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Match Made in Heaven: Exploring the Relationship Between AI and Information Management

AIIM

Why are information management and AI even in the same sentence? It's an interesting question. What's the relationship? Well, the answer is simple: there is no AI without information.

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The US Navy Is Going All In on Starlink

WIRED Threat Level

The Navy is testing out the Elon Musk–owned satellite constellation to provide high-speed internet access to sailors at sea. It’s part of a bigger project that’s about more than just getting online.

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How Ransomware Groups Weaponize Stolen Data

Data Breach Today

DataBreachToday.com is a multimedia website providing news, insights and education on data breach detection, notification and prevention.

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Owners of 1-Time Passcode Theft Service Plead Guilty

Krebs on Security

Three men in the United Kingdom have pleaded guilty to operating otp[.]agency , a once popular online service that helped attackers intercept the one-time passcodes (OTPs) that many websites require as a second authentication factor in addition to passwords. Launched in November 2019, OTP Agency was a service for intercepting one-time passcodes needed to log in to various websites.

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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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True Stories in InfoGov: Paper, Paper Everywhere

Weissman's World

Someone came to me once and said “We’ve got boxes of paper records all over the place – in the hallways, in people’s workspaces, never mind in the THREE outside warehouses we have just to store the old stuff. The fire marshal is now on my back to clear it all away so people can… Read More » True Stories in InfoGov: Paper, Paper Everywhere The post True Stories in InfoGov: Paper, Paper Everywhere appeared first on Holly Group.

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After CrowdStrike Outage: Time to Rebuild Microsoft Windows?

Data Breach Today

Global Outage Triggers Calls for 'Less-Invasive Access' to Essential Functions The global disruption caused by a faulty CrowdStrike software triggering a kernel panic and computer meltdowns has led government agencies, experts and vendors to call for rethinking Windows operating system resiliency, including the deep-level OS access security tools now require.

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Russia-linked GRU Unit 29155 targeted critical infrastructure globally

Security Affairs

The United States and its allies state that Russia-linked threat actors operating under the GRU are behind global critical infrastructure attacks. The FBI, CISA, and NSA linked threat actors from Russia’s GRU Unit 29155 to global cyber operations since at least 2020. These operations include espionage, sabotage, and reputational damage. The United States and its allies state that GRU is behind global critical infrastructure attacks.

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News alert: INE Security releases a strategies guide for cyber threat preparedness, response capabilities

The Last Watchdog

Cary, NC, Sept. 4, 2024, CyberNewsWire — In a proactive response to the rapidly evolving landscape of cyber threats, INE Security , a global leader in cybersecurity and network training, today unveiled a crucial initiative aimed at fortifying corporate defenses against digital dangers. The newly launched guide, “5 Practical Steps to Reduce Cyber Threats,” offers actionable strategies for cybersecurity leaders to enhance their team’s preparedness and response capabilities.

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Russia’s Most Notorious Special Forces Unit Now Has Its Own Cyber Warfare Team

WIRED Threat Level

Unit 29155 of Russia’s GRU military intelligence agency—a team responsible for coup attempts, assassinations, and bombings—has branched out into brazen hacking operations with targets across the world.

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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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FEMA Has Begun Deploying Cyber Advisers to Disaster Zones

Data Breach Today

FEMA CIO: Cyber Advisers Provide Critical Security Guidance Amid Recovery Efforts Charles Armstrong, chief information officer of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, told the Billington Cybersecurity Summit his agency has begun deploying cyber advisors to disaster recovery zones to "rapidly and securely" build information technology and operational technology infrastructure.

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A new variant of Cicada ransomware targets VMware ESXi systems

Security Affairs

A new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation called Cicada3301 has emerged in the threat landscape and already targeted tens of companies. Cicada3301 is a new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation that appeared in the threat landscape. The group appears to be very active and already listed 23 victims on its extortion portal since mid-June. The following image shows the list of victims published by the gang on its Dark Web leak site.

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News alert: AI SPERA attains PCI DSS certification for its search engine solution ‘Criminal IP’

The Last Watchdog

Torrance, Calif., Sept. 4, 2024, CyberNewsWire — AI SPERA , a leading Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) company, has achieved PCI DSS v4.0 certification for its flagship search engine solution, Criminal IP. This accomplishment builds on last year’s attainment of PCI DSS v3.2.1 (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) certification and marks a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance security, further solidifying its leadership in the global market.

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We Hunted Hidden Police Signals at the DNC

WIRED Threat Level

Using special software, WIRED investigated police surveillance at the DNC. We collected signals from nearly 300,000 devices, revealing vulnerabilities for both law enforcement and everyday citizens alike.

