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Breach Roundup: Mexico in Hacker Spotlight

Data Breach Today

Also: Critical WHOIS Vulnerability Exposes Internet Security Flaw in.mobi Domains This week, cyberthreats rising in Mexico; FBI warned of BEC scams; U.K. police arrested hacking suspect; Avis, Slim CD, Medicare and Fortinet disclosed breaches; Highline public schools reopened after cyberattack; a critical flaw was found in WHOIS; and Konni upped attacks on Russia, South Korea.

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News alert: Aembit raises $25M Series A funding for non-human Identity and Access Management

The Last Watchdog

Silver Spring, MD, Sept.12, 2024, CyberNewsWire – – Aembit , the leading non-human identity and access management (IAM) company, has secured $25 million in Series A funding, bringing its total capital raised to nearly $45 million. Acrew Capital led the round, with participation from existing investors Ballistic Ventures, Ten Eleven Ventures, Okta Ventures, and CrowdStrike Falcon Fund.

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Cryptohack Roundup: $20.5M Indodax Theft

Data Breach Today

Also: Angel Drainer Resurfaces; Russia's Sanctions Evasion Ploy This week, Indodax was hacked, Angel Drainer resurfaced, Russia developed Infra crypto, GS Partners settled with U.S. states, Caroline Ellison to be sentenced Sept. 24, FCA prosecuted first unregistered crypto case, Nigeria set new crypto regulations, and India may approve offshore crypto firms.

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Microsoft Is Adding New Cryptography Algorithms

Schneier on Security

Microsoft is updating SymCrypt , its core cryptographic library, with new quantum-secure algorithms. Microsoft’s details are here. From a news article : The first new algorithm Microsoft added to SymCrypt is called ML-KEM. Previously known as CRYSTALS-Kyber, ML-KEM is one of three post-quantum standards formalized last month by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

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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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Kernel Mode Under the Microscope at Windows Security Summit

Data Breach Today

Company Focused on Safe Deployment Practices, Reducing Kernel Mode Dependencies Cutting kernel mode dependencies and adopting safe deployment practices will make endpoint systems more resilient and secure for Windows customers. Tuesday's meeting came two months after a faulty CrowdStrike update disrupted 8.5 million Windows machines and caused $5.4 billion in direct losses.

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Mastercard Buys Threat Intel Firm Recorded Future for $2.65B

Data Breach Today

Deal Will Help Mastercard Offer Greater Protection, Trust for Digital Transactions Mastercard plans to buy threat intelligence firm Recorded Future for $2.65 billion to enhance cyber resilience and offer greater protection and trust around digital transactions. The deal will enhance Mastercard's identity, fraud prevention services by helping businesses identify and mitigate risk.

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Cybersecurity giant Fortinet discloses a data breach

Security Affairs

Fortinet disclosed a data breach after a threat actor claimed the theft of 440GB of files from the company’s Microsoft Sharepoint server. Today, Fortinet told Cyber Daily that a threat actor gained unauthorized access to a third-party service it used. “An individual gained unauthorized access to a limited number of files stored on Fortinet’s instance of a third-party cloud-based shared file drive, which included limited data related to a small number of Fortinet customers, and

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UK Labels Data Centers as Critical National Infrastructure

Data Breach Today

British Government Says Data Centers Are 'Essential for Functioning of Society' The U.K. government on Thursday designated data centers as part of its critical national infrastructure in a move intended to prevent the loss of sensitive user data during disruptive cyberattacks. A newly announced data center security team will monitor and anticipate potential cyberthreats.

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UK NCA arrested a teenager linked to the attack on Transport for London

Security Affairs

U.K. police arrested a 17-year-old teenager allegedly linked to the cyberattack on London’s public transportation agency, Transport for London. U.K.’s National Crime Agency announced the arrest of a 17-year-old teenager from Walsall who is allegedly linked to the cyberattack that recently hit Transport for London. “The 17-year-old male was detained on suspicion of Computer Misuse Act offences in relation to the attack, which was launched on TfL on 1 September.” states the

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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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GPS Modernization Stalls as Pentagon Faces Chip Shortages

Data Breach Today

New Report Warns of Continued Delays and Deficiencies in Federal GPS Modernization The Space Force is suffering from years of delays, setbacks and shortcomings in its Global Positioning System modernization program, according to a Government Accountability Office report, which found major deficiencies and testing issues that could hinder the United States competitiveness in space.

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Every iPhone 16 model compared: Should you buy the standard, Plus, Pro, or Max?

Collaboration 2.0

Apple unveiled the new iPhone 16 series with camera improvements and larger displays, but which one is right for you? Here's how each model compares.

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How to Address AI Security Risks With ISO 27001

IT Governance

AI penetration tests, user education, and more Artificial intelligence is taking the world by storm. But for all its potential, there are legitimate concerns around, among other things, data security. Bridget Kenyon is the CISO (chief information security officer) for SSCL, a member of the UK Advisory Council for (ISC) 2 , and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Information Security.

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iPhone 16 Pro vs. iPhone 14 Pro: Is the latest model worth the upgrade?

Collaboration 2.0

Apple's new iPhone 16 Pro has some notable improvements, but do they warrant upgrading from the now two-year-old iPhone 14 Pro? Here's how to decide.

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Enhance Innovation and Governance Through the Cloud Development Maturity Model

Leverage the Cloud Development Environment Maturity Model to elevate your software development practices with scalable, secure cloud-based workspaces. This model offers a structured approach to modernizing development, aligning technology, developer experience, security, and workflows. By implementing Cloud Development Environments (CDEs), teams can boost efficiency, improve security, and streamline operations through centralized governance.

