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Navigating a Successful Career: Insights and Lessons Learned from a Woman in Information Management

AIIM

Today I’m sharing insights and experiences I've gained throughout my career. From taking on new challenges to dealing with workplace discrimination, these are tips for anyone looking to thrive in their professional life.

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Samsung zero-day flaw actively exploited in the wild

Security Affairs

Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) researchers warn of a Samsung zero-day vulnerability that is exploited in the wild. Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) warns of a Samsung zero-day vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-44068 (CVSS score of 8.1), which is exploited in the wild. The vulnerability is a use-after-free issue, attackers could exploit the flaw to escalate privileges on a vulnerable Android device.

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Breach Roundup: CISA Proposes Security for Bulk Data Sales

Data Breach Today

Also: Payment Card Theft Trends, Internet Archive Update This week, bulk data transfers to China, credit card theft, the Internet Archive still recovering and the Change Healthcare tally is now 100M. Ukraine fought phishers, civil society against the UN cybercrime treaty, TA866 and virtual hard drives spread malware. Google verified Sir Isaac Newton.

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News alert: INE Security shares cyber hygiene guidance for small- and medium-sized businesses

The Last Watchdog

Cary, NC, Oct. 22, 2024, CyberNewswire — INE Security offers essential advice to protect digital assets and enhance security. As small businesses increasingly depend on digital technologies to operate and grow, the risks associated with cyber threats also escalate. INE Security , a leading provider of cybersecurity training and certifications, today shared its cybersecurity training for cyber hygiene practices for small businesses, underscoring the critical role of continuous education in

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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 AIIM Certified Information Professional: Empowering Information Management Careers

AIIM

In today's AI-driven world, the ability to effectively manage information is more crucial than ever. At AIIM, we're committed to empowering professionals with the knowledge and skills they need to excel in the field of unstructured data management. Our Certified Information Professional (CIP) credential stands as a testament to this commitment, providing a comprehensive framework for understanding and implementing best practices in information management.

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Embargo Ransomware Disables Security Defenses

Data Breach Today

New Ransomware Group Deploys Rust-Based Tools in Attacks A recently constituted and apparently well-resourced ransomware player is developing and testing tools to disable security defenses, including a method that exploits a vulnerability in drivers. Embargo first surfaced in April amid an ongoing shakeup in the ransomware world.

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The Shitposting Cartoon Dogs Sending Trucks, Drones, and Weapons to Ukraine’s Front Lines

WIRED Threat Level

The North Atlantic Fella Organization, which started as a way to fight Kremlin propaganda, has raised millions of dollars to send vital equipment directly to soldiers fighting Russia.

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How ChatGPT scanned 170k lines of code in seconds, saving me hours of work

Collaboration 2.0

Have a question that requires a lot of text or numerical analysis? Consider running it by ChatGPT or another popular model -- the answer might surprise you.

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Cisco states that data published on cybercrime forum was taken from public-facing DevHub environment

Security Affairs

Cisco confirms that data published by IntelBroker on a cybercrime forum was taken from the company DevHub environment. Cisco confirms that the data posted by IntelBroker on a cybercrime forum was stolen from its DevHub environment. IntelBroker claimed to have gained access to Github projects, Gitlab Projects, SonarQube projects, Source code, hard coded credentials, Certificates, Customer SRCs, Cisco Confidential Documents, Jira tickets, API tokens, AWS Private buckets, Cisco Technology SRCs, Doc

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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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Europol Details Pursuit of LockBit Ransomware Affiliates

Data Breach Today

Operation Cronos Prioritized Disrupting Criminal Trust in the Group, Official Says What does it take to disrupt a major ransomware operation? The effort against LockBit initially prioritized disrupting criminals' trust in the ransomware group, and has since shifted to unmasking affiliates, a Europol's official told attendees at the Hardwear.io security conference in Amsterdam.

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Microsoft Warns Foreign Disinformation Is Hitting the US Election From All Directions

WIRED Threat Level

Russia, Iran, and China are targeting the US election with an evolving array of influence operations in the last days of campaign season.

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Ransomware Gang Attack Tactics Have Shifted

KnowBe4

A recent analysis of the ransomware group Meow raises the notion that groups are evolving from using encryption as a tactic to more profitable and cost-effective methods.

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Why DSPM is Essential for Achieving Data Privacy in 2024

Security Affairs

Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) helps organizations address evolving data security and privacy requirements by protecting and managing sensitive information. Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) comes into play– an essential solution for addressing evolving data security and privacy requirements Data plays a significant role and will continue to do so in the future.

