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No, I Did Not Hack Your MS Exchange Server

Krebs on Security

The group looks for attacks on Exchange systems using a combination of active Internet scans and “honeypots” — systems left vulnerable to attack so that defenders can study what attackers are doing to the devices and how. Here are a few of the more notable examples , although all of those events are almost a decade old.

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LemonDuck Shows Malware Can Evolve, Putting Linux and Microsoft at Risk

eSecurity Planet

The LemonDuck malware that for the past couple of years has been known for its cryptocurrency mining and botnet capabilities is evolving into a much broader threat, moving into new areas of cyber attacks, targeting both Linux and Microsoft systems and expanding its geographical reach, according to security researchers with Microsoft.

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Coinbase suspended Ethereum Classic (ETC) trading after a successful 51% attack

Security Affairs

51% attack refers to an attack on a blockchain by a group of miners that controls over 50% of the network’s mining hashrate. “Subsequent to this event, we detected 8 additional reorganizations that included double spends, totaling 88,500 ETC (~$460,000). million worth of the digital currency.

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The Scammers’ Playbook: How Cybercriminals Get Ahold of Your Data

eSecurity Planet

In the 2021 FBI report, individuals over 60 years of age had the highest number of complaints of any age group with 92,371 and the highest amount of reported losses with $1.68 Of the six age groups listed (under 20, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69), the three oldest age groups reported $4.13 for individuals under 40.

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Accelerating your transition from traditional BI to advanced analytics with data intelligence

Collibra

While the primary focus of BI is reporting on historical and current events, advanced analytics primarily focuses on providing deeper insights, predictions and supporting long-term decision making. However, BI tools have evolved over the years, and today many BI tools offer various advanced analytics capabilities.

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Archive-It Partner News, October 2023

Archive-It

Register here Community News 2023 NDSA Preservation Storage Infrastructure Survey The NDSA Preservation Storage Infrastructure Working Group is back again, with their latest iteration of the NSDA Preservation Storage Infrastructure survey. We hope to see you there!

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How to write effective travel and study grant proposals

CILIP

That is why, when I saw that the CILIP International Library and Information Group (ILIG) was inviting applications for the 2019 Alan Hopkinson Award, I grabbed this chance with both hands! The value of attending international events. These are some of the benefits of attending international events. Let them know!