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How to Get Started with Gen AI for Information Management

AIIM

AIIM research shows that many organizations feel ready for AI, but encounter obstacles to implementation, especially a lack of available use cases. Where do organization start with Generative AI (Gen AI)?

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NIST Releases First Post-Quantum Encryption Algorithms

Schneier on Security

From the Federal Register : After three rounds of evaluation and analysis, NIST selected four algorithms it will standardize as a result of the PQC Standardization Process. The public-key encapsulation mechanism selected was CRYSTALS-KYBER, along with three digital signature schemes: CRYSTALS-Dilithium, FALCON, and SPHINCS+. These algorithms are part of three NIST standards that have been finalized: FIPS 203: Module-Lattice-Based Key-Encapsulation Mechanism Standard FIPS 204: Module-Lattice-Base

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Breach Roundup: Microsoft's August Patch Contains 90 Fixes

Data Breach Today

Also: Azure Health Bot Vulnerabilities Expose Risks in Cloud-Based Chatbots This week, Microsoft released its August patch of 90 fixes, flaws were discovered in Azure Health Bot, Orion lost $60 million in a BEC scam, Schlatter Industries was hit by malware, Microsoft said it will discontinue Paint 3D in November and Russia restricted access to Signal.

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NationalPublicData.com Hack Exposes a Nation’s Data

Krebs on Security

A great many readers this month reported receiving alerts that their Social Security Number, name, address and other personal information were exposed in a breach at a little-known but aptly-named consumer data broker called NationalPublicData.com. This post examines what we know about a breach that has exposed hundreds of millions of consumer records.

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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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MY TAKE: Black Hat USA 2024’s big takeaway – GenAI factors into the quest for digital resiliency

The Last Watchdog

LAS VEGAS – Here’s what I discovered last week here at Black Hat USA 2024 : GenAI is very much in the mix as a potent X-factor in cybersecurity. Related: Prioritizing digital resiliency I spoke with over three dozen cybersecurity solution providers. Some of the more intriguing innovations had to do with leveraging GenAI/LLM-equipped chatbots as proprietary force multipliers.

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Suspected Ransom Cartel Operator Extradited to the US

Data Breach Today

Maksim Silnikau, aka 'J.P.Morgan,' Charged in New Jersey and Virginia Federal Court A pioneer of the ransomware-as-a-service model appeared in U.S. federal court Tuesday where he faces a slew of charges stemming from a nearly two-decade online career. Poland extradited Maksim Silnikau to the United States on Friday; authorities arrested him in a Spanish seaside town in 2023.

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Six 0-Days Lead Microsoft’s August 2024 Patch Push

Krebs on Security

Microsoft today released updates to fix at least 90 security vulnerabilities in Windows and related software, including a whopping six zero-day flaws that are already being actively exploited by attackers. Image: Shutterstock. This month’s bundle of update joy from Redmond includes patches for security holes in Office ,NET , Visual Studio , Azure , Co-Pilot , Microsoft Dynamics , Teams , Secure Boot, and of course Windows itself.

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Millions of Pixel devices can be hacked due to a pre-installed vulnerable app

Security Affairs

Many Google Pixel devices shipped since September 2017 have included a vulnerable app that could be exploited for malicious purposes. Many Google Pixel devices shipped since September 2017 have included dormant software that could be exploited by attackers to compromise them. Researchers form mobile security firm iVerify reported that the issue stems from a pre-installed Android app called “Showcase.apk,” which runs with excessive system privileges, allowing it to remotely execute co

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The Slow-Burn Nightmare of the National Public Data Breach

WIRED Threat Level

Social Security numbers, physical addresses, and more—all available online. After months of confusion, leaked information from a background-check firm underscores the long-term risks of data breaches.

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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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Revoked DigiCert Digital Certificates: 27% Not Yet Replaced

Data Breach Today

Many Customers Apparently Still Struggling to Reissue Certificates, Researchers Say Thousands of organizations appear to still be struggling to comply with a forced, mass revocation of thousands of digital certificates issued by DigiCert using a buggy verification mechanism. Researchers recently said 27% of the 83,267 revoked certificates have yet to be reissued by customers.

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News alert: Implementing AI-powered ‘Cisco HyperShield’ requires proper cybersecurity training

The Last Watchdog

Cary, NC, Aug. 16, 2024, CyberNewsWire — The imminent release of Cisco HyperShield this month marks a pivotal evolution in the cybersecurity landscape. As an “AI-native” security architecture, HyperShield promises to redefine traditional security protocols through its automated proactive cybersecurity measures and AI-driven security solutions.

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Microsoft urges customers to fix zero-click Windows RCE in the TCP/IP stack

Security Affairs

Microsoft addressed a critical zero-click Windows remote code execution (RCE) in the TCP/IP stack that impacts all systems with IPv6 enabled. Microsoft urges customers to fix a critical TCP/IP remote code execution (RCE) flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-38063 (CVSS score 9.8), in the TCP/IP stack. The vulnerability impacts all systems with IPv6 enabled (IPv6 is enabled by default).

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Want to Win a Bike Race? Hack Your Rival’s Wireless Shifters

WIRED Threat Level

Researchers have discovered a way that would allow anyone with a few hundred dollars to hack into a wireless gear-shifting systems used by the top cycling teams for events like the Tour de France.

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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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Russian Sentenced to 3 Years for Selling Stolen Identities

Data Breach Today

FBI Sting Identified Georgy Kavzharadze as Vendor on Illicit Slilpp Markplace Russian national Georgy Kavzharadze, 27, has been sentenced to serve 40 months in U.S. prison after pleading guilty to earning over $200,000 by selling stolen U.S. bank account access credentials via the illicit Slilpp stolen-credential marketplace.

