Data Breach Today
MAY 22, 2020
Malicious Messages Attempt to Install NetSupport Manager Tool on Devices Microsoft is warning Windows users about an ongoing "massive" COVID-19-themed phishing campaign that is attempting to install the NetSupport Manager on devices. Attackers can turn NetSupport into a remote access Trojan, or RAT.
Security Affairs
MAY 22, 2020
ZLab researchers spotted a new malicious espionage activity targeting Italian companies operating worldwide in the manufacturing sector. Introduction. During our Cyber Threat Intelligence monitoring we spotted new malicious activities targeting some Italian companies operating worldwide in the manufacturing sector, some of them also part of the automotive production chain.
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Data Breach Today
MAY 22, 2020
Researchers: Emails Contain Google Links to Make Them Appear Credible Some fraudsters waging phishing campaigns are using fake websites hosted on Google's Firebase Storage service in an attempt to harvest credentials, according to Trustwave, which notes the phishing emails contain links to the service to make them look more credible.
Dark Reading
MAY 22, 2020
With stolen credentials an easy find online, what are some measures to put in place to keep hackers from breaking into secure accounts?
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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 Breach Today
MAY 22, 2020
Ragnar Gang's Innovation: Installing Oracle VirtualBox Windows XP Virtual Machine As ransomware gangs continue to try and boost their illicit profits, the RagnarLocker ransomware gang has brought a new tactic to bear: installing a full virtual machine on victims' systems to hide their crypto-locking malware while it forcibly encrypts files, warns security firm Sophos.
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Data Breach Today
MAY 22, 2020
H-ISAC Guidance Offers a Step-by-Step Approach In response to the growing threat of identity-centric cyberattacks in healthcare, the Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center has published a framework for managing identity for the full work lifecycle of employees, practitioners, patients and business partners.
Security Affairs
MAY 22, 2020
The Winnti hacking group continues to target gaming industry, recently it used a new malware named PipeMon and a new method to achieve persistence. Winnti hacking group is using a new malware dubbed PipeMon and a novel method to achieve persistence in attacks aimed at video game companies. The Winnti group was first spotted by Kaspersky in 2013, but according to the researchers the gang has been active since 2007.
Data Breach Today
MAY 22, 2020
Attackers Attempted to Plant Trojan, Ransomware By Exploiting Vulnerability Hackers tried two methods of exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Sophos' XG firewall, but Sophos says it made a temporary fix that mitigated the risks. Attackers originally attempted to plant a Trojan, but then switched to ransomware.
Dark Reading
MAY 22, 2020
Phishing ratings, security ratings, human-ness ratings -- we are looking at a future filled with grades of security and trustworthiness. But there is a downside.
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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.
Data Breach Today
MAY 22, 2020
The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report features Retired General Keith Alexander, former NSA director, discussing the long-term security implications of the shift to working from home. Also: an update on ransomware gangs leaking data and an analysis of using open source code for app development.
Threatpost
MAY 22, 2020
Government and air transportation companies in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia were targeted in a recent attack tracked back to the Chafer APT.
Security Affairs
MAY 22, 2020
A severe privilege escalation vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2020-11492, has been addressed in the Windows Docker Desktop Service. . Cybersecurity researchers from Pen Test Partners publicly disclosed a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Windows Docker Desktop Service. . The CVE-2020-11492 issue affects the way the service uses named pipes when communicating as a client to child processes. . “Docker Desktop for Windows suffers from a privilege escalation vulnerability to SYSTEM.
Threatpost
MAY 22, 2020
An investigation traces an NSO Group-controlled IP address to a fake Facebook security portal.
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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
MAY 22, 2020
Experts from the Microsoft Security Intelligence team provided some details on a new “massive campaign” using COVID-19 themed emails. Researchers from the Microsoft Security Intelligence team provided some details on a new massive phishing campaign using COVID-19 themed emails. The messages used weaponized Excel documents, the IT giant observed a spike in the number of malicious documents in malspam campaigns which use Excel 4.0 macros. “For several months now, we’ve been seein
IG Guru
MAY 22, 2020
The agenda for the webinar includes: Blockchain Technology Industry Use Cases RIM Challenges & Unknowns Risk and Audit Considerations Panelists: Darra Hofman – Assistant Professor – University of British Columbia Pari J. Swift – Records Manager – The Ohio State University Patricia C. Franks – MARA Program Administrator – San Jose State University Amitabh Srivastav […].
