Data Breach Today
MAY 24, 2023
Local Authority Finds Sensitive Data Was Exposed Despite Assurances to the Contrary Breach notifications from British outsourcing giant Capita mount amid signs the multibillion-pound company doesn't have a firm grip on how much data it exposed. For a company that trumpets its ability to "achieve better outcomes," Capita's inability to grasp the impact of its breaches is ironic.
The Last Watchdog
MAY 24, 2023
Hackers can hurt your business or organization in many ways. First and foremost, cyberattacks can lead to data breaches in which sensitive information is stolen. If a cyber-criminal uses you as a way to get at your customers, suppliers, or employees, these vital business relationships can turn sour. Related: Tapping hidden pools of security talent Sometimes hackers can encrypt your systems, holding them hostage and asking you to pay money to regain access to them.
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Data Breach Today
MAY 24, 2023
Vulnerable Small to Midsized Organizations Are Now Favored Victims of APT Actors State-aligned hackers are increasingly targeting small and medium-sized businesses worldwide, as SMBs are more likely to be under-protected against cybersecurity threats such as phishing campaigns, according to a new report by cybersecurity firm Proofpoint.
Hanzo Learning Center
MAY 24, 2023
In-House Legal Departments, like any other business function, must be efficient and effective to deliver the best possible results. They must balance their workload, comply with regulatory requirements, and provide legal counsel to their organization in a cost-effective and streamlined manner. That’s where a Legal Operations professional can help, particularly by prioritizing strategic planning, technology, and information governance to ensure the department runs efficiently and provides the bes
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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
MAY 24, 2023
Targets Are Critical Infrastructure - Likely for Cyberespionage, Long-Term Access A Chinese state hacker has targeted critical infrastructure in Guam and the United States with the likely intent of cyberespionage and maintaining long-term access. Microsoft dubbed the threat actor "Volt Typhoon" on Wednesday in a coordinated disclosure with the U.S. government and close allies.
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Data Breach Today
MAY 24, 2023
1 Worker Also Sanctioned for Transferring IT Earnings to North Korean Government The U.S. government sanctioned four entities and one individual involved in helping to funnel payments from malicious activities to support the Democratic People's Republic of Korea government's illicit activities such as unlawful weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programs.
Security Affairs
MAY 24, 2023
Barracuda warned customers that some of its Email Security Gateway (ESG) appliances were breached exploiting a zero-day vulnerability. Network security solutions provider Barracuda warned customers that some of its Email Security Gateway (ESG) appliances were recently breached by threat actors exploiting a now-patched zero-day vulnerability. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-2868, resides in the module for email attachment screening, the issue was discovered on May 19 and the company fixed
Data Breach Today
MAY 24, 2023
CyberArk's new Secure Browser prevents adversaries from harvesting the credentials of privileged users who are accessing sensitive web applications. CEO Matt Cohen said this solution will help thwart attackers who are hijacking sessions on consumer-grade browsers through the use of cookies.
Security Affairs
MAY 24, 2023
ESET found a new remote access trojan (RAT), dubbed AhRat, on the Google Play Store that was concealed in an Android screen recording app. ESET researchers have discovered an Android app on Google Play that was hiding a new remote access trojan (RAT) dubbed AhRat. The app, named iRecorder – Screen Recorder, has more than 50,000 installs. The app was initially uploaded to the Google Play store without malicious features on September 19 th , 2021.
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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
MAY 24, 2023
Threat Actor Shares Limited Code Similarity With Turla A suspected cyberespionage group that has been active since 2020 has targeted government and diplomatic entities in the Middle East and South Asia using a malware tool set capable of controlling victims' machines and exfiltrating system data and credentials.
KnowBe4
MAY 24, 2023
With attackers knowing financial fraud-based phishing attacks are best suited for the one industry where the money is, this massive spike in attacks should both surprise you and not surprise you at all.
Data Breach Today
MAY 24, 2023
Kimsuky Focuses on Exfiltration In Latest Campaign North Korean hackers are using custom-built malware for information exfiltration campaigns against human rights organizations. The variation of the RandomQuery malware used in this campaign has the "single objective of file enumeration and information exfiltration," says SentinelOne.
