The Tricky Aftermath of Source Code Leaks
WIRED Threat Level
APRIL 11, 2022
Lapsus$ hackers leaked Microsoft’s Bing and Cortana source code. How bad is that, really?
WIRED Threat Level
APRIL 11, 2022
Lapsus$ hackers leaked Microsoft’s Bing and Cortana source code. How bad is that, really?
Data Breach Today
APRIL 11, 2022
A 'Step Toward Automation as Standard for Patching' But There May Be Exceptions Starting in July, the second Tuesday of every month will "just be another Tuesday," Microsoft says. After releasing patches for vulnerabilities in its software every second Tuesday of every month since 2016, Microsoft says it is now set to roll out automatic updates. Some security experts weigh in.
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The Last Watchdog
APRIL 11, 2022
From financial institutions to meat producers, it seems every industry has been impacted by ransomware in the past year — maybe even the past week. The world’s largest enterprises to the smallest mom-and-pop shops have been devastated by cybercriminals who are looking to hold assets hostage for a big pay day. Related: Tech solutions alone can’t stop ransomware.
Data Breach Today
APRIL 11, 2022
OCC's Hsu: Fraud Loss 'Pales in Comparison' to $2 Trillion Crypto Market Wealth Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu says there are compelling arguments for a centralized U.S. stablecoin, but there are also high risks associated with it. Some security experts question whether the technology has advanced enough and consider stablecoin risks.
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.
Data Matters
APRIL 11, 2022
The concept of “important data” is a cornerstone of China’s data regulatory regime. The Cyber Security Law (2017) (the CSL ) prohibits operators of critical information infrastructures ( CIIs ) from transferring their “important data” and personal information outside of China. The Data Security Law (2021) (the DSL ) and some recent draft regulations indicate that the prohibition on exports of “important data” is likely to apply to all companies, whether CII operators or not.
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DLA Piper Privacy Matters
APRIL 11, 2022
Authors: Carolyn Bigg , Yue Lin Lee , Gwyneth To. Increased financial penalties. From 1 October 2022, companies that breach the PDPA may face fines of up to: SGD 1 million; or. where the organisation’s annual turnover in Singapore exceeds SGD 10 million, 10% of the organisation’s Singapore turnover. Penalties imposed under the PDPA could potentially be more stringent compared to the GPDR, which currently imposes fines of up to €20 million or 4% worldwide turnover, whichever is higher.
Data Breach Today
APRIL 11, 2022
Victim Confirms Attack; CEO Says Data, Funds Remain Safe Nigerian betting platform Bet9ja has suffered a ransomware attack perpetrated by the BlackCat ransomware group, the company confirmed on Sunday. The attack disrupted the platform's regular operations, but CEO Ayo Ojuroye maintains that "all accounts, data and funds" are "safe.
Security Affairs
APRIL 11, 2022
The Anonymous collective has hacked Russia’s Ministry of Culture and leaked 446 GB of data through the DDoSecrets platform. Data leak service DDoSecrets has published over 700 GB of data allegedly stolen from the Russian government, including over 500,000 emails. The dump includes three datasets, the largest one is related to the Ministry of Culture at 446 GB (containing 230,000 emails), which is responsible for state policy regarding art, cinematography, archives, copyright, cultural heri
Data Breach Today
APRIL 11, 2022
Authorities Warn Healthcare, Public Health Sectors of Latest Concerns Federal authorities are warning the healthcare sector of potential threats involving Lapsus$ - including those related to the group's recent hack of Okta - and also of potential phishing attacks arising out of a recent breach experienced by email marketing services provider Mailchimp.
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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.
Dark Reading
APRIL 11, 2022
Former DHS employees targeted confidential, proprietary software and personally identifying information (PII) for hundreds of thousands of federal employees.
Security Affairs
APRIL 11, 2022
Microsoft announced a feature called Autopatch that will allow organizations to keep their systems up-to-date starting with Windows Enterprise E3 (July 2022). Microsoft recently announced the implementation of a new feature called Autopatch starting with Windows Enterprise E3 in July 2022 that aims at keeping their systems up-to-date. The move aims at improving the patch management process in enterprises that could be exposed to cyber-attacks in case they fail into installing the available patch
Dark Reading
APRIL 11, 2022
High costs and user reluctance have stood in the way of passwordless adoption, but conversion can be simplified if you take it in more gradual steps.
