November, 2024

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Video: Cybersecurity Tips for Small Businesses

eSecurity Planet

Are you doing enough to protect your small business from hackers? In this video, our expert explores common cyber threats and shares actionable cybersecurity tips to safeguard your small business, from securing your network to keeping your software up to date. Read more: Complete Guide to Cybersecurity for Small Businesses The post Video: Cybersecurity Tips for Small Businesses appeared first on eSecurity Planet.

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Zero Days Top Cybersecurity Agencies' Most-Exploited List

Data Breach Today

Cybersecurity Officials Urge to Prioritize Fixing These 15 Most-Exploited Flaws Which vulnerabilities need fixing first to best block nation-state and other hacking attempts? Enter the latest Five Eyes intelligence partnership list of the 15 flaws most targeted by attackers, of which 11 were zero-days. Many organizations have yet to patch them all.

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Thanks to AI, GIGO is More Relevant Than Ever

Weissman's World

The adage “garbage in, garbage out” (GIGO) has been around for nearly 70 years, and it’s never been more relevant thanks to the intensifying need for information governance and the emergence of generative and agentic AI as potential disruptors. Regardless of your mandate (e.g., regulatory compliance, privacy protection, migration to the cloud), the core principle… Read More » Thanks to AI, GIGO is More Relevant Than Ever The post Thanks to AI, GIGO is More Relevant T

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FBI: Spike in Hacked Police Emails, Fake Subpoenas

Krebs on Security

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is urging police departments and governments worldwide to beef up security around their email systems, citing a recent increase in cybercriminal services that use hacked police email accounts to send unauthorized subpoenas and customer data requests to U.S.-based technology companies. In an alert (PDF) published this week, the FBI said it has seen un uptick in postings on criminal forums regarding the process of emergency data requests (EDRs) and the sal

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Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketer's Guide

Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.

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High-Stakes AI Implementation: Why Information Management is More Critical Than Ever

AIIM

As an information management professional, I've observed a concerning trend in the rush to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, particularly when the stakes are high. There's a significant disconnect between the allure of these powerful AI tools and the reality of most organizations' data readiness. This disconnect, which I call the "data delusion," poses significant challenges for successful AI implementation, especially in critical decision-making scenarios.

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The source code of Banshee Stealer leaked online

Security Affairs

Banshee Stealer, a MacOS Malware-as-a-Service, shut down after its source code leaked online. The code is now available on GitHub. In August 2024, Russian hackers promoted BANSHEE Stealer, a macOS malware targeting x86_64 and ARM64, capable of stealing browser data, crypto wallets, and more. BANSHEE Stealer supports basic evasion techniques, relies on the sysctl API to detect debugging and checks for virtualization by running a command to see if “Virtual” appears in the hardware model identifier

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Russian Hackers Exploit WiFi in Sophisticated New Attack

Data Breach Today

'Nearest Neighbor Attack' Bypasses Cyber Defenses by Breaching WiFi Networks A Russian cyberespionage group hacked a Washington, D.C.-based organization focused on Ukraine by deploying a new attack technique that exploits Wi-Fi connectivity, according to new research. The "nearest neighbor attack: methodology could lead to a significant broadening of targeting and attacks.

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Anyone Can Buy Data Tracking US Soldiers and Spies to Nuclear Vaults and Brothels in Germany

WIRED Threat Level

More than 3 billion phone coordinates collected by a US data broker expose the detailed movements of US military and intelligence workers in Germany—and the Pentagon is powerless to stop it.

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Booking.com Phishers May Leave You With Reservations

Krebs on Security

A number of cybercriminal innovations are making it easier for scammers to cash in on your upcoming travel plans. This story examines a recent spear-phishing campaign that ensued when a California hotel had its booking.com credentials stolen. We’ll also explore an array of cybercrime services aimed at phishers who target hotels that rely on the world’s most visited travel website.

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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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Selecting an Intelligent Document Processing Solution

AIIM

Intelligent document processing (IDP) solutions are emerging that combine AI with IDP to revolutionize client and document onboarding and processing. Particularly useful in the printing, financial services, banking, insurance and healthcare industries, these solutions automate traditionally manual and time-consuming document tasks, drastically reducing onboarding times and errors.

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How to migrate from X to Bluesky without losing your followers

Collaboration 2.0

This extension lets you easily migrate your follows and block list from X (formerly Twitter) to Bluesky, but you need to act fast because its functionality may be short-lived. Here's why.

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Chinese threat actors use Quad7 botnet in password-spray attacks

Security Affairs

Microsoft warns Chinese threat actors are using the Quad7 botnet to carry out password-spray attacks and steal credentials. Chinese threat actors use the Quad7 botnet in password-spray attacks to steal credentials, Microsoft warns. Quad7 botnet, also known as CovertNetwork-1658 or xlogin, was first spotted in the summer of 2023 by security researcher Gi7w0rm.

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Victims Must Disclose Ransom Payments Under Australian Law

Data Breach Today

New Law Calls for Better Reporting, Securing Devices and Critical Infrastructure The Australian government's proposed cybersecurity legislation passed both houses of the Parliament on Monday, formalizing the government's strategy to boost ransomware payment reporting, mandate basic cybersecurity standards for connected devices and enhance critical infrastructure security.