Threatpost
MAY 22, 2020
The meal-kit company's customer records were leaked as part of the Shiny Hunters breach.
The Guardian Data Protection
MAY 22, 2020
Data breach included names, home addresses and national identification numbers Indonesia is investigating how 2.3 million voters’ personal information was leaked online, the election commission said. The data breach, which included names, home addresses and national identification numbers, appeared to be from the 2014 election voter list, the General Election Commission revealed on Friday.
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Threatpost
MAY 22, 2020
Attackers used malicious Excel 4.0 documents to spread the weaponized NetSupport RAT in a spear-phishing campaign.
Dark Reading
MAY 22, 2020
Mobile security experts share their go-to advice for protecting iPhones from hackers, thieves, and fraudsters.
OpenText Information Management
MAY 22, 2020
Modern businesses face constant demands from customers, suppliers and employees. Better experiences, new products, faster service and lower cost. This can place a huge strain on existing IT systems, some of which have been in place for decades. A key factor in doing business better and faster is being able to connect all parts of … The post The API economy: Embrace your business, not your infrastructure appeared first on OpenText Blogs.
Troy Hunt
MAY 22, 2020
Hey, check out that haircut! And shirt! It's almost like I'm a professional again ?? Come Monday, schools here return as usual so I figured it was time for both my son and I to head to the barber. Other events of the day had me sprucing up to a level I don't think I've seen since Feb and I've gotta say, it's actually kind of nice. If only I had somewhere I could actually go out to.
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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.
Dark Reading
MAY 22, 2020
Have a hard time coming up with the answers to these puzzle questions? We know a great place to look for more clues.
OpenText Information Management
MAY 22, 2020
The world of agency work is notoriously competitive. But how can agencies get past that when the client wants more than one agency to work together on a campaign? Layla Revis, VP Brand & Digital Services, OpenText and Rebecca Ewan, VP Global Account Director, Leo Burnett examined three different scenarios where agencies and their clients … The post When agencies should collaborate – and not compete appeared first on OpenText Blogs.
Dark Reading
MAY 22, 2020
Cloud-based API service stores and manages sensitive consumer data with a zero-trust, database-as-a service approach.
OpenText Information Management
MAY 22, 2020
Application Developers are the foundation of software companies around the world. Their expertise, abilities and creativity fuel the creation of new applications and solutions that expand the boundaries of current business solutions. At OpenText™, we are committed to supporting the developer community by bringing new services and solutions that will help the community expedite, facilitate … The post OpenText Developer: One place for all your developer needs appeared first on OpenText Blogs
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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
MAY 22, 2020
Introduction. There are companies willing to invest millions of dollars and take enormous business risk to move their legacy applications and data to new platforms. Yet most don’t take the time, or invest the minimal effort needed, to examine the existing options for delivering the latest user experiences on IBM i. If they did, they would find that their understanding of IBM i is—ironically—outdated.
OpenText Information Management
MAY 22, 2020
Smiles from students tell the story: instead of chatting with friends in cafeteria lines, children and teenagers receive sack lunches sitting in cars lined along the curb. Still, during the coronavirus crisis, they are comforted by the familiar flavors of school meals, provided at no cost by the Garland Independent School District (ISD). More than … The post Delivering smiles and curbside meals during COVID-19 appeared first on OpenText Blogs.
Archives Blogs
MAY 22, 2020
The history of libraries at Florida State University traces back almost 100 years to the 1920s. In 1923, FSU’s first library opened in what is now Dodd Hall. Dodd Hall served as the library for Florida State College for Women and then for Florida State University until Strozier Library was built in 1956. The Library, undated, [link]. The first record of university librarians is documented in the 1925 Florida State College for Women course catalog, which lists Louise Richardson as Librarian and C
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