Mon.Feb 14, 2022

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Top 3 reasons to love your data

Collibra

At Collibra we love a lot of things. We love our colleagues, our product, the snacks in the office, being our customers’ champion, driving change, and the work we do everyday (just to name a few). But what we really love is data. So in honor of Valentine’s Day we wanted to share the top three reasons why we love data. Data is at the heart of everything we do. 1.

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Wazawaka Goes Waka Waka

Krebs on Security

In January, KrebsOnSecurity examined clues left behind by “ Wazawaka ,” the hacker handle chosen by a major ransomware criminal in the Russian-speaking cybercrime scene. Wazawaka has since “lost his mind” according to his erstwhile colleagues, creating a Twitter account to drop exploit code for a widely-used virtual private networking (VPN) appliance, and publishing bizarre selfie videos taunting security researchers and journalists.

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European rulings on the use of Google Analytics and how it may affect your business

Data Protection Report

Recent decisions out of the EU will impact the use of Google Analytics and similar non-European analytics services when targeting EU individuals, with the potential to put many organizations at risk of receiving GDPR fines. At issue was the transfer of personal data from the EU to the US through the use of Google Analytics. These decisions, like the Schrems decisions, make it clear that organizations must have a technical understanding of their data flows, with an emphasis on: (1) where the data

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Building AI and Machine Learning Technologies: Data Licensing Tips and Traps

Data Matters

Data is the fuel for software development, and developers use historical data from existing products to train algorithms and build AI and machine learning models. Companies are well aware of privacy and regulatory restrictions on data use, but often do not consider the potential impact of data use restrictions on intellectual property ownership and use rights.

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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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Rejecting cookies should be as easy as accepting cookies: new sanctions by the French authority (CNIL)

Data Protection Report

The French Data Protection Authority (the “ CNIL ”) continues its campaign against companies that do not respect the rules relating to cookies and other trackers, which the CNIL has previously reminded the market about in multiple communications and decisions. The CNIL has already issued four sets of formal notices to over 90 organizations of various sizes for non-compliance with the rules.

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BlackByte ransomware breached at least 3 US critical infrastructure organizations

Security Affairs

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said that the BlackByte ransomware gang has breached at least three organizations from US critical infrastructure sectors. The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) published a joint cybersecurity advisory with the US Secret Services which revealed that the BlackByte ransomware group has breached at least three organizations from US critical infrastructure sectors in the last three months. “This joint Cybersecurity Advisory was developed by t

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Could Biology Hold the Clue to Better Cybersecurity?

Dark Reading

Sophisticated malware attacks underscore the need for a more dynamic security framework, inspired by biological concepts.

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SSU: Russia-linked actors are targeting Ukraine with ‘massive wave of hybrid warfare’

Security Affairs

The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) said the country is the target of an ongoing “wave of hybrid warfare.” The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) today revealed the country is the target of an ongoing “wave of hybrid warfare” conducted by Russia-linked malicious actors. Threat actors aim at destabilizing the social contest in the country and instilling fear and untrust in the country’s government. “Ukraine is facing attempts to systemically sow panic, spread

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Upcoming Speaking Engagements

Schneier on Security

This is a current list of where and when I am scheduled to speak: I’m speaking at IT-S Now 2022 in Vienna on June 2, 2022. I’m speaking at the 14th International Conference on Cyber Conflict, CyCon 2022, in Tallinn, Estonia on June 3, 2022. I’m speaking at the RSA Conference 2022 in San Francisco, June 6-9, 2022. The list is maintained on this page.

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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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Alleged ransomware attack disrupted operations at Slovenia’s Pop TV station

Security Affairs

Last week, a cyberattack hit Pop TV, Slovenia’s most popular TV channel, disrupting the operations. Last week, a cyber-attack has disrupted the operations of Pop TV, the Slovenian most popular TV channel. The attack, which likely was a ransomware attack, impacted the computer network of the TV channel and caused the cancellation of the evening edition of 24UR daily news show.

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8 of the Biggest Cybersecurity M&As & Investment Deals in 2021

Dark Reading

There were more financial deals in cybersecurity last year than in any previous year.

