The Last Watchdog

APRIL 2, 2024

It’s a digital swindle as old as the internet itself, and yet, as the data tells us, the vast majority of security incidents are still rooted in the low-tech art of social engineering. Related: AI makes scam email look real Fresh evidence comes from Mimecast’s “The State of Email and Collaboration Security” 2024 report. The London-based supplier of email security technology, surveyed 1,100 information technology and cybersecurity professionals worldwide and found: •Human risk remains a

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Schneier on Security

APRIL 2, 2024

The cybersecurity world got really lucky last week. An intentionally placed backdoor in xz Utils, an open-source compression utility, was pretty much accidentally discovered by a Microsoft engineer—weeks before it would have been incorporated into both Debian and Red Hat Linux. From ArsTehnica : Malicious code added to xz Utils versions 5.6.0 and 5.6.1 modified the way the software functions.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2024

A cross-site scripting vulnerability (XXS) in the WordPress WP-Members Membership plugin can lead to malicious script injection. Researchers from Defiant’s Wordfence research team disclosed a cross-site scripting vulnerability (XXS) in the WordPress WP-Members Membership plugin that can lead to malicious script injection. The Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability was reported to Wordfence by the WordPress developer Webbernaut as part of the company Bug Bounty Extravaganza.

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Schneier on Security

APRIL 2, 2024

Through a 2010 FOIA request (yes, it took that long), we have copies of the NSA’s KRYPTOS Society Newsletter, “ Tales of the Krypt ,” from 1994 to 2003. There are many interesting things in the 800 pages of newsletter. There are many redactions. And a 1994 review of Applied Cryptography by redacted : Applied Cryptography, for those who don’t read the internet news, is a book written by Bruce Schneier last year.

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With its unparalleled flexibility, rapid development and cost-saving capabilities, open source is proving time and again that it’s the leader in data management. But as the growth in open source adoption increases, so does the complexity of your data infrastructure. In this Analyst Brief developed with IDC, discover how and why the best solution to this complexity is a managed service, including: Streamlined compliance with some of the most complex regulatory guidelines Simplified operations, li

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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2024

Threat actors claimed the hack of the PandaBuy online shopping platform and leaked data belonging to more than 1.3 million customers. At least two threat actors claimed the hack of the PandaBuy online shopping platform and leaked data of more than 1.3 million customers on a cybercrime forum. The member of the BreachForums ‘Sanggiero’ announced the leak of data allegedly stolen by exploiting several critical vulnerabilities in Pandabuy’s platform and API.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2024

Researchers from the firmware security firm Binarly released a free online scanner to detect the CVE-2024-3094 Backdoor Last week, Microsoft engineer Andres Freund discovered a backdoor issue in the latest versions of the “xz” tools and libraries. The vulnerability was tracked as CVE-2024-3094 and received a CVSS score of 10. Red Hat urges users to immediately stop using systems running Fedora development and experimental versions because of a backdoor.

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OpenText Information Management

APRIL 2, 2024

Our final stop for OpenText World Europe 2024 is in Paris, France on April 18—don’t miss this opportunity to take flight with AI. The event brings together global thought leaders and regional experts for an unforgettable, event-packed experience that demonstrates how AI can be a force multiplier for human potential. Hosted at the Maison de la Chimie, this complimentary day-long event is the final stop on a three-city tour and will give you the singular opportunity to hear, see, and explore what’

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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2024

Google is going to delete data records related to the ‘Incognito Mode’ browsing activity to settle a class action lawsuit. Google has agreed to delete billions of data records related to users’ browsing activities in ‘Incognito Mode’ to settle a class action lawsuit. The class action, filed in 2020 by law firm Boies Schiller Flexner, accuses the company of collecting user browsing data without their knowledge or explicit consent.

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OpenText Information Management

APRIL 2, 2024

Great AI starts with great information management The Cognitive Era is upon us, with 92% of U.S. businesses set to implement AI into their operations by 2025 and OpenText is fully embracing this technological shift. Recognizing that great AI starts with great information management, OpenText™ is actively collaborating with industry leaders like Google Cloud to make the integration of AI more seamless and accessible.

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The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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IBM Big Data Hub

APRIL 2, 2024

In today’s fast-paced digital economy, businesses are fighting to stay ahead and devise new ways to streamline operations, enhance responsiveness and work with real-time insights. We are now in an era defined by being proactive, rather than reactive. In order to stay ahead, businesses need to enable proactive decision making—and this stems from building an IT infrastructure that provides the foundation for the availability of real-time data.

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KnowBe4

APRIL 2, 2024

[SCARY] Research Shows Weaponized GenAI Worm That Gets Distributed Via A Zero Click Phishing Email

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Record Nations

APRIL 2, 2024

What are the best cloud storage solutions for small businesses? Small businesses have unique needs for their document management. Unlike larger organizations, small businesses do not necessarily have extensive resources, time, storage, or money to spend on developing a comprehensive records management plan. Record Nations has resources for small business owners to find the most.

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IG Guru

APRIL 2, 2024

How It Works Register for the meeting on ARMA Chicago site => [link] Select the “Dial-in” ticket. Pay your fee: $10 for ARMA members; $20 for non-members. Before the meeting, ARMA Chicago will email you a link to the Zoom session. On the day of the meeting, log into Zoom before the start of the […] The post Hybrid Meeting: Navigating the Future with AI in Legal Information Governance on April 9th, 2024 at 11am Central via ARMA Chicago first appeared on IG GURU.

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Adding high-quality entity resolution capabilities to enterprise applications, services, data fabrics or data pipelines can be daunting and expensive. Organizations often invest millions of dollars and years of effort to achieve subpar results. This guide will walk you through the requirements and challenges of implementing entity resolution. By the end, you'll understand what to look for, the most common mistakes and pitfalls to avoid, and your options.

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HID Global

APRIL 2, 2024

In this podcast episode, we take a deep dive into how public key infrastructure (PKI) impacts internet security by protecting sensitive data.

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CGI

APRIL 2, 2024

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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eDiscovery Daily

APRIL 2, 2024

This is the third blog post in a series on streamlining public records request response. By Rick Clark When it comes to managing FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) and similar public records requests, resourcing your team effectively is crucial. Even with a small team, you can achieve a lot by appointing an expert internally and implementing a few key strategies.

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OpenText Information Management

APRIL 2, 2024

In the ever-evolving realm of cybersecurity, organizations find themselves at the forefront of a dynamic landscape. As new technologies emerge, so do the financial risks associated with their adoption. Among these technologies, GenAI stands out as a powerful force, seamlessly integrating into business operations while simultaneously exposing organizations to unprecedented opportunities and vulnerabilities.

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In the fast-moving manufacturing sector, delivering mission-critical data insights to empower your end users or customers can be a challenge. Traditional BI tools can be cumbersome and difficult to integrate - but it doesn't have to be this way. Logi Symphony offers a powerful and user-friendly solution, allowing you to seamlessly embed self-service analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting directly into your applications.

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