Security Affairs

APRIL 4, 2023

A new ransomware strain named Rorschach ransomware supports the fastest file-encrypting routine observed to date. The researchers conducted five separate encryption speed tests in a controlled environment (with 6 CPUs, 8192MB RAM, SSD, and 220000 files to be encrypted), limited to local drive encryption only.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Resilient Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) and Strong Passwords. Historically, October has always been an important month for the cybersecurity community and a month of major cybersecurity events. So in 2004, the President of the United States designated October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2024

In particular, ransomware, which encrypts users’ data and demands a cryptocurrency ransom for their release or to avoid a dataleak, is becoming increasingly prevalent, causing financial and operational damage to individuals and businesses worldwide. Education improves awareness” is his slogan.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2024

The Akira ransomware has been active since March 2023, the threat actors behind the malware claim to have already hacked multiple organizations in multiple industries, including education, finance, and real estate. The Akira ransomware operators implement a double extortion model by exfiltrating victims’ data before encrypting it.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Here are five notable historical events that influenced cybersecurity assessment and transformed it into what it is today: The Battle of Midway (1942). It foreshadowed how encryption would come to be used as a foundation for Internet commerce – by companies and criminals. After the devastating blow of Pearl Harbor, U.S.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

He’d been on the job less than six months, and because of the way his predecessor architected things, the company’s data backups also were encrypted by Zeppelin. “We’ve found someone who can crack the encryption.” Then came the unlikely call from an FBI agent. “Don’t pay,” the agent said.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 11, 2023

Having access to a partner focused in cybersecurity brings fresh perspectives and allows for an unbiased evaluation of the systems in use. By working together, a robust cybersecurity framework can be established to protect investor data. Implement strong data encryption. Prioritize continuous threat detection.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Are Retailers Shopping for a Cybersecurity Breach? Cybersecurity breach statistics to destroy your appetite". Another consequence is that 59% of retailers reported having five or more key management solutions, leading to increased vulnerabilities and cybersecurity challenges. Wed, 11/23/2022 - 07:07.

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Data Protection Report

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

1] While the BYOD approach may offer certain advantages, such as greater flexibility and cost savings, employers should be mindful of the cybersecurity and privacy risks when leaving employees to their own devices. Cybersecurity Risks In the course of the digital transformation of workplaces, cybersecurity is more important than ever.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

In addition, educating employees about cybersecurity issues can help to reinforce the security-minded culture of the organization and change employee behaviour. Encrypting data on corporate devices can prevent hackers from accessing sensitive information. Provide frequent training about the risks of cyberattacks.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) strongly advised public companies to improve their cybersecurity. However, after minimal corporate adoption of stronger cybersecurity, the SEC has drafted rules to require more formal cybersecurity reporting and disclosure. Also read: What is Cybersecurity Risk Management?

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Hunton Privacy

OCTOBER 12, 2023

a software provider for the philanthropy, healthcare, and education sectors, has resolved claims that the District of Columbia and 49 U.S. On October 5, 2023, Blackbaud Inc., states raised. The claims stem from a ransomware attack that impacted Blackbaud in 2020.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2022

” Also read: Cybersecurity Employment in 2022: Solving the Skills Gap. Also read: How to Get Started in a Cybersecurity Career. The Top Cybersecurity Certifications. With that advice in mind, here are 15 cybersecurity certifications particularly worth considering. IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Global October Cybersecurity Events: Where You Can Find Thales. The summer is now over, and October is a month full of cybersecurity events for Thales around the world. On 26 October , we co-host a workshop on cybersecurity insurance with Infinigate. Thu, 10/06/2022 - 06:55. GITEX GLOBAL, 10-14 October, Dubai. Safe travels!

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Encrypt sensitive data and maintain regular, secure backups to ensure data integrity and availability, even in the event of system failures or cyber attacks. User education: Regularly train employees on cybersecurity best practices, including recognizing phishing attempts and secure handling of sensitive information.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 8, 2023

It supports multiple languages (C/C++, Rust, Python and Go), operating systems (MacOS, Linux), and cryptographic libraries (OpenSSL, BoringSSL and libOQS), with future additions planned based on feedback from the open source and cybersecurity communities. A broad range of U.S. For additional information visit our website at [link].

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

IoT devices are exposed to cybersecurity vulnerabilities. However, if you know where the dangers lurk, there is a way to minimize the cybersecurity risks. Here are five significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities with IoT in 2020. As an example, we could use communications between systems that are not properly encrypted.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Cyber Security Awareness Month – Answering Google’s Most Commonly Asked Questions madhav Wed, 10/18/2023 - 05:25 This month is Cyber Security Awareness Month , highlighting how far security education needs to go in order to enable a secure interconnected world. Encryption What is encryption? Does it really make a difference?

