Mon.Sep 30, 2024

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Crooked Cops, Stolen Laptops & the Ghost of UGNazi

Krebs on Security

A California man accused of failing to pay taxes on tens of millions of dollars allegedly earned from cybercrime also paid local police officers hundreds of thousands of dollars to help him extort, intimidate and silence rivals and former business partners, the government alleges. KrebsOnSecurity has learned that many of the man’s alleged targets were members of UGNazi , a hacker group behind multiple high-profile breaches and cyberattacks back in 2012.

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Russian Hackers Increase Attacks on Ukraine's Energy Sector

Data Breach Today

Attackers Embrace Dating Sites and Encrypted Messaging Apps for Social Engineering Russian military and intelligence hacking teams continue to refine their Ukrainian targeting, lately shifting to online attacks designed to support and help Moscow's military operations succeed, including social engineering schemes launched via dating portals and encrypted messaging apps.

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News alert: INE earns accolades based on strong curriculum reviews from business leaders

The Last Watchdog

Cary, NC, Sept. 27, 2024, CyberNewswire — INE , a global leader in networking and cybersecurity training and certifications, is proud to announce they have earned 14 awards in G2’s Fall 2024 Report , including “Fastest Implementation” and “Most Implementable,” which highlight INE’s superior performance relative to competitors. “Best hands-on and real world scenario based curriculum,” raves small business user Satvik V. in a recent 5-star review. ”Their dedication towards improving the curr

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Robert Herjavec on Managed Services, Identity and CEO Change

Data Breach Today

"Shark Tank" Star on Decision to Leave Cyderes CEO Post and Future of Cybersecurity Robert Herjavec, outgoing CEO of Cyderes, details why he stepped down and how cybersecurity has evolved over his tenure. From identity management to the compliance role, Herjavec explains how managed services can address today’s cyber challenges and why Chris Schueler was picked as his successor.

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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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The Pig Butchering Invasion Has Begun

WIRED Threat Level

Scamming operations that once originated in Southeast Asia are now proliferating around the world, likely raking in billions of dollars in the process.

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The Number of Ransomware Attacks Around the World Increased by 73% in 2023

KnowBe4

The number of ransomware attacks around the world increased by 73% in 2023, according to a new report by the Institute for Security and Technology’s Ransomware Task Force (RTF). These attacks opportunistically target organizations across all industries, but the hardest-hit sectors over the past two years have been construction, hospitals and health care, government, IT services and consulting, and financial services.

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How Overreliance on EDR Is Failing Healthcare Providers

Data Breach Today

Healthcare Providers Must Revisit Endpoint Security to Mitigate Cyberthreats Healthcare organizations have faced 21% of all cyberattacks since 2023, as cybercriminals use stolen data and operational disruptions to pressure providers into paying a ransom. Experts advise healthcare firms to move beyond EDR tools and adopt a holistic security strategy.

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Critical NVIDIA Container Toolkit flaw could allow access to the underlying host

Security Affairs

A critical vulnerability in the NVIDIA Container Toolkit could allow a container to escape and gain full access to the underlying host. Critical vulnerability CVE-2024-0132 (CVSS score 9.0) in the NVIDIA Container Toolkit could allow an attacker to escape the container and gain full access to the underlying host. The vulnerability is a Time-of-check Time-of-Use (TOCTOU) issue that impacts NVIDIA Container Toolkit 1.16.1 or earlier. “NVIDIA Container Toolkit 1.16.1 or earlier contains a Tim

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Gone in 30 Seconds: Kia Hack Unveiled

Data Breach Today

Kia Website Vulnerabilities Allowed Remote Car Control Now patched vulnerabilities in online services from carmaker Kia allowed attackers to remotely control vehicle functions using only a license plate number, putting millions of cars at risk. The flaws were present in the South Korean automaker's official website for owners and in its iOS app.

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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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Community Clinic of Maui discloses a data breach following May Lockbit ransomware attack

Security Affairs

Community Clinic of Maui experienced a data breach impacting over 120,000 people following a LockBit ransomware attack. In May, the Community Clinic of Maui experienced a major IT outage that impacted thousands of patients following a cyber attack. In June, the Lockbit ransomware gang took credit for the attack. LockBit breached the Community Healthcare Clinic of Maui as they are still rebuilding from the devastating fire last year.

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How a post-hurricane disaster sold me on a $2,000 pool-cleaning robot

Collaboration 2.0

After a lightning strike showered debris into my pool, the Beatbot Aquasense Pro pool cleaner tackled the mess with ease, proving its worth in extreme conditions.

