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Interior Dept reduces telework for executives, supervisors, managers

In today’s Federal Newscast: The State Department has launched a Bureau of Global Health to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS. Airmen stuck overseas, due to lack of government money — three weeks later — have the funding. And top employees at the Interior Department get their telework opportunities cut to 50%.
http://news.poseidon-us.com/St8rCM

How Malicious Android Apps Slip Into Disguise

Researchers say mobile malware purveyors have been abusing a bug in the Google Android platform that lets them sneak malicious code into benign mobile apps and evade security scanning tools. Google says it has updated its app malware detection mechanisms in response to the new research.
http://news.poseidon-us.com/St80HB

SCARF cipher sets new standards in protecting sensitive data

A group of international researchers has achieved a breakthrough in computer security by developing a new and highly efficient cipher for cache randomization. The innovative cipher, designed by Assistant Professor Rei Ueno from the Research Institute of Electrical Communication at Tohoku University, addresses the threat of cache side-channel attacks, offering enhanced security and exceptional performance. Cache side-channel attacks pose a significant threat to modern computer systems, as they can stealthily extract sensitive information, including secret … More → The post SCARF cipher sets new standards in protecting sensitive data appeared first on Help Net Security.
http://news.poseidon-us.com/St7Ct5

ISC Stormcast For Thursday, August 3rd, 2023 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/8600, (Thu, Aug 3rd)

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http://news.poseidon-us.com/St75Jj

Now both chambers of Congress are investigating Microsoft email breach

House lawmakers are now investigating a China-linked hack that reportedly involved the unclassified email accounts of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and other high-level officials.
http://news.poseidon-us.com/St6d79

How to keep new policy from making procurement less efficient

Frontline contracting officers contend with a lot of policy. One thing about policy, it’s always changing. And that can get in the way of basic efficiency and pricing considerations.
http://news.poseidon-us.com/St6Bgq

How finance chiefs can cut back on IT spending waste

CIOs and CFOs should come together to create a “common plan” that tackles redundant tech driving up IT costs, LeanIX’s Christian Richter said.
http://news.poseidon-us.com/St5G1P

ISC Stormcast For Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/8598, (Wed, Aug 2nd)

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http://news.poseidon-us.com/St4Pys

Where Papa Johns implements AI

The company focuses on improving efficiency while tuning systems when the stakes are high, Papa Johns’ Justin Falciola told CIO Dive. 
http://news.poseidon-us.com/St3xNV