Krebs on Security
MARCH 25, 2020
Many U.S. government Web sites now carry a message prominently at the top of their home pages meant to help visitors better distinguish between official U.S. government properties and phishing pages. Unfortunately, part of that message is misleading and may help perpetuate a popular misunderstanding about Web site security and trust that phishers have been exploiting for years now.
Data Breach Today
MARCH 25, 2020
Deer.io Enabled Fraudsters to Buy and Sell Stolen Data, Federal Prosecutors Say The FBI this week seized the domain of Deer.io, which federal authorities describe as a clearinghouse for stolen data and cybercriminal services operating from Russia. The alleged administrator of the now-shuttered site has been arrested and charged.
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The Last Watchdog
MARCH 25, 2020
Machine learning (ML) and digital transformation (DX) go hand in glove. We’ve mastered how to feed data into pattern-recognition algorithms. And as we accelerate the digitalization of everything, even more data is being generated. Related: Defending networks with no perimeter Machine learning already is deeply embedded in the online shopping, banking, entertainment and social media systems we’ve come to rely on.
Data Breach Today
MARCH 25, 2020
Report: Nefilim, CLOP, Sekhmet Follow in Maze Gang's Footsteps More bad ransomware news: Following in the footsteps of Maze, now even more cybercrime gangs are threatening to not only crypto-lock systems but also leak stolen data. Such moves come following a banner year for ransomware operators, who are continuing to bring more advanced tactics to bear.
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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?
Security Affairs
MARCH 25, 2020
The China-linked group tracked as APT41 exploited vulnerabilities in Citrix, Cisco, and ManageEngine in a campaign on a global scale. The China-linked cyberespionage group tracked as APT41 exploited vulnerabilities in Citrix, Cisco, and Zoho ManageEngine in a campaign on a global scale. The campaign was uncovered by FireEye , threat actor targeted many organizations worldwide the world by exploiting vulnerabilities in Citrix, Cisco and Zoho ManageEngine products.
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Security Affairs
MARCH 25, 2020
The Tupperware website, the popular manufactured of plastic food container products was infected with a payment card skimmer. Hackers have compromised the website of the popular vendor of plastic food container products Tupperware implanting a payment card skimmer used to steal customers’ payment card details. The official website has approximately 1 million monthly visits on average.
Data Breach Today
MARCH 25, 2020
While responding to the COVID-19 crisis, supply chain risks can be better managed if an organization continues to rely on its longtime vendors, says Daniel Bowden, CISO at Sentara Healthcare, who offers insights on third-party security risk management in the current environment.
IBM Big Data Hub
MARCH 25, 2020
In these rapidly changing times, we all need to get the best information available to make better informed decisions. Between news reports, adjusting to social distancing practices, and other daily adjustments, many of us face a deluge of incoming information. IBM is making it easier for people around the world to stay up to date on COVID-19 in their vicinity as demand for the latest news and statistics surges week-to-week.
Data Breach Today
MARCH 25, 2020
IBM Researchers Describe How 'TrickMo,' a TrickBot Variant, Works A variant of the TrickBot Trojan bypasses two-factor authentication for mobile banking, for example, by intercepting one-time codes sent over SMS, according to IBM X-Force.
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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.
DXC Technology
MARCH 25, 2020
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) and related social distancing rules and guidelines, an ever-increasing number of companies are closing their offices and implementing work from home policies. For some workers and companies, remote work is already routine. For others though, this is uncharted territory. Many workers who previously worked exclusively from an office suddenly […].
Data Breach Today
MARCH 25, 2020
'Limited Targeted Attacks' Already Being Tracked by Technology Giant Microsoft is warning that attackers are exploiting a pair of critical, zero-day flaws in Windows that allow for remote code execution, which could enable a threat actor to take over an infected device. Although a patch for the flaws is not expected until April, the company described workarounds.
Schneier on Security
MARCH 25, 2020
The Chinese facial recognition company Hanwang claims it can recognize people wearing masks : The company now says its masked facial recognition program has reached 95 percent accuracy in lab tests, and even claims that it is more accurate in real life, where its cameras take multiple photos of a person if the first attempt to identify them fails. [.].
Data Breach Today
MARCH 25, 2020
MassMutual CISO on the Challenge of Securing Remote Workforce, Supply Chain At its core, cybersecurity is about applying scarce resources to the highest risk. And nothing quite puts that tenet to the test like the COVID-19 pandemic. Jim Routh, CISO of MassMutual, discusses the challenges of managing a remote workforce and third-party relationships during this crisis.
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Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.
WIRED Threat Level
MARCH 25, 2020
The little-known Postal Plan, which dates back to the Clinton era, charges mail carriers with delivering critical supplies—like vaccines—as a last resort.
