Wed.Sep 11, 2024

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Adobe Patch Tuesday security updates fixed multiple critical issues in the company’s products

Security Affairs

Adobe addressed tens of vulnerabilities, including critical issues that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on Windows and macOS. Adobe Patch Tuesday security updates addressed multiple vulnerabilities in its products, including critical flaws that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on Windows and macOS systems. The most severe vulnerabilities are two critical memory corruption flaws in Acrobat and PDF Reader, tracked as CVE-2024-41869 (CVSS score of 7.8) and CVE-2024-45

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Apple Intelligence Promises Better AI Privacy. Here’s How It Actually Works

WIRED Threat Level

Private Cloud Compute is an entirely new kind of infrastructure that, Apple’s Craig Federighi tells WIRED, allows your personal data to be “hermetically sealed inside of a privacy bubble.

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RansomHub ransomware gang relies on Kaspersky TDSKiller tool to disable EDR

Security Affairs

Researchers observed the RansomHub ransomware group using the TDSSKiller tool to disable endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems. The RansomHub ransomware gang is using the TDSSKiller tool to disable endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems, Malwarebytes ThreatDown Managed Detection and Response (MDR) team observed. TDSSKiller a legitimate tool developed by the cybersecurity firm Kaspersky to remove rootkits, the software could also disable EDR solutions through a command line script

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This change to Android notifications might not be popular with everyone

Collaboration 2.0

Google might change how you access notifications and Quick Settings in a way that could be divisive.

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How to Start Virtual Care the Right Way: A Proven Roadmap for 2025 and Beyond

Speaker: Dr. Christine Gall, DrPH, MS, BSN, RN

The promise of virtual care is no longer theoretical and is now a critical solution to many of healthcare’s most urgent challenges. Yet many healthcare leaders remain unsure how to build a business case for investment and launching the right program at the right time can be the difference between value and failure. For organizations seeking a financially sound, clinically effective entry point, Virtual Patient Observation (VPO) offers a compelling case to lead with.

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Ivanti fixed a maximum severity flaw in its Endpoint Management software (EPM)

Security Affairs

Ivanti fixed a maximum severity flaw in its Endpoint Management software (EPM) that can let attackers achieve remote code execution on the core server Ivanti Endpoint Management (EPM) software is a comprehensive solution designed to help organizations manage and secure their endpoint devices across various platforms, including Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, and IoT systems.

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Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for September 2024 addressed four actively exploited zero-days

Security Affairs

Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for September 2024 addressed 79 flaws, including four actively exploited zero-day flaws. Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for September 2024 addressed 79 vulnerabilities in Windows and Windows Components; Office and Office Components; Azure; Dynamics Business Central; SQL Server; Windows Hyper-V; Mark of the Web (MOTW); and the Remote Desktop Licensing Service.

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Buy 3 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $36 right now

Collaboration 2.0

Try or gift Xbox Game Pass for three months for 28% off and play over 100 games including Starfield, Forza Motorsport, and Football Manager 2024 on your Xbox, PC, or mobile device.

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Highline Public Schools school district suspended its activities following a cyberattack

Security Affairs

Highline Public Schools, a school district in Washington state, remains closed following a cyberattack that occurred two days ago. Two days ago Highline Public Schools (HPS), a school district in Washington state, suffered a cyber attack that caused a significant disruption of its activities. Highline Public Schools (HPS) is a public school district in King County, headquartered in Burien, Washington, it serves more than 18,000 students.

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Sony unveils PlayStation 5 Pro: Best features, pricing, release date, and everything else to know

Collaboration 2.0

Sony's new console sports a more powerful graphics card and a Super Resolution feature to improve visual fidelity greatly. Here's what else we know for now.

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From Curiosity to Competitive Edge: How Mid-Market CEOs Are Using AI to Scale Smarter

Speaker: Lee Andrews, Founder at LJA New Media & Tony Karrer, Founder and CTO at Aggregage

This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.

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Ivanti fixed a maximum severity flaw in its Endpoint Management software (EPM)

Security Affairs

Ivanti fixed a maximum severity flaw in its Endpoint Management software (EPM) that can let attackers achieve remote code execution on the core server Ivanti Endpoint Management (EPM) software is a comprehensive solution designed to help organizations manage and secure their endpoint devices across various platforms, including Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, and IoT systems.

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The AirPods Pro 3 may be your new fitness coach with a built-in heart rate sensor

Collaboration 2.0

A leak reveals that future Apple earbuds may help you keep better track of your health; however, the pair won't be out for a while.

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French Cyber Agency Warns of APT28 Hacks Against Think Tanks

Data Breach Today

Report: North Korean, Russian, Chinese, Iranian Actors Are Targeting Research Orgs Russian state hackers are targeting think tanks studying strategic interests and the defense sector, warned the French cyber agency. A hacking group that officially is Unit 26165 of the Russian Main Intelligence Directorate appears to be Russia's most prolific targeter of think tanks.

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IBM will train you in AI fundamentals for free, and give you a skill credential - in 10 hours

Collaboration 2.0

I spent a weekend earning my digital credential in AI from IBM. The last session was my favorite.

