Data Breach Today
MAY 8, 2020
Meanwhile, Video Conferencing Firm Acquires Start-Up Encryption Company Zoom has reached a settlement with the N.Y. attorney general's office to provide better security and privacy controls for its video conferencing platform. Meanwhile, the company announced it's acquiring a start-up encryption company.
Krebs on Security
MAY 8, 2020
Millions of Americans now filing for unemployment will receive benefits via a prepaid card issued by U.S. Bank , a Minnesota-based financial institution that handles unemployment payments for more than a dozen U.S. states. Some of these unemployment applications will trigger an automatic letter from U.S. Bank to the applicant. The letters are intended to prevent identity theft, but many people are mistaking these vague missives for a notification that someone has hijacked their identity.
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Data Breach Today
MAY 8, 2020
Data Apparently Obtained From Three Breaches, ZeroFox Reports Hackers are attempting to sell a fresh trove of approximately 26 million user records apparently obtained from three data breaches, according to researchers at the security firm ZeroFox.
Threatpost
MAY 8, 2020
The Shiny Hunters hacking group said it stole 500 GB of data from the tech giant’s repositories on the developer platform, which it owns.
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Many organizations today are unlocking the power of their data by using graph databases to feed downstream analytics, enahance visualizations, and more. Yet, when different graph nodes represent the same entity, graphs get messy. Watch this essential video with Senzing CEO Jeff Jonas on how adding entity resolution to a graph database condenses network graphs to improve analytics and save your analysts time.
Data Breach Today
MAY 8, 2020
Naikon Hacking Group Targeted Asia-Pacific Countries With New RAT Over the last five years, a hacking group that's apparently tied to China has been targeting government ministries in the Asia-Pacific region as part of a cyber-espionage campaign, according to Check Point Research.
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Data Breach Today
MAY 8, 2020
As manufacturers - including companies such as automakers that do not typically produce healthcare devices - race to help fill medical equipment shortages during the COVID-19 crisis, steps must be taken to ensure adequate security testing, says Fairuz Rafique of cybersecurity services firm EmberSec.
Security Affairs
MAY 8, 2020
Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) shuts down a large portion of its central IT infrastructure between May 6 and May 7, 2020. The Ruhr University Bochum (RUB), German, announced today that it was forced to shut down parts of its central IT infrastructure due to a cyber attack that took place overnight, between May 6 and May 7. “Due to considerable technical problems in the IT infrastructure, a large number of systems have not been available since around 8 a.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2020.
Data Breach Today
MAY 8, 2020
The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report analyzes the many challenges involved in developing and implementing contact-tracing apps to help in the battle against COVID-19. Also featured: A discussion of emerging privacy issues and a report on why account takeover fraud losses are growing.
The Guardian Data Protection
MAY 8, 2020
Reactions on Covid-19 contact-tracing app range from wanting to help to worries over digital knowledge Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage It has been billed as key to getting Britain back on its feet to help navigate a future way of life post-lockdown. But before the new Covid-19 contact-tracing app is rolled out across the UK this month, it must pass a pilot on the Isle of Wight where it appears to have got off to a bumpy start – with emerging signs of a generational
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.
Security Affairs
MAY 8, 2020
Microsoft confirmed that it is investigating claims that its GitHub account has been hacked after some of its files were leaked online. Microsoft launched an investigation into the claims that its GitHub account has been hacked. Recently some files allegedly stolen from the Microsoft Github account have been leaked online, and they appear to be legitimate.
Schneier on Security
MAY 8, 2020
Used Tesla components, sold on eBay, still contain personal information , even after a factory reset. This is a decades-old problem. It's a problem with used hard drives. It's a problem with used photocopiers and printers. It will be a problem with IoT devices. It'll be a problem with everything, until we decide that data deletion is a priority.
Threatpost
MAY 8, 2020
The emails, hashed passwords and usernames of 3.5 million users of the dating app MobiFriends were put up for sale on an underground forum.
Security Affairs
MAY 8, 2020
Cisco addresses tens of flaws in multiple products, including 12 high severity issues in Adaptive Security Appliance and Firepower Threat Defense. Cisco released security updates to address 34 flaws in multiple products , including 12 high severity vulnerabilities that affect Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD). Most of the vulnerabilities fixed by Cisco are denial of service.
