Sat.Nov 09, 2024 - Fri.Nov 15, 2024

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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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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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GUEST ESSAY: The promise and pitfalls of using augmented reality– ‘AR’ — in cybersecurity

The Last Watchdog

Augmented reality use cases have become prevalent in our society. The technology, which first emerged primarily in the world of gaming and entertainment, now promises to reshape our reality with interactive information and immersive experiences. In short, AR is undoubtedly a groundbreaking technology that will reinvent how we interact with the digital world.

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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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The Role of Information Managers in Ethical AI: Challenges and Responsibilities

AIIM

In today's rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, the question of ethical AI implementation is becoming increasingly crucial. As an information management professional, I've been contemplating the role we play in this complex scenario.

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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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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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The AI Machine Gun of the Future Is Already Here

WIRED Threat Level

The Pentagon is pursuing every available option to keep US troops safe from the rising tide of adversary drones, including a robotic twist on its standard-issue small arms.

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Mazda Connect flaws allow to hack some Mazda vehicles

Security Affairs

Multiple vulnerabilities in the infotainment unit Mazda Connect could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code with root access. Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative warned of multiple vulnerabilities in the Mazda Connect infotainment system that could allow attackers to execute code with root privileges. This occurs due to improper input sanitization in the Mazda Connect CMU, allowing attackers with physical access to exploit the system using a crafted USB device.

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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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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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Improve safety using root cause analysis and strengthening information management

OpenText Information Management

The energy and resources sector including utilities, oil and gas, chemicals, and metals & mining is one of the most hazardous in the world. The top hazards range from explosions and fires, chemical exposure, electrical hazards, dropped objects, machine related injuries, slips and falls, and many more. Despite the hazardous nature, the safety performance has continually improved over the last 4 decades.

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More Spyware, Fewer Rules: What Trump’s Return Means for US Cybersecurity

WIRED Threat Level

Experts expect Donald Trump’s next administration to relax cybersecurity rules on businesses, abandon concerns around human rights, and take an aggressive stance against the cyber armies of US adversaries.

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Glove Stealer bypasses Chrome’s App-Bound Encryption to steal cookies

Security Affairs

The Glove Stealer malware exploits a new technique to bypass Chrome’s App-Bound encryption and steal browser cookies. Glove Stealer is a.NET-based information stealer that targets browser extensions and locally installed software to steal sensitive data. The malware could harvest a huge trove of data from infected systems, including cookies, autofill, cryptocurrency wallets, 2FA authenticators, password managers, and email client information.

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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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Want a programming job in 2024? Learning any language helps, but only one is essential

Collaboration 2.0

Every employment site agrees: Your dream programming job demands this language.

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Half of all Ransomware Attacks This Year Targeted Small Businesses

KnowBe4

New data shows just how crippling ransomware has been on those small businesses that have fallen victim to an attack and needed to pay the ransom.

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These Guys Hacked AirPods to Give Their Grandmas Hearing Aids

WIRED Threat Level

Three technologists in India used a homemade Faraday cage and a microwave oven to get around Apple’s location blocks.

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Bitdefender released a decryptor for the ShrinkLocker ransomware

Security Affairs

Bitdefender released a decryptor for the ShrinkLocker ransomware, which modifies BitLocker configurations to encrypt a system’s drives. ShrinkLocker ransomware was first discovered in May 2024 by researchers from Kaspersky. Unlike modern ransomware it doesn’t rely on sophisticated encryption algorithms and modifies BitLocker configurations to encrypt a system’s drives.

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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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I changed this Android setting to instantly double my phone speed (and it works on any model)

Collaboration 2.0

A few taps and a swipe are all it takes to make your Android phone run in double time.

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Criminals Exploiting FBI Emergency Data Requests

Schneier on Security

I’ve been writing about the problem with lawful-access backdoors in encryption for decades now: that as soon as you create a mechanism for law enforcement to bypass encryption, the bad guys will use it too. Turns out the same thing is true for non-technical backdoors: The advisory said that the cybercriminals were successful in masquerading as law enforcement by using compromised police accounts to send emails to companies requesting user data.

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Teen Behind Hundreds of Swatting Attacks Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges

WIRED Threat Level

Alan Filion, believed to have operated under the handle “Torswats,” admitted to making more than 375 fake threats against schools, places of worship, and government buildings around the United States.

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A new fileless variant of Remcos RAT observed in the wild

Security Affairs

Fortinet researchers discovered a new phishing campaign spreading a variant of the commercial malware Remcos RAT. Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs recently uncovered a phishing campaign spreading a new variant of the Remcos RAT. Remcos is a commercial remote administration tool (RAT) that is sold online to allow buyers remote control over computers. Threat actors use Remcos to steal sensitive information and control victims’ computers for malicious activities.

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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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Temu vs. Amazon: Which shopping site is best for your buying needs?

Collaboration 2.0

Our buying guide helps you decide what products -- and when -- you should purchase from Amazon or Temu

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Step-by-Step To Creating Your First Realistic Deepfake Video in a Few Minutes

KnowBe4

Learn how to step-by-step create your first realistic deepfake video in a few minutes.

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The Real Problem With Banning Masks at Protests

WIRED Threat Level

Privacy advocates worry banning masks at protests will encourage harassment, while cops' high-tech tools render the rules unnecessary.

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Amazon discloses employee data breach after May 2023 MOVEit attacks

Security Affairs

Amazon disclosed a data breach exposing employee data, with information allegedly stolen in the May 2023 MOVEit attacks. Amazon disclosed a data breach that exposed employee information after data was allegedly stolen during the May 2023 MOVEit attacks. The company said that the data was stolen from a third-party vendor. Amazon did not disclose the number of impacted employees.

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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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This Pixel phone feature listens in on calls to protect you from scams

Collaboration 2.0

Phone scams are on the rise, but Pixel users are getting an extra line of defense, thanks to AI.

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Mapping License Plate Scanners in the US

Schneier on Security

DeFlock is a crowd-sourced project to map license plate scanners. It only records the fixed scanners, of course. The mobile scanners on cars are not mapped. The post Mapping License Plate Scanners in the US appeared first on Schneier on Security.

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Criminal Threat Actor Uses Stolen Invoices to Distribute Malware

KnowBe4

Researchers at IBM X-Force are tracking a phishing campaign by the criminal threat actor “Hive0145” that’s using stolen invoice notifications to trick users into installing malware.

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