Tue.Aug 06, 2024

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Hackers breached MDM firm Mobile Guardian and wiped thousands of devices

Security Affairs

Threat actors breached the UK-based mobile device management (MDM) firm Mobile Guardian and remotely wiped thousands of devices. Hackers breached the mobile device management (MDM) firm Mobile Guardian, the company detected unauthorized access to iOS and ChromeOS devices on August 4th. The incident impacted users globally, the attackers remotely wiped a small percentage of devices, according to the company.

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Make it Personal When People Slow Your InfoGov Roll

Weissman's World

You know as well as I that people-related issues – not those related to technology – tend to be the ones that stand most in the way of information governance success. Our problem is that we need them to understand, to make time for us, to change their thinking. To help them get there, we… Read More » Make it Personal When People Slow Your InfoGov Roll The post Make it Personal When People Slow Your InfoGov Roll appeared first on Holly Group.

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Should Organizations Pay Ransom Demands?

Security Affairs

Ransomware attacks are the most significant risk for modern organizations, why organizations should avoid paying ransoms. Ransomware attacks are the most significant risk for modern organizations, with the Verizon Data Breach Report 2024 reporting that ransomware is a top threat across 92% of industries. In recent years, the number of ransomware attacks has grown significantly.

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A New Plan to Break the Cycle of Destructive Critical Infrastructure Hacks

WIRED Threat Level

As digital threats against US water, food, health care, and other vital sectors loom large, a new project called UnDisruptable27 aims to help fix cybersecurity weaknesses where other efforts have failed.

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How to Start Virtual Care the Right Way: A Proven Roadmap for 2025 and Beyond

Speaker: Dr. Christine Gall, DrPH, MS, BSN, RN

The promise of virtual care is no longer theoretical and is now a critical solution to many of healthcare’s most urgent challenges. Yet many healthcare leaders remain unsure how to build a business case for investment and launching the right program at the right time can be the difference between value and failure. For organizations seeking a financially sound, clinically effective entry point, Virtual Patient Observation (VPO) offers a compelling case to lead with.

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Google warns of an actively exploited Android kernel flaw

Security Affairs

Google addressed an actively exploited high-severity vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-36971, impacting the Android kernel. Google fixed a high-severity flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-36971, impacting the Android kernel. The IT giant is aware that the vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild. The company did not share details of the attacks exploiting this vulnerability.

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North Korea-linked hackers target construction and machinery sectors with watering hole and supply chain attacks

Security Affairs

South Korea’s National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) reported that North Korea-linked hackers hijacked VPN software updates to deploy malware. South Korea’s national security and intelligence agencies, including the National Intelligence Service, the Prosecutor’s Office, the Police Agency, the Military Intelligence Command, and the Cyber Operations Command, have issued a joint cybersecurity advisory to warn that North Korea-linked hackers exploited VPN software update to install

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The AI scams infiltrating the knitting and crochet world - and how to spot them

Collaboration 2.0

AI can create unexpected problems for crafters. Here's what to watch out for, and why it matters even if you don't crochet.

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CISA adds Microsoft COM for Windows bug to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog

Security Affairs

U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds a Microsoft COM for Windows bug to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability in Microsoft COM for Windows, tracked as CVE-2018-0824 (CVSS score of 7.5), to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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This $20 USB-C cable I recommend comes with a useful digital display

Collaboration 2.0

The ChargerLAB Power-Z AK001 USB-C cable includes a power meter that's super handy for seasoned technicians and hobbyists alike.

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From Curiosity to Competitive Edge: How Mid-Market CEOs Are Using AI to Scale Smarter

Speaker: Lee Andrews, Founder at LJA New Media & Tony Karrer, Founder and CTO at Aggregage

This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.

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A ransomware attack hit French museum network

Security Affairs

The Réunion des Musées Nationaux network, including Paris’ Grand Palais and other museums, was hit by a ransomware attack. A ransomware attack hit the Réunion des Musées Nationaux network, including Paris’ Grand Palais and other museums. The attack impacted around 40 museums across France. The attack occurred on Sunday, and despite some affected venues are hosting Summer Olympics competitions, the incident had no impact on the Olympic Games.

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Google just unveiled 2 major smart home AI updates - and Nest users will be excited

Collaboration 2.0

The new Gemini-powered updates will soon supercharge smart homes with generative AI and more options than ever.

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Ransomware Leads to $30M in Lost Income at Sonic Automotive

Data Breach Today

Numerous Dealers Disrupted by Attack Against Software Provider CDK Global Ransomware attacks are continuing to lead to losses, to the tune of $30 million for automotive retail giant Sonic Automotive due to the attack disrupting car dealership software service provider CDK Global, and separately $17 million for printed circuit board assembly maker Key Tronic.

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This EcoFlow portable battery powered my whole home during recent outages

Collaboration 2.0

The EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra is capable of powering an entire home, but it's especially outstanding with the EcoFlow Smart Home Panel 2.

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Agent Tooling: Connecting AI to Your Tools, Systems & Data

Speaker: Alex Salazar, CEO & Co-Founder @ Arcade | Nate Barbettini, Founding Engineer @ Arcade | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO @ Aggregage

There’s a lot of noise surrounding the ability of AI agents to connect to your tools, systems and data. But building an AI application into a reliable, secure workflow agent isn’t as simple as plugging in an API. As an engineering leader, it can be challenging to make sense of this evolving landscape, but agent tooling provides such high value that it’s critical we figure out how to move forward.

