Data Breach Today
JUNE 3, 2023
Targeted Advertising on LinkedIn May Violate Europeans' Privacy Microsoft is warning investors it may receive a fine from European privacy regulators adding up to at least hundreds of millions of dollars over targeted advertising on its LinkedIn social network. European authorities have shown increased willingness to use the GDPR to limit targeted advertising.
Krebs on Security
JUNE 8, 2023
It’s not often that a zero-day vulnerability causes a network security vendor to urge customers to physically remove and decommission an entire line of affected hardware — as opposed to just applying software updates. But experts say that is exactly what transpired this week with Barracuda Networks , as the company struggled to combat a sprawling malware threat which appears to have undermined its email security appliances in such a fundamental way that they can no longer be safely u
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The Last Watchdog
JUNE 6, 2023
A cloud migration backlash, of sorts, is playing out. Related: Guidance for adding ZTNA to cloud platforms Many companies, indeed, are shifting to cloud-hosted IT infrastructure, and beyond that, to containerization and serverless architectures. However, a “back-migration,” as Michiel De Lepper , global enablement manager, at London-based Runecast , puts it, is also ramping up.
AIIM
JUNE 5, 2023
In honor of Pride Month in June, I wanted to share some thoughts about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the information management industry. The Value of DEI in the Workplace Extensive research has already established the value of DEI in the workplace, with Boston Consulting Group finding that companies with diverse leadership teams report higher innovation revenue.
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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
JUNE 9, 2023
Opportunistic, Less Sophisticated Hackers Test Limits of the Concept of Code Reuse Ransomware hackers are stretching the concept of code reuse to the limit as they confront the specter of diminishing returns for extortionate malware. In their haste to make money, some new players are picking over the discarded remnants of previous ransomware groups.
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The Last Watchdog
JUNE 8, 2023
When Threat Intelligence Platform ( TIP ) and Security Orchestration, Automation and Response ( SOAR ) first arrived a decade or so ago, they were heralded as breakthrough advances. Related: Equipping SOCs for the long haul TIP and SOAR may yet live up to that promise. I had an evocative discussion about this at RSA Conference 2023 with Willy Leichter , vice president of marketing, and Neal Dennis , threat intelligence specialist, at Cyware , which supplies a cyber fusion solution built around a
Dark Reading
JUNE 6, 2023
Hackers used a little to do a lot, cracking a high-value target with hardly more than the living-off-the-land tools (PowerShell especially) found on any standard Windows computer.
Data Breach Today
JUNE 9, 2023
Progress Software Says New Vulnerabilities Are Unrelated to Zero Day Used by Clop The company behind the MOVEit managed file transfer application is urging customers into a new round of emergency patching after identifying additional vulnerabilities. "These newly discovered vulnerabilities are distinct from the previously reported vulnerability," said Progress Software.
Hunton Privacy
JUNE 6, 2023
On June 2, 2023, Judge Brantley Starr of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas released what appears to be the first standing order regulating use of generative artificial intelligence (“AI”)—which has recently emerged as a powerful tool on many fronts—in court filings. Generative AI provides capabilities for ease of research, drafting, image creation and more.
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.
The Last Watchdog
JUNE 5, 2023
As the threat of cybercrime grows with each passing year, cybersecurity must begin utilizing artificial intelligence tools to better combat digital threats. Related: Leveraging human sensors Although AI has become a powerful weapon, there’s concern it might be too effective compared to human cybersecurity professionals — leading to layoffs and replacements.
Dark Reading
JUNE 6, 2023
Attackers could exploit a common AI experience — false recommendations — to spread malicious code via developers that use ChatGPT to create software.
Data Breach Today
JUNE 5, 2023
UK Payroll Provider Zellis' MOVEit Hack Affects British Airways, Boots and the BBC Microsoft says an affiliate of the Russian-speaking Clop ransomware gang is behind a rash of attacks exploiting a recently patched vulnerability in Progress Software's MOVEit application. Known victims include British payroll provider Zellis, which says eight corporate customers were affected.
OpenText Information Management
JUNE 9, 2023
As I wrote earlier, IBM brought a lawsuit against Micro Focus alleging breach of contract and copyright infringement by Micro Focus Enterprise Suite products. Here is the blog I posted as to the technical aspects of the meritless claim. We confidently asserted then that IBM’s claims are legally and factually without merit. With respect to … The post Court Dismisses IBM’s Breach of Contract Claim Against Micro Focus Finding the Claim to Lack Merit appeared first on OpenText Blogs.
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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.
