Tue.Feb 11, 2025

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News alert: Gcore Radar reveals 56% rise in DDoS attacks – gaming industry targeted the most

The Last Watchdog

Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Feb. 11, 2025, CyberNewswire — Gcore , the global edge AI, cloud, network, and security solutions provider, today announced the findings of its Q3-Q4 2024 Radar report into DDoS attack trends. DDoS attacks have reached unprecedented scale and disruption in 2024, and businesses need to act fast to protect themselves from this evolving threat.

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The Alarming Backdoor Hiding in 2 Chinese Patient Monitors

Data Breach Today

Researcher Jason Sinchak on Recent Cyber Warnings About Contec CMS8000 Devices A hidden reverse backdoor in low-cost patient vital sign monitors used globally is hardcoded with an IP address connecting to a Chinese government-funded education and research network, which poses both privacy and potential safety concerns, said security researcher Jason Sinchak of ELTON.

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My Take: Will decentralizing connected systems redistribute wealth or reinforce Big Tech’s grip?

The Last Watchdog

For the past 25 years, Ive watched the digital world evolve from the early days of the Internet to the behemoth it is today. Related: Self-healing devices on the horizon What started as a decentralized, open platform for innovation has slowly but surely been carved up, controlled, and monetized by a handful of tech giants. Now, a new wave of technological developmentedge computing, decentralized identity, and privacy-first networkingis promising to reverse that trend.

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US VP Vance Calls for Less Regulation at AI Action Summit

Data Breach Today

Europe Must View AI With 'Optimism Rather Than Trepidation,' He Tells Paris Crowd Europe must view developments in artificial intelligence with optimism, rather than trepidation, U.S. Vice President JD Vance told EU leaders during the AI Action Summit. He said the EU's tendency to overregulate technology is costing American businesses billions of dollars.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Celebrating Information Management: Shell's Annual IG Week

AIIM

At Shell, we believe in the power of information management (IM) to drive business success. That's why, once a year, we host an Information Governance Week - a dedicated time to focus on the importance of IM across our organization.

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Progress Software fixed multiple high-severity LoadMaster flaws

Security Affairs

Progress Software fixed multiple vulnerabilities in its LoadMaster software, which could be exploited to execute arbitrary system commands. Progress Software has addressed multiple high-severity security vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-56131, CVE-2024-56132, CVE-2024-56133, CVE-2024-56134, CVE-2024-56135) in its LoadMaster software. Progress Software’s LoadMaster is a high-performance load balancer and application delivery controller (ADC) designed to optimize the availability, security, and per

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Thai Police Bust 4 Suspected 8Base Ransomware Group Members

Data Breach Today

Detained Russians Accused of Phobos Ransomware Attacks Against 1,000 Organizations Thai police have arrested four suspected members of the 8Base ransomware-wielding gang, which authorities say has extorted $16 million in ransom payments through attacks against mostly smaller players. The four men were taken into custody in a coordinated, international law enforcement operation.

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Operation Phobos Aetor: Police dismantled 8Base ransomware gang

Security Affairs

Authorities dismantled the 8Base ransomware gang, shutting down its dark web data leak and negotiation sites. An international law enforcement operation, codenamed Operation Phobos Aetor, dismantled the 8Base ransomware gang. The police took down the dark web data leak and negotiation sites. The police has yet to disclose the names of the suspects. Authorities replaced the seized websites with a law enforcement banner displaying the message: “This hidden site and the criminal content have

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Altman Rejects Musk's $97.4B Offer for OpenAI

Data Breach Today

Offer Comes Amid Legal Battle Between the Former OpenAI Co-Founders Elon Musk has reportedly offered to buy OpenAI's operating assets for $97.4 billion, escalating his legal and business battle with the artificial intelligence company's CEO Sam Altman. Altman dismissed the offer and said he will buy Twitter for $9.74 billion - if Musk is interested.

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Prevent Data Breaches With Zero-Trust Enterprise Password Management

Keeper Security is transforming cybersecurity for people and organizations around the world. Keeper’s affordable and easy-to-use solutions are built on a foundation of zero-trust and zero-knowledge security to protect every user on every device. Our next-generation privileged access management solution deploys in minutes and seamlessly integrates with any tech stack to prevent breaches, reduce help desk costs and ensure compliance.

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Trusted Encryption Environments

Schneier on Security

Really good—and detailed— survey of Trusted Encryption Environments (TEEs.

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AI Poses Profound Privacy Risks, Signal President Says

Data Breach Today

Official at AI Summit Says Framing AI as a Solution for Every Issue is Problematic AI poses "profound" privacy risks, Signal President Meredith Whittaker said during the French AI Action Summit. Big tech should refrain from framing AI as the solution for every problem, "where it is a hunger for data, and the companies push for billions of dollars in investment," she said.

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Artificial intelligence (AI) as an Enabler for Enhanced Data Security

Security Affairs

Artificial intelligence enhances data security by identifying risks and protecting sensitive cloud data, helping organizations stay ahead of evolving threats. Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries and redefining how organizations protect their data in todays fast-paced digital world. With over 90% of enterprises storing at least some of their data in the cloud, AIs ability to enhance security across complex, distributed environments is more vital than ever.

