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?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 15, 2023

The most effective way to ensure data security is through encryption and proper key management. Key Management as a Service (KMaaS) allows companies to manage encryption keys more effectively through a cloud-based solution instead of running the service on physical, on-premises hardware.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

For example, if a criminal hacker stole payment card data, they could make bogus payments on victims’ cards for goods or services. The malicious software encrypts victims’ systems and forces them to pay money in return for the safe return of the data. Examples of cyber extortion. Then came the rise in ransomware.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2022

The FTC, for example, has an extremely broad regulatory reach (sometimes having overlapping jurisdiction with other agencies) and enforces many laws not mentioned here that affect data practices. for example, all 50 states (along with the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. In the U.S.,

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Security Affairs

JUNE 1, 2023

For example, fraudsters could abuse such data to launch sham recruiting agencies. Prosperix should focus on the following areas to mitigate risks: Encryption: setting default server-side encryption for existing Amazon S3 buckets.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 24, 2024

This is from a direct perspective – to enable a supply chain attack, for example – but also because of poor password habits. Things such as encrypting databases containing usernames and passwords, never mind sensitive information, are paramount. My best guess is that these are more lucrative targets to criminals.

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IT Governance

APRIL 5, 2023

For example, they can only spot known types of malware, and according to the AV-Test Institute , almost half a million new types of malware are detected each day. Ransomware spreads through a target’s systems, encrypting files as it goes. It’s why anti-malware software is usually considered a top priority for staying safe online.

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Hunton Privacy

AUGUST 4, 2021

Zoom” or the “Company”) agreed to pay $85 million to settle a class action suit that alleged the Company violated users’ privacy rights by misleading consumers about encryption security, sharing data through third-party integrations without adequate notice or consent, and failing to protect private meetings from being disturbed by “zoombombings.”

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 31, 2020

The attacker also obtained free encryption certificates for escrow.com from Let’s Encrypt. We have taken steps across our technology, processes and employee education, to help prevent these types of attacks in the future.” 49 (that domain is hobbled here because it is currently flagged as hosting a phishing site).

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IT Governance

JUNE 30, 2022

Ransomware is a type of cyber attack in which criminal hackers plant malicious code on the victim’s systems, which cripples services and encrypts files. For example, Yodel was recently hit by ransomware , but thanks to a comprehensive incident response plan, it should escape relatively unscathed.

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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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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Phishing scams, malware, ransomware and data breaches are just some of the examples of cyberthreats that can devastate business operations and the protection of consumer information. It foreshadowed how encryption would come to be used as a foundation for Internet commerce – by companies and criminals. The Creeper Virus (1971).

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Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2023

And while the country is not that big of a market for the car maker, this discovery is yet another example of how big and well-known brands fail to secure sensitive data. The leaked Symphony application secret could have been used to decrypt previously encrypted data such as user cookies and session IDs.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 12, 2019

Encryption, encryption, encryption. Encryption is one clear example of how organisations can be doing more with those fundamentals: as this recap of the event highlights, encryption remains core to building cyber-resilience and a core weakness in cyber-security efforts across the board. The GDPR effect.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 24, 2021

Upon opening the attachment, ToxicEye installs itself on the victim’s device and performs some operations in background such as: stealing data deleting or transferring files killing processes on the PC hijacking the PC’s microphone and camera to record audio and video encrypting files for ransom purposes. ” concludes the report.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Update your Zimbra webmail A classic example of fake technical support for urgent Zimbra application updates. HTTPS only indicates that the transmission of data between client and server is done by encrypting information (the letter S, the green padlock, and the certificate cannot give guarantees about the reliability of a site).

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Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2021

As of April 28, the site mentioned nine companies primarily from aviation, financial, education and manufacturing industries. An example of spam email content Clicking the malicious link obviously leads to downloading a weaponized document. Files are encrypted using ChaCha20 with 12-bytes length IV.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The attacker might, for example, search social media to find the name, email address and job title of a company director. Many people believe that this indicates that a URL is genuine, but it simply means that traffic sent to the site is encrypted. Microsoft boasts of improved phishing protection in Windows 11.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 15, 2023