KnowBe4
APRIL 11, 2022
Taking advantage of the value of a legitimate web service, along with a valid SSL certificate, a new campaign of phishing attack targeting online Microsoft credentials is leveraging Azure.
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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.
Security Affairs
APRIL 11, 2022
Easy Appointments contained a very dangerous Broken Access Control vulnerability tracked as CVE-2022-0482 that was exposing PII. Another day, another threat to your data. The recently discovered CVE-2022-0482 is a Broken Access Control vulnerability affecting Easy Appointments, a popular open-source web app written in PHP, used by thousands of sites to manage their online bookings.
Dark Reading
APRIL 11, 2022
The software supply chain security tool from GitHub and Google uses GitHub Actions and Sigstore to generate a "tamper-proof" record describing where, when, and how the software is produced.
Security Affairs
APRIL 11, 2022
Cybersecurity researchers spotted a new Windows information-stealing malware, named FFDroider, designed to steal credentials and cookies. Cybersecurity researchers from Zscaler ThreatLabz warn of a new information-stealing malware, named FFDroider, that disguises itself as the popular instant messaging app Telegram. The malware was derived to siphon credentials and cookies from infected machines. “Recently, ThreatLabz identified a novel windows based malware creating a registry key as FFDr
KnowBe4
APRIL 11, 2022
We are thrilled to announce that KnowBe4 has been named a leader in the latest G2 Grid Report that compares Security Awareness Training (SAT) vendors based on user reviews, customer satisfaction, popularity and market presence.
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“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.
Security Affairs
APRIL 11, 2022
SuperCare Health, a leading respiratory care provider in the Western U.S, disclosed a data breach that impacted more than 300,000 individuals. SuperCare Health disclosed a security breach that has led to the exposure of personal information belonging to its patients, patients/members of its partner organizations and others. The company notified impacted individuals and law enforcement agencies.
Dark Reading
APRIL 11, 2022
Security industry expert who spearheaded healthcare cybersecurity efforts passes away at age 46.
Security Affairs
APRIL 11, 2022
Dependency Review GitHub Action scans users’ pull requests for dependency changes and will raise an error if any new dependencies have existing flaws. GitHub announced Dependency Review GitHub Action which scans users’ pull requests for dependency changes and will raise an error if any new dependencies have existing flaws that can be exploited in supply chain attacks.
Dark Reading
APRIL 11, 2022
In cybersecurity, user error is the symptom, not the disease. A healthy culture acknowledges and addresses the underlying causes of lapses.
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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.
Threatpost
APRIL 11, 2022
The APT28 (Advanced persistence threat) is operating since 2009, this group has worked under different names such as Sofacy, Sednit, Strontium Storm, Fancy Bear, Iron Twilight, and Pawn.
Dark Reading
APRIL 11, 2022
Strong leadership can lead to motivated and loyal employees. Here's what that looks like.
Micro Focus
APRIL 11, 2022
The exciting Micro Focus Universe 2022 conference showcased Micro Focus’ Run and Transform narrative. Derek Britton reflects on what it all means. A Universal Truth The technology conference Micro Focus Universe 2022 recently took place as a virtual event. Covering three time zones, it welcomed thousands of customers, partners, analysts, and technology enthusiasts to a.
IG Guru
APRIL 11, 2022
Check out the article here. The post ARMA Forms Global Partnership With RIMPA appeared first on IG GURU.
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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.
Rocket Software
APRIL 11, 2022
At Rocket Software, we see application modernization as a continuous journey, and for many customers the first step on that journey is to modernize the terminal editor used to access critical business applications living on core systems like IBM z and IBM i. Typically, experienced employees leverage the macros tool within terminal emulation on their desk computer to make themselves more efficient.
Collibra
APRIL 11, 2022
Data governance is a very intricate field, so implementing and sustaining data governance comes with a suite of challenges. Luckily, thousands, if not millions, of organizations use data governance to improve their operations, so you can learn from others’ mistakes and successes. Below are a few of the data governance best practices that Data Intelligent organizations employ when maintaining and amending their data governance programs: Focus on the operating model.
Jamf
APRIL 11, 2022
The standard in Apple Enterprise Management now has nearly 2,400 employees around the globe, and 96% of our employees say they feel welcomed and cared for. Our presence in 2022 on two lists of companies that provide a positive experience for employees is further testament to the nurturing workplace culture we provide.
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