Data Breach Today
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
Malicious Spreadsheets With Embedded Flash Trace to North Korean Attackers A hacking team dubbed "Group 123" with apparent ties to the government of North Korea has been exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in the Flash browser plug-in, likely to hack high-value targets. Adobe has released an emergency Flash update with security fixes. Or organizations could simply stop using Flash.
Schneier on Security
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
This story of leaked Australian government secrets is unlike any other I've heard: It begins at a second-hand shop in Canberra, where ex-government furniture is sold off cheaply. The deals can be even cheaper when the items in question are two heavy filing cabinets to which no-one can find the keys. They were purchased for small change and sat unopened for some months until the locks were attacked with a drill.
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Data Breach Today
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
Healthcare entities are increasingly considering user and entity behavioral analytics tools because their previous breach prevention and detection efforts have fallen short, says security expert Mac McMillan.
WIRED Threat Level
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
Researcher Mordechai Guri has spent the last four years exploring practically every method of stealthily siphoning data off of a disconnected computer.
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.
IT Governance
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
An integral part of your EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) project is producing appropriate documentation to demonstrate your compliance. As part of this, organisations will need to produce a data protection policy. To help you prepare for the fast-approaching compliance deadline (25 May 2018), we have outlined what the data protection policy is, what you should be looking to include and what tools can help your organisation produce this essential piece of documentation.
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IBM Big Data Hub
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
As the expression goes, "There’s no AI without IA." In other words, enthusiasm for AI has led many to jump in head first. But without a strong technology foundation, companies could be setting themselves up for obstacles.
WIRED Threat Level
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
Infraud may not have been as famous as dark web markets like the Silk Road and Alphabay, but it far outlasted both.
Data Matters
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
Companies that are subject to New York’s Cybersecurity Regulation are moving quickly to finalize their compliance obligations under the Cybersecurity Regulation, as the second “due date” quickly approaches – February 15, 2018. By August 28, 2017, Covered Entities were required to have a cybersecurity program in place, as well as a board (or senior officer) approved written cybersecurity policy and Chief Information Security Officer to help protect data and systems.
OpenText Information Management
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
In November last year I posted a blog introducing a new partnership OpenText had entered into with a UK-based provider of blockchain solutions, BlockEx. In the blog I highlighted how we would be looking to explore a joint solution relating to supply chain finance. Supply chain finance has been around for years, but the use … The post Could blockchain improve conflict minerals traceability?
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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.
IT Governance
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
With less than four months until the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect, it is imperative that your organisation is prepared. On 25 May 2018, the GDPR will introduce a number of significant changes that will apply to businesses of all sizes. The Regulation expands the rights of individuals over how their personal information is collected and processed.
OpenText Information Management
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
In our first year as part of the OpenText™ Content Services group, we released three updates as well as planning for a release later this year and planning the long term future of ApplicationXtender. All this with an eye towards making ApplicationXtender a modern product that fits with the OpenText vision of content services. ApplicationXtender … The post One year at OpenText for ApplicationXtender appeared first on OpenText Blogs.
IT Governance
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
200 NHS Trusts assessed for cyber security vulnerabilities have failed to achieve the basic security recommendations, a Public Accounts Committee has heard. Addressing MPs at the ‘Cyber-attack on the NHS’ hearing, Rob Shaw, deputy chief executive of NHS Digital, discussed the results of assessments of 200 of the 236 NHS Trusts in England and Wales. In every case, the Trusts failed to achieve a passing grade.
eSecurity Planet
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
Industry experts from Coalfire, IEEE and more discuss how AI is shaping the future of IT security.
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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.
IT Governance
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
Any organisation that delivers IT services to its customers needs an effective way of managing those services. That’s where ITIL ® (Information Technology Infrastructure Library ® ) comes in. It’s a set of detailed practices for IT service management (ITSM) that focuses on the end user rather than technology, aiming to provide IT services that are better aligned with organisations’ business needs.
