Data Breach Today
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Ransomware Group Declares Nothing Off Limits Outside of CIS Countries The BlackCat ransomware as service operation's putative "unseizing" of its leak site from the FBI is a stunt made possible by way the dark web handles address resolution, security researchers said Monday. The stung was a "tactical error" that could alienate affiliates.
Krebs on Security
DECEMBER 19, 2023
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) disclosed today that it infiltrated the world’s second most prolific ransomware gang, a Russia-based criminal group known as ALPHV and BlackCat. The FBI said it seized the gang’s darknet website, and released a decryption tool that hundreds of victim companies can use to recover systems. Meanwhile, BlackCat responded by briefly “unseizing” its darknet site with a message promising 90 percent commissions for affiliates who con
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Data Breach Today
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Okta Says Acquisition Will Expand Its Ability to Detect High-Risk Accounts Okta finalized an agreement to acquire Spera Security, saying the purchase will expand its ability to track risky accounts and access misconfigurations. Spera, a Tel Aviv startup, touts itself as a tool for giving security teams "real-time visibility into their entire identity surface.
Hanzo Learning Center
DECEMBER 19, 2023
In 2023, the legal landscape has been significantly shaped by two key trends: the rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the advancements in ediscovery. These developments have not only transformed legal processes but also presented new challenges and opportunities for legal professionals. As we delve into this first part of our series, we examine the top blogs that have been at the forefront of these trends.
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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.
Data Breach Today
DECEMBER 19, 2023
CISA Failed to Include High-Risk Vulnerabilities in Known Exploit List, Report Says The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency maintains an exhaustive list that the U.S. cyber agency describes as "the authoritative source of vulnerabilities that have been exploited in the wild," but a new report says it has failed to identify nearly 100 high-risk vulnerabilities in 2023.
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Data Breach Today
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Lawsuits Keep Stacking Up Against Perry Johnson and Associates An Iowa medical center is among the latest healthcare entities reporting to federal regulators a breach tied to a data theft hack on medical transcription vendor Perry Johnson and Associates earlier this year. Meanwhile, stacks of federal lawsuits continue to pile up against the Nevada firm.
Security Affairs
DECEMBER 19, 2023
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced the seizure of the Tor leak site of the AlphV/Blackcat ransomware group. The FBI seized the Tor leak site of the AlphV/Blackcat ransomware group and replaced the home page with the announcement of the seizure. BlackCat/ALPHV ransomware gang has been active since November 2021, the list of its victims is long and includes industrial explosives manufacturer SOLAR INDUSTRIES INDIA , the US defense contractor NJVC , gas pipeline Creos Luxembourg S.
Data Breach Today
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Prove's Mary Ann Miller Discusses Innovative Approaches to Identity Verification Fraudsters can now easily create fake driver's licenses to scam banks and merchants. Moving to electronic identification that can be stored on mobile devices has the potential to unlock innovation in the identity verification space, said Mary Ann Miller, vice president of client experience at Prove.
KnowBe4
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Researchers at Bitdefender warn that scammers are tricking victims with fake remote job opportunities. In this case, the scammers tell victims that they’ll get paid for liking YouTube videos.
Speaker: Aarushi Kansal, AI Leader & Author and Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO at Aggregage
Software leaders who are building applications based on Large Language Models (LLMs) often find it a challenge to achieve reliability. It’s no surprise given the non-deterministic nature of LLMs. To effectively create reliable LLM-based (often with RAG) applications, extensive testing and evaluation processes are crucial. This often ends up involving meticulous adjustments to prompts.
Data Breach Today
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Agency Developed a Tool to Decrypt the Systems of More Than 500 Victims U.S. authorities seized dark web infrastructure of the BlackCat ransomware-as-a-service group, also known as Alphv, although the Russian-speaking threat actor said it has reestablished operations. The group's data leak site and its Tox instant messaging account went offline Dec. 7.
Security Affairs
DECEMBER 19, 2023
By neglecting to set a password, a BMW dealer in India has jeopardized the entire network of car dealerships in the country and put its clients at risk. The Cybernews research team has discovered that the Bengaluru branch of BMW Kun Exclusive, a BMW dealership in India, has exposed sensitive data to the public. The data leak could have resulted in unauthorized access to sensitive clients’ and business data or even a full takeover of the BMW outlet’s internal systems by threat actors.
Data Breach Today
DECEMBER 19, 2023
A Preparedness Team Will Warn of Current, Future Dangers in the Firm's AI Models OpenAI on Monday released a framework it says will help assess and protect against the "catastrophic risks" posed by the "increasingly powerful" AI models it develops. "We believe the scientific study of catastrophic risks from AI has fallen far short of where we need to be," the company said.
Security Affairs
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Smishing Triad: Researchers warn crooks impersonating UAE Federal Authority for Identity and citizenship ahead of the Holiday Season Resecurity, Inc. (USA) has identified a new fraudulent campaign by the Smishing Triad gang in which they are impersonating the United Arab Emirates Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship. This campaign involves malicious SMS/iMessage texts that pretend to be on behalf of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs, targeting digital identity
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Geopolitical risk is now at the top of the agenda for CEOs. But tracking it can be difficult. The world is more interconnected than ever, whether in terms of economics and supply chains or technology and communication. Geopolitically, however, it is becoming increasingly fragmented – threatening the operations, financial well-being, and security of globally connected companies.
KnowBe4
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Midstride in this year’s holiday shopping, it’s important to realize just how many websites exist that impersonate legitimate online retailers. More importantly, your users need to know how to spot these types of attacks before falling victim.