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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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Russian Spies Jumped From One Network to Another Via Wi-Fi in an Unprecedented Hack

WIRED Threat Level

In a first, Russia's APT28 hacking group appears to have remotely breached the Wi-Fi of an espionage target by hijacking a laptop in another building across the street.

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Microsoft Patch Tuesday, November 2024 Edition

Krebs on Security

Microsoft today released updates to plug at least 89 security holes in its Windows operating systems and other software. November’s patch batch includes fixes for two zero-day vulnerabilities that are already being exploited by attackers, as well as two other flaws that were publicly disclosed prior to today. The zero-day flaw tracked as CVE-2024-49039 is a bug in the Windows Task Scheduler that allows an attacker to increase their privileges on a Windows machine.

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Unlock the Future of Document Management: How AI is Revolutionizing Intelligent Document Processing

AIIM

In this blog post, I want to share how AI is having a dramatic impact on intelligent document processing (IDP). I will share three use cases that demonstrate the impact AI is having.

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AI just gave us the Star Trek farewell we always wanted - watch it here

Collaboration 2.0

William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy reunite in a powerful short film using AI and deepfake technology to give fans the emotional farewell they deserve.

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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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Apple indeed added a feature called “inactivity reboot” in iOS 18.1 that reboots locked devices

Security Affairs

Apple iOS supports a new feature that reboots locked devices after extended inactivity, aiming to enhance data security for users. Apple ‘quietly’ implemented a new security feature that automatically reboots a locked device if it has not been used for several days. The new feature was introduced with the release of iOS 18.1 at the end of October.

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UK NHS Hospital Reports 'Major' Cyberincident

Data Breach Today

Outpatient Appointments Cancelled at Wirral University Teaching Hospital A U.K. National Heath Service teaching hospital in northwest England reported a major cyberincident on Tuesday that forced the healthcare facility to cancel outpatient appointments for the day.

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AI Industry is Trying to Subvert the Definition of “Open Source AI”

Schneier on Security

The Open Source Initiative has published (news article here ) its definition of “open source AI,” and it’s terrible. It allows for secret training data and mechanisms. It allows for development to be done in secret. Since for a neural network, the training data is the source code—it’s how the model gets programmed—the definition makes no sense.

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Fintech Giant Finastra Investigating Data Breach

Krebs on Security

The financial technology firm Finastra is investigating the alleged large-scale theft of information from its internal file transfer platform, KrebsOnSecurity has learned. Finastra, which provides software and services to 45 of the world’s top 50 banks, notified customers of the security incident after a cybercriminal began selling more than 400 gigabytes of data purportedly stolen from the company.

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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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Information Lifecycle Management is AI's Ethical Safeguard

AIIM

As organizations rush to embrace artificial intelligence (AI), many are overlooking a crucial element that could make or break their AI initiatives: effective information management. In this post, I'll explore why information lifecycle management is not just important, but essential for successful and ethical AI implementation.

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Your dream programming job demands this language, every site agrees

Collaboration 2.0

Want a programming job? Learning any language is good but only one is essential in 2024.

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Increased GDPR Enforcement Highlights the Need for Data Security

Security Affairs

GDPR protects sensitive data like health and financial details, and its enforcement underscores the growing need for stronger data security measures. GDPR: The landscape of data privacy and protection has never been more critical. With regulators around the world intensifying scrutiny, companies are facing increasing pressure to comply with stringent data protection laws.

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Warning: Patch Advantech Industrial Wireless Access Points

Data Breach Today

Researchers Discover 20 Critical Flaws Attackers Could Exploit in a Variety of Ways Researchers identified 20 critical vulnerabilities in a type of Advantech industrial-grade wireless access point that's widely deployed across critical infrastructure environments. Attackers could exploit the flaws to remotely executive code and create denials of service.

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4 AI Hacks to Make Sales Teams More Efficient

Over the last two years, there’s been a 76 percent increase in AI adoption across sales organizations. The reason for its rise? AI increases teams’ productivity by predicting and automating actions that require manual effort. In other words, the research that takes reps hours, AI can do in seconds. For sales teams, AI opens up a world of new possibilities, including automating outreach, identifying best-fit buyers, and keeping CRMs flush with fresh data.

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Secret Service Tracking People’s Locations without Warrant

Schneier on Security

This feels important : The Secret Service has used a technology called Locate X which uses location data harvested from ordinary apps installed on phones. Because users agreed to an opaque terms of service page, the Secret Service believes it doesn’t need a warrant.

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An Interview With the Target & Home Depot Hacker

Krebs on Security

In December 2023, KrebsOnSecurity revealed the real-life identity of Rescator , the nickname used by a Russian cybercriminal who sold more than 100 million payment cards stolen from Target and Home Depot between 2013 and 2014. Moscow resident Mikhail Shefel , who confirmed using the Rescator identity in a recent interview, also admitted reaching out because he is broke and seeking publicity for several new money making schemes.

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From Art History to Information Management: An Unexpected Journey

AIIM

When I was a child, I didn't dream of becoming an information management professional. In fact, my ambition was to be a restorer of paintings - something really different from information management. But looking back, there are more similarities than you might expect.