Data Breach Today
JUNE 3, 2021
Ransomware-as-a-Service Operation REvil - aka Sodinokibi - Has Been Making a Killing The FBI has attributed the ransomware attack against meat processing giant JBS to the REvil - aka Sodinokibi - ransomware-as-a-service operation. Security experts say the operation, which dates from 2019, appears to be run from Russia, and has been hitting increasingly large targets.
AIIM
JUNE 3, 2021
The National Archives and Records Administration ( NARA ) and Office of Management and Budget ( OMB ) set forth the government-wide policy M-19-21 as a directive to progress how government records are managed. Read on to learn what this directive is, who it impacts, and seven factors necessary to achieve compliance. What Is M-19-21? Who Does M-19-21 Impact?
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Data Breach Today
JUNE 3, 2021
Company Shut Down Part of Its Network That Was Compromised Japanese conglomerate Fujifilm has shut down part of its network after it was compromised in a suspected ransomware attack, the company said in an update on Wednesday. The attack is the latest in a series of ransomware incidents targeting multinational companies.
Troy Hunt
JUNE 3, 2021
Supporting national CERTs with free API domain searches across their assets is becoming an increasing focus for Have I Been Pwned and today I'm happy to welcome the 19th government on board, Belgium. As of now, the Centre for Cyber Security Belgium (CCB) has full access to query all their gov domains and gain deeper visibility into the impact of data breaches on their departments.
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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
JUNE 3, 2021
But Entity Says Its EHR System Was Not Compromised Scripps Health this week began notifying more than 147,000 individuals that their financial and health information was contained in documents stolen by attackers who deployed ransomware on the healthcare organization's network in May.
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Data Breach Today
JUNE 3, 2021
Low-Bandwidth Network Can Share Internet Connections Among Amazon Devices Internet of things security professionals are expressing concern over Amazon's new Sidewalk - a low-bandwidth network program that will allow some of the company's connected and IoT devices to share Wi-Fi access even outside an owner's home.
Security Affairs
JUNE 3, 2021
The US FBI announced that REvil ransomware gang (also known as Sodinokibi) is behind the attack that hit JBS Foods. On May 30, the American food processing giant JBS Foods, the world’s largest processor of fresh beef, was forced to shut down production at multiple sites worldwide following a cyberattack. The cyberattack impacted multiple production plants of the company worldwide, including facilities located in the United States, Australia, and Canada.
Data Breach Today
JUNE 3, 2021
In 6-3 Decision, Justices Side With Former Police Officer Convicted Under CFAA In a decision that will have major implications for the cybersecurity industry, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday to limit the scope of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. Security researchers and civil liberty groups argued that the 1986 law was too broadly written and outdated for today.
Security Affairs
JUNE 3, 2021
Cisco addressed multiple security flaws, including high-severity vulnerabilities, in Webex Player, SD-WAN software, and ASR 5000 series software. Cisco has addressed multiple vulnerabilities in its products , including high-risk flaws in Webex Player, SD-WAN software, and ASR 5000 series software. The IT giant fixed three high-severity vulnerabilities (CVE-2021-1503, CVE-2021-1526, CVE-2021-1502) affecting Webex Player for Windows and macOS.
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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.
Threatpost
JUNE 3, 2021
The crooks pay top dollar for Google search results for the popular AnyDesk, Dropbox & Telegram apps that lead to a malicious, infostealer-packed website.
The Texas Record
JUNE 3, 2021
Barry Primes. Recently, TSLAC Government Information Analyst Joslyn Ceasar had the opportunity to talk to a record and information professional with extensive experience in and knowledge of the records management field. Barry Primes has spent 30 years in records management in the federal, local, military, and private sectors. Recently, Primes moved to Houston after retiring from the National Archives and Records Administration.
Threatpost
JUNE 3, 2021
Joseph Carson, chief security scientist and advisory CISO at ThycoticCentrify, discusses best practices for securing healthcare data against the modern threat landscape.
Micro Focus
JUNE 3, 2021
At Micro Focus, we believe in the strength of collaboration and teaming to achieve positive impacts and meaningful outcomes. It’s this purpose that has motivated our ambition to Inspire a Million Lives – a goal to support communities around the world, and in particular those affected by COVID-19, by partnering with a variety of non-profits. View Article.
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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.
Hunton Privacy
JUNE 3, 2021
On June 3, 2021, Google informed app developers that beginning in late 2021, when Android 12 OS users opt out of personalized ads, the advertising ID provided by Google Play services (the Google Ad ID, or “GAID”) will not be made available to app developers for any purpose. The GAID is a unique, user-resettable ID that is used for personalized advertising and other limited purposes.