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UK's Advanced Faces 6M Pound Find After LockBit Attack

Data Breach Today

Ransomware Hackers Used LockBit 3.0 to Hack IT Services Company in 2022 A British IT services company whose ransomware attack and data breach in 2022 disrupted a national urgent care medical helpline now faces the prospect of a nearly $8 million fine. Hackers stole personal information belonging to 82,946 individuals.

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These headphones ruined every other pair for me - and are not by Bose or Sony

Collaboration 2.0

These headphones produce rich, sonically accurate audio that is a luxury for the ears. They offer unmatched comfort and a more-than-reasonable price point.

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Black Hat Fireside Chat: The role of API Security in mitigating online fraud, emerging GenAI risks

The Last Watchdog

LAS VEGAS — As Black Hat USA 2024 plays out here this week, the disruptive impact of GenAI/LLM at many different levels will be in the spotlight. Related : GenAI introduces fresh risks We’re in early days. The productivity gains are ramping up – but so are the exposures. I had the chance to visit with Amod Gupta , head of product at Traceable ; we discussed how GenAI/LLM is reverberating at the API level, where hyper-interconnectivity continues to intensify.

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Meet OpenShift Lightspeed, RedHat's AI tool for Kubernetes admins

Collaboration 2.0

Need help with your OpenShift Kubernetes clusters? Red Hat's AI-based virtual assistant simplifies complex IT tasks.

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook for Smarter Knowledge Work

Speaker: Frank Taliano

Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.

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KnowBe4 Honors the World Famous Hacker for the First National Social Engineering Day

KnowBe4

On August 6th, 2024, we celebrate National Social Engineering Day – a new national day established by KnowBe4 and officially recognized by the National Day Calendar. The day aims to educate individuals and organizations about the risks associated with social engineering tactics used in cyber attacks.

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5 first-rate Linux distros for power users (or anyone seeking challenge)

Collaboration 2.0

There's a perfect Linux out there for everyone. For advanced users, these distributions are so worth the extra bother. Compare them and see for yourself.

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Hack on Arkansas Mental Health Provider Affects 375,000

Data Breach Today

Data Theft at Arisa Health Among Latest Attacks on Behavioral Health Clinics An Arkansas-based mental and behavioral health services provider is notifying more than 375,000 individuals of a data theft potentially compromising their sensitive personal and medical information. The organization already faces at least one proposed class action lawsuit in the wake of the breach.

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Google controls an illegal monopoly in internet search, US judge rules

Collaboration 2.0

The ruling marks a huge setback for Google and a major win for the US Department of Justice.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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CISA Guide Sparks Calls for Software Supplier 'Safe Harbor'

Data Breach Today

New Security Transparency Guidance Sparks Demands for Supplier Protections Experts are calling on the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to expand and implement protections for software developers who embrace the White House administration’s calls to take a greater share of responsibility for the security of their products.

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How to run dozens of AI models on your Mac or PC - no third-party cloud needed

Collaboration 2.0

Running advanced LLMs like Meta's Llama 3.1 on your Mac, Windows, or Linux system offers you data privacy, customization, and cost savings. Here's how you do it.

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Kimsuky and Andariel Target Seoul's Construction Industry

Data Breach Today

Espionage Groups Exploited Software Supply Chain Vulnerabilities to Widen Reach Prominent North Korean hacker groups Kimsuky and Andariel have been targeting South Korea's construction and machinery sectors since January to steal classified information to help the country modernize its cities and factories, South Korean government agencies warned on Monday.

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Proton VPN rolls out anti-censorship protocol to Windows, plus other updates

Collaboration 2.0

These Proton VPN updates aim to protect privacy, free speech, and access to a 'free and fair internet' around the world.

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How to Achieve High-Accuracy Results When Using LLMs

Speaker: Ben Epstein, Stealth Founder & CTO | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO, Aggregage

When tasked with building a fundamentally new product line with deeper insights than previously achievable for a high-value client, Ben Epstein and his team faced a significant challenge: how to harness LLMs to produce consistent, high-accuracy outputs at scale. In this new session, Ben will share how he and his team engineered a system (based on proven software engineering approaches) that employs reproducible test variations (via temperature 0 and fixed seeds), and enables non-LLM evaluation m

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How Akamai’s Acquisition of Noname Enhances API Protection

Data Breach Today

Noname Security CEO Oz Golan on Strengthening API, Web Security Post-Acquisition Akamai’s $450 million acquisition of No Name Security marks a pivotal point in API security. Oz Golan, Noname's CEO and Akamai's vice president of API security, discusses the integration plans, technological synergies, and future growth opportunities that come with Akamai’s extensive customer base.

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The best TV wall mounts of 2024: Expert recommended

Collaboration 2.0

ZDNET experts researched the best TV wall mounts to help you find the right fit for your space, whether you have a smaller secondary screen for your bedroom or a big-screen main TV in your living room.

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New Malvertising Campaign Impersonates Google Authenticator

KnowBe4

Researchers at Malwarebytes spotted a malvertising campaign that abused Google Ads to target people searching for Google Authenticator.