The Last Watchdog

APRIL 2, 2024

It’s a digital swindle as old as the internet itself, and yet, as the data tells us, the vast majority of security incidents are still rooted in the low-tech art of social engineering. Related: AI makes scam email look real Fresh evidence comes from Mimecast’s “The State of Email and Collaboration Security” 2024 report. The London-based supplier of email security technology, surveyed 1,100 information technology and cybersecurity professionals worldwide and found: •Human risk remains a

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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2024

A cross-site scripting vulnerability (XXS) in the WordPress WP-Members Membership plugin can lead to malicious script injection. Researchers from Defiant’s Wordfence research team disclosed a cross-site scripting vulnerability (XXS) in the WordPress WP-Members Membership plugin that can lead to malicious script injection. The Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability was reported to Wordfence by the WordPress developer Webbernaut as part of the company Bug Bounty Extravaganza.

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Schneier on Security

APRIL 2, 2024

The cybersecurity world got really lucky last week. An intentionally placed backdoor in xz Utils, an open-source compression utility, was pretty much accidentally discovered by a Microsoft engineer—weeks before it would have been incorporated into both Debian and Red Hat Linux. From ArsTehnica : Malicious code added to xz Utils versions 5.6.0 and 5.6.1 modified the way the software functions.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2024

Threat actors claimed the hack of the PandaBuy online shopping platform and leaked data belonging to more than 1.3 million customers. At least two threat actors claimed the hack of the PandaBuy online shopping platform and leaked data of more than 1.3 million customers on a cybercrime forum. The member of the BreachForums ‘Sanggiero’ announced the leak of data allegedly stolen by exploiting several critical vulnerabilities in Pandabuy’s platform and API.

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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.

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Schneier on Security

APRIL 2, 2024

Through a 2010 FOIA request (yes, it took that long), we have copies of the NSA’s KRYPTOS Society Newsletter, “ Tales of the Krypt ,” from 1994 to 2003. There are many interesting things in the 800 pages of newsletter. There are many redactions. And a 1994 review of Applied Cryptography by redacted : Applied Cryptography, for those who don’t read the internet news, is a book written by Bruce Schneier last year.

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WIRED Threat Level

APRIL 2, 2024

Details are starting to emerge about a stunning supply chain attack that sent the open source software community reeling.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2024

Google is going to delete data records related to the ‘Incognito Mode’ browsing activity to settle a class action lawsuit. Google has agreed to delete billions of data records related to users’ browsing activities in ‘Incognito Mode’ to settle a class action lawsuit. The class action, filed in 2020 by law firm Boies Schiller Flexner, accuses the company of collecting user browsing data without their knowledge or explicit consent.

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OpenText Information Management

APRIL 2, 2024

Our final stop for OpenText World Europe 2024 is in Paris, France on April 18—don’t miss this opportunity to take flight with AI. The event brings together global thought leaders and regional experts for an unforgettable, event-packed experience that demonstrates how AI can be a force multiplier for human potential. Hosted at the Maison de la Chimie, this complimentary day-long event is the final stop on a three-city tour and will give you the singular opportunity to hear, see, and explore what’

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IBM Big Data Hub

APRIL 2, 2024

In today’s fast-paced digital economy, businesses are fighting to stay ahead and devise new ways to streamline operations, enhance responsiveness and work with real-time insights. We are now in an era defined by being proactive, rather than reactive. In order to stay ahead, businesses need to enable proactive decision making—and this stems from building an IT infrastructure that provides the foundation for the availability of real-time data.

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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.

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OpenText Information Management

APRIL 2, 2024

Great AI starts with great information management The Cognitive Era is upon us, with 92% of U.S. businesses set to implement AI into their operations by 2025 and OpenText is fully embracing this technological shift. Recognizing that great AI starts with great information management, OpenText™ is actively collaborating with industry leaders like Google Cloud to make the integration of AI more seamless and accessible.

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Record Nations

APRIL 2, 2024

What are the best cloud storage solutions for small businesses? Small businesses have unique needs for their document management. Unlike larger organizations, small businesses do not necessarily have extensive resources, time, storage, or money to spend on developing a comprehensive records management plan. Record Nations has resources for small business owners to find the most.

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IG Guru

APRIL 2, 2024

How It Works Register for the meeting on ARMA Chicago site => [link] Select the “Dial-in” ticket. Pay your fee: $10 for ARMA members; $20 for non-members. Before the meeting, ARMA Chicago will email you a link to the Zoom session. On the day of the meeting, log into Zoom before the start of the […] The post Hybrid Meeting: Navigating the Future with AI in Legal Information Governance on April 9th, 2024 at 11am Central via ARMA Chicago first appeared on IG GURU.

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KnowBe4

APRIL 2, 2024

[SCARY] Research Shows Weaponized GenAI Worm That Gets Distributed Via A Zero Click Phishing Email

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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.

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HID Global

APRIL 2, 2024

In this podcast episode, we take a deep dive into how public key infrastructure (PKI) impacts internet security by protecting sensitive data.

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CGI

APRIL 2, 2024

Governments around the globe are issuing rules and frameworks for responsible artificial intelligence (AI) development and deployment. In the U.S., the landmark Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence underscores the imperative to ensure the safety and security of AI systems, emphasizing the importance of building trust in these technologies.

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eDiscovery Daily

APRIL 2, 2024

This is the third blog post in a series on streamlining public records request response. By Rick Clark When it comes to managing FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) and similar public records requests, resourcing your team effectively is crucial. Even with a small team, you can achieve a lot by appointing an expert internally and implementing a few key strategies.

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OpenText Information Management

APRIL 2, 2024

In the ever-evolving realm of cybersecurity, organizations find themselves at the forefront of a dynamic landscape. As new technologies emerge, so do the financial risks associated with their adoption. Among these technologies, GenAI stands out as a powerful force, seamlessly integrating into business operations while simultaneously exposing organizations to unprecedented opportunities and vulnerabilities.

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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.

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