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A British national has been charged for his execution of a hack-to-trade scheme

Security Affairs

The Department of Justice charged a British national for hacking into the systems of five U.S. organizations. The Department of Justice charged the British national Robert Westbrook (39) for hacking into the systems of five U.S. companies. Westbrook was arrested in the United Kingdom this week with is awaiting extradition to the United States. “Robert Westbrook, 39, of London, United Kingdom, was arrested in the United Kingdom this week with a view towards extradition to the United States

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Zorin OS 17.2 offers even more ways to customize your Linux distro

Collaboration 2.0

This extremely user-friendly distribution is available in free and Pro versions. Here's what makes the latest release so worth downloading.

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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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Patelco Credit Union data breach impacted over 1 million people

Security Affairs

The ransomware attack on Patelco Credit Union this summer led to a data breach affecting over 1 million individuals, revealed the company. Patelco Credit Union is a member-owned, not-for-profit credit union that serves Northern California, particularly the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in 1936, it is one of the oldest and largest credit unions in the country.

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The Echo Pop smart speaker is just $18 with this October Prime Day deal

Collaboration 2.0

An Echo Pop is the perfect way to add a little pop of Alexa to your life this October Prime Day, pun intended.

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Your KnowBe4 Compliance Plus Fresh Content Updates from September 2024

KnowBe4

Check out the September updates in Compliance Plus so you can stay on top of featured compliance training content.

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I've weathered a lot of hurricanes - these 8 apps and websites are my must-have storm tools

Collaboration 2.0

As a South Florida resident and technology pro, I make it a point to stay 7 to 10 days ahead of severe storms, closely monitoring every model and update as a system develops and strengthens. Here are the tools I use.

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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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The Importance of a System for Digitizing and Sharing Medical Records

Record Nations

In today’s fast-evolving medical landscape, businesses in the medical field can’t afford to waste time on outdated, inefficient processes. One of the worst offenders of inefficiency is paper patient records. To increase efficiency businesses often leverage a system for digitizing and sharing medical records, commonly referred to as an Electronic Health Record or EHR.

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Wake up gently with this sunrise alarm clock that's $30 off ahead of October Prime Day

Collaboration 2.0

The Hatch Restore 2 builds on the success of the original sunrise alarm clock with improved speakers, audio tracks, and 'Morning Moments.' Plus, it's 15% off as an early October Prime Day deal.

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CyberheistNews Vol 14 #40 Online Scams Shorten Their Cycles 58% And Make More Money

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CyberheistNews Vol 14 #40 Online Scams Shorten Their Cycles 58% And Make More Money

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This lightweight laptop has one of the best displays I've seen, and it's on sale now

Collaboration 2.0

On top of a stunning screen, the LG Gram Pro 16 2-in-1 boasts solid hardware and an ultra-thin body that makes it highly portable. Amazon has slashed its price tag by $260 ahead of October Prime Day.

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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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Immediate payments and technology convergence: Opportunity or challenge?

CGI

Does the convergence of immediate payments and technology represent a challenge, an opportunity or both? Read our blog to learn more.

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Grab Microsoft Office for Windows for $35 - the lowest price so far

Collaboration 2.0

Pay just once and get a lifetime license to the Microsoft Office 2021 app suite (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) on your PC for 84% off right now (there's a deal for a Mac version, too).

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How to Develop the Best Small Business Backup Strategy

Record Nations

Regardless if your company is large or small, today’s businesses operate around data. That’s why protecting your data is equally as important as protecting your employees, facilities, and other assets. It can take a lot of time and resources to recover from data loss. With that in mind, small businesses are especially at risk and. How to Develop the Best Small Business Backup Strategy The post How to Develop the Best Small Business Backup Strategy appeared first on Record Nations.

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Join Costco and get a free $20 gift card. Here's how

Collaboration 2.0

Don't miss this deal to buy your own Costco membership and get a free $20 gift card, effectively cutting the price to $45 for the year. (I bought one and highly recommend it.

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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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Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024: The Top Four Ways to Secure Our World

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024: The Top Four Ways to Secure Our World madhav Tue, 10/01/2024 - 06:44 Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an international initiative that focuses on simple ways to protect ourselves, our families, and our businesses from online threats. The 2025 theme “Secure Our World” highlights the pervasiveness of digital technologies that enable connections across the globe and how straightforward, yet effective measures can have a lasting impact.

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I tried Meta's Horizon Hyperscape demo: Welcome to the metaverse's first holodeck

Collaboration 2.0

With Hyperscape, Meta is turning your smartphone into a powerful VR scanner. Here's how this cutting-edge tech could revolutionize everything from education to real estate.

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AI and the 2024 US Elections

Schneier on Security

For years now, AI has undermined the public’s ability to trust what it sees, hears, and reads. The Republican National Committee released a provocative ad offering an “AI-generated look into the country’s possible future if Joe Biden is re-elected,” showing apocalyptic, machine-made images of ruined cityscapes and chaos at the border.