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Hackers Are Now Exploiting Windows Event Logs

eSecurity Planet

If it does not find one, the encrypted shell code is written in 8KB chunks in the event logs. According to the researches, the most unusual and innovative aspect of the SilentBreak campaign is the “Encrypted shellcode divided into 8 KB blocks and saved in the binary part of event log.”. Also read: How Hackers Evade Detection.

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WireGuard vs. OpenVPN: Comparing Top VPN Protocols

eSecurity Planet

A VPN protocol creates the tunnels that your traffic travels through when you use a VPN to keep your communications private. OpenVPN supports more encryption types than WireGuard, which only offers ChaCha20 and Poly1035. OpenVPN offers support tickets, as well as a helpful knowledge base where users can self-serve.

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Hacked Data Broker Accounts Fueled Phony COVID Loans, Unemployment Claims

Krebs on Security

In June, KrebsOnSecurity was contacted by a cybersecurity researcher who discovered that a group of scammers was sharing highly detailed personal and financial records on Americans via a free web-based email service that allows anyone who knows an account’s username to view all email sent to that account — without the need of a password.

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7 Best Email Security Software & Tools in 2023

eSecurity Planet

Encrypts critical email exchanges to protect the security of information during transmission. Coro uses powerful machine learning and sandboxing to protect sensitive information while still preserving the integrity of corporate communication channels. Offers the ability to encrypt emails to protect private correspondence.

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ProtonMail launches Address Verification and full PGP support

Security Affairs

Address Verification allows you to be sure you are securely communicating with the right person, while PGP support adds encrypted email interoperability. When ProtonMail first launched in 2014, our goal was to make email encryption ubiquitous by making it easy enough for anybody to use. Address Verification.

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6 Best Cloud Log Management Services in 2024 Reviewed

eSecurity Planet

Log data protection: Encrypted channels and access controls ensure security and compliance. Exception-based analytics: Manages exceptions by recognizing deviations from the norm using log formats and analytic search capabilities. Rapid problem detection and communication of the root causes.

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