Collibra
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Data governance is the practice of managing and organizing data and processes to enable collaboration and compliant access to data. Data governance allows users to create value from data assets even under constraints for security and privacy. Maybe you shudder when you hear data governance because you imagine people saying “no-” . No , you can’t use the data for that .
Krebs on Security
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
A network intrusion at the International Committee for the Red Cross (ICRC) in January led to the theft of personal information on more than 500,000 people receiving assistance from the group. KrebsOnSecurity has learned that the email address used by a cybercriminal actor who offered to sell the stolen ICRC data also was used to register multiple domain names the FBI says are tied to a sprawling media influence operation originating from Iran.
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Hunton Privacy
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
On February 14, 2022, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton brought suit against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, over the company’s collection and use of biometric data. The suit alleges that Meta collected and used Texans’ facial geometry data in violation of the Texas Capture or Use of Biometric Identifier Act (“CUBI”) and the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (“DTPA”).
Troy Hunt
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Continuing the march forward to provide governments with better access to their departments' data exposed in breaches , I'm very pleased to welcome the 28th national government onto Have I Been Pwned - New Zealand! They'll join the other govs around the world that have complete free access to breach information impacting their gov domains and TLDs.
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.
Micro Focus
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Derek Britton, Director of Communications and Brand Strategy, discusses how to balance making the critical decisions about digital transformation in today’s economy. Few organizations of any size have ignored the importance of digital transformation. Many were forced to quickly implement fundamental digital transformation activities in order to survive the first waves of COVID-19.
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Schneier on Security
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Google’s Project Zero is reporting that software vendors are patching their code faster. tl;dr. In 2021, vendors took an average of 52 days to fix security vulnerabilities reported from Project Zero. This is a significant acceleration from an average of about 80 days 3 years ago. In addition to the average now being well below the 90-day deadline, we have also seen a dropoff in vendors missing the deadline (or the additional 14-day grace period).
Security Affairs
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
VMware addressed several high-severity flaws that were disclosed during China’s Tianfu Cup hacking contest. VMware addressed several high-severity vulnerabilities that were demonstrated by Kunlun Lab team during China’s Tianfu Cup 2021 hacking contest. The vulnerabilities impact VMware ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion. Below is the list published by the virtualization giant: CVE-2021-22040 – VMware ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion contain a use-after-free vulnerability in the XHCI USB controller
IG Guru
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Check out the post here. The post FINAL IGRM (Information Governance Reference Model) 4.1 RELEASED via EDRM.NET appeared first on IG GURU.
Security Affairs
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Russia-linked threat actors have breached the network of U.S. cleared defense contractors (CDCs) since at least January 2020. According to a joint alert published by the FBI, NSA, and CISA, Russia-linked threat actors conducted a cyber espionage campaign aimed at US cleared defense contractors to steal sensitive info related to intelligence programs and capabilities.
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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.
Dark Reading
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Sensitive data stolen on US weapons development and deployment, product development, foreign partnerships, contracts, and more.
Security Affairs
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
TrickBot malware is targeting customers of 60 financial and technology companies with new anti-analysis features. The infamous TrickBot malware was employed in attacks against customers of 60 financial and technology companies with new anti-analysis features. The news wave of attacks aimed at cryptocurrency firms, most of them located in the U.S. Trickbot is a sophisticated, modular malware, CheckPoint researchers have observed more than 20 modules that allow operators to create a broad range of
WIRED Threat Level
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Mozilla’s privacy-heavy browser is flatlining. What it does next is crucial for the future of the web.
Security Affairs
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Researchers disclose a now-patched remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the Apache Cassandra database software. JFrog researchers publicly disclosed details of a now-patched high-severity security vulnerability ( CVE-2021-44521 ) in Apache Cassandra database software that could be exploited by remote attackers to achieve code execution on affected installations.
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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
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Threat hunters are continuously and actively scouring the environment for clues of a malicious incursion.
Security Affairs
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
The U.S. CISA added to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog another 9 security flaws actively exploited in the wild. US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added nine new vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog , including two recently patched zero-day issues affecting Adobe Commerce/Magento Open Source and Google Chrome.
Threatpost
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
On the plus side, only instances with non-standard not recommended configurations are vulnerable. On the downside, those configurations aren't easy to track down, and it's easy as pie to exploit.
Elie
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
This research study presented at CHI investigates the widespread online harassment faced by content creators, and highlights the need for better support and protection on social media platforms.
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Threatpost
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
The phishing attacks are spoofing LinkedIn to target ‘Great Resignation’ job hunters, who are also being preyed on by huge data-scraping bot attacks.
OpenText Information Management
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
In recent years, the concept of “lifelong learning” has increased in importance for individuals and enterprises alike. Highly skilled and knowledgeable employees are a huge benefit for organizations of all sizes and keeping up to date is vital for an individual’s career prospects and self-worth. A recent Pearson VUE survey on the value of IT … The post Optimize your skills with OpenText certification appeared first on OpenText Blogs.
Threatpost
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
The resurgent trojan has targeted 60 top companies to harvest credentials for a wide range of applications, with an eye to virulent follow-on attacks.
Dark Reading
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Infineon’s latest Trusted Platform Module has a mechanism to still update device firmware after quantum computing breaks existing algorithms.
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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.
Threatpost
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
An ongoing malicious email campaign that includes macro-laden files and multiple layers of obfuscation has been active since late December.
IBM Big Data Hub
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
I’ve always been excited about artificial intelligence and the potential for it to enhance everything – whether that is in the workplace or in society. So when the Call for Code for Racial Justice initiative emerged in 2020 I just felt like I had to get involved in the AI-based projects that were proposed by the Black community in IBM and their allies.
Dark Reading
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
If your policies don't keep up with your work models, your company's sensitive information could be at risk.
Jamf
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Jamf Threat Labs updates Jamf Threat Defense, preventing NimbaMamba from threatening your Windows devices.
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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.
Dark Reading
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
With the launch, SentinelOne has appointed Rahul Ravulur to lead the new data analytics solution.
Unwritten Record
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Today’s post was written by Ryan Pettigrew. Ryan is an AV Archivist at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum. On February 21, 1972, President Richard Nixon, First Lady Pat Nixon, a cadre of political advisors and administrative staff, as well as select members of the American press corps arrived in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) for a week-long visit.
Dark Reading
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Blurring text isn't enough to obscure sensitive information. An offensive-security firm releases a tool showing how information can still be exposed.
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