Fri.Feb 07, 2025

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Gemini can now watch YouTube for you - skip the video, get the highlights

Collaboration 2.0

Don't want to wade through an entire video to find what you need? Let Gemini save you time and summarize it for you.

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ACLU Warns DOGE’s ‘Unchecked’ Access Could Violate Federal Law

WIRED Threat Level

The ACLU says it stands ready to sue for access to government records that detail DOGEs access to sensitive personnel data.

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Finally, a powerful Windows laptop that rivals the MacBook Pro (and has a better display, too)

Collaboration 2.0

Samsung's Galaxy Book5 Pro is an ultra-thin laptop with a stunning 3K touchscreen and powerful Intel chipset. Here's how it tested.

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Attackers Exploit Cryptographic Keys for Malware Deployment

Data Breach Today

3,000 Exposed ASP.NET Keys Put Web Applications at Risk of Code Injection Attacks Threat actors are using publicly exposed cryptographic keys - ASP.NET machine keys - to manipulate authentication tokens, decrypt protected information, and insert harmful code into susceptible web servers, creating opportunities for unauthorized control and long-term access.

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How to Achieve High-Accuracy Results When Using LLMs

Speaker: Ben Epstein, Stealth Founder & CTO | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO, Aggregage

When tasked with building a fundamentally new product line with deeper insights than previously achievable for a high-value client, Ben Epstein and his team faced a significant challenge: how to harness LLMs to produce consistent, high-accuracy outputs at scale. In this new session, Ben will share how he and his team engineered a system (based on proven software engineering approaches) that employs reproducible test variations (via temperature 0 and fixed seeds), and enables non-LLM evaluation m

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Can rebooting your iPhone really make it run faster? I tried it every day to find out

Collaboration 2.0

Here's what actually happened when I rebooted my iPhone every day for three months.

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This is the camera I recommend to most new photographers - especially at its price

Collaboration 2.0

The Canon EOS R100 makes taking high-quality pictures a breeze, thanks to its intuitive design. On Amazon, the camera and a lens are available at a discount.

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Encryption Debate: Britain Reportedly Demands Apple Backdoor

Data Breach Today

Secret Order Seeks to Compel Apple to Weaken Encryption, Washington Post Reports The British government has unexpectedly reignited the long-running encryption debate, reportedly issuing a secret order to Apple requiring that it provide direct access to global users' fully encrypted cloud backups and prohibited the technology giant from alerting any targeted accountholders.

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I tried to replace my laptop with the Galaxy S25 Ultra - and I'd do it all over again

Collaboration 2.0

One of the most overlooked Samsung features lets you pair your phone with a monitor or TV and operate it like a computer. Just make sure your most-used services are supported.

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SolarWinds to Be Purchased By Turn/River Capital for $4.4B

Data Breach Today

CEO: Going Private Will Help SolarWinds Expand Its Operational Resilience Vision SolarWinds agreed to be bought by Turn/River Capital for $4.4 billion just six years after the observability and IT management software firm went public. The proposed deal will help SolarWinds expand its vision in operational resilience and ensure the company's IT infrastructure remains robust.

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Zero Trust Mandate: The Realities, Requirements and Roadmap

The DHS compliance audit clock is ticking on Zero Trust. Government agencies can no longer ignore or delay their Zero Trust initiatives. During this virtual panel discussion—featuring Kelly Fuller Gordon, Founder and CEO of RisX, Chris Wild, Zero Trust subject matter expert at Zermount, Inc., and Principal of Cybersecurity Practice at Eliassen Group, Trey Gannon—you’ll gain a detailed understanding of the Federal Zero Trust mandate, its requirements, milestones, and deadlines.

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Windows 11's bug-fixing update is making things worse

Collaboration 2.0

Each new update ends up introducing even more bugs.

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French AI Action Summit, What Can We Expect?

Data Breach Today

Summit to Focus on Open-Source, AI Governance and Development The historic presidential lyse Palace in Central Paris will host world leaders, tech CEOs and researchers for the French AI Action Summit, a two-day event that will commence on Monday. U.S. Vice President JD Vance, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Google's Sundar Pichai will be on hand.

