Sat.Jun 22, 2024 - Fri.Jun 28, 2024

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Assessing Information Management Programs for Mergers & Acquisitions

AIIM

I was curious about how organizations cope with information management during a merger and acquisition process. What I discovered when I asked our members in AIIM’s Online Community, is that it’s common during the aftermath of a merger and acquisition to be presented with a dilemma of what to do with the two different information management programs of the merging organizations.

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Identity Theft Reports Fall, But Attempts at ID Misuse Rise

Data Breach Today

James E. Lee of ITRC Discusses Key Trends Revealed in the 2023 Identity Report Fewer victims reported identity crimes in 2023, but the number of attempts to commit multiple identity crimes grew, according to the trends report released by the Identity Theft Resource Center. That means criminals are diversifying their methods and attempting to perform multiple types of misuse.

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News Alert: FireTail unveils free access to its enterprise-level API security platform — to all

The Last Watchdog

McLean, Va., June 26, 2024, CyberNewsWire — FireTail today announced a free version of its enterprise-level API security tools, making them accessible to developers and organizations of all sizes. •FireTail’s unique combination of open-source code libraries, inline API call evaluation, security posture management, and centralized audit trails helps eliminate vulnerabilities and protect APIs in real-time.

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LockBit claims the hack of the US Federal Reserve

Security Affairs

The Lockbit ransomware group announced that it had breached the US Federal Reserve and exfiltrated 33 TB of sensitive data. The Lockbit ransomware group announced that it had breached the systems of Federal Reserve of the United States and exfiltrated 33 TB of sensitive data, including “Americans’ banking secrets.” The Lockbit ransomware group added the Federal Reserve to the list of victims on its Tor data leak site and threatened to leak the stolen data on 25 June, 2024 20:27

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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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Amazon Is Investigating Perplexity Over Claims of Scraping Abuse

WIRED Threat Level

AWS hosted a server linked to the Bezos family- and Nvidia-backed search startup that appears to have been used to scrape the sites of major outlets, prompting an inquiry into potential rules violations.

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RSAC 2024: The many flavors of ‘SASE’ now includes Aryaka’s ‘Unified SASE as a Service.”

The Last Watchdog

Secure Access Service Edge ( SASE ) has come a long way since Gartner christened this cloud-centric cybersecurity framework in 2019. Related: Can SASE stop tech sprawl? SASE blends networking architecture, namely SD-WAN, with cloud-delivered security services such as security web gateways, Zero Trust network access and more. Several distinct variants of SASE have come to be supplied by diverse sources.

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Experts found a bug in the Linux version of RansomHub ransomware

Security Affairs

The RansomHub ransomware operators added a Linux encryptor to their arsenal, the version targets VMware ESXi environments. RansomHub ransomware operation relies on a new Linux version of the encrypted to target VMware ESXi environments. Although RansomHub only emerged in February 2024, it has rapidly grown and has become the fourth most prolific ransomware operator over the past three months based on the number of publicly claimed attacks.

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The State of Data Breaches

Troy Hunt

I've been harbouring some thoughts about the state of data breaches over recent months, and I feel they've finally manifested themselves into a cohesive enough story to write down. Parts of this story relate to very sensitive incidents and parts to criminal activity, not just on behalf of those executing data breaches but also very likely on behalf of some organisations handling them.

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US DHS Warns of AI-Fueled Chemical and Biological Threats

Data Breach Today

New Report Urges Public-Private Collaboration to Reduce Chemical, Nuclear AI Risks Artificial intelligence is lowering the barriers of entry for global threat actors to create and deploy new chemical, biological and nuclear risks, warns the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Current regulations and export controls fail to account for risks, the department said.

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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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News Alert: Infinidat introduces advanced cyber resiliency and recovery solution for enterprises

The Last Watchdog

Waltham, Mass., June 27, 2024, CyberNewsWire — Infinidat , a leading provider of enterprise storage solutions, has introduced a new automated cyber resiliency and recovery solution that will revolutionize how enterprises can minimize the impact of ransomware and malware attacks. Infinidat’s InfiniSafe® Automated Cyber Protection (ACP) is a first-of-its-kind cybersecurity integration solution that is designed to reduce the threat window of cyberattacks, such as ransomware.

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A cyberattack shut down the University Hospital Centre Zagreb in Croatia

Security Affairs

A cyber attack started targeting the University Hospital Centre Zagreb (KBC Zagreb) on Wednesday night, reported the Croatian Radiotelevision. A cyber attack began targeting the University Hospital Centre Zagreb (KBC Zagreb), the largest Croatian hospital, on Wednesday night, according to a report by Croatian Radiotelevision. The hospital has shut down its IT infrastructure in response to the cyber attack.

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5 WordPress Plugins Compromised; Millions of Websites at Risk

eSecurity Planet

Millions of WordPress websites are under threat after a critical security breach involving several popular plugins. Security researchers discovered malicious code injected into these plugins, granting hackers the ability to create unauthorized administrator accounts. This compromise can lead to severe consequences for website owners, including data breaches and total website takeovers.

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Startup Odaseva Raises $54M to Bolster Global Expansion, R&D

Data Breach Today

Silver Lake Leads Series C Round for California-Based Data Security Startup Odaseva With 65% of its revenue coming from the United States, data security startup Odaseva will use its $54 million Series C funding round to enhance R&D, expand its product line and strengthen its market presence in compliance, failover management and zero trust protection.

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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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Quora’s Chatbot Platform Poe Allows Users to Download Paywalled Articles on Demand

WIRED Threat Level

WIRED was able to download stories from publishers like The New York Times and The Atlantic using Poe’s Assistant bot. One expert calls it “prima facie copyright infringement,” which Quora disputes.

