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Grow your green credentials at the Green Libraries Conference

CILIP

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Grow your green credentials at the Green Libraries Conference Green Libraries Conference returns on 25 November, with a theme of Every Library a Green Library, the conference offers practical insights into how to build and develop services that support a sustainable future.

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Approaching AI at the National Library of Scotland

CILIP

AUGUST 6, 2024

Approaching AI at the National Library of Scotland Image of the National Library of Scotland by Magnus Hagdorn, from Flickr Robert Cawston, Director of Digital and Service Transformation, introduces a new AI Statement for the National Library of Scotland.

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Rhysida ransomware gang is auctioning data stolen from the British Library

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The Rhysida ransomware group claimed responsibility for the recent cyberattack on the British Library that has caused a major IT outage. The Rhysida ransomware gang added the British Library to the list of victims on its Tor leak site. It is one of the largest libraries in the world. ” reads the announcement.

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Expert found a backdoor in XZ tools used many Linux distributions

Security Affairs

MARCH 30, 2024

Red Hat warns of a backdoor in XZ Utils data compression tools and libraries in Fedora development and experimental versions. Red Hat urges users to immediately stop using systems running Fedora development and experimental versions because of a backdoor in the latest versions of the “xz” tools and libraries. really5.4.5-1.

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7+ Graphics Libraries to Enhance Your Embedded Analytics

If your embedded analytics are looking stale, leverage these free graphics libraries to take your embedded analytics offerings above and beyond. This e-book details a number of graphics libraries plus a few bonus tools to modernize your embedded dashboards.

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Hackers Can Use AI Hallucinations to Spread Malware

Data Breach Today

APRIL 5, 2024

A Fake Software Library Made Up by a ChatBot Was Downloaded More Than 35,000 Times Generative artificial intelligence is good at sounding authoritative - even when it's making stuff up. Especially when developers use AI tools that hallucinate entire software libraries.

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A flaw in libcue library impacts GNOME Linux systems

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 10, 2023

A vulnerability in the libcue library impacting GNOME Linux systems can be exploited to achieve remote code execution (RCE) on affected hosts. A threat actor can trigger a vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-43641 (CVSS score: 8.8), in the libcue library impacting GNOME Linux systems to achieve remote code execution (RCE) on affected hosts.

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Cross-Sector Partnership puts Libraries at the nexus of health and digital literacy

CILIP

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Cross-Sector Partnership puts Libraries at the nexus of health and digital literacy CILIP facilitated communication and collaboration in the Health and Digital literacy partnership that brought together NHS England, Arts Council England, and Libraries Connected.

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cURL Maintainers Fixing 'Worst Curl Security Flaw'

Data Breach Today

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Updates Expected Wednesday for Open-Source Command-Line Tool, Library Maintainers of the widely used open-source command-line tool cURL and libcurl library that supports key network protocols said two upcoming vulnerabilities are set to be disclosed this week.

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Monetizing Analytics Features: Why Data Visualizations Will Never Be Enough

Think your customers will pay more for data visualizations in your application? Five years ago they may have. But today, dashboards and visualizations have become table stakes. Discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your embedded analytics. Brought to you by Logi Analytics.

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The Best Blazor Component Libraries to Consider

Enterprise Software Blog

MARCH 15, 2024

However, the abundance of Blazor component libraries overfilling the market today can make it a bit challenging to select the right one. That’s why I gathered the top 7 Blazor component libraries that match all this, empowering developers to create outstanding user interfaces while saving time and effort.

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Library buyers' role in tech start-ups

CILIP

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Library buyers’ role in tech start-ups Frode Opdahl, CEO of Keenious explains the origins of an AI-driven start-up and how its success depends on library buyers keeping the sector attractive to start-ups that wish to innovate the research experience. It was later that we saw it as a tool for libraries.”

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Digital Leadership for Libraries empowering England’s public library workforce

CILIP

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Digital Leadership for Libraries empowering England’s public library workforce. CILIP has launched Digital Leadership for Libraries , five open-access, online learning modules created for public library workers, volunteers and apprentices. 16 November 2022. Digital Leadership.

