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πŸ•΄ Why AI Will Create Far More Jobs Than It Replaces πŸ•΄

Just as spreadsheets and personal computers created a job boom in the '70s, so too will artificial intelligence spur security analysts' ability to defend against advanced threats.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
❌ Linux Kernel Flaw Allows Remote Code-Execution ❌

The bug is remotely exploitable without authentication or user interaction.

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via "Threatpost".
πŸ•΄ Effective Pen Tests Follow These 7 Steps πŸ•΄

Third-party pen tests are part of every comprehensive security plan. Here's how to get the most from this mandatory investment.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
❌ Adobe Addresses Critical Adobe Flash Player, Acrobat Reader Flaws ❌

Adobe has issued patches for 87 vulnerabilities on Patch Tuesday - the bulk of which exist in Adobe's Acrobat and Reader product.

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via "Threatpost".
❌ Intel CPUs Impacted By New Class of Spectre-Like Attacks ❌

Intel has disclosed a new class of speculative execution side channel attacks.

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via "Threatpost".
πŸ•΄ Missing in Action: Cybersecurity Professionals πŸ•΄

Just as every organization security team's needs are unique, so are the reasons for the shortage of candidates for open positions. Here are five strategies to help you close the gap.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
πŸ” $3M HIPAA Settlement, First of 2019, in the Books πŸ”

It took five months but the Office for Civil Rights' first HIPAA settlement of the year, $3M, stems from a breach involving an unsecured FTP server.

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πŸ•΄ Microsoft Patches Wormable Vuln in Windows 7, 2003, XP, Server 2008 πŸ•΄

Microsoft releases security updates for some out-of-support systems to fix a bug that could be weaponized as a worm if exploited.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
❌ Apple Patches Intel Side-Channel Bugs; Updates iOS, macOS and More ❌

A massive update addresses the breadth of the computing giant's product portfolio.

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via "Threatpost".
❌ Microsoft Patches Zero-Day Bug Under Active Attack ❌

Microsoft Patch Tuesday security bulletin tackles 22 critical vulnerabilities.

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via "Threatpost".
πŸ•΄ Baltimore Ransomware Attack Takes Strange Twist πŸ•΄

Tweet suggests possible screenshot of stolen city documents and credentials in the wake of attack that took down city servers last week.

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πŸ•΄ Uniqlo Parent Company Says Hack Compromised 461,091 πŸ•΄

Fast Retailing Co. reports cyberattackers accessed accounts registered to its Japanese Uniqlo and GU brand websites.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
πŸ•΄ Commercial Spyware Uses WhatsApp Flaw to Infect Phones πŸ•΄

A single flaw allowed attackers - thought to be linked to a government - to target human rights workers and install surveillance software by sending a phone request. The victims did not even have to answer.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
πŸ•΄ Resolution Requires Cybersecurity Training for Members of Congress πŸ•΄

A bipartisan resolution would mandate IT and cybersecurity training for all members of Congress, their staff, and employees.

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πŸ•΄ Website Attack Attempts Rose by 69% in 2018 πŸ•΄

Millions of websites have been compromised, but the most likely malware isn't cyptomining: it's quietly stealing files and redirecting traffic, a new Sitelock report shows.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
⚠ Facebook sues app developer Rankwave over data misuse ⚠

The suit says Rankwave used Facebook user data for targeted marketing and ignored its cease-and-desist letter.

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via "Naked Security".
⚠ Update iOS and Mojave now! Apple patches are out ⚠

Apple has released its May 2019 security updates, taking iOS to version 12.3 and macOS Mojave to version 10.14.5.

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via "Naked Security".
⚠ Twitter bug leaks to iOS users’ location data to partner ⚠

Now fixed, the bug affected some users with multiple accounts running on an iOS device.

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via "Naked Security".
πŸ” How to create a business-driven cybersecurity strategy: 3 tips πŸ”

Companies achieve better results with a business-driven cybersecurity strategy, according to new survey results from consulting firm PwC.

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via "Security on TechRepublic".
⚠ Microsoft fixes Intel ZombieLoad bug with Patch Tuesday updates ⚠

May 2019 Patch Tuesday fixed 79 vulnerabilities, 19 of which are classed as Critical. Here's a summary of the most notable ones. 

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via "Naked Security".
⚠ UPDATE NOW! Critical, remote, β€˜wormable’ Windows vulnerability ⚠

Microsoft has fixed an RDP vulnerability that can be exploited remotely, without authentication and used to run arbitrary code.

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via "Naked Security".