Data Breach Today
AUGUST 24, 2023
Fraudster Users Call Victims 'Mammoths,' Leading Eset to Dub Them 'Neanderthals' A likely Russian toolkit dubbed Telekopye by security researchers lets thieves concentrate on honing their social engineering without having to worry about the technical side of online scamming. Users dub victims "Mammoths," leading security firm Eset to christen Telekopye customers "Neanderthals.
IT Governance
AUGUST 24, 2023
This week, we discuss “insider wrongdoing” at Tesla, a data breach affecting 2.6 million Duolingo users and the conclusion of a two-month court case against members of the Lapsus$ gang. Also available on Spotify , Amazon Music , Apple Podcasts and SoundCloud. The post IT Governance Podcast 25.8.23: Tesla, Duolingo, Lapsus$ trial appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog.
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Data Breach Today
AUGUST 24, 2023
The Gulf Coast Provider Is Among the Regional Health Systems Hit Recently A three-hospital health system serving the Mississippi Gulf Coast has resorted to paper charting and other manual processes for patient care as it deals with a cyberattack that forced it to take systems offline. The incident is the latest disruptive attack on a regional medical provider.
Security Affairs
AUGUST 24, 2023
The North Korea-linked Lazarus group exploits a critical flaw in Zoho ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus to deliver the QuiteRAT malware. The North Korea-linked APT group Lazarus has been exploiting a critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2022-47966 , in Zoho’s ManageEngine ServiceDesk in attacks aimed at the Internet backbone infrastructure provider and healthcare organizations.
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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
AUGUST 24, 2023
Also: FBI Issues DPRK Alert; Incidents Affect Exactly, Harbor and Venus Protocols This week, charges were filed against Tornado Cash founders, the FBI found North Korean bitcoin wallets holding stolen cash, theft occurred in the Exactly and Harbor protocols, Venus Protocol liquidated a hacker's wallet, Terra paused operations, and Thailand threatened Meta over crypto scam ads.
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Data Breach Today
AUGUST 24, 2023
5 Million Borrowers Informed February Breach Was Worse Than Previously Announced The parent company of subprime lender TitleMax is warning nearly 5 million customers that a data breach affecting them is worse than was previously reported. In addition to names and Social Security numbers, TMX now reports attackers stole payment card data and card security codes.
Security Affairs
AUGUST 24, 2023
An 18-year-old member of the Lapsus$ gang has been convicted of having helped hack multiple high-profile companies. A teenage member of the Lapsus$ data extortion group, Arion Kurtaj (18), was convicted by a London jury of having hacked multiple high-profile companies, including Uber , Revolut , and blackmailed the developers of the gaming firm Rockstar Games.
Data Breach Today
AUGUST 24, 2023
Bureau Warns of 'Active Intrusions' as Chinese Hackers Defeat Countermeasures The FBI urged the immediate removal of previously patched email security appliances made by Barracuda Networks, injecting fresh urgency in a push to stymie what's been called the broadest Chinese cyber spying campaign in years. Mandiant linked the hack to Beijing with "high confidence.
Security Affairs
AUGUST 24, 2023
The FBI warned that patches for a critical Barracuda ESG flaw CVE-2023-2868 are “ineffective” and patched appliances are still being hacked. The Federal Bureau of Investigation warned that security patches for critical vulnerability CVE-2023-2868 in Barracuda Email Security Gateway (ESG) are “ineffective.” According to the feds, threat actors are still hacking the patched appliances in ongoing hacking campaigns.
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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
AUGUST 24, 2023
Developers Appear To Be Preppring New Ransomware Malware Hackers are using toolset that first appeared in 2020 apparently developed by Turkish-speakers to deploy Scarab ransomware, say security researchers. Eset dubs the threat actors behind the framework "CosmicBeetle.
KnowBe4
AUGUST 24, 2023
Users of the language learning app Duolingo should be wary of targeted phishing attacks following a recent data leak, according to Anthony Spadafora at Tom’s Guide. Criminals scraped the names and email addresses of 2.6 million Duolingo users earlier this year, and are now selling the entire dataset on underground forums for approximately $2.13.
