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This webcast was originally published on November 21, 2024. In this video, Ethan Robish discusses the fundamentals and intricacies of data analytics using SQL. Viewers will gain insight into SQL’s capabilities for data exploration, aggregation, and the use of window functions, as well as how to enhance data analysis through advanced SQL techniques. The video also introduces DuckDB, a powerful tool for data analytics, and provides practical examples of SQL queries to enrich and manipulate data effectively. The webinar introduces data analytics using SQL, covering the basics of SQL, types of databases, and practical examples of SQL queries. Ethan emphasizes…
Experts discovered PostgreSQL flaw chained with BeyondTrust zeroday in targeted attacks Pierluigi Paganini February 14, 2025 Threat actors are exploiting a zero-day SQL injection vulnerability in PostgreSQL, according to researchers from cybersecurity firm Rapid7. Rapid7 researchers discovered a high-severity SQL injection flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-1094, in PostgreSQL’s psql tool. The experts discovered the flaw while investigating the exploitation of the vulnerability CVE-2024-12356 for remote code execution. BeyondTrust patched CVE-2024-12356 in December 2024, blocking both vulnerabilities, but CVE-2025-1094 remained a zero-day until Rapid7 reported it to PostgreSQL. The investigation into the cyberattack against BeyondTrust led to the discovery of the zero-day vulnerabilities CVE-2024-12356 and CVE-2024-12686.…
As data continues to grow in importance and become more complex, the need for skilled data engineers has never been greater. But what is data engineering, and why is it so important? In this blog post, we will discuss the essential components of a functioning data engineering practice and why data engineering is becoming increasingly critical for businesses today, and how you can build your very own Data Engineering Center of Excellence! I’ve had the privilege to build, manage, lead, and foster a sizeable high-performing team of data warehouse & ELT engineers for many years. With the help of my…
Are you trying to decide between Incogni and Optery? These data removal services improve your online privacy by removing you from people search sites. However, each provider has some key differences that may affect your decision. Keep reading to find out which data removal service we recommend. Removing your personal information from data brokers is essential to protect your privacy and security. Hundreds of data brokers profit from selling your details. This exposes you to scams, phishing attacks, and the risk of online stalking. Using a trusted data removal service is the best way to prevent your data from being…
DOUG. ATM skimmers, ransomware servers, and a warning from the FBI. All that, and more, on the Naked Security podcast. [MUSICAL MODEM] Welcome to the podcast, everybody. I am Doug Aamoth; he is Paul Ducklin. Paul, how do you do today, Sir? DUCK. Very well, Douglas! DOUG. Excellent. This week: 14 August 1982 was officially designated as National Navajo Code Talkers Day. A proclamation by then President Ronald Reagan reads in part: In the midst of the fighting in the Pacific during World War II, a gallant group of men from the Navajo Nation utilised their language in coded form to help speed…
In a world where deepfake scams and misinformation are increasingly pervasive, McAfee is taking a bold step forward with major enhancements to its AI-powered deepfake detection technology. By partnering with AMD and harnessing the Neural Processing Unit (NPU) within the latest AMD Ryzen™ AI 300 Series processors announced at CES, McAfee Deepfake Detector is designed to empower users to discern truth from fiction like never before. Deepfakes: A Growing Global Concern As deepfake technology becomes more sophisticated, so too does the challenge of identifying manipulated content. Nearly two-thirds of people globally report rising concerns over deepfakes, emphasizing the need for…
The Dutch Police (Politie) dismantled the ZServers/XHost bulletproof hosting operation after taking offline 127 servers used by the illegal platform. Earlier this week, the authorities in the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom, announced sanctions against the same bulletproof hosting provider for its involvement in cybercrime operations. Specifically, the operators of Zservers were accused of facilitating LockBit ransomware attacks and supporting the cybercriminals efforts to launder illegally obtained money. The hosting provider, operated by Russian nationals Alexander Igorevich Mishin and Aleksandr Sergeyevich Bolshakov, was also used to suppert botnet operations and to distribute malware. Politie says that the Zservers service was…
Tel Aviv, Israel, January 15th, 2025, CyberNewsWire Sweet Security, a leader in cloud runtime detection and response, today announced the launch of its groundbreaking patent-pending Large Language Model (LLM)-powered cloud detection engine. This innovation enhances Sweet’s unified detection and response solution, enabling it to reduce cloud detection noise to an unprecedented 0.04%. Sweet uses advanced AI to help security teams navigate complex and dynamic environments with improved precision and confidence. Detection of Unknown Unknowns The introduction of Sweet’s patent-pending LLM technology transforms its ability to identify previously undetectable threats. By evaluating cloud variables and anomalies in real-time – and adapting…
Doxbin Data Breach: Hackers leak 136,000+ user records, emails, and a ‘blacklist’ file, exposing those who paid to keep their info off the doxxing platform. Doxbin, a notorious platform associated with doxxing and the exposure of personal information, has been compromised by a hacker group known as Tooda. The attack, which appears a long-time rivalry between different groups, has resulted in the deletion of user accounts, a loss of administrative control, and a leak of a massive user database. What Happened? As seen by Hackread.com, according to claims made by the group on its official website and now deleted Telegram…