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CISA confirmed that its CSAT environment was breached in January.

Security Affairs

CISA warned chemical facilities that its Chemical Security Assessment Tool (CSAT) environment was compromised in January. CISA warns chemical facilities that its Chemical Security Assessment Tool (CSAT) environment was breached in January. In March, the Recorded Future News first reported that the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) agency was hacked in February.

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Defining responsible AI governance with UCLA Health

Collibra

This article is based on Collibra and UCLA Health’s discussion at the Data Citizens 2024 conference in Orlando, FL, bringing together the world’s most innovative community of data leaders to experience breakthrough solutions. Collibra puts reliable, high-quality data in the hands of healthcare data citizens. Most Americans have mixed feelings about artificial intelligence, and no industry proves this more than healthcare.

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Securing Data With Immutable Backups and Automated Recovery

Data Breach Today

Acronis President Gaidar Magdanurov discusses the need for immutable backups in the current threat landscape and highlights the benefits of integrating security measures with backup systems to facilitate automated recovery from ransomware attacks and minimize downtime.

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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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Red Tape Is Making Hospital Ransomware Attacks Worse

WIRED Threat Level

With cyberattacks increasingly targeting health care providers, an arduous bureaucratic process meant to address legal risk is keeping hospitals offline longer, potentially risking lives.

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New P2Pinfect version delivers miners and ransomware on Redis servers

Security Affairs

Researchers warn that the P2Pinfect worm is targeting Redis servers with ransomware and cryptocurrency mining payloads. Cado Security researchers warned that the P2Pinfect worm is employed in attacks against Redis servers, aimed at deploying both ransomware and cryptocurrency mining payloads. In July 2023, Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 researchers first discovered the P2P worm P2PInfect that targets Redis servers running on both Linux and Windows systems.

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TeamViewer Corporate Network Breached in Alleged APT Attack

KnowBe4

In a concerning development, TeamViewer, one of the world's leading remote access software providers, has disclosed a cyber attack that breached its corporate network environment.

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Cryptohack Roundup: Conviction in Home Invasions Case

Data Breach Today

Also: $5M for Info on the Crypto Queen; Attacks on BtcTurk and CoinStats This week, crypto stealer convicted, reward for info on Crypto Queen increased, BtcTurk and CoinStats suffered cyberattacks, Lazarus blamed for Alex Lab hack, Nigeria refuted allegations of ill treatment, sentencing in Hydrogen Technology case, Binance fined in India, and FBI warned of crypto scams.

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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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U.S. Commerce Department Issues First-of-Its-Kind Determination Banning Certain Software Products and Services

Data Matters

On June 20, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) Office of Information and Communications Technology and Services (OICTS) published a first-of-its-kind Final Determination against Kapersky Lab, Inc., prohibiting the provision of its antivirus software and cybersecurity products in the United States or to U.S. persons. This Final Determination provides new insights into OICTS review of information and communications technology and services (ICTS) transactions and the prohibitions or r

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New Caesar Cipher Skimmer targets popular CMS used by e-stores

Security Affairs

A new e-skimmer called Caesar Cipher Skimmer is used to compromise multiple CMS, including WordPress, Magento, and OpenCart. Sucuri researchers discovered a new e-skimmer , called Caesar Cipher Skimmer, that was used in recent weeks to target users of e-stores based on popular CMS, including WordPress, Magento, and OpenCart. Over the past several weeks, the experts noticed a new variation of the “gtag” credit card skimming attack with a high number of detections, they called it ‘Caesar Cip

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FREE Resource Kit for Ransomware Awareness Month in July

KnowBe4

We’re here to help you and your users stay secure from the scourge of ransomware for Ransomware Awareness Month this July with a kit full of free resources!

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Russian Indicted for Wiper Malware Campaign Against Ukraine

Data Breach Today

US Critical Infrastructure, NATO Also Targeted by Russian Threat Actors, Feds Say The U.S. government charged Russian civilian Amin Stigal with assisting Moscow's GRU military intelligence unit in its use of WhisperGate malware against Ukraine beginning in the weeks leading up to Moscow's all-out invasion, as well as probing America's critical infrastructure.

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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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U.S. Imposes Ban on Russia’s Kaspersky; Sanctions 12 Executives

eSecurity Planet

Kaspersky Lab is a widely known name in the world of cybersecurity. Founded in 1997, the Russian firm has grown into a global leader, boasting millions of users for its antivirus software and other security solutions. With a presence in over 200 countries and territories, Kaspersky Lab protects individuals, businesses, and critical infrastructure from a wide range of cyber threats.

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Mirai-like botnet is exploiting recently disclosed Zyxel NAS flaw

Security Affairs

Researchers warn that a Mirai-based botnet is exploiting a recently disclosed critical vulnerability in EoL Zyxel NAS devices. Researchers at the Shadowserver Foundation warn that a Mirai -based botnet has started exploiting a recently disclosed vulnerability tracked as CVE-2024-29973 (CVSS score 9.8) in end-of-life NAS devices Zyxel NAS products. The flaw is a command injection vulnerability in the “setCookie” parameter in Zyxel NAS326 firmware versions before V5.21(AAZF.17)C0 and NAS542 firmwa

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Balancing Act: The European Union's AI Act and the Quest for Responsible Innovation

KnowBe4

The current landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) bears a striking resemblance to the early days of the internet. Just as the internet was once a wild, untamed frontier full of promise and potential, AI now stands at a similar crossroads.