AIIM
APRIL 30, 2024
If you are new to AIIM, you might be wondering what AIIM means when we say "information," which we admittedly say a lot. My favorite explanation of information is from Steve Weissman, CIP, who told me that he simply refers to information as "stuff in a box." Information represents all the data you manage within your organization. Information means both structured and unstructured data.
Weissman's World
APRIL 30, 2024
Making the business case for Doing Information Right™ is often one of the biggest challenges we face, in no small part because so many of the improvements we can achieve are “soft” ones that our senior managers can readily push back on: Improving findability Boosting compliance Supporting self-service Reducing legal risk Now, we know these… Read More » A Business Case Tip for InfoGov The post A Business Case Tip for InfoGov appeared first on Holly Group.
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Security Affairs
MAY 1, 2024
A flaw in the R programming language enables the execution of arbitrary code when parsing specially crafted RDS and RDX files. A vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-27322 (CVSS v3: 8.8), in the R programming language could allow arbitrary code execution upon deserializing specially crafted R Data Serialization (RDS) or R package files (RDX). R is an open-source programming language widely used for statistical computing and graphics.
Data Breach Today
APRIL 29, 2024
Law Bans Universal Default Passwords; Requires Bug-Reporting Channels, Update Plan Say goodbye to buying internet of things devices in Britain with a default or hardcoded password set to "12345," as the country has banned manufacturers from shipping internet-connected and network-connected devices that don't comply with minimum cybersecurity standards.
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Krebs on Security
APRIL 29, 2024
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today levied fines totaling nearly $200 million against the four major carriers — including AT&T , Sprint , T-Mobile and Verizon — for illegally sharing access to customers’ location information without consent. The fines mark the culmination of a more than four-year investigation into the actions of the major carriers.
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Security Affairs
MAY 1, 2024
The China-linked threat actors Muddling Meerkat are manipulating DNS to probe networks globally since 2019. Infoblox researchers observed China-linked threat actors Muddling Meerkat using sophisticated DNS activities since 2019 to bypass traditional security measures and probe networks worldwide. The experts noticed a spike in activity observed in September 2023.
Data Breach Today
MAY 2, 2024
All Dropbox Sign Users' Emails Stolen, Plus Some MFA and OAuth Tokens, API Keys Dropbox said hackers breached its infrastructure and stole swaths of customer data for its legally binding electronic signature service, Dropbox Sign, including names, emails, hashed passwords and authentication tokens. The company has begun forcing password resets and API key rotation.
Krebs on Security
APRIL 30, 2024
A 26-year-old Finnish man was sentenced to more than six years in prison today after being convicted of hacking into an online psychotherapy clinic, leaking tens of thousands of patient therapy records, and attempting to extort the clinic and patients. On October 21, 2020, the Vastaamo Psychotherapy Center in Finland became the target of blackmail when a tormentor identified as “ransom_man” demanded payment of 40 bitcoins (~450,000 euros at the time) in return for a promise not to publish highly
The Last Watchdog
APRIL 30, 2024
For all the discussion around the sophisticated technology, strategies, and tactics hackers use to infiltrate networks, sometimes the simplest attack method can do the most damage. The recent Unitronics hack , in which attackers took control over a Pennsylvania water authority and other entities, is a good example. In this instance, hackers are suspected to have exploited simple cybersecurity loopholes, including the fact that the software shipped with easy-to-guess default passwords.
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Security Affairs
APRIL 29, 2024
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services reported a data breach that exposed thousands of patients’ personal and health information. The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services disclosed a data breach that impacted thousands of patients. Patients’ personal and health information was exposed after a phishing attack impacted over two dozen employees.
Data Breach Today
MAY 3, 2024
Why Customers Benefit From Bringing Threat Hunting and Threat Intelligence Together Intel 471 bought a threat hunting startup led by a Raytheon and Swimlane leader to help clients more effectively address complex cyberthreats. Buying Cyborg Security will bring threat hunting and threat intelligence together to beef up security posture and take proactive measures against hackers.
WIRED Threat Level
MAY 2, 2024
Outabox, an Australian firm that scanned faces for bars and clubs, suffered a breach that shows the problems with giving companies your biometric data.
The Last Watchdog
MAY 2, 2024
It took some five years to get to 100 million users of the World Wide Web and it took just one year to get to 100 million Facebook users. Related: LLM risk mitigation strategies Then along came GenAI and Large Language Models (LLM) and it took just a couple of weeks to get to 100 million ChatGPT users. LLM is a game changer in the same vein as the Gutenberg Press and the Edison light bulb.
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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?
