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Amazon: AWS root accounts must have MFA enabled

Amazon wants to make it more difficult for attackers to compromise Amazon Web Services (AWS) root accounts, by requiring those account holders to enable multi-factor authentication (MFA). MFA options for AWS accounts AWS provides on-demand cloud computing platforms and APIs to companies, governments, and individuals. The root account holder is the first identity created when creating an AWS account and the most privileged user, as it has access to all AWS services and resources in … More → The post Amazon: AWS root accounts must have MFA enabled appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Instant evolution: AI designs new robot from scratch in seconds

Researchers developed the first AI to date that can intelligently design robots from scratch by compressing billions of years of evolution into mere seconds. It’s not only fast but also runs on a lightweight computer and designs wholly novel structures from scratch — without human-labeled, bias-filled datasets.
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McKesson revamps IT leadership amid tech services push

Britt Vitalone, EVP and CFO, is now responsible for the company’s technology organization, according to a Tuesday SEC filing.
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Akamai introduces new capabilities to simplify PCI DSS 4.0 compliance for organizations

Akamai has introduced new capabilities to its Client-Side Protection & Compliance product that are designed to help organizations ensure compliance with PCI DSS 4.0 JavaScript security requirements 6.4.3 and 11.6.1. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) was developed to encourage and enhance payment card data security as well as facilitate the broad adoption of consistent data security measures globally. The latest update of PCI DSS (version 4.0) was released in 2022. The … More → The post Akamai introduces new capabilities to simplify PCI DSS 4.0 compliance for organizations appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Spy agency leaders aim to change workforce perceptions about wellbeing, mental health

The White House is close to finalizing a new security clearance application, which will feature new questions about mental health designed to reduce stigma.
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Medius Fraud & Risk Detection helps organizations prevent fraud

Medius announces a new Fraud & Risk Detection product to help businesses proactively prevent fraud, and gain greater visibility and more control across the invoice to pay lifecycle. The new solution extends existing risk and compliance controls within the Medius Suite. The new product is introduced as research shows a rise in fraud risk, with a study from Cybersecurity Research finding that over half of organizations have experienced increases in fraud attempts in the last … More → The post Medius Fraud & Risk Detection helps organizations prevent fraud appeared first on Help Net Security.
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New internet addiction spectrum: Where are you on the scale?

Young people (24 years and younger) spend an average of six hours a day online, primarily using their smartphones, according to new research. Older people (those 24 years and older) spend 4.6 hours online.
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How to Defend Your Organization Against Evolving Microsoft 365 Email Threats

Join us for a live 60-minute webinar with cybersecurity expert Dave Cook and learn how to break the attack chain while strengthening your M365 security.
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Embracing Sustainable IT Unlocks Environmental, Business and Financial Benefits

Learning from a sustainability leader on gaining performance, saving on IT costs and supporting sustainability goals.
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Lazarus impersonated Meta recruiter to breach Spanish aerospace firm

Operators of the North Korea-linked Lazarus APT obtained initial access to the network of an aerospace company in Spain last year after a successful spearphishing campaign, by masquerading as a recruiter for Meta — the company behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The final goal of the attack was cyberespionage. The initial contact by the attacker impersonating a recruiter from Meta (source: ESET) The fake recruiter contacted the victim via LinkedIn Messaging, a feature within the … More → The post Lazarus impersonated Meta recruiter to breach Spanish aerospace firm appeared first on Help Net Security.
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