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Singapore Police arrest six men allegedly involved in a cybercrime syndicate

Security Affairs

The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has arrested six individuals for their role in the operations of a cybercrime ring in the country. The Singapore Police Force (SPF) arrested five Chinese nationals, aged 32 to 42, and a 34-year-old Singaporean man for the alleged involvement in illegal cyber activities in the country. On 9 September 2024, around 160 officers from various Singapore Police Force units conducted raids across the island, leading to the arrests and the seizure of electronic devices an

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I ditched my Kindle and iPad just hours after testing this Android tablet

Collaboration 2.0

I've been a Kindle user for over a decade, but the TCL Tab 10 Nxtpaper 5G is my new favorite e-reader for its versatile display and value.

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System extension changes in macOS Sequoia

Jamf

With the release of macOS Sequoia, admins will see changes to system extensions on managed devices. Find out what this means for your device fleet.

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Microsoft 365 is down for thousands of users

Collaboration 2.0

UPDATED: The web version of Microsoft's software suite is currently inaccessible for a large number of people, and other services seem to be down as well.

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Bringing the Cybersecurity Imperative Into Focus

Tech leaders today are facing shrinking budgets and investment concerns. This whitepaper provides insights from over 1,000 tech leaders on how to stay secure and attract top cybersecurity talent, all while doing more with less. Download today to learn more!

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UK datacentres to be designated critical infrastructure

The Guardian Data Protection

Facilities to receive greater protection in attempt to reduce potential impact of adverse incidents or attacks Datacentres in the UK are to be designated as critical national infrastructure in an effort to protect them from cyber-attacks and IT blackouts, the government has said. The buildings store much of the data generated in the UK, including photos taken on smartphones, financial information and NHS records.

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Have a global audience? This AI video platform translates your content in one click

Collaboration 2.0

Synthesia is adding new features to its AI video generation platform for seamless, culturally relevant translations. Here's how it works.

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Dobeles dzirnavnieks finds the perfect recipe for growth success

OpenText Information Management

At Dobeles dzirnavnieks , we provide flour, pasta, cereal flakes and many more food products to millions of consumers across more than 70 countries. Based in Latvia, we operate production facilities that cover over 21 hectares. Dobeles dzirnavnieks is already the largest pasta producer in Northern Europe—and we continue to grow. Driving one of the largest food production businesses in Baltics is no simple task.

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Oura Ring vs. Apple Watch: Which health tracker should you buy?

Collaboration 2.0

These two wearables might look like they track the same metrics, but they are vastly different devices.

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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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UK NCA arrested a teenager linked to the attack on Transport for London

Security Affairs

U.K. police arrested a 17-year-old teenager allegedly linked to the cyberattack on London’s public transportation agency, Transport for London. U.K.’s National Crime Agency announced the arrest of a 17-year-old teenager from Walsall who is allegedly linked to the cyberattack that recently hit Transport for London. “The 17-year-old male was detained on suspicion of Computer Misuse Act offences in relation to the attack, which was launched on TfL on 1 September.” states the

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How digital twins of Earth are spinning up safer decisions for the planet

Collaboration 2.0

Creating a digital twin of the Earth ignites innovation in science, business, and other sectors.

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Singapore Police arrest six men allegedly involved in a cybercrime syndicate

Security Affairs

The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has arrested six individuals for their role in the operations of a cybercrime ring in the country. The Singapore Police Force (SPF) arrested five Chinese nationals, aged 32 to 42, and a 34-year-old Singaporean man for the alleged involvement in illegal cyber activities in the country. On 9 September 2024, around 160 officers from various Singapore Police Force units conducted raids across the island, leading to the arrests and the seizure of electronic devices an

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One of the best tablets for watching movies is not from a brand you'd expect

Collaboration 2.0

The OnePlus Pad 2 is currently on sale, and has everything you'd want in a solid entertainment tablet: good hardware, long battery life, and most importantly, a gorgeous display.

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Launching LLM-Based Products: From Concept to Cash in 90 Days

Speaker: Christophe Louvion, Chief Product & Technology Officer of NRC Health and Tony Karrer, CTO at Aggregage

Christophe Louvion, Chief Product & Technology Officer of NRC Health, is here to take us through how he guided his company's recent experience of getting from concept to launch and sales of products within 90 days. In this exclusive webinar, Christophe will cover key aspects of his journey, including: LLM Development & Quick Wins 🤖 Understand how LLMs differ from traditional software, identifying opportunities for rapid development and deployment.

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Report Finds Lack of Talent, Tools Frustrates Cyber Investigations

The Security Ledger

Firms face challenges in combating sophisticated cyber attacks due to a shortage of skilled workers and complex, costly investigative tools. A report by Command Zero highlights the acute need for cybersecurity talent, especially for cloud platforms. Organizations struggle with tool integration and lack standardized processes, complicating cyber. Read the whole entry.

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Linux and open-source documentation is a mess: Here's the solution

Collaboration 2.0

Simply telling someone to RTFM is not an answer when the manual is outdated, unreadable, or nonexistent. We need to improve the quality of our documentation, and the way to do that is simple.

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Davies Appoints First Group Chief AI Officer

Information Matters

Davies, the professional services and technology company, has named Paul O’Brien as its first Group Chief AI Officer, signalling a significant push into artificial intelligence, the company announced on Thursday. Read more The post Davies Appoints First Group Chief AI Officer appeared first on Information Matters - AI in the UK.