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UnitedHealth Group Previews Massive Change Healthcare Breach

Data Breach Today

Breach 'Could Cover a Substantial Proportion of People in America,' Company Warns Hackers who hit Change Healthcare stole sensitive personal and medical details that "could cover a substantial proportion of people in America," parent company UnitedHealth Group warned. The company faces mounting regulatory scrutiny and lawsuits due widespread disruptions caused by the attack.

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Microsoft and Security Incentives

Schneier on Security

Former senior White House cyber policy director A. J. Grotto talks about the economic incentives for companies to improve their security—in particular, Microsoft: Grotto told us Microsoft had to be “dragged kicking and screaming” to provide logging capabilities to the government by default, and given the fact the mega-corp banked around $20 billion in revenue from security services last year, the concession was minimal at best. […] “The government needs to focus on

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Ukrainian Energy Sector Under Cyber Siege by Russian Hackers

Data Breach Today

Key Ukrainian Cyber Authority Warns of Spike in Cyberattacks on Energy Facilities Ukraine's Computer Emergency Response Team is warning of a rise in Russian cyberattacks targeting the country’s energy sector, with nearly 20 identified attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities in March, ahead of a potential large-scale offensive expected later this spring.

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Environmental Sustainable Training: KnowBe4's Commitment to a Greener Earth

KnowBe4

KnowBe4 is committed to sustainability and helping protect the environment, as evidenced by our initiatives such as our public commitment to sustainability , our planting trees and supporting local bee hives, and even our CEO Stu Sjouwerman’s donation of $2.5M to the Florida Wildlife Corridor.

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Peak Performance: Continuous Testing & Evaluation of LLM-Based Applications

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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Building Security for MSPs: Cisco's Blueprint for Success

Data Breach Today

Anjana Kumbampati of Cisco discusses the unique challenges MSPs face, such as managing multiple ecosystems and vendors, which complicates their operational and billing processes. She explains how Cisco helps streamline these aspects to boost MSP efficiency and profitability.

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Change Health Attack: Details Emerge; Breach Will Top Record

Data Breach Today

Experts Advise Health Sector to Take Steps as UnitedHealth Group Cleans Up Mess UnitedHealth Group's admission that information for "a substantial portion" of the American population was compromised in its Change Healthcare cyberattack sets into motion the likelihood the incident will become the largest health data breach ever reported in U.S. What other details are emerging?

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Global Optics Provider Hit with Ransomware Attack and a $10M Ransom

KnowBe4

Global optics manufacturer Hoya had business operations at its headquarters and several business divisions impacted and is now facing a “No Negotiation / No Discount Policy” $10 million ransom decision to make.

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US Pressures Iran Over Phishing Campaign Against Feds

Data Breach Today

Departments of Justice, Treasury and State Take Action Against Iranian Cyber Actors The U.S. federal government instigated a full court press against four alleged Iranian state hackers, unsealing a multi-count criminal indictment, slapping the men with Treasury sanctions and offering a reward of up to $10 million for their capture.

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Level Up Your Users’ Cybersecurity Skills with 'The Inside Man: New Recruits’

KnowBe4

We’re thrilled to announce our newest addition to our ModStore’s already brimming collection of games with a new offering based on our award-winning “The Inside Man” training series !

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How and Why Should You Be Tracking Geopolitical Risk?

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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Russian Hackers Exploiting Windows Print Spooler Vuln

Data Breach Today

Microsoft Warns APT28's GooseEgg Tool Enables Credential Theft Russian military intelligence hackers are using an 18 month-old vulnerability in the Windows print spooler utility to deploy a custom tool that elevates privileges and steals credentials. Microsoft says it's seen post-compromise activities against Ukrainian, European and North American governments.

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North Korea-linked APT groups target South Korean defense contractors

Security Affairs

The National Police Agency in South Korea warns that North Korea-linked threat actors are targeting defense industry entities. The National Police Agency in South Korea warns that North Korea-linked threat actors are targeting defense industry entities to steal defense technology information. North Korea-linked APT groups Lazarus , Andariel , and Kimsuky hacked multiple defense companies in South Korea, reported the National Police Agency.

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US Presures Iran Over Phishing Campaign Against Feds

Data Breach Today

Departments of Justice, Treasury and State Take Action Against Iranian Cyber Actors The U.S. federal government instigated a full court press against four alleged Iranian state hackers, unsealing a multi-count criminal indictment, slapping the men with Treasury sanctions and offering a reward of up to $10 million for their capture.

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Phishing Campaign Exploits Nespresso Domain

KnowBe4

Attackers are launching phishing campaigns using an open-redirect vulnerability affecting a website belonging to coffee machine company Nespresso, according to researchers at Perception Point.

