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Operation Cronos Again Threatens to Reveal LockBitSupp

Data Breach Today

International Police Operation Revives Seized LockBit Dark Web Leak Site Police behind an international law enforcement operation targeting LockBit resurrected the leak site they seized earlier this year from the ransomware-as-a-service group and posted a countdown clock suggesting they will reveal the identity of LockBitSupp, the group's leader.

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Why Your VPN May Not Be As Secure As It Claims

Krebs on Security

Virtual private networking (VPN) companies market their services as a way to prevent anyone from snooping on your Internet usage. But new research suggests this is a dangerous assumption when connecting to a VPN via an untrusted network, because attackers on the same network could force a target’s traffic off of the protection provided by their VPN without triggering any alerts to the user.

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ISMG Editors: Opening Day Overview of RSA Conference 2024

Data Breach Today

Ransomware, AI Technology and the Art of the Possible Are Hot Topics This Year ISMG editors are live at RSA Conference 2024 in San Francisco with an overview of opening-day speakers and hot topics including the dismal ransomware landscape, the unbridled growth of AI, security product innovation and deals, and regulatory trends. Join us for daily updates from RSA.

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Apple’s iPhone Spyware Problem Is Getting Worse. Here’s What You Should Know

WIRED Threat Level

The iPhone maker has detected spyware attacks against people in more than 150 countries. Knowing if your device is infected can be tricky—but there are a few steps you can take to protect yourself.

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10 Rules for Managing Apache Cassandra

It’s no surprise that Apache Cassandra has emerged as a popular choice for organizations of all sizes seeking a powerful solution to manage their data at a scale—but with great power comes great responsibility. Due to the inherent complexity of distributed databases, this white paper will uncover the 10 rules you’ll want to know when managing Apache Cassandra.

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LevelBlue Leverages AI For Threat Intel Following AT&T Split

Data Breach Today

AI Investments and Global Expansion Set to Propel Growth After Separating From AT&T As Level Blue separates from AT&T, it focuses on harnessing artificial intelligence for advanced threat intelligence, targeting significant growth in international markets, and evaluating potential merger and acquisition opportunities to expand its geographic or technological footprint.

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Microsoft Overhauls Security Practices After Major Breaches

Data Breach Today

Company Plans to Link Executive Compensation to Achieving Security Milestones The executive vice president for Microsoft Security has announced an overhaul of the company's security practices following a series of high-profile cyberattacks that allowed foreign state-sponsored hacking groups to access its internal systems and cloud networks.

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El Salvador suffered a massive leak of biometric data

Security Affairs

Resecurity found a massive leak involving the exposure of personally identifiable information (PII) of over five million citizens of El Salvador on the Dark Web. Resecurity identified a massive leak of the personally identifiable information (PII) of over five million citizens from El Salvador on the Dark Web , impacting more than 80% of the country’s population.

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The Challenges in Keeping Medical Device Software Updated

Data Breach Today

Updating software as new vulnerabilities are discovered persistently remains a top medical device cybersecurity challenge, said David Brumley, a cybersecurity professor at Carnegie Mellon University and CEO of security firm ForAllSecure. Solving this requires a major mindset shift, he said.

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City of Wichita hit by a ransomware attack

Security Affairs

The City of Wichita in Kansas was forced to shut down its computer systems after a ransomware attack. The City of Wichita, Kansas, was the victim of a ransomware attack and shut down its network to contain the threat. The security breach took place on May 5th, 2024, and immediately started its incident response procedure to prevent the threat from spreading.

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Generative AI Deep Dive: Advancing from Proof of Concept to Production

Speaker: Maher Hanafi, VP of Engineering at Betterworks & Tony Karrer, CTO at Aggregage

Executive leaders and board members are pushing their teams to adopt Generative AI to gain a competitive edge, save money, and otherwise take advantage of the promise of this new era of artificial intelligence. There's no question that it is challenging to figure out where to focus and how to advance when it’s a new field that is evolving everyday. 💡 This new webinar featuring Maher Hanafi, VP of Engineering at Betterworks, will explore a practical framework to transform Generative AI pr

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Maximizing ROI Through Strategic Cybersecurity Investments

Data Breach Today

Eric Sanchez of Kyowa Kirin on Balancing Cost-Efficiency and Effective Protection Eric Sanchez, CISO of Kyowa Kirin, discusses the evolving cybersecurity landscape, emphasizing ROI, revenue assurance and the critical need for proactive protection measures. He highlights the importance of cybersecurity investments in maintaining long-term revenue and business success.

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Alexander Vinnik, the operator of BTC-e exchange, pleaded guilty to money laundering

Security Affairs

Alexander Vinnik, a Russian operator of virtual currency exchange BTC-e pleaded guilty to participating in a money laundering scheme. Alexander Vinnik , a Russian national, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering for his involvement in operating the cryptocurrency exchange BTC-e from 2011 to 2017. BTC-e processed over $9 billion in transactions and served over one million users globally, including many in the United States.

