Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 11, 2019

Since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) took effect on May 25th last year, data protection has become a very hot topic. On May 22, 2019, the European Commission published an infographic on compliance with and enforcement of the GDPR from May 2018 to May 2019 and it is clear that a lot of work still needs to be done. Let’s very briefly recall what GDPR is and some of its key concepts, before discussing about steps and security controls that will bring your organization one step closer

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Information Management Resources

JULY 11, 2019

Ensuring leaders understand they are responsible for their organization’s data and managing that data is not the sole duty of IT staff can lead to a stronger data stewardship program.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 8, 2019

The crooks behind an affiliate program that paid cybercriminals to install the destructive and wildly successful GandCrab ransomware strain announced on May 31, 2019 they were terminating the program after allegedly having earned more than $2 billion in extortion payouts from victims. What follows is a deep dive into who may be responsible for recruiting new members to help spread the contagion.

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Data Breach Today

JULY 12, 2019

Settlement Stems From Cambridge Analytica Incident After a long privacy investigation, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission voted to levy a $5 billion fine against Facebook, according to the Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal.

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AIIM

JULY 9, 2019

Over the past few years, we’ve seen the Enterprise Content Management (ECM) industry go through some significant changes. Many would say it goes even deeper than change and have been calling it a metamorphosis. In nature, metamorphosis is the process of transformation from an immature form to an adult form in two or more distinct stages – a good example is a tadpole turning into a frog.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 9, 2019

Microsoft today released software updates to plug almost 80 security holes in its Windows operating systems and related software. Among them are fixes for two zero-day flaws that are actively being exploited in the wild, and patches to quash four other bugs that were publicly detailed prior to today, potentially giving attackers a head start in working out how to use them for nefarious purposes.

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Data Breach Today

JULY 12, 2019

The Cost of 'Smart Home AI Assistants': Humans Review Audio of What People Say George Orwell's "1984" posited a world in which Big Brother monitored us constantly via "telescreens." But thanks to our "smart" AI home assistants - from Google, Amazon and others - we're increasingly installing the monitoring equipment ourselves, and it may "hear" much more than we realize.

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Security Affairs

JULY 7, 2019

Yesterday, July 6, 2019, hackers breached the GitHub account of Canonical Ltd., the company behind the Ubuntu Linux distribution. On July 6, 2019, hackers have breached the GitHub account of Canonical Ltd., the organization behind the Ubuntu Linux distribution. The company immediately launched an investigation, the good news is that the source code of the popular Linux distro was not impacted. “We can confirm that on 2019-07-06 there was a Canonical owned account on GitHub whose credential

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WIRED Threat Level

JULY 7, 2019

Opinion: Kids today have an online presence starting at birth, which raises a host of legal and ethical concerns. We desperately need a new data protection framework.

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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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JULY 11, 2019

At a fundamental level, digital transformation is about further synthesizing an organization’s operations and technology, so involving business architecture and process modeling is a best practice organizations cannot ignore. This post outlines how business architecture and process modeling come together to facilitate efficient and successful digital transformation efforts.

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Data Breach Today

JULY 9, 2019

Syra Arif of ServiceNow on Essential Steps Shifting from vulnerability management to vulnerability response is becoming increasingly important, says Syra Arif of ServiceNow, who describes three essential steps.

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Security Affairs

JULY 11, 2019

Malware researchers from Kaspersky have discovered new and improved versions of the infamous FinFisher spyware used to infect both Android and iOS devices. Experts at Kaspersky have discovered a new improved variant of the FinFisher spyware used to spy on both iOS and Android users in 20 countries. According to the experts, the new versions have been active at least since 2018, one of the samples analyzed by Kaspersky was used last month in Myanmar, where local government is accused of violating

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TAB OnRecord

JULY 8, 2019

If your organization relies on regular access to large documents, you’ll know what a headache they can be to manage. From blueprints and schematic diagrams to maps and historic records, large documents are harder to store, harder to access and harder to share. These challenges often lead to significant business inefficiencies that can hamper growth and productivity.

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Schneier on Security

JULY 9, 2019

A sophisticated attacker has successfuly infiltrated cell providers to collect information on specific users: The hackers have systematically broken in to more than 10 cell networks around the world to date over the past seven years to obtain massive amounts of call records -- including times and dates of calls, and their cell-based locations -- on at least 20 individuals. [.].

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Data Breach Today

JULY 8, 2019

UK's Privacy Regulator Ties Size of Proposed Fine to Security Deficiencies Britain's privacy watchdog has proposed a record-breaking $230 million fine against British Airways for violating the EU's General Data Protection Regulation due to "poor security arrangements" that attackers exploited to steal 500,000 individuals' payment card data and other personal details.