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The best of times, the worst of times for public libraries

CILIP

JANUARY 22, 2024

The best of times, the worst of times for public libraries Isobel Hunter, CEO of Libraries Connected, discusses how the sector is demonstrating its best innovation while facing its worst financial crisis. ISOBEL Hunter became the first Chief Executive of Libraries Connected in 2018.

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New Study: 2018 State of Embedded Analytics Report

Why do some embedded analytics projects succeed while others fail? We surveyed 500+ application teams embedding analytics to find out which analytics features actually move the needle. Read the 6th annual State of Embedded Analytics Report to discover new best practices. Brought to you by Logi Analytics.

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Top 10 Reasons Why Ignite UI for Angular Is the Right Library for Your Needs

Enterprise Software Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Eventually, instead of just using it for crafting our low-code tool, it evolved to a complete component library. But what are the things that make it stand out compared to other UI libraries ? However, our library presents it as a component that is built for data-heavy scenarios and is ready to use.

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Top Open Source Security Tools

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2021

This has given rise to a large number of open source security tools. However, the tools themselves vary considerably in scope, sophistication, and function. The editors of eSecurity Planet find the following 20 open source security tools to be particularly useful. The Best Open Source Security Tools. WhiteSource.

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Five open-source AI tools to know

IBM Big Data Hub

DECEMBER 15, 2023

As a result, these technologies quite often lead to the best tools to handle complex challenges across many enterprise use cases. Open-source AI projects and libraries, freely available on platforms like GitHub, fuel digital innovation in industries like healthcare, finance and education.

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Unpatched Python Library Affects More Than 300,000 Open Source Projects

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Trellix security researchers have revealed a major vulnerability in the Python tarfile library that could be exploited in software supply chain attacks. See the Top Code Debugging and Code Security Tools. Read next: Best Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Tools. Path Traversal Vulnerability Exposes Repositories.

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5 Early Indicators Your Embedded Analytics Will Fail

Many application teams leave embedded analytics to languish until something—an unhappy customer, plummeting revenue, a spike in customer churn—demands change. But by then, it may be too late. In this White Paper, Logi Analytics has identified 5 tell-tale signs your project is moving from “nice to have” to “needed yesterday.".

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Top Security Configuration Management Tools: Features & Comparisons

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Configuration management tools are key to delivering the DevOps promise of shortened development windows and a pipeline of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD). Benefits of Configuration Management Tools <BODY>Why use configuration management tools? Triaging system-wide action items and remediation.

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New ODGen Tool Unearths 180 Zero-Days in Node.js Libraries

Dark Reading

AUGUST 30, 2022

New graph-based tool offers a better alternative to current approaches for finding vulnerabilities in JavaScript code, they note.

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TeamTNT group adds new detection evasion tool to its Linux miner

Security Affairs

JANUARY 28, 2021

. “The group is using a new detection evasion tool, copied from open source repositories,” reads the analysis published by AT&T Alien Labs. The threat actor behind the botnet used the new tool to hide the malicious process from process information programs such as `ps` and `lsof`and evading the detection.

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Changing our perception of AI - Libraries Rewired

CILIP

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Connecting town and gown through the library Tech-focused conference Libraries Rewired takes place on 10 November at London’s Code Node. Machine Learning Librarian at Hugging Face Daniel van Strien will be joining Digital Curator at the British Library Mia Ridge for a session on Harnessing AI and Machine Learning.

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How to Package and Price Embedded Analytics

Just by embedding analytics, application owners can charge 24% more for their product. How much value could you add? This framework explains how application enhancements can extend your product offerings. Brought to you by Logi Analytics.

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Libraries, critical thinking and the war on truth – what lies ahead in 2024

CILIP

JANUARY 5, 2024

Libraries, critical thinking and the war on truth – what lies ahead in 2024 Nick Poole, Chief Executive, CILIP will leave CILIP at the end of March 2024. Resisting mis- and dis-information As a political tool, populism has always sought to take advantage of people’s fears.

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Best 9 Angular Component Libraries in 2023

Enterprise Software Blog

MAY 19, 2023

And as it appears, Angular is a top framework that enables developers to tackle these challenges with the help of extended features and capabilities packed in different UI libraries. But with so many out there, how can you know which is the best Angular component library? 3rd party libraries are added on top of the actual framework.

