Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued an alert about a surge in ransomware attacks targeting education institutions. National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), has issued an alert about a surge in ransomware attacks against education institutions. ” Paul Chichester, Director of Operations at the NCSC, said.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

To accelerate the ransomware encryption process and make it harder to detect, cybercriminal groups have begun using a new technique: intermittent encryption. Intermittent encryption allows the ransomware encryption malware to encrypt files partially or only encrypt parts of the files. Others are automated.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

Cloud security fundamentals are the core requirements that ensure data protection, regulatory compliance, and access management in a cloud environment. Understanding cloud security challenges and knowing the cloud security tools available in the market significantly contribute to enhanced cloud security.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 11, 2024

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) said today it is investigating a breach at business intelligence company Sisense , whose products are designed to allow companies to view the status of multiple third-party online services in a single dashboard. Mistake number two is using S3 without using encryption on top of it.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 4, 2023

A new ransomware strain named Rorschach ransomware supports the fastest file-encrypting routine observed to date. The researchers conducted five separate encryption speed tests in a controlled environment (with 6 CPUs, 8192MB RAM, SSD, and 220000 files to be encrypted), limited to local drive encryption only.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 30, 2018

One sliver of the $90 billion, or so, companies are expected to spend this year on cybersecurity products and services is an estimated $85 million they will shell out for encrypted flash drives. We discussed why encrypted flash drives have become established as a must-have portable business tool in the digital age. Park: Exactly.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

However, there’s still a long way to go to achieve deep interoperability of interconnected services in a way that preserves privacy and is very secure. It’s important that as consumers are shopping for these smart home devices that they learn to recognize the Matter trademark so that they can make educated decisions.”

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Sophos cybersecurity researchers have discovered a Python-based ransomware operation that escalated from a compromised corporate network to encrypted virtual machines in just three hours. These instructions are used to list all VMs and shut them down, necessary for starting the encryption. Faster Encryption Means Higher Risk.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2021

The FBI has issued an alert to warn about an increase in PYSA ransomware attacks on education institutions in the US and UK. The FBI has issued Tuesday an alert to warn about an increase in PYSA ransomware attacks against education institutions in the United States and the United Kingdom. locked to the filename of the encrypted files.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Cloud computing services, such as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS), each have unique security concerns. IaaS involves virtualized computing resources over the internet, with users responsible for securing the operating system, applications, data, and networks.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 29, 2023

xyz pic.twitter.com/VLhISark8Y — Goldwave (@OGoldwave) March 13, 2023 The variant employed in the campaign supports a more sophisticated encryption method of byte remapping and a monthly rotation of the C2 server. #ViperSoftX is back, doesn't look like much has changed. c2 arrowlchat[.]com ” concludes the report.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 29, 2022

How the new Spirion-Thales partnership enables sensitive-data-centric encryption. Planning your enterprise security posture should work the same way. The security must be embedded with the data wherever it travels. Encryption achieves this goal by making the data readable only to those individuals with the proper access levels.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Cyber Security Awareness Month – Answering Google’s Most Commonly Asked Questions madhav Wed, 10/18/2023 - 05:25 This month is Cyber Security Awareness Month , highlighting how far security education needs to go in order to enable a secure interconnected world. Encryption What is encryption?

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Infrastructure as a service security is a concept that assures the safety of organizations’ data, applications, and networks in the cloud. Understanding the risks, advantages, and best practices connected with IaaS security is becoming increasingly important as enterprises shift their infrastructure to the cloud.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Organizations have a variety of options for cloud deployments, each with its own set of capabilities and security challenges. The responsibility for protecting these cloud resources is shared, with the cloud provider responsible for infrastructure security and customers responsible for access, application security, and data management.

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IT Governance

APRIL 29, 2024

Keyboard app vulnerabilities reveal keystrokes to network eavesdroppers Security researchers have identified critical security vulnerabilities in Cloud-based pinyin keyboard apps from Baidu, Inc., We identified certain accounts that we believe are affiliated with the Spy.pet website, which we have subsequently banned.”

