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Malaysia's Central Bank Blocks Attempted SWIFT Fraud

Data Breach Today

Following the Unauthorized Transfer Attempt, Philippines Alerts Its Banks Malaysia's central bank, Bank Negara Malaysia, says it detected and successfully blocked an attack that attempted to steal funds via fraudulent SWIFT interbank money-moving messages. The attack against BNM led the central bank of the Philippines to issue an alert to banks in that country.

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Steps to Mapping, Testing, and Implementing a Process

AIIM

This is an overview of what is involved when it comes to documenting how to automate your processes. Of course, the devil’s in the details, and certainly, this is not the only way, but after listening to and learning from hundreds of our industry’s best consultants and analysts (the benefit of producing so many webinars – I listen to them all), I think this is one approach for you to consider.

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Mark Zuckerberg refuses to step down or fire staff over Facebook 'mistakes'

The Guardian Data Protection

Founder says he takes full responsibility for data breaches and will not ‘throw anyone else under the bus’ Mark Zuckerberg has rejected calls for heads to roll at Facebook over the Cambridge Analytica scandal, saying that he takes full responsibility. Speaking after Facebook’s fullest statement yet about the data breach, which the company now says resulted in 87m profiles being extracted from the platform, Zuckerberg insisted he remained the correct person to run the company.

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How modern RIM professionals are staying relevant – Part 3

TAB OnRecord

In parts one and two of this blog post we discussed the importance of records management professionals getting involved in the early stages of the information lifecycle, and the need to convey RIM principles in terms of business outcomes. The final segment of this three-part post covers the skills needed by RIM professionals to be [.] Read More. The post How modern RIM professionals are staying relevant – Part 3 appeared first on TAB Records Management Blog | TAB OnRecord.

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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have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth.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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Panera Bread Data Leak Persisted For Eight Months

Data Breach Today

Database of Customer Information Left Exposed via Unauthenticated API Endpoint Panera Bread is warning that information on 10,000 customers has been inadvertently exposed. The data leak, however, persisted despite the company being alerted to the problem eight months ago, and there are signs that the victim tally may be much higher.

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A radical proposal to keep your personal data safe | Richard Stallman

The Guardian Data Protection

The surveillance imposed on us today is worse than in the Soviet Union. We need laws to stop this data being collected in the first place • Richard Stallman is president of the Free Software Foundation Journalists have been asking me whether the revulsion against the abuse of Facebook data could be a turning point for the campaign to recover privacy.

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Thales Executives Speak to Press about UK Cybersecurity Developments

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Thales eSecurity’s CTO Jon Geater and Peter Carlisle , Thales eSecurity’s VP of Sales, EMEA, were recently featured in major news outlets espousing their opinions about internet-connected devices and the new Cyber Security Export Strategy. Geater, on new UK IoT security guidelines. Earlier this month, the UK government announced guidelines to make internet-connected devices safer.

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Saks, Lord & Taylor Suffer Payment Card Data Breach

Data Breach Today

5 Million Payment Cards Apparently Stolen by the Carbanak Gang, aka JokerStash Department store chains Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks Off Fifth and Lord & Taylor have suffered a data breach that apparently exposed details on 5 million payment cards. Cybersecurity firm Gemini Advisory says the JokerStash syndicate - aka Carbanak gang - is selling the stolen card data.

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The Customer Journey Digital Transformation Workbook

Bill Schmarzo - Dell EMC

Digital Transformation is becoming a business mandate. Why? Figure 1: “Driving Business Strategies with Data Science: Big Data MBA” Because in our evolving world, successful digital transformation will be the difference whether a business survives or wilts in the modern economy. Consequently, Professor Sidaoui and I felt it was critical that we prepare our University of San Francisco students for a world where digital transformation was the business norm.

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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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Facebook refuses to promise GDPR-style privacy protection for US users

The Guardian Data Protection

Firm working on version of EU data protection law but Mark Zuckerberg stops short of confirming all changes will apply to US users Facebook is rolling out stronger privacy protections to users ahead of the introduction of Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), but Mark Zuckerberg will not promise all future changes will apply to the company’s American users.

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Fin7: The Billion-Dollar Hacking Group Behind a String of Big Breaches

WIRED Threat Level

Fin7, also known as JokerStash, Carbanak, and other names, is one of the most successful criminal hacking groups in the world.

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Facebook: 87M Accounts May Have Been Sent To Cambridge Analytica

Data Breach Today

Social Networking Giant Also Says Malicious Actors Scraped Public Profiles Facebook says up to 87 million people may have had their personal details transferred to voter-profiling firm Cambridge Analytica. The figure includes 17 million people in nine countries outside the U.S., potentially intensifying regulator scrutiny of the social networking site.

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Top 10 Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Vendors

eSecurity Planet

Compare top 10 DDoS vendors on key characteristics such as use cases, delivery, intelligence, and pricing, to help your enterprise choose the best solution for your DDoS security needs.