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ForAllSecure

JANUARY 31, 2023

On October 3, 2022, the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council's ( FFIEC ) updated its 2018 Cybersecurity Resource Guide for Financial Institutions. The guide also serves as an educational resource on the latest security technologies.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Editor’s note: I recently had the chance to participate in a discussion about the overall state of privacy and cybersecurity with Erin Kapczynski, OneRep’s senior vice president of B2B marketing. How did you first get interested in cybersecurity as a career? Erin: So, let’s get started. What drew you to this field?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 12, 2019

Caption: Moderated by seasoned technology journalist Stephen Pritchard, the panel featured: Kai Zobel, senior director at Thales; Jason Hart, cybersecurity evangelist at Thales; James Ware, security solutions architect at KT Secure; Dr Robert Nowill, chairman of Cyber Security Challenge UK. Encryption, encryption, encryption.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2023

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced the Pre-Ransomware Notifications service to help organizations stop ransomware attacks before damage occurs. The time-lapse between initial access to a network and the encryption of the systems can last from hours to days. ” concludes the announcement.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 3, 2023

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is warning of the capabilities of the recently emerged Royal ransomware. According to government experts, the Royal ransomware attacks targeted numerous critical infrastructure sectors including, manufacturing, communications, healthcare and public healthcare (HPH), and education.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

Cyber criminals may damage, destroy, steal, encrypt, expose, or leak data as well as cause harm to a system. Encrypted threats spiked 167%, ransomware increased 105%, and 5.4 CEOs who say that cybersecurity is the biggest threat to short-term growth have doubled in the past year. The average cost of a breach is $3.6

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Security Affairs

JULY 1, 2023

Cybersecurity firm Avast released a free decryptor for the Akira ransomware that can allow victims to recover their data without paying the ransom. “During the run, the ransomware generates a symmetric encryption key using CryptGenRandom() , which is the random number generator implemented by Windows CryptoAPI. .

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 5, 2024

Strong encryption protects data securely from unauthorized access, but the specific algorithms that qualify as strong encryption change over time as computing power increases and researchers develop new ways to break encryption. What Makes an Encryption Algorithm Strong?

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Security Affairs

JUNE 3, 2023

According to government experts, the Royal ransomware attacks targeted numerous critical infrastructure sectors including, manufacturing, communications, healthcare and public healthcare (HPH), and education. In May, multiple cybersecurity experts spotted a new ransomware family called BlackSuit, including Palo Alto Unit42 experts.

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Hunton Privacy

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

On October 31, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission announced a proposed settlement with education technology provider Chegg in connection with the company’s alleged poor cybersecurity practices. .

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Security Affairs

APRIL 27, 2023

The encryptor uses a combination of ECDH on Curve25519 (asymmetric encryption) and Chacha20 (symmetric encryption) to encrypt files. Researchers from cybersecurity firm Trellix first detailed this month the tactics, techniques, and procedures of the emerging cybercriminal gang called ‘Read The Manual RTM Locker.

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Security Affairs

MAY 4, 2023

According to government experts, the Royal ransomware attacks targeted numerous critical infrastructure sectors including, manufacturing, communications, healthcare and public healthcare (HPH), and education. The Royal ransomware is written in C++, it infected Windows systems and deletes all Volume Shadow Copies to prevent data recovery.

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Hunton Privacy

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Set up off-line, off-site encrypted backups of information essential to the business. Make the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (“CISA”) Fact Sheet on Rising Ransomware Threat to Operational Technology Assets and other ransomware resources required reading for IT staff. Be prepared by backing up data.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Top 8 IaaS Security Risks & Issues Each of these IaaS security risks and issues highlights the importance of a comprehensive security strategy, including ongoing monitoring, regular audits, and user education to mitigate potential threats and vulnerabilities in the cloud environment.

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Data Matters

APRIL 20, 2021

There just may be a new cybersecurity regulator in town. Department of Labor (DOL) published its first cybersecurity guidance last week ( Cybersecurity Guidance ). The Cybersecurity Guidance is set forth in three parts: Tips for Hiring a Service Provider , directed toward plan sponsors and fiduciaries.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Experts believe Yahoo was using outdated, easy-to-crack encryption, which led to the attack. The attack is a good reminder of how critical strong encryption is in protecting your website users. Focusing on your own cybersecurity practices isn’t enough. Here are some of them: Strong encryption. Final thoughts.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 16, 2023

One of the encryptors developed by Lockbit, named ‘locker_Apple_M1_64’, can encrypt files of Mac systems running on the Apple silicon M1. The thesis is supported also by the presence in the encryptor of a list of sixty-five Windows file extensions and filenames that will be excluded from encryption.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Data Encryption Public cloud providers implement strong encryption mechanisms to protect data at rest, and users should enable encryption for data in transit as well. Data encryption in transit guarantees that information stays private while being sent across networks.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 20, 2023

Trigona is written in Delphi language, it encrypts files without distinguishing their extensions and appends the “._locked” _locked” extension to the filename of encrypted files. Once gained access to the server, the threat actors deploy malware that is tracked by cybersecurity firm AhnLab as CLR Shell.

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