Data Matters
MARCH 25, 2020
On 20 March 2020, the European Data Protection Board (“ EDPB ”) released a statement on the protection of personal data in connection with measures that public authorities and business organizations (including employers) are taking to address the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This statement is an extension of the statement released by the EDPB chair on 16 March 2020, (which can be accessed here ).
Jamf
MARCH 25, 2020
To best keep students and educators safe — schools are re-evaluating their teaching practices and learning environments to accommodate an at-home, remote learning experience. In the conclusion of our five-part blog series, we show you how to leverage apps and games to enhance remote learning.
Hunton Privacy
MARCH 25, 2020
The Dutch Data Protection Authority ( Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens , the “Dutch DPA”) recently published materials regarding the COVID-19 crisis, including recommendations and FAQs for employers and recommendations for employees. In the materials, the Dutch DPA emphasizes that, while fighting the virus and saving lives is the top priority, privacy must not be overlooked and the crisis should not become a prelude to a “Big Brother” society.
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.
John Battelle's Searchblog
MARCH 25, 2020
Who’s Really Behind That “Death of the Techlash” Narrative? One of my least favorite kinds of journalism is the easy win. It’s the kind of story that just lands in your lap. It feels immediately counter intuitive and of the moment, and it simply writes itself. It’s the kind of editorial sin most often committed by columnists facing immutable deadlines, and a perfect example can be found in the Wall St.
IT Governance
MARCH 25, 2020
If a week is a long time in politics, then it’s a veritable aeon when it comes to economy-collapsing, pub-closing, sports-halting pandemics. In the space of a few days, we’ve gone from mild concern as we looked at statistics, to frustration as pubs and restaurants closed, to cautiously stocking up on supplies, and eventually to a numbing acceptance that we’re all going to be stuck inside for the foreseeable future.
Hunton Privacy
MARCH 25, 2020
On March 9, 2020, the APEC Cross-Border Privacy Rules (“CBPR”) system Joint Oversight Panel approved the Philippines’ application to join the APEC CBPR system. The Philippines becomes the ninth APEC economy to join the CBPR system, joining the United States, Mexico, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Chinese Taipei and Australia. As we previously reported , the Philippines National Privacy Commission will now have to identify an accountability agent, which, once approved, will be able to ind
Threatpost
MARCH 25, 2020
Researchers say that APT41's exploits are part of one of the broadest espionage campaigns they've seen from a Chinese-linked actor "in recent years.".
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While data platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and programming platforms have evolved to leverage big data and streaming data, the front-end user experience has not kept up. Holding onto old BI technology while everything else moves forward is holding back organizations. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) aren’t built for modern data platforms and don’t work on modern architectures.
Hunton Privacy
MARCH 25, 2020
The Spanish Data Protection Authority (the “AEPD”) recently published a report on data processing activities carried out by data controllers in the private and public sectors as a result of the spread of the COVID-19 virus (the “Report”). The Report first notes that the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) contains necessary safeguards and rules with respect to personal data processing in a general health emergency.
Dark Reading
MARCH 25, 2020
Less than half of businesses surveyed can patch critical vulnerabilities within 72 hours. Why does the process take so long?
OpenText Information Management
MARCH 25, 2020
We are currently seeing a shift in enterprises looking to innovation not just to disrupt, but to solve real business problems as well. As a publicly-traded Real Estate Investment Trust with over 500 value-oriented shopping centers representing 130 million square feet in 41 states, SITE Centers is no stranger to these challenges—or to the potential … The post Exploring technology innovation at SITE Centers appeared first on OpenText Blogs.
Dark Reading
MARCH 25, 2020
In today's regulatory and legislative environment, companies and individuals are exposed to lawsuits over security breaches, resulting in significant fines and ending careers.
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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.
OpenText Information Management
MARCH 25, 2020
For leading logistic company Agility, having access to their data through an integrated information platform can provide the insights needed to streamline operations and reduce carbon emissions throughout the supply chain. For decades, Agility ran operations as had been done for centuries: rife with paper trails. Even as email and fax sped delivery, lack of … The post Agility delivers the world’s goods using greener routes appeared first on OpenText Blogs.
Dark Reading
MARCH 25, 2020
Two security awareness advocates from KnowBe4 provide some solid suggestions.
Security Affairs
MARCH 25, 2020
Security experts have spotted a new COVID-themed campaign aimed at distributing the Ginp Mobile Banker with “Coronavirus Finder” lure. With the COVID19 outbreak, the number of Coronavirus-themed attacks is rapidly increasing. Kaspersky Lab experts have uncovered a malicious campaign that is spreading the Android banking trojan Ginp masquerade as a Coronavirus Finder. “ Cybercriminals behind Ginp, a banking Trojan that we have covered recently (here’s a post about Ginp on Kasper
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