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A brief history of cryptography: Sending secret messages throughout time

IBM Big Data Hub

Most cryptosystems begin with an unencrypted message known as plaintext, which is then encrypted into an indecipherable code known as ciphertext using one or more encryption keys. In this article, we’ll look back at the history and evolution of cryptography. This ciphertext is then transmitted to a recipient.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 450 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION

Security Affairs

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MartyMcFly Malware: new Cyber-Espionage Campaign targeting Italian Naval Industry

Security Affairs

Today I’d like to share an interesting analysis of a Targeted Attack found and dissected by Yoroi (technical details are available here ). The victim was one of the most important leaders in the field of security and defensive military grade Naval ecosystem in Italy. Stage1: Encrypted Content. 1 and OleObj.2.

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Google TAG warns that Russian COLDRIVER APT is using a custom backdoor

Security Affairs

The ColdRiver APT (aka “ Seaborgium “, “Callisto”, “Star Blizzard”, “TA446”) is a Russian cyberespionage group that has been targeting government officials, military personnel, journalists and think tanks since at least 2015. When the victims opens the PDF, an encrypted text is displayed. ” reads TAG’s analysis.

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The Importance of a Proactive Cyber Defense Solution To Protect Your Critical Data

Security Affairs

The Military Chinese General and Philosopher Sun Tzu (544 BC – 496 BC) wrote these tactics over two thousand years ago, and it is as applicable today as it ever was. If their forces are united, separate them. If sovereign and subject are in accord, put division between them.

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Network Security Architecture: Best Practices & Tools

eSecurity Planet

This article explores network security architecture components, goals, best practices, frameworks, implementation, and benefits as well as where you can learn more about network security architecture. Apply encryption protocols and other security measures to connections between computers. Communication protocols (TCP, HTTPS, etc.):

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An Approach to Cybersecurity Risk Oversight for Corporate Directors

Data Matters

* This article first appeared in In-House Defense Quarterly on April 3, 2018. While there may be no perfect path to cybersecurity, this article provides a roadmap for organizations to consider when seeking to mitigate cyber risk. Encrypting critical data assets. Creating an enterprise-wide governance structure.