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Agent Tooling: Connecting AI to Your Tools, Systems & Data

Speaker: Alex Salazar, CEO & Co-Founder @ Arcade | Nate Barbettini, Founding Engineer @ Arcade | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO @ Aggregage

There’s a lot of noise surrounding the ability of AI agents to connect to your tools, systems and data. But building an AI application into a reliable, secure workflow agent isn’t as simple as plugging in an API. As an engineering leader, it can be challenging to make sense of this evolving landscape, but agent tooling provides such high value that it’s critical we figure out how to move forward.

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Why Hellman & Friedman Wants to Unload Checkmarx for $2.5B

Data Breach Today

More Competition, Ownership Turnover Among Peers Create an Appealing Time to Sell Hellman & Friedman has met with several investments banks in recent weeks and will choose one to run the sale process for Paramus, New Jersey-based Checkmarx, in which it hopes to get at least $2.5 billion, Calcalist reported. The private equity firm bought Checkmarx for $1.15 billion in April 2020.

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The best headphones of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

Collaboration 2.0

I tested the best headphones from Bose, Sony, Beats, and more to help you find the right ones for you.

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Election Experts Still Demanding More Federal Cyber Support

Data Breach Today

State Officials, Security Experts Warn of Increased Cyberthreats Ahead of Vote Election security experts told Information Security Media Group the United States continues to lack adequate federal funding and resources to support state and local election information technology security efforts amid heightened global tensions and an ever-expanding threat landscape.

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Windows 11 21H2 and 22H2 reach end of support: Update now, or else

Collaboration 2.0

The last two versions of Windows 11 are no longer supported by Microsoft, so you'll need the latest edition to stay fully protected. Here's how to find out which version you're running.

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook for Smarter Knowledge Work

Speaker: Frank Taliano

Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.

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NoName Apparently Allies With RansomHub Operation

Data Breach Today

NoName Specializes in Long-Tail Exploits Up-and-coming online criminal extortion group RansomHub appears to have a new affiliate - NoName, a midtier actor whose main claim to fame so far has been impersonating the LockBit ransomware-as-a-service operation. NoName is known for exploiting years-old vulnerabilities.

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Study finds AI-generated research papers on Google Scholar - why it matters

Collaboration 2.0

Be careful what you cite if you use the popular Google Scholar search engine.

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Mental Health Records Database Found Exposed on Web

Data Breach Today

Cyber Researcher Reported Findings to Virtual Care Provider; Data Now Secured An AI-powered virtual care provider's unsecured database allegedly exposed thousands of sensitive mental health and substance abuse treatment records between patients and their counselors on the internet - where they were available to anyone, said the security researcher who discovered the trove.

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10 Linux apps I can't do without - and why

Collaboration 2.0

If you've ever wondered which apps a long-time Linux user depends on, you might be surprised at what's included.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Geopolitical Tensions Fuel Growth in Cross-Border Fraud

Data Breach Today

ACAMS' Shilpa Arora on Global Financial Vulnerabilities and Regulatory Challenges Geopolitical tensions have heightened cross-border fraud, with criminals exploiting technological advances and regulatory gaps between countries. Shilpa Arora, head of anti-financial crime products at ACAMS, discusses ways banks can tackle cross-border fraud schemes.

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Update your Windows 11 PC to version 23H2, or else

Collaboration 2.0

The last two prior versions of Windows 11 are no longer supported by Microsoft, so you'll need the latest edition to stay fully protected. Here's how to find out which version you're running.

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Bashing Windows Bugs, Take 2: Microsoft Restores Nixed Fixes

Data Breach Today

A Confused Update Process Reinstalled Old, Exploitable Windows 10 Components Microsoft has issued a slew of software updates to patch numerous flaws, including three zero-day vulnerabilities that are already being exploited via in-the-wild attacks. Another fix addresses a prior update that inadvertently reintroduced vulnerable components to Windows 10.

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The Samsung phone I recommend to most people is not a flagship (and it's on sale)

Collaboration 2.0

The Samsung Galaxy A35 5G isn't perfect, but with a two-day battery life and a gorgeous display, it's hard to ignore how good it is for the price.

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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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News alert: Criminal IP partners with IPLocation.io to deliver new tech to mitigate IP address evasion

The Last Watchdog

Torrance, Calif., Sept. 11, 2024, CyberNewsWire — Criminal IP , a distinguished leader in Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) search engine developed by AI SPERA, announced that it has successfully integrated its IP address-related risk detection data with IPLocation.io, one of the most visited IP analysis and lookup tools on the internet. Through the integration, IPLocation.io , a prominent IP address geolocation tracker platform with a substantial user base, now offers more detailed insights

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Apple just gave me a compelling reason to buy the smaller iPhone 16 Pro over the Max this year

Collaboration 2.0

Apple tends to reserve the best camera for the iPhone Pro Max, but it's switching things up this year.

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ColorTokens Strengthens Zero Trust With PureID Acquisition

Data Breach Today

PureID Passwordless Authentication Tool Will Boost ColorTokens Microsegmentation ColorTokens purchased PureID, expanding its zero trust framework with identity-based segmentation for cloud and hybrid environments. The acquisition focuses on securing cloud applications, microservices and APIs through advanced identity-based authentication.