Hunton Privacy
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
On February 1, 2018, the Singapore Personal Data Protection Commission (the “PDPC”) published its response to feedback collected during a public consultation process conducted during the late summer and fall of 2017 (the “Response”). During that public consultation, the PDPC circulated a proposal relating to two general topics: (1) the relevance of two new alternative bases for collecting, using and disclosing personal data (“Notification of Purpose” and “Legal or Business Purpose”), and (2) a m
Dark Reading
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
Recent Adobe Flash exploit discovered against South Korean targets likely purchased, not developed by the hacking group.
Hunton Privacy
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
On February 5, 2018, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced its most recent Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”) case against Explore Talent, an online service marketed to aspiring actors and models. According to the FTC’s complaint , Explore Talent provided a free platform for consumers to find information about upcoming auditions, casting calls and other opportunities.
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Dark Reading
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
Shurl0ckr, a form of Gojdue ransomware, was not detected on SharePoint or Google Drive.
Archive Document Data Storage
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
In terms of data breaches, 2017 wasn’t a great year. And despite our “glass half-full” attitude, we must admit the data security outlook for 2018 isn’t looking much better. Here are several risks to be aware of, and what you can do to stay safe: Phishing Season Is Still Open. Phishing scams yield high profits for cyber criminals. As a result, phishing will continue to threaten businesses in 2018.
Dark Reading
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
The Infraud Organization was responsible for over $500 million in losses to institutions and individuals worldwide, the US Department of Justice says.
The Texas Record
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
Local government classes will be held March 27-28, 2018. Each class is $15. Class size is limited to 24 people so register today! Classes are being held at the Lorenzo de Zavala Library and Archives Building, Tocker Learning Center, 1201 Brazos St., Austin, TX 78701. Local Government Classes. Introduction to Records Management – Full Day Workshop.
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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.
HL Chronicle of Data Protection
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
It is finally here. This is the year of the GDPR. A journey that started with an ambitious policy paper about modernising data protection almost a decade ago – a decade! – is about to reach flying altitude. No more ‘in May next year this, in May next year that’ Our time has come. Given the amount of attention that the GDPR has received in recent times, data protection professionals are in high demand but we are ready.
Data Protection Report
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
Privacy compliance will become even more important for all companies in Australia now that the mandatory data breach notification scheme has been enacted. From 22 February 2018, certain data breaches (known as “eligible data breaches”) will need to be notified to the Australian Privacy Commissioner and affected individuals. Previously, notification of data breaches was optional.
HL Chronicle of Data Protection
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
Please join us for our Upcoming 2018 Privacy and Cybersecurity Events. February 1. Challenges for GDPR Implementation. Mark Brennan will moderate a panel on GDPR issues at the FCBA CLE: International Privacy: U.S. Perspectives on EU Privacy Frameworks. Location : Washington, D.C. February 21. Privacy, What Does That Look Like? Joke Bodewits will participate in a speaking engagement on accountability at the Institute for International Research on GDPR countdown congress.
Dark Reading
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
The biggest security problems inside your company may result from problems it inherited.
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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.
Information Management Resources
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
KNIME, RapidMiner, Dataiku and Statistica are among the top vendors offering products in these technology areas, according to Forrester Research.
eDiscovery Daily
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
In Firefighters’ Ret. Sys., et al. v. Citco Grp. Ltd., et al., No. 13-373-SDD-EWD (M.D. La. Jan. 3, 2018) , Louisiana Magistrate Judge Erin Wilder-Doomes denied the plaintiffs’ renewed motion to compel after the parties previously agreed upon search terms and document custodians, stating that the plaintiffs’ request to “email everyone in every Citco entity to ask whether anyone employed by any Citco entity has knowledge relevant to this litigation, and thereafter require the Citco Defendan
Dark Reading
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
Cisco engineers discover that the flaw in Adaptive Security Appliance devices is worse than they initially understood.
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