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Giải mã LockBit v3

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 2716 implied HN points • 02 May 24
🕹 Technology Cybersecurity Ransomware Collaboration Security Measures
  1. Calif's report on LockBit v3 reveals a vulnerability allowing partial data recovery without ransom payment.
  2. Knowing ransomware algorithms is crucial for recovery strategies, even if mistakes can happen.
  3. Common ransomware recovery strategies include backup restoration, ransom payment, or self-decryption, with emphasis on avoiding public disclosure.

NY AG Sues Citibank For Insufficient Data Security Measures, Failure to Address Scams

Metacurity • 1434 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
💰 Finance Security Measures Scams Data Breach
  1. The New York Attorney General sued Citibank for insufficient data security measures and failure to address scams.
  2. Citibank is accused of not doing enough to prevent unauthorized account takeovers and misleading customers about their rights after being hacked.
  3. The lawsuit alleges that Citibank has overpromised and underdelivered on security measures and failed to respond to red flags.

Day 7 of Gaza ceasefire: U.S.-manned Netzarim corridor vehicle checkpoint set to open today

All-Source Intelligence Fusion • 529 implied HN points • 25 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics International relations Military Affairs Human Rights Government Contracts Security Measures
  1. A vehicle checkpoint controlled by the U.S. is set to open in Gaza, allowing some displaced people to return home. This is part of a ceasefire agreement that started recently.
  2. Two American companies, UG Solutions and Safe Reach Solutions, are involved in managing the checkpoint. They are not very well known but have connections to security operations.
  3. There are concerns and questions about the backgrounds of these companies. One of them is linked to a shell company, and there are calls for more transparency about who is really behind these operations.

Ukraine Conflict Monitor - 22 May – 28 May (Weekly update)

Ukraine Conflict Monitor • 275 implied HN points • 29 May 23
🌍 World Politics International relations Security Measures
  1. Frontline in Ukraine had minimal changes; Situation seemed stable but signs indicate a possible major Ukrainian push
  2. Russian forces did not advance in Kharkiv Oblast; Some unconfirmed gains made in Bilohorivka in Luhansk Oblast
  3. Russians did not change frontlines in Donetsk Oblast; Ukrainians may have progressed in Avdiivka; Wagner forces transferred responsibility to Donetsk People's Republic in Bakhmut
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Effective Data Governance Can Only Exist Within Data Orchestration

The Orchestra Data Leadership Newsletter • 99 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Data Governance Data Orchestration Data Engineering Software Tools Security Measures
  1. Effective data governance requires incorporating preventive measures within data orchestration layers.
  2. Current data governance tools predominantly offer post-action analytics rather than proactive preventive measures.
  3. By integrating role-based access control and monitoring in the orchestration layer, organizations can shift to a more proactive data governance approach.

Analyzing school shootings trends in 2023

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 79 implied HN points • 27 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Gun Violence School Shootings Security Measures Policy Changes
  1. In 2023, there was a 12% increase in the total number of school shootings compared to 2022, with a focus on shootings happening more during afternoon classes, dismissal, and evening events.
  2. Handguns were the most commonly used weapon type in school shootings, even though debates often revolve around semi-automatic rifles. It's important to address both the most frequent handgun incidents and severe AR-style rifle incidents.
  3. The main driver of school shootings in 2023 was disputes escalating, constituting 67% of the increase in such incidents from 2022. Investments in school security need to consider these trends and focus on areas outside the school building, like parking lots.

Every shooting at a school in May 2024

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 19 implied HN points • 01 Jun 24
📰 News Gun Violence School Shootings Podcasts Data Analysis Security Measures
  1. The number of school shooting incidents in May 2024 continues a rising trend over the last 3 years, but the increase from 2023 to 2024 is not exponential.
  2. The number of victims in May 2024 is higher compared to 2023 but notably lower than in 2022, when a tragic incident in Uvalde involved multiple fatalities and injuries.
  3. In May 2024, shootings often occurred at night and during school events like graduations, emphasizing the importance of proactive policing, as incidents frequently happened during unauthorized post-graduation parties on campus.

Shooting on the last day of school, another graduation shooting, and teacher planned to be the next school shooter

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 19 implied HN points • 24 May 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Gun Violence School Safety Crime Prevention Security Measures
  1. Shootings at schools, including graduations, continue to be a concerning issue with multiple incidents reported.
  2. Shooting trends include incidents happening during dismissal, fights escalating into shootings, and most commonly in parking lots.
  3. Emergency plans and efforts to prevent attendees from bringing guns to school events are crucial for school safety.

The PyPI lockdown of 2023

Deploy Securely • 98 implied HN points • 02 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Cybersecurity Malware Security Measures
  1. PyPI, a popular repository for Python developers, suspended new uploads and user registrations due to an influx of malicious code.
  2. Malicious packages on PyPI pose severe security threats, like running unintentional malware in your system.
  3. Security measures to take include verifying package provenance, checking package names for accuracy, and using trusted hosts with pip.

Must Learn AI Security Part 14: Inference Attacks Against AI

Rod’s Blog • 39 implied HN points • 18 Sep 23
🕹 Technology AI Security Privacy Data Protection Security Measures
  1. An inference attack against AI involves gaining private information from a system by analyzing its outputs and other available data.
  2. There are two main types of inference attacks: model inversion attacks aim to reconstruct input data, while membership inference attacks try to determine if specific data points were part of the training dataset.
  3. To mitigate inference attacks, techniques like differential privacy, federated learning, secure multi-party computation, data obfuscation, access control, and regular model updates can be used.

