that the country can likely land a nuclear weapon anywhere in the continental United States.

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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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How to start your career in cyber security

IT Governance

There has never been a better time to get into cyber security. There is a growing demand for experts , leading to increased salaries and job opportunities. If you’re thinking about starting a career in cyber security, here are five things you should do. Get work experience. As with most industries, you’re much more likely to get ahead in cyber security if you have experience.

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Facebook use of third-party apps 'violates data protection principles'

The Guardian Data Protection

German watchdog accuses site of merging data from WhatsApp and Instagram into users’ Facebook accounts without consent Germany’s competition authority has accused Facebook of abusing its dominant market position to improperly amass third-party data on its users. A statement released on Tuesday criticised the world’s largest social media site for collecting data via Facebook-owned services, such as WhatsApp or Instagram, and then absorbing it into users’ Facebook accounts.

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Best of TAB 2017 part 2: the top blog posts

TAB OnRecord

It is time for part two of our series on the top RIM resources of the past year, including your favorite case studies, white papers, blog posts and guides. In this installment, we share the top three blog posts of 2017: how to save money with RIM, corporate moves, and document imaging for financial institutions. [.] Read More. The post Best of TAB 2017 part 2: the top blog posts appeared first on TAB Records Management Blog | TAB OnRecord.

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Top 8 Cybersecurity Skills IT Pros Need in 2018

Dark Reading

Cloud security architecture skills to customer-service savvy are among the key IT security skills needed next year as CIOs ramp up hiring.

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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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The future of API banking dominates SIBOS

OpenText Information Management

Something that barely raised any interest only two years ago was the focus of many of the discussions at this year’s SIBOS. The use of APIs in banking has rapidly gone from a peripheral issue to central to the thinking for many banks. As banks are beginning to gear up for API-related business, the question … The post The future of API banking dominates SIBOS appeared first on OpenText Blogs.

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The Wired Guide to Digital Security, From Passwords to Faraday Cages

WIRED Threat Level

In an age of nonstop breaches and hacks, here are ways to improve your online security based on your level of risk, from average user to NSA contractor.

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Soft AI in the Call Center

The Texas Record

There is a lot of speculation about how AI will affect the call center in the coming years. The alarmists claim AI will be able to completely replace human interaction and the call center will be completely automated.

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France orders WhatsApp to stop sharing user data with Facebook without consent

The Guardian Data Protection

Messaging app has one month to comply or it will face sanctions for sharing user phone numbers and usage data for ‘business intelligence’ purposes WhatsApp has been ordered to stop sharing user data with parent company Facebook or face sanctions. The French data protection agency, Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL), said on Monday that WhatsApp did not have a legal basis to share user data under French law for “business intelligence” purposes.

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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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Securing the future of payments – what does 2018 have in store?

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Thanks to heightened consumer confidence, a rise in proximity payments adoption and ongoing developments in biometrics, the payments industry continued to undergo digital transformation throughout 2017. We’re now seeing big data play an increasing role in how retail sales and payments are being tailored to individual consumer’s preferences, and providers are adopting and integrating smarter, more efficient ways of completing the path-to-purchase.

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Fixing Data Breaches Part 3: The Ease of Disclosure

Troy Hunt

This week, I've been writing up my 5-part guide on "Fixing Data Breaches" On Monday I talked about the value of education ; let's try and stop the breach from happening in the first place. Then yesterday it was all about reducing the impact of a breach , namely by collecting a lot less data in the first place then recognising that it belongs to the person who provided it and treating with the appropriate respect.

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Top 10 IBM Big Data & Analytics Hub podcasts of 2017

IBM Big Data Hub

It can be difficult to keep up with all the best podcast episodes during the year. That's why we've compiled the Top 10 podcasts of the year from the IBM Big Data & Analytics Hub Insights Podcast feed right here.

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The Mirai Botnet Was Part of a College Student Minecraft Scheme

WIRED Threat Level

The DDoS attack that crippled the internet last fall wasn't the work of a nation-state. It was three college kids working a *Minecraft* hustle.

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How Top Tech CFOs Solve Annual Planning’s Biggest Challenges

Gearing up for 2025 annual planning? Our latest eBook from the Operators Guild is your ultimate guide. Discover real-world solutions and best practices shared by top CFOs, drawn directly from discussions within OG’s vibrant online community. Learn from senior executives at high-growth tech startups as they outline financial planning strategies, align CEO and board goals, and coordinate budgets across departments.

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Forensic research awards highlight the difficulty of digital privacy

OpenText Information Management

At OpenText, we talk often about digital transformation. Technology makes businesses more competitive, opens access to information and provides new opportunities for everyone. Unfortunately, it also creates new vehicles for hackers, scammers and criminals. To effectively stop hackers, prosecute criminals and uncover wrongdoing – investigators must understand what happens on digital devices and networks via … The post Forensic research awards highlight the difficulty of digital privacy appe

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Gutenberg and The Impacts It’ll Have on the WordPress Business Ecosystem

PerezBox

As has become customary over the past 8 years, I joined thousands of fellow WordPress enthusiasts and supporters for WordCamp US 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. For me, the highlight is. Read More. The post Gutenberg and The Impacts It’ll Have on the WordPress Business Ecosystem appeared first on PerezBox.

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Needless Panic Over a Wi-FI Network Name

Schneier on Security

A Turkish Airlines flight made an emergency landing because someone named his wireless network (presumably from his smartphone) "bomb on board.". In 2006, I wrote an essay titled " Refuse to be Terrorized." (I am also reminded of my 2007 essay, " The War on the Unexpected." A decade later, it seems that the frequency of incidents like the one above is less, although not zero.

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