Mon.Sep 09, 2024

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Patch Alert Issued for Veeam Backup & Replication Software

Data Breach Today

Expect Ransomware Groups to Abuse Critical-Severity Bug to Steal Data, Experts Warn Security experts are urging all Veeam Backup & Replication users to immediately update their software to patch a flaw that attackers can remotely exploit to take full control of a system. Experts say ransomware groups likely will target the critical-severity vulnerability for double extortion.

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My Experience is Your Best Teacher

Weissman's World

Julius Caesar had it right when he observed that “experience is the best teacher, and the worst experiences teach the best lessons.” How do I know? Because I’ve been helping organizations Do Information Right™ for a long time and have learned a great many lessons that you can benefit from without having to learn them the hard way. The post My Experience is Your Best Teacher appeared first on Holly Group.

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Progress Software Fixes Critical LoadMaster Vulnerability

Data Breach Today

Urgent Fix Addresses Critical Flaw That Allows Remote Code Execution Progress Software released an urgent patch Thursday to fix a critical vulnerability that hackers could exploit to launch remote attacks. The company is no stranger to urgent patching. It was at the center of a Memorial Day 2023 mass hacking incident.

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Australia Threatens to Force Companies to Break Encryption

Schneier on Security

In 2018, Australia passed the Assistance and Access Act, which—among other things—gave the government the power to force companies to break their own encryption. The Assistance and Access Act includes key components that outline investigatory powers between government and industry. These components include: Technical Assistance Requests (TARs): TARs are voluntary requests for assistance accessing encrypted data from law enforcement to teleco and technology companies.

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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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Acadian Ambulance Notifying Nearly 3 Million of Data Theft

Data Breach Today

Ransomware Gang Daixin Claims It Published Sensitive Patient Info on Dark Web Site A Louisiana-based ambulance company that provides emergency medical care services in four states is notifying nearly 3 million people that their sensitive health information was potentially stolen in a June hack. Ransomware gang Daixin claims to have published the data on its dark web leak site.

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FBI Report Says Cryptocurrency Scams Surged in 2023

Data Breach Today

Victims Reported $5.6 Billion in Financial Losses Associated With Crypto Schemes The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center on Monday issued a report revealing victims filed more than 69,000 public complaints related to cryptocurrency fraud and $5.6 billion in financial losses in 2023, while investment scams made up the bulk of losses throughout the year.

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What You Need to Know About Grok AI and Your Privacy

WIRED Threat Level

xAI's generative AI tool, Grok AI, is unhinged compared to its competitors. It's also scooping up a ton of data people post on X. Here's how to keep your posts out of Grok—and why you should.

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Hackers Target Taiwan UAV, Military Industries

Data Breach Today

Threat Actor Is Likely a Beijing Cyberespionage Operator A Chinese-speaking hacking group is targeting drone manufacturers in Taiwan and other military-related industries on the island country located roughly 100 miles from mainland China. Trend Micro on Friday said it tracks the threat actor as "Tidrone.

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TIDRONE APT targets drone manufacturers in Taiwan

Security Affairs

A previously undocumented threat actor tracked TIDRONE targets organizations in military and satellite industries in Taiwan. Trend Micro spotted an allegedly China-linked threat actor, tracked TIDRONE, targeting drone manufacturers in Taiwan. The group, which was previously undocumented, uses enterprise resource planning (ERP) software and remote desktops to deploy advanced malware, including CXCLNT and CLNTEND.

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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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US Prepares to Gather AI Foundational Model Developer Info

Data Breach Today

Action Aims to Ensure That Domestic Defense Industry Keeps Up With AI Developments The U.S. federal government is preparing to collect reports from foundational artificial intelligence model developers, including details about their cybersecurity defenses and red-teaming efforts. The Department of Commerce said it wants thoughts on how data should be safety collected and stored.

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Vulnerability Recap 9/9/24 – Exploited Vulnerabilities Persist

eSecurity Planet

Last week’s vulnerability news highlighted major security problems that affect a wide range of technologies. These vulnerabilities represent significant dangers for end users and organizations — from the remote code execution vulnerabilities in Veeam Backup & Replication and Apache OFBiz to the severe access control issues in SonicWall and Google Android.

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Darktrace CEO Swap: Gustafsson Steps Down; Popelka Steps Up

Data Breach Today

COO Jill Popelka Promoted to Chief Executive as Thoma Bravo Acquisition Nears Close Darktrace has promoted COO Jill Popelka to CEO, replacing long-time leader Poppy Gustafsson. As the cybersecurity AI vendor prepares to finalize its sale to Thoma Bravo, Popelka will steer Darktrace into its next phase of growth. Gustafsson will join the board as a non-executive director.

