Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

According to a report published by Symantec in 2017, Longhorn is a North American hacking group that has been active since at least 2011. The second stage installs itself and loads the third stage using an encrypted, hardcoded path. ” reads the analysis. “The described installation technique is unique.

Communications 104

Communications Encryption Education Authentication 104

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

Although most people think of ransomware as a dodgy application that encrypts data and holds it for ransom, the concept is much more heterogeneous than that. File encryption 2013 – 2015. It emerged in September 2013 and paved the way for hundreds of file-encrypting menaces that have splashed onto the scene ever since.

Ransomware 244

Ransomware Encryption Privacy Security awareness 244

Schneier on Security

MARCH 13, 2019

Shutting down a feature based on internal security analysis would be a clear message. On the other hand, WhatsApp -- purchased by Facebook in 2014 -- provides users with end-to-end encrypted messaging. And Facebook has repeatedly violated a 2011 Federal Trade Commission consent order regarding user privacy.

Privacy 85

Privacy Encryption Access Metadata 85

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 16, 2019

” Messages to and from a money mule working for Aqua’s crew, circa May 2011. “Cybercriminals are recruited to Russia’s national cause through a mix of coercion, payments and appeals to patriotic sentiment,” reads a 2017 story from The Register on security firm Cybereason ’s analysis of the Russian cybercrime scene.

Government 213

Government Communications IT Education 213

Data Matters

APRIL 23, 2018

Encrypting critical data assets. The NACD Handbook, in this respect, suggests steps such as nominating a cyber-expert to the board itself, creating a cross-departmental cyber committee that reports directly to the board, or implementing formal director-education training. Encrypting Critical Data Assets.

Cybersecurity 60

Cybersecurity Risk Passwords Authentication 60

Data Protector

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Concern about the increasing use of algorithms and automatic data processing needs to be addressed, perhaps requiring recording, testing and some level of disclosure about the use of algorithms and data analysis, particularly when algorithms might affect employment ​or are used in a public policy context. What help is there with compliance?

GDPR 120

GDPR Personal data Government IT 120