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Hacker Stories: A Facebook Physical Threat

KnowBe4

Most people take a lot of measures to secure their online bank accounts, credit card accounts, retirement accounts and other financial accounts. This often means enabling some form of multi-factor authentication (MFA), using a strong password, or other means of keeping money safe.

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A FreeBSD flaw could allow remote code execution, patch it now!

Security Affairs

FreeBSD Project maintainers addressed a high-severity flaw in OpenSSH that could allow remote code execution with elevated privileges. The maintainers of the FreeBSD Project have released urgent security updates to address a high-severity flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-7589, (CVSS score of 7.4) in OpenSSH. A remote attacker could exploit the vulnerability to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

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A Single Iranian Hacker Group Targeted Both Presidential Campaigns, Google Says

WIRED Threat Level

APT42, which is believed to work for Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps, targeted about a dozen people associated with both Trump’s and Biden’s campaigns this spring, according to Google’s Threat Analysis Group.

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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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Deep Dive: Why Can't We Solve API Security?

Data Breach Today

CISOs, Analysts Explore Solutions to Visibility, Governance and Incident Response APIs are the connections that make digital business happen. Companies on average rely on more than 15,000 APIs, but these interfaces pose security risks. In this "Deep Dive" special report, ISMG's Anna Delaney explores how security leaders are tackling API security.

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Black Hat Fireside Chat: Here’s how ‘Active ASPM’ is helping to triage and remediate coding flaws

The Last Watchdog

Application Security Posture Management ( ASPM ) arose a few years ago as a strategy to help software developers and security teams continually improve the security of business applications. Related: Addressing rising cyber compliance pressures At Black Hat USA 2024, an iteration called Active ASPM is in the spotlight. I had the chance to visit with Neatsun Ziv , CEO and co-founder of Tel Aviv-based OX Security , a leading Active ASPM solutions provider.

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Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for August 2024 addressed six actively exploited bugs

Security Affairs

Microsoft’s August 2024 Patch Tuesday addressed 90 vulnerabilities, including six that are actively exploited. Patch Tuesday security updates for August 2024 addressed 90 vulnerabilities in Microsoft products including Windows and Windows Components; Office and Office Components; NET and Visual Studio; Azure; Co-Pilot; Microsoft Dynamics; Teams; and Secure Boot and others, bringing the total to 102 when including third-party bugs.

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Thousands of Corporate Secrets Were Left Exposed. This Guy Found Them All

WIRED Threat Level

Security researcher Bill Demirkapi found more than 15,000 hardcoded secrets and 66,000 vulnerable websites—all by searching overlooked data sources.

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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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Iran Still Attempting to Hack US Elections: Google

Data Breach Today

Computing Giant Says APT42 Behind 'Small But Steady Cadence' of Phishing Emails Iranian nation-state hackers are continuing a campaign to infiltrate the U.S. presidential election by penetrating the email inboxes of campaign and election officials, Google said Wednesday. The Iranian cyberespionage group tracked as APT42 started "a small but steady cadence" of phishing emails.

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News alert: Criminal IP and Maltego team up to broaden threat intelligence data search

The Last Watchdog

Torrance, Calif., Aug. 12, 2024, CyberNewsWire — Criminal IP , an expanding Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) search engine from AI SPERA, has recently completed its technology integration with Maltego , a global all-in-one investigation platform that specializes in visualized analysis of combined cyber data. This collaboration integrates Criminal IP’s comprehensive database of malicious IPs, domains, and CVEs directly into Maltego’s unified user interface and adds Criminal IP to Malte

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CERT-UA warns of a phishing campaign targeting government entities

Security Affairs

CERT-UA warned that Russia-linked actor is impersonating the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) in a new phishing campaign to distribute malware. The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) has warned of a new phishing campaign targeting organizations in the country, including government entities. The campaign, tracked as UAC-0198, has been active since July.

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The Hacker Who Hunts Video Game Speedrunning Cheaters

WIRED Threat Level

Allan “dwangoAC” has made it his mission to expose speedrunning phonies. At the Defcon hacker conference, he’ll challenge one record that's stood for 15 years.

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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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FBI Seizes Servers Powering Dispossessor Ransomware Group

Data Breach Today

Feds Also File Criminal Complaint Against 'Brain,' Alleged Leader of the Operation The FBI said it led the disruption of a ransomware group called Dispossessor, aka Radar, that amassed victims in dozens of countries. An international dismantling of the group's alleged infrastructure seized servers in the U.S., the U.K. and Germany, as well as multiple domain names.

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New Windows IPv6 Zero-Click Vulnerability

Schneier on Security

The press is reporting a critical Windows vulnerability affecting IPv6. As Microsoft explained in its Tuesday advisory, unauthenticated attackers can exploit the flaw remotely in low-complexity attacks by repeatedly sending IPv6 packets that include specially crafted packets. Microsoft also shared its exploitability assessment for this critical vulnerability, tagging it with an “exploitation more likely” label, which means that threat actors could create exploit code to “consis

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Crooks took control of a cow milking robot causing the death of a cow

Security Affairs

Crooks took control of a cow milking robot and demanded a ransom from a farmer who refused to pay it, resulting in the death of a cow. An extortion attempt had a tragic outcome, cybercriminals took control of a cow milking robot and demanded a ransom from a farmer, but he did not pay, resulting in the death of a cow. In November 2023, farmer Vital Bircher received a message from his milking robot on his phone, then he noticed that the device’s display was blank and was missing essential da