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Ransomware Protection in 2021

eSecurity Planet

All of your files are encrypted with RSA-2048 and AES-128 ciphers.” ” Or you might see a readme.txt stating, “Your files have been replaced by these encrypted containers and aren’t accessible; you will lose your files on [enter date] unless you pay $2500 in Bitcoin.” IMPORTANT INFORMATION !!! Statistics.

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Office of Foreign Assets Control: Making or Facilitating Ransomware Payments May Violate U.S. Sanctions

Data Matters

Ransomware attacks use malware, often injected through phishing schemes, to encrypt a victim’s data files or programs, followed by a ransom demand by the threat actor that offers the decryption key in exchange for payment. Payment is often demanded in bitcoin, and thus third-party services are often used to make such payments.

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FTC Seeks Comment on Proposed Changes to GLBA Implementing Rules

HL Chronicle of Data Protection

The proposed amendments follow the FTC’s receipt of public comments in 2016 regarding the Safeguards Rule as part of the FTC’s regular review cycle. Board reporting. Periodic risk assessments. Specific information security measures. The proposed Rule is much more detailed in terms of security measures that FIs must implement.

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An Approach to Cybersecurity Risk Oversight for Corporate Directors

Data Matters

Increasingly, thought leaders, professional organizations, and government agencies are beginning to provide answers. Creating an enterprise-wide governance structure. Encrypting critical data assets. Aligning cyber risk with corporate strategy. Aligning cyber risk with corporate strategy. Using appropriate access controls.

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Top Cybersecurity Startups to Watch in 2022

eSecurity Planet

Open Raven analyzes data at rest, classifies inventory, and automates data governance as these become critical capabilities for the hybrid infrastructure’s security posture. Evervault is on a mission to make encrypting sensitive data seamless with its security toolkit for developers. Perimeter 81. Ubiq Security. JupiterOne.