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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.
WIRED Threat Level
MAY 8, 2020
For real this time. Its sister conference, Black Hat, has also been called off.
Data Matters
MAY 8, 2020
The novel COVID-19 global pandemic continues to raise numerous issues for employers and consequences for employees across all industries. This situation is without precedent in modern times and is extremely dynamic with rapidly occurring new developments, guidance and issues that will impact employers. In this webinar, we consider the privacy and employment law issues for employees returning to work, and discuss strategies to deal with this situation in a holistic and coordinated manner.
Threatpost
MAY 8, 2020
Companies are looking to "shift left" with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) security capabilities to improve developer productivity, avoid misconfigurations and prevent policy violations.
OpenText Information Management
MAY 8, 2020
The sheer volume of video and image content shared online is staggering. CISCO estimates that this year there will be close to a million minutes of video crossing the internet per second. By 2022, online videos will make up more than 82% of all consumer internet traffic (an increase of 15x in just 5 years). … The post How EnCase + AI computer vision makes investigations faster appeared first on OpenText Blogs.
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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.
Dark Reading
MAY 8, 2020
The money companies are spending on cybersecurity tools doesn't necessarily result in better security, a new survey shows.
Hunton Privacy
MAY 8, 2020
Join us on May 19, 2020, for an in-depth webinar on the Key Privacy Considerations for Reopening Businesses in the EU. Our featured speakers, Hunton Brussels lawyers Claire François and Laura Léonard , will highlight key data protection issues that arise in connection with the measures employers may take to limit or prevent the spread of COVID-19, including: The types of health information that may be collected from employees and visitors; Measures to consider when processing that information; a
Dark Reading
MAY 8, 2020
A majority of firms expect to keep more employees working remotely post-pandemic, forcing businesses to undertake more comprehensive digital and cloud transformations.
Collibra
MAY 8, 2020
To our Collibra community, Each year, I look forward to our flagship Data Citizens event because I love connecting with our community, learning from each other and sharing experiences. While I will miss the opportunities in-person events offer, we have seen incredible responses to our virtual events and I’m looking forward to seeing you online at Data Citizens ‘20: A Digital Experience.
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Dark Reading
MAY 8, 2020
The newly discovered campaign lures victims with a supposed file concerning the coronavirus pandemic.
Rocket Software
MAY 8, 2020
This year, a record-breaking number of Rocket employees were named as 2020 IBM Champions—13 to be exact. To celebrate our ongoing partnership with IBM, and our dedication to innovation, legacy technologies and legendary results, we want to highlight them. . Over the next weeks, we will count down to IBM THINK with each of the 2020 Champions, and celebrate what we love about our partnership with IBM!
Dark Reading
MAY 8, 2020
Experts say that the pressure to move to SAP's next-gen platform can be a big opportunity to move the needle on ERP cybersecurity.
IG Guru
MAY 8, 2020
Thank you for recently attending the Government Technology Webinar entitled “Cybersecurity in an Uncertain World: New Ways to Confront New Ransomware Threats” If you’d like to view the recorded session or pass the link along to any colleagues that you might feel would be interested as well, access the session here: [link] We hope 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 8, 2020
DevSecOps is a big and sometimes difficult shift for organizations. The key to success? Take small steps.
Information Governance Perspectives
MAY 8, 2020
Earlier this month I had the honor and privilege of speaking at the MERv conference with Dr. Gregory S. Hunter, Dr. Tao Jin, Dr. Patricia Franks, Rae Lynn Haliday, Cheryl Pederson, and Wendy McLain on the topic of Meeting Evolving Business Needs – A Conversation Between RIM Educators and Thought Leaders. In response to requests, below are some excerpts from my transcribed remarks.
Rocket Software
MAY 8, 2020
This year, a record-breaking number of Rocket employees were named as 2020 IBM Champions—13 to be exact. To celebrate our ongoing partnership with IBM, and our dedication to innovation, legacy technologies and legendary results, we want to highlight them. . Over the next weeks, we will count down to IBM THINK with each of the 2020 Champions, and celebrate what we love about our partnership with IBM!
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