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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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Brazil Suspends Access to Elon Musk's X, Including via VPNs

Data Breach Today

Supreme Court Set to Review Ban, After X Failed to Appoint a Legal Representative Brazil has begun blocking domestic access to social platform X - including criminalizing access by Brazilians who might use a VPN - after the company failed to comply with court orders tied to combating disinformation campaigns, and a law requiring it has a legal representative in the country.

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An air transport security system flaw allowed to bypass airport security screenings

Security Affairs

A vulnerability in an air transport security system allowed unauthorized individuals to bypass airport security screenings. The Known Crewmember (KCM) and Cockpit Access Security System (CASS) programs are two transport security systems that pilots, flight attendants, and other airline employees to bypass traditional airport security checks and access cockpit jumpseats.

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Phishing is Still the Top Initial Access Vector

KnowBe4

Phishing remains a top initial access vector for threat actors, according to researchers at ReliaQuest. Phishing and other social engineering tactics can bypass security technologies by targeting humans directly.

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The Japanese Robot Controversy Lurking in Israel’s Military Supply Chain

WIRED Threat Level

Activists claim Japanese industrial robots are being used to build military equipment for Israel. The robot maker denies the claims, but the episode reveals the complex ethics of global manufacturing.

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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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ISMG Editors: How Arrest of Telegram CEO Affects Encryption

Data Breach Today

Also: AI's Role in Cybersecurity; New Fraud Prevention Rules In the latest weekly update, ISMG editors discussed the implications of the recent arrest of Telegram's CEO in Paris for encrypted messaging services, the transformative impact of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity, and the latest regulations designed to curb fraud in electronic payments.

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Quishing, an insidious threat to electric car owners

Security Affairs

Quishing is a type of phishing attack where crooks use QR codes to trick users into providing sensitive information or downloading malware. In recent years, the spread of electric cars has led to an increase in public charging stations. However, new cyber threats have emerged with this growth, including “quishing.” This term, a combination of “QR Code” and “phishing,” describes a scam in which fraudsters use counterfeit QR Codes to steal sensitive information

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Organizations in the Middle East Targeted By Malware Impersonating Palo Alto GlobalProtect VPN

KnowBe4

A social engineering campaign is targeting entities in the Middle East using malware that impersonates Palo Alto Networks’ GlobalProtect VPN, according to researchers at Trend Micro.

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The NSA Has a Podcast—Here's How to Decode It

WIRED Threat Level

The spy agency that dared not speak its name is now the Joe Rogan of the SIGINT set. And the pod's actually worth a listen.

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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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Moody's Ratings: Cyber Insurance Competition Up, Prices Down

Data Breach Today

Credit Rating Business Says Cyber Insurance Market 'Poised for Significant Growth' Competition has been increasing in the cyber insurance market, leading to a "moderate" decrease in insurance premiums after several years of rate increases. So reports Moody's Ratings, which said that the changes were driven by an influx of new players that is likely to continue.

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Transport for London (TfL) is dealing with an ongoing cyberattack

Security Affairs

Transport for London (TfL) is investigating an ongoing cyberattack, however, customer information was compromised. Transport for London (TfL) is investigating an ongoing cyberattack. However, the TfL stated that there is no evidence that customer information was compromised during the incident. “We are currently dealing with an ongoing cyber security incident.

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Manufacturing Sector Is the Latest Target of Advanced Credential Harvesting Attacks

KnowBe4

A new attack runs slow and steady, focused on compromising large manufacturing companies using contextual social engineering to trick victims into giving up credentials.

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Taylor Swift Concert Terror Plot Was Thwarted by Key CIA Tip

WIRED Threat Level

Plus: China-linked hackers infiltrate US internet providers, authorities crack down on a major piracy operation, and a ransomware gang claims attacks during the Paris Olympics.

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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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North Korean Hackers Tied to Exploits of Chromium Zero-Day

Data Breach Today

Cryptocurrency Users Targeted in Latest Campaign Involving FudModule Rootkit A hacking group tied to North Korea exploited a zero-day vulnerability in the open source Google Chromium web browser to try and steal cryptocurrency, Microsoft said. The attack campaign is the latest to involve a sophisticated North Korean rootkit called FudModule. Google has fixed the flaw.

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Car rental company Avis discloses a data breach

Security Affairs

Car rental giant Avis disclosed a data breach that impacted one of its business applications in August compromising customers’ personal information. Car rental company Avis notified customers impacted in an Augus data breach. Threat actors breached one of its business applications and gained access to some of the customers’ personal information. “We discovered on August 5, 2024, that an unauthorized third party gained access to one of our business applications.

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List of Old NSA Training Videos

Schneier on Security

The NSA’s “ National Cryptographic School Television Catalogue ” from 1991 lists about 600 COMSEC and SIGINT training videos. There are a bunch explaining the operations of various cryptographic equipment, and a few code words I have never heard of before.

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