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RedEnergy Stealer-as-a-Ransomware employed in attacks in the wild

Security Affairs

. “The sample Stealer-as-a-Ransomware variant analyzed in this case study employs a deceptive FAKEUPDATES campaign to lure in its targets, tricking them into promptly updating their browsers. Once inside the system, this malicious variant stealthily extracts sensitive information and proceeds to encrypt the compromised files.”

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What is the NIS2 Directive and How Does It Affect You?

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NIS2 includes a list of seven elements that all companies must address or implement as part of the security measures they take: Risk analysis and information system security policies. The use of cryptography and encryption. NIS2 Technical and Organisational Measures Focus Area Case Study. Why Cryptography and Encryption?

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15 Top Cybersecurity Certifications for 2022

eSecurity Planet

It covers seven security domains: security operations and administration; access controls ; risk identification, monitoring and analysis; incident response and recovery; cryptography ; network and communications security; and systems and application security. A variety of training options are available, both online and in person.

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The software-defined vehicle: The architecture behind the next evolution of the automotive industry

IBM Big Data Hub

Regarding vehicle operation, AI is currently applied in cybersecurity to analyze incoming security events and incidents, and on the analysis of telematics data to gain insights into driving experiences. OEMs also need to encrypt messages within a vehicle and all other communications that extend beyond it.

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What Should Be The Core Competencies For Cybersecurity For C-Suite

Cyber Info Veritas

A ransomware attack is a form of cyber attack that involves targeting a computer’s operating system by encrypting data into it and then demanding ransom payments in form of cryptocurrency. In my experience, it is also important to remember that C-suite executives respond well to case studies.

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Protecting Against the Risks and Managing the Complexities of a Quantum World with Thales and IBM Consulting

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

The Rise of Harvest Now, Decrypt Later Attacks A large, emerging concern are "Harvest Now, Decrypt Later" (HNDL) attacks, where hackers intercept and store encrypted long-life data with the intention of decrypting it once quantum computers become capable of breaking current encryption standards.

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Best Network Security Tools 2021

eSecurity Planet

In a case study on MCAS , Forrester found a risk-adjusted ROI of over 150% within a few years of purchase. Read more about the solution in our comparative analysis of Kaspersky and Symantec. Since 2003, Splunk’s machine data analysis capabilities have made the firm an industry staple. Secureworks MSS.