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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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New York Detective Indicted for Darknet Card Data Buys

Data Breach Today

FBI Tracking Alleged Fraudsters Using Evidence Seized From Shuttered Genesis Market An FBI probe into shuttered cybercrime site Genesis Market has led to the indictment of Terrance Ciszek, a now-suspended police detective in Buffalo, New York, who's been accused of buying stolen payment card data and recording a video showing fraudsters how to use it anonymously.

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Meet ZachXBT, the Masked Vigilante Tracking Down Billions in Crypto Scams and Thefts

WIRED Threat Level

He just untangled a $243 million bitcoin theft, what may be the biggest-ever crypto heist to target a single victim. And he has never shown his face.

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More Than 33,000 People in the UK Have Been Hacked Over the Past Year

KnowBe4

Action Fraud, the UK’s national fraud and cyber crime reporting service, warns that more than 33,000 people have reported that their online accounts have been hacked over the past year.

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Change Healthcare data breach impacted over 100 million people

Security Affairs

The Change Healthcare data breach in the February 2024 impacted over 100 million, the largest-ever healthcare data breach in the US. UnitedHealth Group announced that the data breach suffered by Change Healthcare in February 2024 impacted more than 100 million individuals. On February 21, a cyber attack disrupted IT operation of the healthcare organization, more than 100 Change Healthcare applications were impacted.

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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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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Risk From Hack Attacks

Data Breach Today

Many Charging Cable Interfaces Have Exposed SSH and HTTP Ports, Researchers Warn Researchers demonstrated that multiple brands of EV charging stations have vulnerabilities due to manufacturers often leaving open and unsecured SSH and HTTP ports. The risks of these vulnerabilities range from an expanded attack surface to a launching pad for assaults on the power grid.

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US Government Says Relying on Chinese Lithium Batteries Is Too Risky

WIRED Threat Level

A new document shows the Department of Homeland Security is concerned that Chinese investment in lithium batteries to power energy grids will make them a threat to US supply chain security.

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New Research: 140% Increase in Callback Phishing

KnowBe4

Researchers at Trustwave observed a 140% increase in callback phishing attacks between July and September 2024. Callback phishing is a social engineering tactic that involves emails and phone calls to trick users into handing over login credentials or other sensitive data or installing malware.

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VMware failed to fully address vCenter Server RCE flaw CVE-2024-38812

Security Affairs

VMware addressed a remote code execution flaw, demonstrated in a Chinese hacking contest, for the second time in two months. VMware failed to fully address a remote code execution flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-38812 (CVSS score: 9.8), in its vCenter Server platform. In September, Broadcom released security updates to the vulnerability CVE-2024-38812. vCenter Server is a critical component in VMware virtualization and cloud computing software suite.

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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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LinkedIn Fined 310 Million Euros For Privacy Violations

Data Breach Today

Irish Data Protection Commission Cites Social Platform for GDPR Violations The Irish Data Protection Commission imposed a 310 million euro fine on LinkedIn for violating a European privacy law stemming from the company's use of customer data. It ordered the social media platform to bring its data processing under compliance.

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AI scams have infiltrated the knitting and crochet world - why it matters for everyone

Collaboration 2.0

Using AI, scammers are creating frustrating - and expensive - problems for makers. Here's how to spot AI-generated patterns - and why anyone who relies on downloaded instructions should pay attention.

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Exposed United Nations Database Left Sensitive Information Accessible Online

WIRED Threat Level

More than 115,000 files related to UN Women included detailed financial disclosures from organizations around the world—and personal details and testimonials from vulnerable individuals.

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U.S. CISA adds Veeam Backup and Replication flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog

Security Affairs

U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Veeam Backup and Replication vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the Veeam Backup and Replication flaw CVE-2024-40711 (CVSS score of 9.8) to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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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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Insiders Confuse Microsoft 365 Copilot Responses

Data Breach Today

Attack Method Exploits RAG-based Tech to Manipulate AI System's Output Researchers found an easy way to manipulate the responses of an artificial intelligence system that makes up the backend of tools such as Microsoft 365 Copilot, potentially compromising confidential information and exacerbating misinformation. Researchers called the attack "ConfusedPilot.

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I wrote half this article on Apple Watch, thanks to this under-the-radar iOS 18 feature

Collaboration 2.0

Here's how to transform your writing workflow and turn your Apple Watch into a productivity powerhouse.

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Nigeria Drops Charges Against Tigran Gambaryan, Jailed Binance Exec and Former IRS Agent

WIRED Threat Level

After eight months, one of the US's most prominent crypto-crime investigators may finally be coming home.