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Cryptohack Roundup: M2, Metawin Exploits

Data Breach Today

Also: LottieFiles Attack, Craig Wright's Contempt of Court This week, Metawin hacks, LottieFiles attack, hackers used Ethereum smart contracts to target npm developers, Craig Wright faced contempt of court, Alameda sued KuCoin, Binance sought dismissal of a U.S. Securities and Exchange lawsuit, and Immutable received a Wells Notice.

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True Stories in InfoGov: Being “Good Cop” Isn’t Enough

Weissman's World

Good Cop needs Bad Cop to overcome information governance inertia; otherwise, there’s no meaningful personal incentive for anyone to do anything. As when a mother of a certain era would say to the kids, “Just wait ’til your father gets home!” The post True Stories in InfoGov: Being “Good Cop” Isn’t Enough appeared first on Holly Group.

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New Bolster CEO Discusses AI-Driven Fraud and Data Security

Data Breach Today

CEO Rod Schultz Aims to Bridge External, Internal Data Challenges, Eyes CISO Bonds New Bolster CEO Rod Schultz shares his priorities in combating AI-based fraud, underscoring the potential of internal data security solutions. Schultz sees Bolster’s established brand protection tools as a foundation for addressing broader enterprise data security needs and better engaging CISOs.

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Canadian Man Arrested in Snowflake Data Extortions

Krebs on Security

A 26-year-old man in Ontario, Canada has been arrested for allegedly stealing data from and extorting more than 160 companies that used the cloud data service Snowflake. Image: [link] On October 30, Canadian authorities arrested Alexander Moucka, a.k.a. Connor Riley Moucka of Kitchener, Ontario, on a provisional arrest warrant from the United States.

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Optimizing The Modern Developer Experience with Coder

Many software teams have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth. This is where Coder comes in. In our 101 Coder webinar, you’ll explore how cloud-based development environments can unlock new levels of productivity. Discover how to transition from local setups to a secure, cloud-powered ecosystem with ease.

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How Intelligent Document Processing is Revolutionizing Document Management

AIIM

Forward-thinking organizations seek technologies that streamline operations, reduce errors and improve productivity. One such technology is intelligent document processing (IDP), powered by artificial intelligence (AI). In this blog post, I’ll define intelligent document processing (IDP) and outline some key benefits of IDP. We will also explore how AI-driven IDP enhances efficiency, accuracy and operational effectiveness while reducing errors and costs.

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Top Financial, Cyber Experts Gathering for ISMG's NYC Summit

Data Breach Today

Nov. 7 Summit to Confront the Next Generation of Financial Cyber Risks ISMG’s 2024 Financial Services Cybersecurity Summit kicks off Thursday in New York City, bringing together industry leaders and cyber experts to explore critical defense strategies, including digital identity protection, SecOps transformation and realistic threat simulations.

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The new M4 Mac Mini might be the most lovable Mac ever - for two reasons

Collaboration 2.0

The redesigned M4 Mac Mini is nearly the same size as the Apple TV. You can use it as a light workstation, a mini server, a TV streaming box, and more.

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Booking.com Phishers May Leave You With Reservations

Krebs on Security

A number of cybercriminal innovations are making it easier for scammers to cash in on your upcoming travel plans. This story examines a recent spear-phishing campaign that ensued when a California hotel had its booking.com credentials stolen. We’ll also explore an array of cybercrime services aimed at phishers who target hotels that rely on the world’s most visited travel website.

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High-Stakes AI Implementation: Why Information Management is More Critical Than Ever

AIIM

As an information management professional, I've observed a concerning trend in the rush to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, particularly when the stakes are high. There's a significant disconnect between the allure of these powerful AI tools and the reality of most organizations' data readiness. This disconnect, which I call the "data delusion," poses significant challenges for successful AI implementation, especially in critical decision-making scenarios.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Inside Sophos' 5-Year War With the Chinese Hackers Hijacking Its Devices

WIRED Threat Level

Sophos went so far as to plant surveillance “implants” on its own devices to catch the hackers at work—and in doing so, revealed a glimpse into China's R&D pipeline of intrusion techniques.