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The horizon scanning department for public libraries

CILIP

AUGUST 8, 2023

The horizon scanning department for public libraries THE appetite for horizon scanning among public librarians is huge – as we have recently seen at the CILIP Conference – but the number of public librarians paid to do it is minimal. For me the next progression would have been outside of the library world. “For

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CVE-2021-44228: Critical vulnerability in Apache Log4j library

Outpost24

DECEMBER 13, 2021

CVE-2021-44228: Critical vulnerability in Apache Log4j library. Florian Barre. Mon, 12/13/2021 - 05:57. Full-Stack Security.

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Best DevSecOps Tools

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2022

The growth of DevSecOps tools is an encouraging sign that software and application service providers are increasingly integrating security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC). This article looks at the best commercial and open source DevSecOps tools and what to consider when evaluating DevSecOps solutions. Table of Contents.

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Green Libraries Conference: agenda gaining momentum

CILIP

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Green Libraries Conference: agenda gaining momentum A CONFERENCE to highlight the role that libraries and their staff can play in the climate change agenda was one of the key goals set out by the Green Libraries Partnership when it was established last year. In her talk she will provide an update on this phase of activities.

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Mockingjay Attack Evades EDR Tools with Code Injection Technique

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

Security researchers have identified a new sophisticated hacking technique, dubbed “Mockingjay,” that can bypass enterprise detection and response (EDR) tools by injecting malicious code into trusted memory space. They explored trusted Windows libraries that contain sections with default protections set as RWX (Read-Write-Execute).

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Researchers released a free decryption tool for the Rhysida Ransomware

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Researchers discovered a vulnerability in the code of the Rhysida ransomware that allowed them to develop a decryption tool. The Rhysida ransomware uses CSPRNG, which is based on the ChaCha20 algorithm provided by the LibTomCrypt library.

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Preserving Our Libraries’ Digital Collections is Simple, Powerful, and Affordable

Preservica

MARCH 18, 2022

Academic libraries are in the midst of rapid, widespread changes as it shifts into the digital age. Our libraries have been a steady flame for patrons to depend on, not just throughout the pandemic, but throughout history. See how Preservica customers are creating engaging internal and public access. Digital Storage ?

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Top 5 Application Security Tools & Software for 2023

eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2023

Application security tools and software solutions are designed to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities and threats in software applications. These tools play a vital role in ensuring the security, integrity, and confidentiality of sensitive information, such as personal data and financial records.

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Top Code Debugging and Code Security Tools

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 26, 2021

Code debugging and code security tools exist to find and help developers fix the problems that occur. Such tools typically capture exceptions as they occur and provide diagnostic and contextual data to make resolution easier. How they go about it differs from tool to tool. Best Code Debugging and Code Security Tools.

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AI adoption and knowledge Gap in libraries and knowledge management

CILIP

JULY 4, 2023

Public libraries have also made forays into the AI sphere, but more on an individual level, such as using AI products to help with inspiration for social media posts, or as a basis for library activities and discussion. AI creates a complex set of issues for information and library professionals to come to terms with.

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Best Digital Forensics Tools & Software for 2021

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 13, 2021

Since the inception of data forensics almost forty years ago, methods for investigating security events have given way to a market of vendors and tools offering digital forensics software (DFS). As cybercrime flourishes and evolves, organizations need a fleet of tools to defend and investigate incidents. The Sleuth Kit and Autopsy.

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SandboxAQ Open Sources Cryptography Management Tool for Post-Quantum Era

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 8, 2023

. “Modern cryptography management and cryptographic agility are becoming increasingly more essential for businesses of all sizes; however, there has been a distinct lack of open-source tools for developers to support these features,” Graham Steel, head of product for the company’s Quantum Security Group, said in a statement.

