Thu.Mar 28, 2024

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Feds Seek Secure-by-Design Armageddon for SQL Injection Bugs

Data Breach Today

Hackers Continue to Abuse Easily Preventable Vulnerability to Cause Massive Damage What will it take to rid the world of SQL injection vulnerabilities, which remain too easily exploitable by attackers for ransacking databases and worse, despite having been classified as "unforgivable" for nearly two decades? U.S. government cybersecurity officials have thoughts.

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Google: China dominates government exploitation of zero-day vulnerabilities in 2023

Security Affairs

Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) and Mandiant reported a surge in the number of actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in 2023. Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) and its subsidiary Mandiant reported that in 2023 97 zero-day vulnerabilities were exploited in attacks, while in 2022 the actively exploited zero-day flaws were 62.

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UnitedHealth Admits Patient Data Was 'Taken' in Mega Attack

Data Breach Today

US Government Offers $10M Bounty to Track Down Leadership of BlackCat Crime Group UnitedHealth Group has admitted data was "taken" in the cyberattack on Change Healthcare and has just started analyzing the types of personal, financial and health information potentially compromised. The U.S. is offering a $10 million bounty for BlackCat, which claims to have launched the attack.

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Cisco addressed high-severity flaws in IOS and IOS XE software

Security Affairs

Cisco addressed multiple vulnerabilities in IOS and IOS XE software that can be exploited to trigger a denial-of-service (DoS) condition. Cisco this week released patches to address multiple IOS and IOS XE software vulnerabilities. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit several issues fixed by the IT giant to cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition.

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Prevent Data Breaches With Zero-Trust Enterprise Password Management

Keeper Security is transforming cybersecurity for people and organizations around the world. Keeper’s affordable and easy-to-use solutions are built on a foundation of zero-trust and zero-knowledge security to protect every user on every device. Our next-generation privileged access management solution deploys in minutes and seamlessly integrates with any tech stack to prevent breaches, reduce help desk costs and ensure compliance.

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Breach Roundup: Russian Organizations Losing Microsoft Cloud

Data Breach Today

Also: Hackers Target Apple Password Reset Flaw This week, Russian organizations are losing Microsoft Cloud, hackers targeted an Apple flaw, Germany warned of critical flaws in Microsoft Exchange, an info stealer targeted Indian government agencies and the energy sector, and Finland confirmed APT31's role in a 2020 breach of Parliament.

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How AI Is Shaping an Inclusive and Diverse Future

Data Breach Today

AI's Transformative Impact and Challenges in Developing Regions AI presents enormous opportunities for reducing inequalities and promoting inclusivity in developing regions, but its deployment must be guided by ethical practices and a conscious effort to integrate diversity and inclusion at every stage. We must leverage AI responsibly.

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[New Feature] Start Coaching Your Users in Real Time With the New Google Chat Integration for KnowBe4's SecurityCoach

KnowBe4

Now you can use Google Chat messages to offer immediate security advice the moment a user demonstrates risky behavior through KnowBe4's SecurityCoach.

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UnitedHealth Admits Patient Data Was 'Taken' in Mega Breach

Data Breach Today

US Government Offers $10M Bounty to Track Down Leadership of BlackCat Crime Group UnitedHealth Group has admitted data was "taken" in the cyberattack on Change Healthcare and has just started analyzing the types of personal, financial and health information potentially compromised. The U.S. is offering a $10 million bounty for BlackCat, which claims to have launched the attack.

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Ensuring data reliability for AI-driven success: The critical role of data engineers

Collibra

Trust in AI requires trust in data Data reliability is paramount for Artificial Intelligence (AI). Accuracy and trust in AI generated insights is directly dependent on the quality of the underlying data. From predictive analytics to Natural Language Processing (NLP) advances such as Large Language Models (LLMs), AI revolutionizes how businesses operate and make decisions.

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Optimizing The Modern Developer Experience with Coder

Many software teams have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth. This is where Coder comes in. In our 101 Coder webinar, you’ll explore how cloud-based development environments can unlock new levels of productivity. Discover how to transition from local setups to a secure, cloud-powered ecosystem with ease.

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Federal Elections Commission Considers Regulating AI

Data Breach Today

FEC Commissioner Says Group Is Exploring How to Regulate Campaign Deepfakes The U.S. Federal Elections Commission is determining whether its existing statutory authorities allow it to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in campaign advertisements after receiving thousands of comments from the public about the use of AI in political ads.

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Private cloud use cases: 6 ways private cloud brings value to enterprise business

IBM Big Data Hub

As cloud computing continues to transform the enterprise workplace, private cloud infrastructure is evolving in lockstep, helping organizations in industries like healthcare, government and finance customize control over their data to meet compliance, privacy, security and other business needs. According to a report from Future Market Insights (link resides outside ibm.com), the global private cloud services market is forecast to grow to USD 405.30 billion by 2033, up from USD 92.64 billion in 2

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OMB Issues First Governmentwide AI Risk Mitigation Rules

Data Breach Today

Guidance Calls for Agencies to Appoint Chief AI Officers, Set Up Governance Boards The Office of Management and Budget issued the first-ever governmentwide guidance for mitigating risks associated with the federal use of artificial intelligence, including specific actions agencies must complete within a year to help ensure the responsible use of emerging tools and technologies.