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How to Evaluate Enterprise Browser Vendors

Data Breach Today

Assess Your Organization's Needs for Manageability and Efficiency Features Choosing the right enterprise browser requires evaluating its security, productivity, manageability and efficiency features to ensure that it meets your enterprise's needs on all these dimensions. Part 1 addresses security and productivity, and Part 2 covers manageability and efficiency.

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New LightSpy spyware version targets iPhones with destructive capabilities

Security Affairs

New LightSpy spyware targets iPhones supporting destructive features that can block compromised devices from booting up. In May 2024, ThreatFabric researchers discovered a macOS version of LightSpy spyware that has been active in the wild since at least January 2024. ThreatFabric observed threat actors using two publicly available exploits (CVE-2018-4233, CVE-2018-4404) to deliver macOS implants.

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AIs Discovering Vulnerabilities

Schneier on Security

I’ve been writing about the possibility of AIs automatically discovering code vulnerabilities since at least 2018. This is an ongoing area of research: AIs doing source code scanning, AIs finding zero-days in the wild, and everything in between. The AIs aren’t very good at it yet, but they’re getting better. Here’s some anecdotal data from this summer: Since July 2024, ZeroPath is taking a novel approach combining deep program analysis with adversarial AI agents for valid

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The Tumultuous IT Landscape Is Making Hiring More Difficult

After a year of sporadic hiring and uncertain investment areas, tech leaders are scrambling to figure out what’s next. This whitepaper reveals how tech leaders are hiring and investing for the future. Download today to learn more!

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Unlock the Future of Document Management: How AI is Revolutionizing Intelligent Document Processing

AIIM

In this blog post, I want to share how AI is having a dramatic impact on intelligent document processing (IDP). I will share three use cases that demonstrate the impact AI is having.

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One third of consumers would prefer working with AI agents for faster service

Collaboration 2.0

Many consumers are happy to communicate with an AI agent but also want to know when that conversation is happening.

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FBI arrested former Disney World employee for hacking computer menus and mislabeling allergy info

Security Affairs

A former Disney World employee hacked servers after being fired, altering prices, adding profanities, and mislabeling allergy info. A former Walt Disney World employee hacked servers after being fired by the company. He is accused of changing prices, adding profanities, and falsely labeling items as allergy-safe. The FBI arrested the man last week, falsely declaring some items as allergy-safe could put the lives of visitors at risk.

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Columbus Ransomware Attack Exposes 500,000+ Residents’ Data: How to Stay Safe

eSecurity Planet

In a stunning blow to the city’s cybersecurity defenses, Columbus, Ohio, recently became the target of a massive cyberattack that exposed over half a million residents’ sensitive information. Following a July 18 attack by the Rhysida ransomware group — believed to have Russian affiliations — Columbus is still reeling from the exposure of vast amounts of sensitive resident data.

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Improving the Accuracy of Generative AI Systems: A Structured Approach

Speaker: Anindo Banerjea, CTO at Civio & Tony Karrer, CTO at Aggregage

When developing a Gen AI application, one of the most significant challenges is improving accuracy. This can be especially difficult when working with a large data corpus, and as the complexity of the task increases. The number of use cases/corner cases that the system is expected to handle essentially explodes. 💥 Anindo Banerjea is here to showcase his significant experience building AI/ML SaaS applications as he walks us through the current problems his company, Civio, is solving.

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IoT Devices in Password-Spraying Botnet

Schneier on Security

Microsoft is warning Azure cloud users that a Chinese controlled botnet is engaging in “highly evasive” password spraying. Not sure about the “highly evasive” part; the techniques seem basically what you get in a distributed password-guessing attack: “Any threat actor using the CovertNetwork-1658 infrastructure could conduct password spraying campaigns at a larger scale and greatly increase the likelihood of successful credential compromise and initial access to mul

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I changed 12 settings on my Android phone to drastically improve battery life

Collaboration 2.0

There are several ways to improve your Android's battery life, and I've sifted through them all to highlight the most effective options - plus an obvious bonus.