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Public cloud security refers to protections put in place to secure data and resources in cloud environments shared by multiple users or organizations. Major cloud service providers have generally had good security , so cloud users can be pretty confident in the security of their data and applications if they get their part right.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Strong security measures become increasingly important as more people use this digital currency. Related: Currency exchange security issues For managing and keeping your Bitcoin assets, you must need a bitcoin wallet, which is a digital version of a conventional wallet. Secure your network, device. Select a reliable wallet.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2024

Cloud security issues refer to the threats, risks, and challenges in the cloud environment. Challenges are gaps and barriers to attaining good security. To combat these cloud security issues, develop a robust cloud security strategy that addresses all three to provide comprehensive protection.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Network security architecture is a strategy that provides formal processes to design robust and secure networks. Effective implementation improves data throughput, system reliability, and overall security for any organization. Network Elements Networks connect physical and virtual assets and control the data flow between them.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2024

A joint advisory published by CISA, the FBI, Europol, and the Netherlands’ National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-NL) revealed that since early 2023, Akira ransomware operators received $42 million in ransom payments from more than 250 victims worldwide. “Akira threat actors utilize a sophisticated hybrid encryption scheme to lock data.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 11, 2023

Related: Preserving the privacy of the elderly As more traders and investors engage in these investment avenues, it is crucial to adopt robust security measures to safeguard sensitive and regulated information. Implement strong data encryption. Stay informed about security best practices. Conduct regular penetration testing.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2022

Regulatory compliance and data privacy issues have long been an IT security nightmare. GDPR (among other legal requirements in the EU and elsewhere) can expose multinational organizations to hefty financial penalties, additional rules for disclosing data breaches, and increased scrutiny of the adequacy of their data security.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 6, 2023

That makes email security software a worthwhile investment for organizations of all sizes. We analyzed the market for email security tools and software to arrive at this list of 7 top email security solutions, including their standout features, limitations and ideal use cases, followed by issues prospective buyers should consider.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The security researcher Bob Diachenko of SecurityDiscovery first identified the exposed information in mid-September. This was confirmed about a fortnight later, in early November, when the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group took responsibility for the attack , claiming to have encrypted Henry Schein’s files and exfiltrated 35 TB of data.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

SaaS security checklists are frameworks for protecting data and applications in cloud-based environments. They serve as benchmarks for upholding strong security requirements, evaluating existing tools, and assessing potential solutions. We’ve designed a customizable template to help you develop your own SaaS security checklist.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2024

Indeed, while anonymity provides privacy and security for transactions, it can also be exploited by criminals for illicit activities, such as money laundering , drug trafficking, illegal arms sales, and terrorist financing. Prevention comes through educating users and taking robust security measures to protect their digital assets.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

He’d been on the job less than six months, and because of the way his predecessor architected things, the company’s data backups also were encrypted by Zeppelin. “We’ve found someone who can crack the encryption.” Then came the unlikely call from an FBI agent. “Don’t pay,” the agent said.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Hybrid cloud security is a framework for protecting data and applications in a computing environment that includes both private and public clouds. It combines on-premises and cloud-based resources to satisfy an organization’s diversified computing demands while ensuring strong security.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Related: The security case for AR, VR AI chatbots use natural language processing, which enables them to understand and respond to human language and machine learning algorithms. Inadequate authorization controls may result in unapproved interactions and data exposure, posing significant security threats. of cyber security attacks.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Cybersecurity researchers from Kookmin University and the Korea Internet and Security Agency (KISA) discovered an implementation vulnerability in the source code of the Rhysida ransomware. Rhysida ransomware employed a secure random number generator to generate the encryption key and subsequently encrypt the data.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Cryptographic inventories need finalizing and quantum safe encryption needs to be adopted for sensitive communications and data. Consumers will begin to see their favorite applications touting “quantum-secure encryption.” CISOs will have to get quantum resilient encryption on their cyber roadmap.

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IT Governance

MARCH 11, 2024

Glosbe dictionary exposes almost 7 million records The multilingual online dictionary Glosbe left a MongoDB instance unsecured last year, exposing nearly 7 million users’ information, including personal data, encrypted passwords and social media identifiers. Glosbe did not reply, but the open instance was soon closed.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 23, 2022

Shifting Risk and Business Environment Demand creates a Shift in Security Strategies. Malware and accidental human error are the biggest security threats. When asked about the most frequent types of attacks, 56% of global respondents ranked malware as the leading source of security attacks. Thu, 03/24/2022 - 05:00. 2021 Report.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Fortunately, effective tools and wise best practices can help mitigate this this exposure enabling companies to indefinitely leverage Exchange Server as a productive, resilient and secure communications tool. These practices are foundational for maintaining the security and operational integrity of Exchange Server environments.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Remote access security is critical for protecting increasingly distributed work environments, ensuring that only authorized users can access your valuable information regardless of their location. The technologies for secure remote access can range from VPNs and multi-factor authentication to more advanced access and zero trust controls.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2019

UK intelligence agency GCHQ released emulators for World War II cipher machines (Enigma, Typex and The Bombe) that can be executed in the encryption app CyberChef. Security Affairs – GCHQ , CyberChef ). The post GCHQ implements World War II cipher machines in encryption app CyberChef appeared first on Security Affairs.

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