In this special guest feature, Nick Bonfiglio, CEO of Syncari, discusses the key takeaway of a recent cross-functional executive panel: data interoperability is the key to effective operational data. Nick is a CEO, founder, and author with over 25 years’ experience in tech who writes about data ecosystems, SaaS, and product development. He spent nearly seven years as EVP of … [Read more...] about Your Business’s Data Strategy is Hosed, You Just May Not Know It Yet
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Veritone Multi Cloud AI Platform Provider Approved for Use Across the Entire US Department of Justice
Veritone, Inc. (NASDAQ: VERI), creator of aiWARE, a hyper-expansive Enterprise AI platform, announced the expanded availability of aiWARE Government for all components of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Originally sponsored by the Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA) within the DOJ, Veritone has obtained an expanded, enterprise-wide Authority to Operate … [Read more...] about Veritone Multi Cloud AI Platform Provider Approved for Use Across the Entire US Department of Justice
Feature phones can be dangerous, too
A recent review of five entry-level mobile phones retailing for about $10–$20 examined their security in detail. Commonly referred to as “feature phones” or “granny phones” — and often procured for elderly relatives either unwilling or unable to get used to smartphones — such phones can also be “just in case” spares. Some people also believe they are safer than Android-powered … [Read more...] about Feature phones can be dangerous, too
Cisco Secure Firewall Garners a ‘Hat-Trick’
In case you’re not a sports fan, a hat-trick is a term for three goals by a player in one game. Interestingly, the phrase comes from cricket, and was first used when a bowler took three wickets from three consecutive balls. The team would present a bowler with a hat to celebrate the achievement. Along similar lines, Cisco Secure Firewall celebrates three scores in 2021: Cisco … [Read more...] about Cisco Secure Firewall Garners a ‘Hat-Trick’
Attackers Behind Trickbot Expanding Malware Distribution Channels
The operators behind the pernicious TrickBot malware have resurfaced with new tricks that aim to increase its foothold by expanding its distribution channels, ultimately leading to the deployment of ransomware such as Conti. The threat actor, tracked under the monikers ITG23 and Wizard Spider, has been found to partner with other cybercrime gangs known Hive0105, Hive0106 (aka … [Read more...] about Attackers Behind Trickbot Expanding Malware Distribution Channels
Ad-Blocking Chrome Extension Caught Injecting Ads in Google Search Pages
A new deceptive ad injection campaign has been found leveraging an ad blocker extension for Google Chrome and Opera web browsers to sneakily insert ads and affiliate codes on websites, according to new research from cybersecurity firm Imperva. The findings come following the discovery of rogue domains distributing an ad injection script in late August 2021 that the researchers … [Read more...] about Ad-Blocking Chrome Extension Caught Injecting Ads in Google Search Pages
Update Your Windows PCs Immediately to Patch New 0-Day Under Active Attack
Microsoft on Tuesday rolled out security patches to contain a total of 71 vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows and other software, including a fix for an actively exploited privilege escalation vulnerability that could be exploited in conjunction with remote code execution bugs to take control over vulnerable systems. Two of the addressed security flaws are rated Critical, 68 … [Read more...] about Update Your Windows PCs Immediately to Patch New 0-Day Under Active Attack
Best of arXiv.org for AI, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning – September 2021
In this recurring monthly feature, we filter recent research papers appearing on the arXiv.org preprint server for compelling subjects relating to AI, machine learning and deep learning – from disciplines including statistics, mathematics and computer science – and provide you with a useful “best of” list for the past month. Researchers from all over the world contribute to … [Read more...] about Best of arXiv.org for AI, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning – September 2021
Ransomware Taxonomy: Four Scenarios Companies Should Safeguard Against
While October is designated as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, focusing on keeping your company and customers safe should be a constant priority, especially with the growing number and sophistication of ransomware attacks worldwide. As companies interact more digitally with customers and end-users, their attack surface increases, presenting more opportunities for would-be … [Read more...] about Ransomware Taxonomy: Four Scenarios Companies Should Safeguard Against
The XDR Solution to the Ransomware Problem
During a ransomware attack, it is critical to detect and respond early and quickly. By decreasing your mean time to detection in identifying the attacker’s behavior, your security team can quickly investigate and respond timely to prevent a ransomware incident. And, if you can interrupt the attacker’s tools, tactics, or techniques early in the process that will force most … [Read more...] about The XDR Solution to the Ransomware Problem