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Chinese Hackers Tied to US National Security Eavesdropping

Data Breach Today

CyberEspionage 'Salt Typhoon' Operation Infiltrated Telcos' Infrastructure The impact of a major U.S. national security breach attributed to China reportedly continues to expand, as investigators probe the infiltration of telecommunications infrastructure and eavesdropping on national security and policymaking officials' mobile phone communications.

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Chinese threat actors use Quad7 botnet in password-spray attacks

Security Affairs

Microsoft warns Chinese threat actors are using the Quad7 botnet to carry out password-spray attacks and steal credentials. Chinese threat actors use the Quad7 botnet in password-spray attacks to steal credentials, Microsoft warns. Quad7 botnet, also known as CovertNetwork-1658 or xlogin, was first spotted in the summer of 2023 by security researcher Gi7w0rm.

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Driving Responsible Innovation: How to Navigate AI Governance & Data Privacy

Speaker: Aindra Misra, Senior Manager, Product Management (Data, ML, and Cloud Infrastructure) at BILL

Join us for an insightful webinar that explores the critical intersection of data privacy and AI governance. In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, building robust governance frameworks is essential to fostering innovation while staying compliant with regulations. Our expert speaker, Aindra Misra, will guide you through best practices for ensuring data protection while leveraging AI capabilities.

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Video: How Hackers Steal Your Cookies & How to Stop Them

eSecurity Planet

Cookies play a crucial role in enhancing your online experience, but they can also be exploited by cybercriminals to access sensitive information. In this video, our expert delves into what cookies are and their function in web browsing, explores the techniques hackers use to steal them — such as session hijacking and cross-site scripting (XSS) — and shares effective strategies and tools to protect your cookies and personal data in 2024.

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Tracking World Leaders Using Strava

Schneier on Security

Way back in 2018, people noticed that you could find secret military bases using data published by the Strava fitness app. Soldiers and other military personal were using them to track their runs, and you could look at the public data and find places where there should be no people running. Six years later, the problem remains. Le Monde has reported that the same Strava data can be used to track the movements of world leaders.

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The Apple Pencil Pro has dropped down to $92 on Amazon ahead of Black Friday

Collaboration 2.0

After purchasing the latest iPad Pro, the Apple Pencil Pro may seem like an expensive add-on. Ahead of Black Friday, the stylus has been discounted by $37, bringing it down to $92.

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Attack Hits Small Rural Georgia Hospital, Nursing Home

Data Breach Today

Memorial Hospital and Manor Tapping Its Experience Dealing With Downtime Procedures A small community hospital and its nursing home in rural Georgia have resorted to paper charts and other manual process for patient care as they deal with a ransomware attack discovered Saturday that knocked its electronic health records and other IT systems offline.

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The Cloud Development Environment Adoption Report

Cloud Development Environments (CDEs) are changing how software teams work by moving development to the cloud. Our Cloud Development Environment Adoption Report gathers insights from 223 developers and business leaders, uncovering key trends in CDE adoption. With 66% of large organizations already using CDEs, these platforms are quickly becoming essential to modern development practices.

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Memorial Hospital and Manor suffered a ransomware attack

Security Affairs

Georgia, a ransomware attack disrupted Memorial Hospital and Manor’s access to its Electronic Health Record system. A ransomware attack hit Memorial Hospital and Manor in Bainbridge, Georgia, and disrupted the access to its Electronic Health Record system. Memorial Hospital and Manor is a community hospital and healthcare facility that serves Decatur County and surrounding areas in southwest Georgia.

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Australia to legislate social media age limit of 16 – but can’t say how platforms will enforce it

The Guardian Data Protection

Onus will be on platforms to demonstrate they are taking reasonable steps to prevent access for young people, PM says Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Australian government has pledged to legislate an age limit of 16 years for social media access, with penalties for online platforms that don’t comply.

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2025 Timeline for CMMC 2.0 Compliance

Daymark

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program journey started back in 2019, which eventually led to DFARS Case 2019-D041. Since then, it has gone through several changes and program evolutions. Nearing 4 years in the making and getting closer to being finalized, companies are wondering what is next. What is the target date for the new rule?