This school shooting data was featured by The Economist

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 19 implied HN points • 15 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Gun Violence Security Measures School Safety Data Analysis
  1. School shootings go beyond high profile incidents like Parkland, impacting hundreds of schools with lockdowns and swatting hoaxes, creating a broader emotional and social toll on students.
  2. Swatting, false 911 calls to trigger police response, poses a real danger to schools and has become a widespread issue, including multi-state serial swattings.
  3. Collaboration between The Economist and the K-12 School Shooting Database sheds light on the increasing security spending in schools, revealing the mismatch between rising security measures and the continued occurrences of shootings.

The Snowflake, Live Nation, and Santander Quick Hits

Detection at Scale • 2 HN points • 04 Jun 24
🕹 Technology Data Breach Cybersecurity Cloud Computing Malware Security Measures
  1. Snowflake faced claims of a massive data breach, with threats of stolen customer records from companies like Live Nation and Santander Bank.
  2. Confirmed affected companies include Live Nation and Santander Bank, with potential for more disclosures as more breaches may be revealed.
  3. To protect against breaches, Snowflake recommends enforcing multi-factor authentication, setting network policy rules, and resetting credentials.

Ta'n ga'i ba(`ng Google

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 39 implied HN points • 25 Sep 07
🕹 Technology Hacking Search Engine Security Measures Internet Usage
  1. Be cautious about sharing personal information online, as skilled individuals can use social engineering techniques to gather detailed information about you.
  2. Utilize advanced Google search operators like 'site:' and 'filetype:' to refine your search results and find specific information within websites or file types.
  3. To protect yourself from being exploited through Google, learn about techniques like using a robots.txt file to control which parts of your website are indexed by search engines.

Revisiting the North Park Elementary School Shooting

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 0 implied HN points • 15 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics School Shootings Security Measures Legal action
  1. School shootings that don't make national news can still offer valuable lessons on prevention and security measures.
  2. Common school security measures like having SROs, locked doors, or badges may not always prevent shootings by insiders.
  3. The challenges with fortifying school campuses lie in addressing the issue of domestic abuse and preventing potential abusers from accessing firearms.

Unsecure Employee Behavior

Rod’s Blog • 0 implied HN points • 04 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Cybersecurity Training Data Breaches Security Measures
  1. Unsecure employee behavior, like clicking on phishing emails and using weak passwords, poses a significant threat to an organization's data security.
  2. To address these risks, companies should focus on educating employees, implementing strict security protocols, and fostering a culture of security awareness and responsibility.
  3. Common unsecure behaviors include sharing passwords, using unsecured Wi-Fi networks, and failing to update software, all of which can lead to data breaches and cyberattacks.

Every shooting at a school in March 2024

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 0 implied HN points • 01 Apr 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics School Safety Gun Violence School Shootings Legislation Security Measures
  1. Shootings at schools in March 2024 were more common during arrival/dismissal times, complicating security measures.
  2. There was a decrease in the number of school shooting incidents and victims in 2024 compared to previous years.
  3. Handguns were the most commonly used firearm type in school shootings, emphasizing the need to address teens carrying concealed handguns.

Unlocking the Secrets of GDPR Compliance in IT Outsourcing

CodeLink’s Substack • 0 implied HN points • 01 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Data Protection Security Measures Data Breaches
  1. GDPR is a crucial regulation that transforms how organizations handle personal data globally.
  2. Understanding key GDPR terminology and principles is essential for ensuring compliance and data protection.
  3. GDPR compliance in IT outsourcing requires careful consideration of roles, responsibilities, and implementing key requirements.

Active Shooter: When you can’t run, can’t hide, and can’t fight

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 0 implied HN points • 01 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics Mass Shootings Emergency Response Security Measures Risk Assessment
  1. Guidance during active shooter situations usually advises to run, hide, or fight, but sometimes all options are impossible.
  2. Certain locations like concert venues, nightclubs, movie theaters, churches, shopping malls, and office spaces may limit the ability to run, hide, or fight during an active shooter event.
  3. When traditional responses are not viable, rapid assessment, basic trauma first aid, and improvisation with available items can make a difference in saving lives during an active shooter attack.

3 Lessons (not) Learned from Allen, TX and Serbian School Shooting

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 0 implied HN points • 08 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Gun Control School Safety Mass Shootings Security Measures Threat assessment
  1. Unrestricted access to military-grade weapons allows for quick and deadly attacks
  2. Efforts focusing on physical security measures may not effectively prevent mass shootings
  3. Crisis intervention and threat assessment programs are crucial for spotting red flags and preventing access to firearms before attacks

Five Years After Marshall County High School Shooting

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 0 implied HN points • 23 Jan 23
📰 News School Shootings Security Measures Data Analysis Gun Violence
  1. School security planning needs to account for attacks during transition periods, not just inside classrooms.
  2. Installing metal detectors can inadvertently create vulnerabilities by congregating students in one area, mimicking the scenario that attackers may plan for.
  3. Banning backpacks in response to school shootings may not completely address the issue, as alternative carrying methods can still be exploited.

By every measure, 2022 was the worst year ever for school shootings

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 0 implied HN points • 30 Dec 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Gun Control School Safety Mass Shootings Security Measures
  1. In 2022, there were 302 school shootings, making it the worst year for school shootings ever, with more victims than ever before.
  2. Many school shootings in 2022 involved planned attacks, showing a concerning level of premeditation and violence.
  3. Increased security during school hours led to more shootings after school and during sporting events, indicating a need for further research on school safety measures.

School Shootings: Who, When, and Where

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 0 implied HN points • 08 Oct 18
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics School Shootings Security Measures Data Analysis
  1. Most school shootings are carried out by current students, so high tech security systems focused on access control may not be effective.
  2. More than half of school shootings happen outside the school building, so security measures within the building may not address the primary risk.
  3. 30% of school shootings occur after school hours, highlighting the need to consider security measures during non-school hours when the facility is still in use.