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Introducing The New KnowBe4.com

KnowBe4

I'm excited to unveil our newly redesigned website at knowbe4.com ! The team has worked hard to create a sleek, modern design with improved navigation and new features to better serve you - our valued customers and guests.

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New Lawsuit Attempting to Make Adversarial Interoperability Legal

Schneier on Security

Lots of complicated details here: too many for me to summarize well. It involves an obscure Section 230 provision—and an even more obscure typo. Read this.

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10 Rules for Managing Apache Kafka

Without proper guidance, it’s easy to miss out on Kafka’s full capabilities. While not the easiest technology to optimize, Kafka rewards those willing to explore its depths. Under the hood, it is an elegant system for stream processing, event sourcing, and data integration. Download this white paper to learn the 10 critical rules that will help you optimize your Kafka system and unlock its full potential.

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IBM Mainframe Skills Council brings the global community together to grow mainframe talent

IBM Big Data Hub

The global economy runs on transactions, and 70% of transactions by value run through an IBM Z® mainframe. Many of the world’s largest enterprises rely on IBM Z to support their core business, and by a process of continued innovation, IBM Z brings industry-first technologies to our clients with each new generation. Modern mainframe skills are critical as businesses implement AI, modernize their applications, integrate across the enterprise and continue digital transformation.

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Unlocking AI potential for CISOs: A framework for safe adoption

OpenText Information Management

Many organizations are in the exploratory phases of using Artificial Intelligence (AI). Some of these AIs include machine learning (ML), and natural language processing (NLP) in the AI category, which makes AI more inclusive. Remember, AI has been around for a long time but with different semantics. The benefits of AI for some industries like healthcare, banking, and telecomm will drive major strategy changes, and the impact will be vast.

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Digital workspace management for the modern organization

Jamf

Jamf’s digital workspace management platform allows employees to work safely where they are most productive: part of why Jamf has been named in yet another independent report as a "leader in Apple ecosystem management.

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How to Block a Program in a Firewall (Windows & Mac)

eSecurity Planet

Blocking a program in a firewall is a security measure that protects systems from unwanted access. This process monitors resource consumption, limits internet access, blocks inbound access from malicious sources, and prevents outbound access from installed apps. Learn how to block a program in a firewall by exploring when to allow or block programs, methods to permanently or temporarily block in Windows or MacOS, and the common troubleshooting tips.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

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Redefining clinical trials: Adopting AI for speed, volume and diversity

IBM Big Data Hub

Successful clinical studies hinge on efficiently recruiting and retaining diverse participants. Yet, clinical trial professionals across the globe grapple with notable challenges in these areas. In this chapter of the IBM series on clinical trial innovation, we spotlight key strategies for boosting recruitment speed, helping to ensure diversity, and harnessing digital advancements.

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Digitization Regulations–The First Year

National Archives Records Express

This post comes from our Policy and Standards Team. A sailor resets his clock using a sun dial to reflect the one-hour difference between standard time and daylight-saving time. National Archives Identifier 6422494 One year ago, on May 4, 2023, the first regulation for digitizing permanent records went into effect. The regulation established a detailed set of requirements agencies must meet when they digitize permanent paper and printed photographic records.

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Enterprises’ best bet for the future: Securing generative AI  

IBM Big Data Hub

IBM and AWS study: Less than 25% of current generative AI projects are being secured The enterprise world has long operated on the notion that trust is the currency of good business. But as AI transforms and redefines how businesses operate and how customers interact with them, trust in technology must be built. Advances in AI can free human capital to focus on high-value deliverables.

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New chief information security officer appointed for Vermont via Eagle Times

IG Guru

Check out the story here. The post New chief information security officer appointed for Vermont via Eagle Times first appeared on IG GURU.

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Get Better Network Graphs & Save Analysts Time

Many organizations today are unlocking the power of their data by using graph databases to feed downstream analytics, enahance visualizations, and more. Yet, when different graph nodes represent the same entity, graphs get messy. Watch this essential video with Senzing CEO Jeff Jonas on how adding entity resolution to a graph database condenses network graphs to improve analytics and save your analysts time.

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Enterprise Technology Management: No Asset Management Silos

Data Breach Today

Oomnitza co-founder and CEO Arthur Lozinski discusses enterprise technology management - a solution that brings software, hardware and infrastructure asset management together in a single database and uses automation to set and enforce policies for the enterprise as a whole.

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Build the foundation for SAP ERP modernization 

IBM Big Data Hub

Successful SAP ERP modernization programs begin with clear organizational alignment on wanted outcomes and expected business value, end-to-end scope and roadmap. This alignment is critical to enterprises that run their core operations on SAP ECC for years. It helps them determine where to start their modernization initiatives and how to prioritize, organize and plan to see the value of this investment.