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7 Pitfalls for Apache Cassandra in Production

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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State Hackers' New Frontier: Network Edge Devices

Data Breach Today

Firewalls, VPNs and Email Filter Resist Endpoint Scanning State-sponsored hackers have responded to improved network scanning by shifting their focus to edge devices characterized by patchy endpoint detection and proprietary software that hinders forensic analysis, warns Mandiant. "Attackers are focusing more on evasion," it says in a report.

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Digital triplets: Extending digital twins to create an AI-powered virtual third-party advisor

CGI

A digital triplet extends the digital twin model to enable a decision-maker to use advancements in AI to interrogate the digital twin data. This includes the ability to request more situational information and to simulate and optimize outcomes under different scenarios.

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The Guide to Digital Transformation for Small Businesses

Record Nations

Digital transformation is the process of creating, maintaining, and iterating a digital system for your business. Transitioning your business to a digital environment is important in the modern world. Customers and employees expect a seamless experience that keeps up with the digital status quo. Utilizing online tools keeps your information safe while enhancing productivity.

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Will GenAI Kill The Web?

John Battelle's Searchblog

The Atlantic is out with a delicious piece of doomerism: It’s The End of the Web As We Know It. Were it not for the authors, Judith Donath and Bruce Schneier, I’d have passed right on by, because well-respected publications have been proclaiming the death of the Web for more than a decade. By and large they’ve been proven directionally right, but it’s taking a lot longer than most predicted.

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Reimagined: Building Products with Generative AI

“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.

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Enhancing employee well-being with iyarn and Jamf Pro

Jamf

Keeping up with your employees' well-being improves your organization. Jamf Pro and iyarn help check in with employees and deliver data-driven insights to help employers understand their company culture. Learn more about this collaboration.

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Archival Document Storage Explained: Essential Guide to Preserving Your History

Armstrong Archives

There’s so much in life to remember, whether you’re looking at the course of your own life or time spanning across generations. Documents play an important role in preserving memories, whether through official records or any number of other materials. However, many of these documents won’t stand the test of time. Archival document storage provides a solution to maintain them indefinitely for future generations to appreciate.

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Apple TV Deployment in Schools: Enhancing Digital Classrooms

Jamf

Learn about the various ways Apple TV and TrilbyTV support education and celebrate learning in the classroom and around the campus. Plus, discover how easy they are to set up, deploy and manage with Jamf.

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5 steps for implementing change management in your organization

IBM Big Data Hub

Change is inevitable in an organization; especially in the age of digital transformation and emerging technologies, businesses and employees need to adapt. Change management (CM) is a methodology that ensures both leaders and employees are equipped and supported when implementing changes to an organization. The goal of a change management plan, or more accurately an organizational change plan, is to embed processes that have stakeholder buy-in and support the success of both the business and the

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How to Migrate From DataStax Enterprise to Instaclustr Managed Apache Cassandra

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.

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HID Connects S2E7: RFID Logistics and Supply Chain. Is the Whole Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts?

HID Global

In this podcast episode, we explore what RFID means to our supply chain, the benefits the technology provides, and some interesting use cases.

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FCA sets out plans to make Big Tech a priority and provides update on its approach to AI

Data Protection Report

On 22 April 2024, the Financial Conduct Authority ( FCA ) published a speech by its chief executive, Nikhil Rathi, entitled ‘Navigating the UK’s Digital Regulation Landscape: Where are we headed?’. In the speech, Mr Rathi announced the FCA’s plans to focus on Big Tech, which are included in Feedback Statement FS24/1 (published alongside the speech).

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Contactless Payments and Ticket Reading: Revolutionizing Transaction Efficiency in Mass Transit

HID Global

Explore how contactless payments and ticket readers are revolutionizing the mass transit industry and improving efficiency for travelers.

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CyberheistNews Vol 14 #17 [HEADS UP] LastPass Warns of a 'CEO' Deepfake Phishing Attempt

KnowBe4

[HEADS UP] LastPass Warns of a 'CEO' Deepfake Phishing Attempt

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Entity Resolution Checklist: What to Consider When Evaluating Options

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.

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Video: City of Sarasota Celebrates RIM Month

IG Guru

Check out the link to the post. The post Video: City of Sarasota Celebrates RIM Month first appeared on IG GURU.

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U.S. Gov imposed Visa restrictions on 13 individuals linked to commercial spyware activity

Security Affairs

The U.S. Department of State imposed visa restrictions on 13 individuals allegedly linked to the commercial spyware business. The US Department of State is imposing visa restrictions on 13 individuals involved in the development and sale of commercial spyware or their immediate family members. The measure aims to counter the misuse of surveillance technology targeting journalists, academics, human rights defenders, dissidents, and US Government personnel, as documented in the Country Reports on

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