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European Central Bank tells banks to step up defences against nation-state attacks

Security Affairs

The European Central Bank is warning banks of possible Russia-linked cyber attack amid the rising crisis with Ukraine. The European Central Bank is warning banks of possible Russia-linked cyber attack amid the rising crisis with Ukraine and is inviting them to step up defenses. The news was reported by Reuters, citing two unnamed sources. The ECB pointed out that addressing cybersecurity is a top priority for the European agency. “The European Central Bank is telling euro zone banks zone t

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5 Reasons Why Civil Discourse Is Good for Security

Dark Reading

A cordial environment helps valuable input reach those who can use it to improve the organization's security posture.

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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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BlackByte Tackles the SF 49ers & US Critical Infrastructure

Threatpost

Hours before the Superbowl and two days after the FBI warned about the ransomware gang, BlackByte leaked what are purportedly the NFL team's files.

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Ransomware Threat Intel: You're Soaking In It!

Dark Reading

Organizations need to improve their ability to detect and prevent emerging ransomware attacks.

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Adobe: Zero-Day Magento 2 RCE Bug Under Active Attack

Threatpost

The vendor issued an emergency fix on Sunday, and eCommerce websites should update ASAP to avoid Magecart card-skimming attacks and other problems.

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Getting smart about IT asset disposal and security via Barracuda Blog

IG Guru

Check out the article here. The post Getting smart about IT asset disposal and security via Barracuda Blog appeared first on IG GURU.

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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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‘Cities: Skylines’ Gaming Modder Banned Over Hidden Malware

Threatpost

35K+ players were exposed to an auto-updater that planted a trojan that choked performance for fellow modders and Colossal Order employees.

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San Francisco 49ers Hit With a Ransomware Attack

Dark Reading

AP report says NFL team organization acknowledged a "network security incident" that affected its corporate IT network.

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Improving the ATM and Banking Experience With Biometric Multi-Factor Authentication

HID Global

Improving the ATM and Banking Experience With Biometric Multi-Factor Authentication. tseeley. Mon, 02/14/2022 - 13:05.

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(ISC)² to Pilot Online Proctored Exams for CISSP in U.S., U.K. and Singapore

Dark Reading

Second pilot program will assess feasibility and security of offering online exams to increase global accessibility for certification candidates.

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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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True Crime Stories — An Arrogant Clue Missed at the Scene

HID Global

True Crime Stories — An Arrogant Clue Missed at the Scene. vmcmillan. Mon, 02/14/2022 - 13:09.

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One Identity Enhances Unified Identity Security Platform with CIEM, Application Governance and Teams Modules

Dark Reading

Plans to further advance vision for end-to-end identity security.

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GUEST ESSAY: 5 steps all SMBs should take to minimize IAM exposures in the current enviroment

The Last Watchdog

Which topics should CEOs, CIOs and CISOs have on their radar when it comes to Identity and Access Management ( IAM ) and cyber security risks in 2022? Related: How IAM authenticates users. Here are a few important issues that relate to the changes in today’s working environment. Reduce manual processes. Automation can help get rid of manual processes.

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LogRhythm Unveils New Brand Identity

Dark Reading

Announcement comes in advance of new technology offerings in 2022.

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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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Critical Magento zero-day flaw CVE-2022-24086 actively exploited

Security Affairs

Adobe addressed a critical vulnerability ( CVE-2022-24086 ) impacting Magento Open Source products that is being actively exploited in the wild. Adobe rolled out security updates to address a critical security vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2022-24086 , affecting its Commerce and Magento Open Source products that is being actively exploited in the wild. “Adobe is aware that CVE-2022-24086 has been exploited in the wild in very limited attacks targeting Adobe Commerce merchants.” reads

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Remote sex toys might spice up your love life – but crooks could also get a kick out of them?

Security Affairs

A CyberNews investigation has revealed that Lovense remote sex toy users might be at risk from threat actors, due to poor security features. Original post: [link]. Lovense boasts that its teledildonic sex toys will spice up your sexual relationship. By using wireless remote control, you can customize vibrations and adjust them to your body, or give pleasure to someone across a room or even miles away.