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Hunton Privacy

JULY 8, 2019

On July 1, 2019, the Dutch Data Protection Authority ( Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens , (the “Dutch DPA”)) announced that it had expanded its guidance on data breaches. The updates aim to answer questions about data breaches received by the Dutch DPA from organizations since 2016. In particular, the Dutch DPA expanded its Q&As section on the obligation to report data breaches and on how companies must react in the event of a data breach.

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Security Affairs

JULY 11, 2019

‘Agent Smith’ is a new malware discovered by Check Point researchers that replaces legit Android Apps with malicious ones that infected 25 Million devices worldwide. Researchers at Check Point recently discovered a new variant of Android malware, dubbed Agent Smith, that has already infected roughly 25 million devices. The malware is disguised as a Google related application and exploits several known Android vulnerabilities to replace installed apps on the victim’s device with

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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.

Schneier on Security

JULY 11, 2019

If you need to reset the software in your GE smart light bulb -- firmware version 2.8 or later -- just follow these easy instructions : Start with your bulb off for at least 5 seconds. Turn on for 8 seconds Turn off for 2 seconds Turn on for 8 seconds Turn off for 2 seconds Turn on for 8 seconds Turn off for 2 seconds Turn on for 8 seconds Turn off for 2 seconds Turn on for 8 seconds Turn off for 2 seconds Turn on.

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Data Breach Today

JULY 12, 2019

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report analyzes the significance of fines against British Airways and Marriott for violations of the EU's GDPR. Also featured are discussions of California's privacy law as a model for other states and the next generation of deception technologies.

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OpenText Information Management

JULY 10, 2019

Today’s market-disrupting technologies are driving new and exciting opportunities to transform the way we live our personal lives, the way we do business, and the way we run our governments. The capacity for organizations to generate and collect information is greater than ever. Harnessing it to its full potential creates an information advantage that reveals … The post Introducing the largest coordinated release in OpenText history appeared first on OpenText Blogs.

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Security Affairs

JULY 8, 2019

Government computer systems at La Porte County, Indiana, were shut down after a cyber attack hit them on July 6. Experts believe it was a ransomware attack. On July 6, a cyber attack brought down government computer systems atLa Porte County, Indiana. At the time of writing, there were only a few details about the attack, according to LaPorte County Commission President Dr.

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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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Schneier on Security

JULY 8, 2019

ProPublica is reporting on companies that pretend to recover data locked up by ransomware, but just secretly pay the hackers and then mark up the cost to the victims.

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Data Breach Today

JULY 10, 2019

Privacy Regulator's Clear Security Message: Act Now to Avoid 'Disappointment' The data protection gloves have finally come off in Europe after GDPR enforcement began last May - the U.K.'s privacy watchdog has proposed large post-breach sanctions against British Airways and Marriott. Consider the tables now turned on firms that fail to properly safeguard personal data.

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IT Governance

JULY 12, 2019

Digital Guardian recently asked a group of cyber security experts what the most important step is following a data breach. Several answered with some variation of ‘find out how it happened’. This might seem counterproductive: with so much post-breach chaos, from isolating the incident and letting staff know what’s going on to getting back to work and notifying affected individuals, surely it’s a time to be looking forward, not backward.

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Security Affairs

JULY 12, 2019

BITPoint Japan-based cryptocurrency announced that hackers have stolen more than $32 million (3.5 billion yen) worth of cryptocurrency due to a cyber attack. BITPoint Japan-based cryptocurrency was victim of a cyber attack, the Remixpoint’s subsidiary announced that hackers have stolen more than $32 million (3.5 billion yen) worth of cryptocurrency.

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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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Schneier on Security

JULY 8, 2019

MIT Technology Review is reporting about an infrared laser device that can identify people by their unique cardiac signature at a distance: A new device, developed for the Pentagon after US Special Forces requested it, can identify people without seeing their face: instead it detects their unique cardiac signature with an infrared laser. While it works at 200 meters (219 yards), longer distances could be possible with a better laser.

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Data Breach Today

JULY 11, 2019

Data Apparently Originated in a GitHub Repository Security researchers have found yet another unsecured database that left personal data exposed to the internet. In this latest case, a MongoDB database containing about 188 million records, mostly culled from websites and search engines, was exposed, researchers say.

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IT Governance

JULY 11, 2019

So, your computer screen has been hijacked by criminals who are demanding money to return your systems. Now what? That’s a question more organisations are having to ask themselves nowadays, with at least 55 ransomware attacks reported in the first half of 2019. Many victims feel forced to pay up, because it’s the quickest and least expensive way to get back to business as usual.

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