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This $200 Motorola phone I tested is almost too good for the price

Collaboration 2.0

The Moto G (2025) packs multi-day battery life and a surprisingly good camera for a budget phone.

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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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Post-Quantum Cryptography: Why Your Organization Needs to Prepare Now

HID Global

Prepare your organization for quantum computing threats with post-quantum cryptography. Learn why immediate action is crucial to protect your digital assets.

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iOS 18.3.1 patches an 'extremely sophisticated attack' - and more

Collaboration 2.0

Here's what you're getting with iOS 18.3.1 - and why you might want to update ASAP.

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How a Rapid-Deployment EDRMS Prevents Compliance Nightmares

Gimmal

How a Rapid-Deployment Records Management System Prevents Compliance Nightmares Written by A major U.S. utility, American Water, recently announced a cyberattack that forced it to disconnect billing and other critical systems. Although the utility quickly responded and protected its core operations, the incident shines a spotlight on a significant vulnerability that any organizationpublic or privatecan face: disrupted processes and potential regulatory fallout.

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How fake security reports are swamping open-source projects, thanks to AI

Collaboration 2.0

Patch spam contains code that is downright wrong and nonfunctional. Even worse: It can introduce new vulnerabilities or backdoors. What's a developer to do?

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Optimizing The Modern Developer Experience with Coder

Many software teams have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth. This is where Coder comes in. In our 101 Coder webinar, you’ll explore how cloud-based development environments can unlock new levels of productivity. Discover how to transition from local setups to a secure, cloud-powered ecosystem with ease.

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Three ways to empower employee success with AI content management

OpenText Information Management

So much content, so little time. That was the situation facing RTVE Spain, a TV and radio broadcasting station, whose vast video archive was comprised of over 20 million assets dating back 50+ years. The state-owned company was sitting on a treasure trove of information, but when producers and journalists needed to find media assets for programming, quickly locating those hidden gems was next to impossible.

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I use this budget Android tablet more than my iPad Pro - and it costs hundreds less

Collaboration 2.0

If you're after an affordable tablet, the Blackview Tab 90 offers the ideal blend of entertainment and value.

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Enhancing Healthcare Security: A Holistic Approach to Safety and Patient Experience

HID Global

Explore how healthcare security improves patient satisfaction by blending traditional and digital tools, balancing safety with a healing environment.

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I pick this budget Lenovo ThinkPad over laptops that cost twice the price

Collaboration 2.0

The sixth-generation Lenovo ThinkPad E14 is a reliable workhorse laptop that doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

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Signal-Based Selling: How to Leverage 4 Key Buying Signals

As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.

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CyberheistNews Vol 15 #06 Phishing Up 76% – Deepfake Attacks Surge: Is Your Org the Next Target?

KnowBe4

CyberheistNews Vol 15 #06 Phishing Up 76% Deepfake Attacks Surge: Is Your Org the Next Target?

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This E Ink tablet is a worthy alternative to the Remarkable (and in some ways better)

Collaboration 2.0

The Boox Note Max is a 13-inch e-reader with a crisp display, sprawling feature set, and a digital pen experience that is among the best I've tried.

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Crooks use Google Tag Manager skimmer to steal credit card data from a Magento-based e-stores

Security Affairs

Sucuri researchers observed threat actors leveraging Google Tag Manager (GTM) to install e-skimmer software on Magento-based e-stores. Sucuri researchers found threat actors using Google Tag Manager (GTM) to deploy e-skimmer malware on a Magento eCommerce site. Google Tag Manager (GTM) is a free tool that lets website owners manage marketing tags without modifying site code, simplifying analytics and ad tracking.

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My go-to Microsoft Office alternative just got a huge privacy and customization update

Collaboration 2.0

If you're looking for more privacy in your documents, the open-source LibreOffice has just what you need.

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The Cloud Development Environment Adoption Report

Cloud Development Environments (CDEs) are changing how software teams work by moving development to the cloud. Our Cloud Development Environment Adoption Report gathers insights from 223 developers and business leaders, uncovering key trends in CDE adoption. With 66% of large organizations already using CDEs, these platforms are quickly becoming essential to modern development practices.

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Libraries Week: Libraries Change Lives in June and Green Libraries Week in October

CILIP

Libraries Week: Libraries Change Lives in June and Green Libraries Week in October SAVE THE DATES 2025: Libraries Change Lives will take place in June and Green Libraries Week in October. Through a new campaign approach and schedule, CILIP will lead two separate annual campaigns with partners promoting the impactful work delivered by all information professionals.

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Is a VPN-ready router the ultimate Wi-Fi upgrade? I tested one to find out

Collaboration 2.0

Setting up a VPN for whole-home coverage can be tricky and time-consuming. I tested one of the top solutions, Privacy Hero 2 - here's how it performed.

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What is SIEM?

Jamf

Learn what is SIEM and see how security information and event management solutions support threat protection for businesses and organizations.