Security Affairs
JUNE 3, 2021
Researchers found multiple flaws in the Realtek RTL8170C Wi-Fi module that could be exploited to elevate privileges and hijack wireless communications. Researchers from Israeli IoT security firm Vdoo found multiple vulnerabilities in the Realtek RTL8170C Wi-Fi module that could allow to elevate privileges and hijack wireless communications. The Realtek RTL8710C module is based on a Cortex M3 processor, it is used for several applications in many industries, including Agriculture, Automotive, Ene
The Guardian Data Protection
JUNE 3, 2021
GPs in England have been told to hand over all patient data to NHS Digital – potentially to be exploited for corporate profit GP practices in England have been instructed to hand over their patients’ entire medical histories with just six weeks’ notice. Like many GPs, I’m very concerned about the implications this has for my patients. A growing number of us in London have taken taken the decision to pull the plug on the new data-sharing programme with NHS Digital and refuse to hand over patient
eSecurity Planet
JUNE 3, 2021
FireEye is selling its core cybersecurity products to a group led by private equity firm Symphony Technology Group (STG) in order to focus on its Mandiant threat response and services group. FireEye’s products span network, email, endpoint and cloud security , and the vendor has been pursuing an XDR platform approach to unite them all. The rebranded Mandiant Solutions will focus on high-growth services areas like Automated Defense, CEO Kevin Mandia said in a blog post.
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Threatpost
JUNE 3, 2021
Unprotected server exposes AMT Games user data containing user emails and purchase information.
WIRED Threat Level
JUNE 3, 2021
Hart InterCivic will be the first private vendor to partner with the company on using its open-source ElectionGuard system.
OpenText Information Management
JUNE 3, 2021
The RIG Exploit Kit (EK), which was discovered in 2014, is known to exploit vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s Internet Explorer browser and third-party applications such as Java, Adobe Flash, and Microsoft Silverlight. Browser exploits are very rare nowadays, however, in March 2021 researchers discovered the Rig EK had the ability to exploit CVE-2021-26411 affecting Microsoft Internet … The post RIG Exploit Kits exploit Internet Explorer delivering Dridex Trojan appeared first on OpenText Blo
Dark Reading
JUNE 3, 2021
Officials attribute the attack to REvil/Sodinokibi and say they are working to bring the threat actors to justice.
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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.
Collibra
JUNE 3, 2021
One of the goals of our Data Office is to create data products that support our business. These can be simple dashboards, AI-driven models, or recommendation engines. If you are new to data products and wondering how to best start, which people you need to involve, and what steps to take, you’ve come to the right place. In this blog we’ll walk you through our creation process in the context of a data product we recently deployed for our colleagues.
OpenText Information Management
JUNE 3, 2021
Companies have been forced to drive digital transformation that would normally – without the heightened pressures of a pandemic – take years to pull off. From facilitating remote productivity to keeping the workforce connected from anywhere, cloud solutions are a top answer to addressing pandemic-related challenges for 60 percent of enterprises, says 451 Research.
Dark Reading
JUNE 3, 2021
New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the Steamship Authority of Massachusetts were both victims of cyberattacks.
IG Guru
JUNE 3, 2021
City leaders paid big legal fees to withhold information, a Better Government investigation shows, thwarting a decade-old state reform measure to give citizens more power to shake loose government documents. The post Chicago spends millions keeping public records secret via CRAIN’S Chicago Business appeared first on IG GURU.
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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.
Dark Reading
JUNE 3, 2021
Companies need to prepare for the costs of an attack now, before they get attacked. Here's a checklist to help.
Everteam
JUNE 3, 2021
Uncategorized. AI4Heart Project. Nicolas d'Ambrosio. 3 June 2021. Improve efficiency in the management of cardiology patients with the IzyCardio solution. The need for access to a cardiology service is constantly increasing in a context where the demography of cardiologists is stagnating. As a result, appointment times are impacted as well as the quality of patient care.
CILIP
JUNE 3, 2021
Suffolk Libraries upgrades to become a Premium Employer Partner with CILIP. Suffolk Libraries has become the latest major employer to join the Premium tier of CILIP?s Employer Partner scheme. Suffolk Libraries, a registered charity, runs 44 libraries across Suffolk and will be working with CILIP to develop and support a workforce that delivers a first-class service to the residents of the county.
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