Security Affairs
MAY 24, 2023
The US Department of the Treasury sanctioned four entities and one individual for their role in cyber operations conducted by North Korea. The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced sanctions against four entities and one individual for their role in malicious cyber operations conducted to support the government of North Korea. “The DPRK conducts malicious cyber activities and deploys information technology (IT) workers who fraudulently obtain emp
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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.
Data Breach Today
MAY 24, 2023
Company Executive Hopes Insurance Will Help Cover Most Costs Hospital chain CommonSpirit has upped its estimate on the financial toll incurred by a ransomware incident last fall that disrupted IT systems and patient services at some of its facilities for weeks. But company officials reportedly expect many of the costs to be covered by the company's insurance.
Dark Reading
MAY 24, 2023
According to Microsoft and researchers, the state-sponsored threat actor could very well be setting up a contingency plan for disruptive attacks on the US in the wake of an armed conflict in the South China Sea.
Data Breach Today
MAY 24, 2023
One Worker Also Sanctioned for Transferring IT Earnings to North Korean Government The U.S. government sanctioned four entities and one individual involved in helping to funnel payments from malicious activities to support the Democratic People's Republic of Korea government's illicit activities such as unlawful weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programs.
KnowBe4
MAY 24, 2023
New data shows that changes in cybercriminals’ phishing techniques are improving their game, making it easier to make their way into a potential victim user’s inbox.
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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.
Dark Reading
MAY 24, 2023
Any new cybersecurity technology should be not just a neutral addition to a security stack but a benefit to the other technologies or people managing them.
KnowBe4
MAY 24, 2023
Malign persuasion can take many forms. We tend to hear the most about phishing (malicious emails) or smishing (malicious texts). Other threats are also worth some attention, like the risk of drive-by attacks.
eSecurity Planet
MAY 24, 2023
Addigy, which provides management solutions for Apple devices, today warned that Apple’s new Rapid Security Response (RSR) updates aren’t being delivered to as many as 25 percent of macOS devices in managed environments, and that the failure to do so is also impacting mobile device management (MDM) stacks on those devices. RSR updates are new – the first batch was delivered at the beginning of this month.
IG Guru
MAY 24, 2023
May 16, 2023 Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement of potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Rules with MedEvolve, Inc.
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Schneier on Security
MAY 24, 2023
It’s been a big month for US data privacy. Indiana, Iowa, and Tennessee all passed state privacy laws, bringing the total number of states with a privacy law up to eight. No private right of action in any of those, which means it’s up to the states to enforce the laws.
IBM Big Data Hub
MAY 24, 2023
In an era of evolving consumer preferences and economic uncertainties, the beverage industry stands as a vibrant reflection of changing trends and shifting priorities. Despite the challenges posed by inflation and the cost-of-living crisis, a dichotomy has emerged in consumer behavior, where individuals untouched by the crisis continue to indulge in their favorite beverages, while those directly affected pivot towards more affordable luxuries, such as a bottle of something special.
Collibra
MAY 24, 2023
On January 31, 2020, the United Kingdom left the European Union in what is known as Brexit. Suddenly, decades of understanding and agreements on issues such as cross-border trade, customs, and the workforce were upended overnight. Brexit also created a challenge for the UK to maintain its position as a major player in the global economy. In the midst of these changes, and the rush to respond, a focus on data management presents a crucial opportunity to establish a leading approach.
Dark Reading
MAY 24, 2023
Security professionals warn that Google's new top-level domains,zip and.mov, pose social engineering risks while providing little reason for their existence.
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WIRED Threat Level
MAY 24, 2023
Indirect prompt-injection attacks can leave people vulnerable to scams and data theft when they use the AI chatbots.
eSecurity Planet
MAY 24, 2023
The DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM) email authentication standard enables email servers to check incoming emails to verify the sender and detect email message alterations. This standard solves the problem of determining if emails have been intercepted and modified in transit and helps to detect SPAM and spoofed emails. By implementing DKIM, an organization improves the reputation of its own emails and enables receiving email servers to improve their own email security.
Dark Reading
MAY 24, 2023
A cybersecurity vulnerability found in an implementation of the social login functionality opens the door to account takeovers and more.
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