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Security firm discovers DeepSeek has 'direct links' to Chinese government servers

Collaboration 2.0

Beyond investor and CEO panic, DeepSeek presents a host of security concerns. Here's what the experts think you should know.

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Modern Bank Heists 2025: Revenge of the Zero Days

Data Breach Today

Tom Kellermann's Annual Report on Key Threats to Financial Sector Zero days. Supply chain attacks. APIs and cloud environments as growing threat vectors. These are among the topics discussed in this seventh annual Modern Bank Heists report, and author Tom Kellermann discusses their impact on financial institutions - and which defensive gaps need to be filled now.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Mistral's AI chatbot comes to iOS and Android - here's why you should try it

Collaboration 2.0

In the increasingly crowded field of AI assistants like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, Mistral's Le Chat boasts some special talents. You can check it out for free.

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Asian Governments Rush to Ban DeepSeek Over Privacy Concerns

Data Breach Today

Governments Are Skeptical of Chinese A1 Platform's Data Security Controls Countries across Asia are racing to ban government officials, national agencies and critical infrastructure organizations from using Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek's open-source chatbot application, citing data security and privacy risks.

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How to use Tor to privately browse the web - it's easier than you think

Collaboration 2.0

If you want the highest level of privacy and security online, you should be using Tor.

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ISMG Editors: AI Security Wake-Up Call From DeepSeek

Data Breach Today

Also: Addressing AI Vulnerabilities and Governance Challenges DeepSeek, an advanced open-source AI model, is under scrutiny for its safety guardrails failing multiple security tests and a data leak that exposed user information and API keys. Sam Curry, CISO at Zscaler, discusses AI security, risk management and upcoming U.S. policy changes.

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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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This handy phone accessory is my new must-have for work and travel

Collaboration 2.0

Hohem has released a new phone gimbal, the iSteady M7, with AI-assisted auto-tracking that is as impressive as any gimbal I've used.

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Don’t Fall Victim: DeepSeek-Themed Scams Are on the Rise

KnowBe4

Scammers are taking advantage of the newfound popularity of the China-based AI app DeepSeek, according to researchers at ESET.

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I no longer travel without this highly-accurate GPS tracker with unlimited battery life

Collaboration 2.0

Garmin's eTrex Solar GPS tracker has an effectively long battery and extensive GNSS support, and it's fairly affordable.

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From Madison Avenue to Malware

KnowBe4

In the bustling world of 1960s Madison Avenue, a young advertising executive named Lester Wunderman was about to revolutionize the industry. Wunderman, often called the father of direct marketing, had a simple yet profound insight: personalization was the key to capturing attention and driving action.

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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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US sets AI safety aside in favor of 'AI dominance'

Collaboration 2.0

Large-scale shifts at US government agencies that monitor AI development are underway this week. Where does that leave AI regulation?

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Balancing user experience with mobile device security in healthcare

Jamf

Discover how clinicians use Apple devices in healthcare settings and see how Jamf enhances mobile device security in Healthcare.

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6 Google Maps tricks to try for the navigation app's 20th birthday

Collaboration 2.0

Google Maps does a lot more than just get you where you're going. Now's a good time to rediscover its most popular features and helpful hidden gems.

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Friday Squid Blogging: The Colossal Squid

Schneier on Security

Long article on the colossal squid. Blog moderation policy.

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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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A privacy screen protector seemed perfect - then I put it on my Galaxy S25 Ultra

Collaboration 2.0

The added security is nice, but the drawbacks outweigh it.

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U.S. CISA adds Trimble Cityworks flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog

Security Affairs

U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Trimble Cityworks vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added a Trimble Cityworks vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-0994 , to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Trimble Cityworks is a GIS-centric asset management and permitting software designed for local governments, utilities, and public works organizations.

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How popular is Windows 11? Statcounter can't tell you - here's why

Collaboration 2.0

It's time for another round of Statcounter stories on Windows 'market share,' but none of the data makes any sense, and I have the receipts to prove it.

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