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Experts shared PoC exploit code for RCE in Zoho ManageEngine ADAudit Plus tool

Security Affairs

JULY 2, 2022

Researchers shared technical details and proof-of-concept exploit code for the CVE-2022-28219 flaw in Zoho ManageEngine ADAudit Plus tool. out of 10), in the Zoho ManageEngine ADAudit Plus tool. The tool is very attractive to threat actors because of the privileged access they have to Active Directory. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Check Mate for ChatGPT Chess at Ward End Library

CILIP

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Check Mate for ChatGPT Chess at Ward End Library Rhys Morgan is a Library Assistant at Ward End Library after a variety of work, including Anglican parish Priest and call centre agent. Join CILIP In my spare time and a side project I dabble in I’m aware of some of the strengths and weaknesses of ChatGPT so I logged on.

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PlugX Trojan disguised as a legitimate Windows open-source tool in recent attacks

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Researchers detailed a new wave of attacks distributing the PlugX RAT disguised as a legitimate Windows debugger tool. Trend Micro uncovered a new wave of attacks aimed at distributing the PlugX remote access trojan masqueraded as an open-source Windows debugger tool called x32dbg.

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MY TAKE: Log4j’s big lesson – legacy tools, new tech are both needed to secure modern networks

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 29, 2022

What’s more, it will likely take a blend of legacy security technologies – in advanced iterations – combined with a new class of smart security tools to cut through the complexities of defending contemporary business networks. Log4j, for instance, is a ubiquitous logging library. Firewalls predate SIEMs.

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Apple will delay the rollout of new child pornography protection tools

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

Apple will delay the introduction of its new child pornography protection tools due to a heated debate raised by privacy advocates. Apple announced this week that it will delay the rollout of its new child pornography protection tools after many experts and privacy advocated claimed it poses a threat to user privacy.

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Grow your green credentials at the Green Libraries Conference

Approaching AI at the National Library of Scotland

Trending Sources

Rhysida ransomware gang is auctioning data stolen from the British Library

Expert found a backdoor in XZ tools used many Linux distributions

7+ Graphics Libraries to Enhance Your Embedded Analytics

Hackers Can Use AI Hallucinations to Spread Malware

A flaw in libcue library impacts GNOME Linux systems

Cross-Sector Partnership puts Libraries at the nexus of health and digital literacy

cURL Maintainers Fixing 'Worst Curl Security Flaw'

Monetizing Analytics Features: Why Data Visualizations Will Never Be Enough

The Best Blazor Component Libraries to Consider

Library buyers' role in tech start-ups

Digital Leadership for Libraries empowering England’s public library workforce

The best of times, the worst of times for public libraries

New Study: 2018 State of Embedded Analytics Report

Top 10 Reasons Why Ignite UI for Angular Is the Right Library for Your Needs

Top Open Source Security Tools

Five open-source AI tools to know

Unpatched Python Library Affects More Than 300,000 Open Source Projects

5 Early Indicators Your Embedded Analytics Will Fail

Top Security Configuration Management Tools: Features & Comparisons

New ODGen Tool Unearths 180 Zero-Days in Node.js Libraries

TeamTNT group adds new detection evasion tool to its Linux miner

Changing our perception of AI - Libraries Rewired

How to Package and Price Embedded Analytics

Libraries, critical thinking and the war on truth – what lies ahead in 2024

Best 9 Angular Component Libraries in 2023

The horizon scanning department for public libraries

CVE-2021-44228: Critical vulnerability in Apache Log4j library

Best DevSecOps Tools

Green Libraries Conference: agenda gaining momentum

Mockingjay Attack Evades EDR Tools with Code Injection Technique

Researchers released a free decryption tool for the Rhysida Ransomware

Preserving Our Libraries’ Digital Collections is Simple, Powerful, and Affordable

Top 5 Application Security Tools & Software for 2023

Top Code Debugging and Code Security Tools

AI adoption and knowledge Gap in libraries and knowledge management

Best Digital Forensics Tools & Software for 2021

SandboxAQ Open Sources Cryptography Management Tool for Post-Quantum Era

Experts shared PoC exploit code for RCE in Zoho ManageEngine ADAudit Plus tool

Check Mate for ChatGPT Chess at Ward End Library

PlugX Trojan disguised as a legitimate Windows open-source tool in recent attacks

MY TAKE: Log4j’s big lesson – legacy tools, new tech are both needed to secure modern networks

Apple will delay the rollout of new child pornography protection tools

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