Security Affairs
APRIL 28, 2024
Identity and access management services provider Okta warned of a spike in credential stuffing attacks aimed at online services. In recent weeks, Okta observed a surge in credential stuffing attacks against online services, aided by the widespread availability of residential proxy services, lists of previously compromised credentials (“combo lists”), and automation tools. “Over the last month, Okta has observed an increase in the frequency and scale of credential stuffing attac
Data Breach Today
APRIL 30, 2024
Data Breach Report Lead Author Alex Pinto Discusses Top Findings, Best Practices Verizon's 17th annual 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report highlights a troubling trend: The exploitation of vulnerabilities in the wild has tripled, primarily due to ransomware actors targeting zero-day vulnerabilities, such as the MOVEit flaw that triggered numerous data theft incidents.
Jamf
APRIL 30, 2024
Jamf has been authorized by the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) program as a CVE Numbering Authority! Learn more about the CVE program and what this means for Jamf.
The Last Watchdog
MAY 2, 2024
Tel Aviv, Israel, May 2, 2024, CyberNewsWire — LayerX , pioneer of the LayerX Browser Security platform, today announced $24 million in Series A funding led by Glilot+, the early-growth fund of Glilot Capital Partners, with participation from Dell Technologies Capital and other investors. Lior Litwak, Managing Partner at Glilot Capital and Head of Glilot+, and Yair Snir, Managing Partner at Dell Technologies Capital, will join the LayerX board.
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Security Affairs
APRIL 27, 2024
Threat actors accessed more than 19,000 online accounts on a California state platform for welfare programs. Threat actors breached over 19,000 online accounts on a California state platform dedicated to welfare programs. Officials reported that the security breach occurred on February 9, when someone logged into some BenefitsCal users’ accounts.
Data Breach Today
MAY 1, 2024
Experts Warn That Human Failures Have Led to Surge in Successful Zero-Day Exploits Verizon executives warned that cyber defenders are struggling with fatigue amid a surge in cyberattacks targeting zero-day exploits and other vulnerabilities. It takes most enterprises nearly 55 days on average to mitigate 50% of critical vulnerabilities once patches become available, the DBIR says.
WIRED Threat Level
APRIL 30, 2024
Thousands of planes and ships are facing GPS jamming and spoofing. Experts warn these attacks could potentially impact critical infrastructure, communication networks, and more.
The Last Watchdog
MAY 1, 2024
At the close of 2019, API security was a concern, though not necessarily a top priority for many CISOs. Related: GenAI ignites 100x innovation Then Covid 19 hit, and API growth skyrocketed, a trajectory that only steepened when Generative AI ( GenAI ) and Large Language Models ( LLMs ) burst onto the scene. As RSA Conference 2024 gets underway next week at San Francisco’s Moscone Center, dealing with the privacy and security fall out of those back-to-back disruptive developments will command a l
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Security Affairs
MAY 3, 2024
LockBit ransomware operators have published sensitive data allegedly stolen from the Simone Veil hospital in Cannes. In April, a cyber attack hit the Hospital Simone Veil in Cannes (CHC-SV), impacting medical procedures and forcing personnel to return to pen and paper. Non-urgent surgical procedures and consultations scheduled at the time of the attack were postponed.
Data Breach Today
APRIL 29, 2024
North Korean Prediliction for Elaborate Social Engineering Attacks Strikes Again Likely North Korean threat actors are using fake job interviews to trick software developers into downloading disguised Python backdoors as part of an ongoing espionage campaign. Pyongyang hackers have a history of constructing elaborate social engineering ruses.
WIRED Threat Level
MAY 3, 2024
“Yahoo Boy” cybercriminals are openly running dozens of scams across Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram, TikTok, YouTube, and more. And they’re not afraid to show it off online.
The Last Watchdog
APRIL 30, 2024
At the end of 2000, I was hired by USA Today to cover Microsoft, which at the time was being prosecuted by the U.S. Department of Justice. Related: Why proxies aren’t enough Microsoft had used illegal monopolistic practices to crush Netscape Navigator thereby elevating Internet Explorer (IE) to become far and away the No. 1 web browser. IE’s reign proved to be fleeting.
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Security Affairs
APRIL 28, 2024
ICICI Bank, a major private bank in India, mistakenly exposed the sensitive data of thousands of new credit cards to unintended recipients. ICICI Bank, one of the leading private banks in India, accidentally exposed data of thousands of new credit cards to customers who were not the intended recipients. ICICI Bank Limited is an Indian multinational bank and financial services company headquartered in Mumbai.
Data Breach Today
MAY 2, 2024
Also: North Korea Money Laundering and South Korean Crypto Police This week, SEC filed suit against Geosyn, prosecutors fought dismissed Tornado Cash charges, analyst tracked North Korean crypto laundering, European Parliament OK'd anti-money laundering law, FBI warned of unregistered crypto entities and South Korea may make crypto investigative unit permanent.
Schneier on Security
MAY 2, 2024
The UK is the first country to ban default passwords on IoT devices. On Monday, the United Kingdom became the first country in the world to ban default guessable usernames and passwords from these IoT devices. Unique passwords installed by default are still permitted. The Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 (PSTI) introduces new minimum-security standards for manufacturers, and demands that these companies are open with consumers about how long their products will rec
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