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Wannacry, the hybrid malware that brought the world to its knees

Security Affairs

Reflecting on the Wannacry ransomware attack, which is the lesson learnt e why most organizations are still ignoring it. The cryptolocker had the task of encrypting the data of the affected system; The exploit was to infect the victim’s local network, if not properly updated, through the SMB protocol vulnerability.

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Facebook Will Shift to Emphasize Encrypted Ephemeral Messages, Zuckerberg Says: eDiscovery Trends

eDiscovery Daily

In a post to Facebook last week, founder Mark Zuckerberg outlined a vision of the future that includes end-to-end encryption and an ephemeral lifespan for private messages and photos. Today we already see that private messaging, ephemeral stories, and small groups are by far the fastest growing areas of online communication.”.

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What Is Encryption? Definition, How it Works, & Examples

eSecurity Planet

Encryption uses mathematical algorithms to transform and encode data so that only authorized parties can access it. What Encryption Is and How It Relates to Cryptology The science of cryptography studies codes, how to create them, and how to solve them. How Does Encryption Process Data? How Does Encryption Process Data?

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What’s a Lawyer’s Duty When a Data Breach Occurs within the Law Firm: Cybersecurity Best Practices

eDiscovery Daily

When I spoke at the University of Florida E-Discovery Conference last month, there was a question from the live stream audience about a lawyer’s duty to disclose a data breach within his or her law firm. Please share any comments you might have or if you’d like to know more about a particular topic.

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Craig Ball of Craig D. Ball, PC: eDiscovery Trends 2018

eDiscovery Daily

A frequent court appointed special master in electronic evidence, Craig is a prolific contributor to continuing legal and professional education programs throughout the United States, having delivered over 2,000 presentations and papers. Mobile serves as their principal means to access online resources, business resources, and communicate.

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Top Cybersecurity Accounts to Follow on Twitter

eSecurity Planet

????????Fifteen years after the launch of the microblogging social media platform, Twitter remains a dominant public forum for instant communication with individuals and organizations worldwide on a universe of topics, including #cybersecurity. Currently CEO of Bit Discovery, Grossman is an innovative industry leader.