Data Breach Today
AUGUST 24, 2023
Also: Cyberattack Disrupts Expat Voting in Ecuador; Africa Arrests Cybercriminals This week, a ransomware gang claimed responsibility for attacks on a multistate U.S. hospital chain, a cyberattack disrupted expat voting in Ecuador, Africa cracked down on cybercrime, Latitude Financial said its hacking incident cost AU$76 million, and new malware targeted macOS users.
Dark Reading
AUGUST 24, 2023
Embracing a risk-first mindset empowers organizations to make informed decisions, strengthen security, safeguard valuable assets, and reduce financial impact.
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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.
WIRED Threat Level
AUGUST 24, 2023
Musician Alex Pall spoke with WIRED about his VC firm, the importance of raising cybersecurity awareness in a rapidly digitizing world, and his surprise that hackers know how to go hard.
Dark Reading
AUGUST 24, 2023
The world's most notorious threat actor is using an unprecedented tactic for sneaking spyware into the IT networks of important companies.
WIRED Threat Level
AUGUST 24, 2023
Russia tightly controls its information space—making it hard to get accurate information out of the country. But open source data provides some clues about the crash.
Dark Reading
AUGUST 24, 2023
Foreign intelligence entities have the US space industry in their sights, posing serious threats to US national security, multiple federal agencies say.
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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.
IBM Big Data Hub
AUGUST 24, 2023
For disaster-prone areas, fragile connectivity remains a major problem, often going offline in critical moments. Aerospace enterprises face a similar challenge when trying to run consistent high-altitude connectivity while operating in remote locations, which can also be very expensive. This is where Project OWL comes into play: developing new technologies to help address these challenges.
Dark Reading
AUGUST 24, 2023
TZW is the latest version of Adhubllka, which has been active since 2019 but has gone largely unreported due to its lower ransom demands.
Security Affairs
AUGUST 24, 2023
Researchers warn that more than 3,000 unpatched Openfire servers are exposed to attacks using an exploit for a recent flaw. Vulncheck researchers discovered more than 3,000 Openfire servers vulnerable to the CVE-2023-32315 flaw that are exposed to attacks using a new exploit. Openfire is a popular open-source chat server written in Java that is maintained by Ignite Realtime.
IBM Big Data Hub
AUGUST 24, 2023
It looks like an easy day for James, an IT Administrator. It is vacation time and most of his end users are out of the office, so he thinks it is time to have a look at some of the backlog tasks—maybe even procrastinate a bit. But then, the phone rings. It’s Robert, one of the end users in his company. Robert is very nervous—he’s calling from the hotel because he has lost his iOS smartphone on the beach.
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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.
Dark Reading
AUGUST 24, 2023
Hive tells us a lot about ransomware-as-a-service trends and the best ways to defend against attacks.
Schneier on Security
AUGUST 24, 2023
The Guardian is reporting about microchips in wheels of Parmesan cheese as an anti-forgery measure.
Daymark
AUGUST 24, 2023
It’s been almost a year since we wrote about the risks of delaying CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) compliance. The only thing that has remained constant since then is that CMMC is not going away. There have been many noteworthy recent developments in the DoD supply chain news space related to updates for DIB contractors to comply with the DFARS 7012 requirements to safeguard CUI (controlled unclassified information) data.
Collibra
AUGUST 24, 2023
Before we go deeper into the exciting topic of AI, let’s first answer one burning question — what’s behind all the excitement and hype? Long before Gen AI became such a hot topic, many analytical organizations were highlighting the importance of automation and its huge potential to help the business. Reports like “Will robots really steal our jobs?
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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.
Hanzo Learning Center
AUGUST 24, 2023
In the United States, Women's Equality Day is observed on August 26th every year to honor the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in 1920. This amendment granted women the right to vote, making it a significant milestone in the fight for women's rights. The day is a reminder of the ongoing battle for gender equality and its historical significance.
OpenText Information Management
AUGUST 24, 2023
OpenText World is a highly focused event offering an incredible opportunity to gain insight from experts and peers about the rapidly changing information management landscape, enabling organizations to stay at the forefront of industry developments. By adding a day of pre-conference training to your plans, you can optimize your time in Las Vegas and build … The post Extend the value of OpenText World appeared first on OpenText Blogs.
IG Guru
AUGUST 24, 2023
Check out the post on LinkedIn here and the manual here. The post DoD 5015.02 officially replaced with DoD Manual 8180.01 first appeared on IG GURU.
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