Schneier on Security
DECEMBER 19, 2023
There’s a rumor flying around the Internet that OpenAI is training foundation models on your Dropbox documents. Here’s CNBC. Here’s Boing Boing. Some articles are more nuanced , but there’s still a lot of confusion. It seems not to be true. Dropbox isn’t sharing all of your documents with OpenAI. But here’s the problem: we don’t trust OpenAI.
eSecurity Planet
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Infrastructure as a service security is a concept that assures the safety of organizations’ data, applications, and networks in the cloud. Understanding the risks, advantages, and best practices connected with IaaS security is becoming increasingly important as enterprises shift their infrastructure to the cloud. By exploring the top eight issues and preventative measures, as well as shedding light on the security benefits of IaaS, you can better secure your cloud security infrastructure.
Security Affairs
DECEMBER 19, 2023
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced the seizure of the Tor leak site of the AlphV/Blackcat ransomware group. The FBI seized the Tor leak site of the AlphV/Blackcat ransomware group and replaced the home page with the announcement of the seizure. BlackCat/ALPHV ransomware gang has been active since November 2021, the list of its victims is long and includes industrial explosives manufacturer SOLAR INDUSTRIES INDIA , the US defense contractor NJVC , gas pipeline Creos Luxembourg S.
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Apache Cassandra is an open-source distributed database that boasts an architecture that delivers high scalability, near 100% availability, and powerful read-and-write performance required for many data-heavy use cases. However, many developers and administrators who are new to this NoSQL database often encounter several challenges that can impact its performance.
WIRED Threat Level
DECEMBER 19, 2023
After an 18 month rampage, global law enforcement finally moved against the notorious Alphv or Blackcat ransomware group. Within hours, the operation faced obstacles.
Jamf
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Learn how Dropbox used Jamf-managed Amazon EC2 Mac instances to turn the sudden loss of a critical infrastructure component into an opportunity to step into the future.
Hunton Privacy
DECEMBER 19, 2023
On December 14, 2023, the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”) issued its judgment in the case of VB v. Natsionalna agentsia za prihodite (C‑340/21), in which it clarified, among other things, the concept of non-material damage under Article 82 of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and the rules governing burden of proof under the GDPR.
Jamf
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Why do specialized solutions outperform one-size-fits approaches? And why does it matter in challenging economic times? Read on to find out.
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“Reimagined: Building Products with Generative AI” is an extensive guide for integrating generative AI into product strategy and careers featuring over 150 real-world examples, 30 case studies, and 20+ frameworks, and endorsed by over 20 leading AI and product executives, inventors, entrepreneurs, and researchers.
IBM Big Data Hub
DECEMBER 19, 2023
As enterprises embrace cloud native and everything as code, the journey from code to production has become a critical aspect of delivering value to customers. This process, often referred to as the “pathway to deploy,” encompasses a series of intricate steps and decisions that can significantly impact an organization’s ability to deliver software efficiently, reliably and at scale.
The Security Ledger
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Security researcher and IoT hacker Dennis Giese talks about his mission to liberate robot vacuums from the control of their manufacturers, letting owners tinker with their own devices and - importantly - control the data they collect about our most intimate surroundings. The post Episode 254: Dennis Giese’s Revolutionary Robot Vacuum. Read the whole entry. » Click the icon below to listen.
Record Nations
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Today, businesses and individuals alike are seeking efficient ways to transition from traditional paper-based document systems to streamlined digital workflows. One of the most effective methods for achieving this is by harnessing the capabilities of professional scanning services. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the best ways to digitize paper documents through scanning services and.
OpenText Information Management
DECEMBER 19, 2023
World Quality Report is back for its 15th edition! The only global report of its kind analyzes the latest in quality engineering and software testing trends. OpenText has teamed up with Capgemini™ and Sogeti™ to conduct the global survey (see the recent press release). This year, we interviewed 1,750 executives and professionals across 8 sectors from … The post “World Quality Report 2023-2024: The future up close” is now available!
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If you’re considering migrating from DataStax Enterprise (DSE) to open source Apache Cassandra®, our comprehensive guide is tailored for architects, engineers, and IT directors. Whether you’re motivated by cost savings, avoiding vendor lock-in, or embracing the vibrant open-source community, Apache Cassandra offers robust value. Transition seamlessly to Instaclustr Managed Cassandra with our expert insights, ensuring zero downtime during migration.
IBM Big Data Hub
DECEMBER 19, 2023
As organizations collect larger data sets with potential insights into business activity, detecting anomalous data, or outliers in these data sets, is essential in discovering inefficiencies, rare events, the root cause of issues, or opportunities for operational improvements. But what is an anomaly and why is detecting it important? Types of anomalies vary by enterprise and business function.
OpenText Information Management
DECEMBER 19, 2023
In DevOps, multiple teams are constantly working on projects, iterations, and releases, which makes it necessary to maintain continuous oversight. Poor oversight leaves your business exposed to points of risk that can impact software quality, and you can’t fix a problem if you can’t see it. This also impedes the decision-making processes from the code … The post Gain faster insight and rapid results with OpenText DevOps Aviator appeared first on OpenText Blogs.
IBM Big Data Hub
DECEMBER 19, 2023
For many enterprises, the journey to cloud reduces technical debt costs and meets CapEx-to-OpEx objectives. This includes rearchitecting to microservices , lift-and-shift , replatforming, refactoring, replacing and more. As practices like DevOps , cloud native , serverless and site reliability engineering (SRE) mature, the focus is shifting toward significant levels of automation, speed, agility and business alignment with IT (which helps enterprise IT transform into engineering organizations).
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