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The 4 biggest new health features Apple just announced

Collaboration 2.0

Actionable health insights were an overarching theme across Apple's new line of products, including the ability for the AirPods Pro 2 to act as an over-the-counter hearing aid.

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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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Six strategies that make your organization fluid and future ready

CGI

It requires deeper thought (and some crystal ball gazing) to anticipate the wider impacts of the intersection between AI and other technologies. So how can insurers create a fluid strategy that helps them successfully manage this uncertainty?

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iPhone 16 Pro vs. iPhone 14 Pro: Is it worth an upgrade?

Collaboration 2.0

Apple's new iPhone 16 Pro has some notable improvements, but are they enough to warrant upgrading from the iPhone 14 Pro just two years later? Here's how to decide.

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Election-Themed Scams Are on the Rise

KnowBe4

Researchers at Malwarebytes warn of a surge in election-themed scams ahead of November’s presidential election in the US. These attacks can be expected to increase as the election grows closer.

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Every iPhone 16 model compared: Which new iPhone should you buy?

Collaboration 2.0

Apple unveiled the new iPhone 16 with standout camera improvements and larger displays, but which one is right for you? We'll break down how each model compares.

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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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Use of Malicious Links Surges by 133% in Q1, Setting the Tone for the First Half of 2024

KnowBe4

Threat actors are opting for malicious links over attachments in email-based attacks because it gives them a critical advantage that many solutions can’t address.

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iPhone 16 Pro vs. iPhone 15 Pro: Should you upgrade to the latest model?

Collaboration 2.0

The newest iPhone model features a larger and stronger display than last year's, a more powerful and efficient processor, and a camera control button. Is it worth upgrading?

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What Is Industrial Control System (ICS) Cyber Security?

eSecurity Planet

Industrial control systems (ICS) are the backbone of critical infrastructure, powering essential operations in the energy, manufacturing, water treatment, and transportation sectors. These systems ensure the seamless functioning of processes that keep industries running smoothly and efficiently. However, as ICSs become more integrated with digital networks, their vulnerability to cyberthreats grows, making robust security measures essential to safeguarding these vital operations.

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iPhone 16 hands-on: So packed with features, I almost forgot about its Pro model

Collaboration 2.0

By offering the Camera Control button, Action button, and even the A18 chipset, the gap between the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro is now smaller than ever.

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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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Electronic payment gateway Slim CD disclosed a data breach impacting 1.7M individuals

Security Affairs

Payment gateway provider Slim CD disclosed a data breach, credit card and personal data of almost 1.7 million individuals were compromised. The electronic payment gateway Slim CD disclosed a data breach following a cyberattack. Personal data and credit card details of 1,693,000 individuals were compromised. Slim CD’s gateway system allows merchants to accept any kind of electronic payment with a single piece of software.

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Early adopters are deploying AI agents in the enterprise now, with scaled adoption in 2025

Collaboration 2.0

Technology, innovation, and strategy experts share their points of view on AI agent adoption and the future of the autonomous AI-powered enterprise.

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Predator spyware operation is back with a new infrastructure

Security Affairs

Researchers warn of a fresh cluster of activity associated with the Predator spyware using a new infrastructure, following the U.S. sanctions against the Intellexa Consortium. Recorded Future researchers warn that the Predator spyware has resurfaced with fresh infrastructure after a decline caused by US sanctions against Intellexa Consortium. In March 2024, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced actions on two individuals and five entities associated w

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Everything Apple announced at iPhone 16 event: AirPods, Apple Watch Series 10, AI, more

Collaboration 2.0

Apple unveiled a slew of new hardware and features during its Monday keynote. Here's a roundup of the company's announcements.

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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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The 7 best iOS 18 features that will make updating your iPhone worthwhile

Collaboration 2.0

Apple announced the new iPhone 16 lineup with iOS 18 today. Here are the best new features coming to your old iPhone.

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The iPhone 16 is undeniably great hardware - but you should still probably skip it

Collaboration 2.0

Opinion: The iPhone 16's hardware is impressive, but Apple Intelligence currently leaves much to be desired.

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6 ways LibreOffice is better than Google Docs for serious writing work

Collaboration 2.0

When I get serious about creating, editing, or collaborating on documents, I abandon the cloud-based options and use the open-source LibreOffice office suite instead. Here's why.

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