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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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Our data is valuable. Here's how we can take that value back | Francesca Bria

The Guardian Data Protection

Silicon Valley’s surveillance capitalism isn’t working. But Barcelona shows that citizens’ data can generate public value Tech firms are emerging as new feudal lords. They control essential digital infrastructures – in this case, data and artificial intelligence – which are crucial for political and economic activity. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

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A 200-Year-Old Idea Offers a New Way to Trace Stolen Bitcoins

WIRED Threat Level

Cambridge researchers point to an 1816 precedent that could fundamentally change how "dirty" Bitcoins are tracked.

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Breaches Tied to Chat Network Provider

Data Breach Today

Delta, Sears, Kmart and Best Buy Breaches All Stem From Hack of Same Vendor A spate of payment card breaches at some of the most recognized U.S. brands has been blamed on the hacking of India-based chat network provider [24]7.ai that led to the infiltration of online chat portals for Delta, Sears, Best Buy, Kmart and perhaps others.

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Public Hearing on IoT Risks

Schneier on Security

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission is holding hearings on IoT risks: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC, Commission, or we) will conduct a public hearing to receive information from all interested parties about potential safety issues and hazards associated with internet-connected consumer products. The information received from the public hearing will be used to inform future Commission risk management work.

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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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Facebook suspects 300,000 Australians had data shared with Cambridge Analytica

The Guardian Data Protection

Chief technology officer reveals 87 million users worldwide had data harvested Facebook has admitted that the data of more than 300,000 Australians might have been “improperly shared” with Cambridge Analytica. The social media giant’s chief technology officer, Mike Schroepfer, published a statement overnight which revealed the data of up to 87 million people across the globe had been shared with the analytics firm, 37 million more than previously reported.

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DC's Stingray Mess Won't Get Cleaned Up

WIRED Threat Level

DHS this week confirmed that Washington, DC is littered with fake cell tower surveillance devices, but nothing will likely be done to fix it.

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Art Coviello on Fraud and the 2018 State of Security

Data Breach Today

RSA's Ex-CEO Opens up on Cybercrime and Social Media Risks Art Coviello, ex-CEO of RSA, is concerned about fraud trends and social media vulnerabilities. But he also is bullish on the opportunity for artificial intelligence and DevOps security to stop attacks before they cause harm.

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Alabama Becomes Final State to Enact Data Breach Notification Law

Hunton Privacy

On March 28, 2018, Alabama became the final state in the U.S. to enact a data breach notification law. The Alabama Data Breach Notification Act of 2018 (S.B. 318) (“the Law”) goes into effect on May 1, 2018. Key Provisions of the Alabama Data Breach Notification Act of 2018: The law applies to “covered entities” and their “third-party agents.” “Covered entity” is defined as “a person, sole proprietorship, partnership, government entity, corporation, nonprofit, trust, estate, cooperative associat

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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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EU official seeks 'clear game plan' on social media and elections

The Guardian Data Protection

British commissioner wants more transparency and limits on harvesting data for political ends A senior EU official has called for action against internet companies that harvest personal data, as Brussels prepares to move against those spreading “fake news” following the Cambridge Analytica revelations. Sir Julian King, the European commissioner for security, wants “a clear game plan” on how social media companies are allowed to operate during political campaigns to be ready for the 2019 European

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Facebook Messenger's 'Unsend' Feature Is What Happens When You Scramble

WIRED Threat Level

It's good that Facebook is addressing its many privacy woes, but reacting rather than planning leaves some fixes feeling half-baked.

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The 4 Pitfalls of Privileged Access Management

Data Breach Today

Bomgar's Sam Elliott on Overlooked Areas of Security Overlooked areas of security and defense include four pitfalls of privileged access management, says Sam Elliott of Bomgar, who offers insights on taking the right steps.

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Analyzing Sucuri’s 2017 Hacked Website Trend Report

PerezBox

The Sucuri team just released their first annual security report – Hacked Website Report 2017. It uses a representative sample of infected websites from the Sucuri customer base to better. Read More. The post Analyzing Sucuri’s 2017 Hacked Website Trend Report appeared first on PerezBox.

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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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We need to build a new social contract for the digital age | Kevin Keith

The Guardian Data Protection

We are conditioned to view data as a threat, but it can be the opposite, if all parties understand the deal into which they are entering “Raise your hands if you trust Facebook, if you trust Google, if you trust government.” It was spring 2017, and I was leading a debate with young people in Canberra. “Has anybody heard of Cambridge Analytica?” Heads shook.

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Google Bans All Cryptomining Extensions From the Chrome Store

WIRED Threat Level

As cryptojacking takes over the web, Google will put a stop to cryptomining extensions that prey on unsuspecting installers.

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Should HHS Offer Incentives for Cybersecurity Frameworks?

Data Breach Today

AMA Proposes Exemption from HIPAA Risk Analysis for Doctors Who Use a Framework Should federal regulators provide physicians with a free pass from having to conduct a HIPAA risk analysis or face a random HIPAA compliance audit if they implement a cybersecurity framework? That's what the AMA is proposing. Security experts weigh in with reactions.