Schneier on Security
JUNE 6, 2023
In 2013 and 2014, I wrote extensively about new revelations regarding NSA surveillance based on the documents provided by Edward Snowden. But I had a more personal involvement as well. I wrote the essay below in September 2013. The New Yorker agreed to publish it, but the Guardian asked me not to. It was scared of UK law enforcement, and worried that this essay would reflect badly on it.
Hunton Privacy
JUNE 5, 2023
On May 31, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission announced a proposed order against home security camera company Ring LLC (“Ring”) for unfair and deceptive acts or practices in violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act. According to the FTC’s complaint , Ring allegedly made false or misleading representations that it took reasonable steps to ensure that Ring home security cameras are a secure means to monitor private areas of consumers’ homes.
Data Breach Today
JUNE 8, 2023
Also: More on MOVEit, Motherboard Vulnerabilities, Bugs and Ransomware This week: Barracuda Networks recalls hacked email security appliances, the latest on MOVEit, and a Gigabyte motherboard firmware security vulnerability is exposed. Also, researchers detail a patched flaw in the Microsoft Visual Studio extension installer, and ransomware hits across the globe.
IT Governance
JUNE 8, 2023
Phishing is one of the most common and dangerous forms of cyber crime. For years, the deceptively simple attack method has tricked organisations and individuals into handing over sensitive information or downloading malware. All it takes is a well-crafted email, social media post or phone message, and an employee who is too negligent or unaware to spot that its true nature.
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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.
Jamf
JUNE 6, 2023
An overview of the new operating systems, features and mind-blowing technology that was announced on day one of Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2023.
WIRED Threat Level
JUNE 3, 2023
Plus: Amazon’s Ring was ordered to delete algorithms, North Korea’s failed spy satellite, and a rogue drone “attack” isn’t what it seems.
Data Breach Today
JUNE 6, 2023
Report's Lead Author Shares Top Findings, Best Practices Pretexting incidents, a social engineering technique that manipulates victims into divulging information, have nearly doubled, representing 50% of all social engineering attacks, according to Verizon's 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report, which analyzed more than 16,312 security incidents.
Dark Reading
JUNE 7, 2023
Threat actors are lifting public images and videos from the Internet, altering them, and posting them online in a new wave of sextortion campaigns.
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Are you trying to decide which entity resolution capabilities you need? It can be confusing to determine which features are most important for your project. And sometimes key features are overlooked. Get the Entity Resolution Evaluation Checklist to make sure you’ve thought of everything to make your project a success! The list was created by Senzing’s team of leading entity resolution experts, based on their real-world experience.
Hunton Privacy
JUNE 8, 2023
On May 30, 2023, the Cyberspace Administration of China (“CAC ” ) issued the Guideline for Filing the Standard Contract for Cross-border Transfer of Personal Information (“SC”). On June 1, 2023, the SC became an effective mechanism for transferring personal data outside of China. When using the SC as a transfer mechanism, it must be filed with the CAC and the new Guideline provides guidance for doing so.
Jamf
JUNE 7, 2023
Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) shows how Apple is leveraging its five major platforms to advance Apple's adoption in the enterprise. Here are the ways Apple is pushing each platform forward to continue winning in the workplace.
Data Breach Today
JUNE 5, 2023
FTC Says Violations Stem From XBox Live Registration Process Microsoft will pay $20 million to settle a U.S. federal investigation into whether the computing giant violated children's privacy protections during the XBox Live registration process. The Federal Trade Commission accused the company of a slew of infractions.
Dark Reading
JUNE 6, 2023
The company plans on disputing these fines once a final decision is made, but warned shareholders that it set aside the funds to pay it, nonetheless.
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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.
Hanzo Learning Center
JUNE 6, 2023
Legal departments are facing higher competition and budget limitations, prompting them to seek ways to improve their efficiency and effectiveness. For the legal operations professionals tasked with tackling this challenge, knowledge is power!
IT Governance
JUNE 6, 2023
Welcome to our June 2023 review of phishing attacks, in which we explore the latest email scams and the tactics that cyber criminals use to trick people into handing over personal data. This month, we look at a new phishing tactic that exploits the newly released ‘.zip’ website domain and analyse why there are quite so many cryptocurrency scams. File Archive in the Browser scam exploiting ‘.zip’ domains Google recently released 8 new top-level domains – the bits at the end of a website address s
Data Breach Today
JUNE 5, 2023
HHS Settlement Is Latest Involving Negative Social Media Responses Federal regulators have once again smacked a healthcare provider with a HIPAA settlement involving patient protected health information that was disclosed in response to a negative online review.
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