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Cybersecurity Services combat an APT with NDR

OpenText Information Management

Attackers linked to Iran and China are actively targeting critical infrastructure. Both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and National Security Agency have requested that each U.S. State carry out comprehensive assessments of their cybersecurity services and practices. Critical Infrastructure, like water treatment plants, need to defend against network-only level attacks (e.g.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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OnDemand | 1 in 3 Breaches Go Undetected: Strengthen Your Defense Against Identity Attacks

Data Breach Today

Insights from recent cyberattacks where weak authentication measures were circumvented Insights from recent cyberattacks where weak authentication measures were circumvented

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Navigating perpetual healthcare challenges with new thinking and innovation

CGI

Reflecting on my journey in the healthcare sector—from my years as a practitioner, through my tenures as U.S. Army Surgeon General and Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to my time in industry with CGI—I’m struck by the seismic shifts impacting public and private health systems and their stakeholders. Two decades ago, healthcare looked vastly different than it does today.

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Securing SMBs Globally: Coro Raises $100M to Go Into Europe

Data Breach Today

Series D Funding Will Strengthen Coro's Channel Program, European Market Presence Coro completed a $100 million Series D round to expand its global footprint and enhance its channel program. The funding aims to address the needs of Europe's expansive midmarket business community through Coro's all-in-one modular cybersecurity platform.

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HID Offering a First-of-Its-Kind Design Workshop for Security Consultants

HID Global

HID is set to host an upcoming series of virtual and in-person design workshops providing strategy and guidance to the security specifier community.

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The Cloud Development Environment Adoption Report

Cloud Development Environments (CDEs) are changing how software teams work by moving development to the cloud. Our Cloud Development Environment Adoption Report gathers insights from 223 developers and business leaders, uncovering key trends in CDE adoption. With 66% of large organizations already using CDEs, these platforms are quickly becoming essential to modern development practices.

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Cryptohack Roundup: Sam Bankman-Fried Gets 25-Year Sentence

Data Breach Today

Also: US Sanctions for Russia-Linked DeFi, Coinbase Can't Escape SEC Lawsuit This week, Sam Bankman-Fried got 25 years, the U.S sanctioned a Russian fintech, Coinbase can't get out of an SEC lawsuit, Munchables lost millions and had it returned, Curio and ParaSwap had smart contract problems, Hong Kong warned about crypto entities, and TRM Labs reported 2023 crypto trends.

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The Passwordless World — Put a Secure Fence Around Your Data

HID Global

Dive into passwordless authentication with RFID & FIDO tech. Boost data safety, user experience & cut costs. Explore the shift to a safer, efficient future.

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From Despair to Disruption: Zafran Takes on Cyber Mitigation

Data Breach Today

Amid COVID-19 Ransomware Woes, Sanaz Yashar's Frustration Sparked Zafran's Birth Faced with relentless cyberattacks and the shortcomings of existing defenses, Sanaz Yashar embarked on a journey to create a security risk and mitigation platform, transforming frustration into startup Zafran, which emerged from stealth Thursday with more than $30 million in funding.

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New ‘GoFetch’ Apple CPU Attack Exposes Crypto Keys via Security Week

IG Guru

Check out the article here. The post New ‘GoFetch’ Apple CPU Attack Exposes Crypto Keys via Security Week first appeared on IG GURU.

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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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How eDiscovery Technology and Workflows Speed Public Records Requests Response

eDiscovery Daily

This is the second blog in a series on streamlining public records request response. By Rick Clark In the two separate worlds of legal processes and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)/public records requests, eDiscovery technology and standard workflows have emerged as powerful ways to streamline operations and ensure compliance. Particularly, the handling of FOIA requests and public records requests showcases the potential similarities between these processes and eDiscovery workflows.

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How to download your Slack message history if you're not a channel admin

Collaboration 2.0

Slack isn't like email. It's not infinitely searchable and DM threads disappear if the other party leaves the company. Here's how to make sure you never lose evidence of those important details in your Slack threads.

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Revolutionizing healthcare: Navigating the opportunities and challenges of AI integration

CGI

Governments around the globe are issuing rules and frameworks for responsible artificial intelligence (AI) development and deployment. In the U.S., the landmark Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence underscores the imperative to ensure the safety and security of AI systems, emphasizing the importance of building trust in these technologies.

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Thread Hijacking: Phishes That Prey on Your Curiosity

Krebs on Security

Thread hijacking attacks. They happen when someone you know has their email account compromised, and you are suddenly dropped into an existing conversation between the sender and someone else. These missives draw on the recipient’s natural curiosity about being copied on a private discussion, which is modified to include a malicious link or attachment.

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Introducing CDEs to Your Enterprise

Explore how enterprises can enhance developer productivity and onboarding by adopting self-hosted Cloud Development Environments (CDEs). This whitepaper highlights the simplicity and flexibility of cloud-based development over traditional setups, demonstrating how large teams can leverage economies of scale to boost efficiency and developer satisfaction.

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Jeffrey Epstein's Island Visitors Exposed by Data Broker

WIRED Threat Level

A WIRED investigation uncovered coordinates collected by a controversial data broker that reveal sensitive information about visitors to an island once owned by Epstein, the notorious sex offender.

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