In general, vulnerabilities will typically include: Broken authentication Human error Injection vulnerabilities Misconfigurations Missing encryption Missing software updates or patches Zero-day exposures Report Once the asset scans have been completed, you will prepare an asset inventory that identifies all business-critical assets.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Byron: Companies often underestimate threats, neglect basic cyber hygiene, and fail to educate employees on cybersecurity. Byron: It’s gone from simple file encryption to multifaceted, multi-staged attacks that leverage Dark Web services, such as initial access brokers (IABs,) as well as make use of Living off the Land (LotL) embedded tools.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The simplest example may be insurance. For example, even with training and a strong security culture, sensitive information can leave an organization simply by accident, such as data stored in hidden rows in spreadsheets or included in notes within employee presentations or long email threads. Advanced Encryption.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The group is very sophisticated and used zero-day exploits and complex malware to conduct targeted attacks against governments and organizations in almost every industry, including financial, energy, telecommunications, and education, aerospace. The second stage installs itself and loads the third stage using an encrypted, hardcoded path.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 1, 2021

For example, Amazon.com is depicted as Amaz0n.com, or something.gov.us An SSL certificate ensures that the website is encrypted and secure. He likes to educate people about the latest technological threats. The attackers cleverly create fake URLs by manipulating the original URL address. is copied as somethinggov.us.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 4, 2020

This gave the attackers easy access to the system and the ability to modify any value in the system, allowing them, for example, to tamper with the water pressure, change the temperature and more. This group also hit other American websites, including a governmental education website in Texas. ” concludes the post.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 21, 2021

Through Vision 2030, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) intends to reduce dependence on oil, diversify its economy, and develop public service sectors, such as health, education, infrastructure, recreation, and tourism. Consider, for example, the shift to cloud computing and the recent rise in working remotely driven by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

One of the examples relates to the default settings users get when starting to use a new service. As an example, we could use communications between systems that are not properly encrypted. Improper encryption. Hackers or other malicious sources can intercept poorly encrypted communications on the web.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 8, 2023

Quantum computing, for example, represents a quantum leap in computational power , with the potential to solve complex problems exponentially faster than classical computers. Continuous learning systems will become increasingly prevalent, facilitating ongoing education and personal growth.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 18, 2024

To avoid falling victim to a QR code scam, users should be educated and trained in cybersecurity best practices, including specific training in how to recognize the telltale signs of phishing. Encrypting data in storage, at rest, and in use can protect it against theft or misuse by bad actors.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

For example, if a web server unexpectedly connects with an unknown IP address, an alert may be triggered. A sudden huge data transfer to an external server, for example, might suggest data exfiltration. AWS-based CWPPs, for example, interface with Amazon EC2, S3, and Lambda for increased security inside those services.

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Armstrong Archives

AUGUST 25, 2023

For example, imagine a hospital employee accidentally shares a patient’s medical records with someone who shouldn’t have seen them. For example, if a hospital’s computer system isn’t regularly updated, it can be more vulnerable to security and cyber attacks. They’re also able to track who access or shares that information.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

For example, 29% of retailers reported that they have adopted and are actively embracing formal zero-trust strategies, just like any other industry. Assess risk: Educate themselves on the whereabouts of their data and classify it by risk level to ensure sensitive data is sufficiently protected and encrypted.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

Encryption and the development of cryptography have been a cornerstone of IT security for decades and remain critical for data protection against evolving threats. While cryptology is thousands of years old, modern cryptography took off in the 1970s with the help of the Diffie-Hellman-Merkle and RSA encryption algorithms.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2023

SNMP v2 doesn’t support encryption and so all data, including community strings, is sent unencrypted.” APT28 sent additional SNMP commands to enumerate router interfaces. T1078.001] The compromized routers were configured to accept SNMP v2 requests. ” The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) subsystem of Cisco IOS 12.0

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 28, 2019

“It’s not uncommon for attackers to download legitimate third-party tools onto infected machines (for example, PsExec is often abused to run other tools or commands).” About 3% of the infected systems belong to organizations in different sectors, including education, professional services, healthcare, finance, and retail.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 11, 2021

is a type of malware that will encrypt a user’s data and hold it for “ransom” until the attacker is paid. For example, 77% wanted to read external storage. This type of attack can occur in a Wi-Fi hotspot, for example. Educating employees on mobile threats. ransomware? How mobile malware infects users.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Encryption and access controls for underlying platforms (35% global and U.S.). The easiest path might be to encrypt the entire data lake and employ features that will harden platform security itself, such as authentication, user identity management, access monitoring, security information event management (SIEM) systems, and so forth.

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IT Governance

AUGUST 16, 2022

South Staffordshire Water was reportedly infected with ransomware, which is a type of malware that encrypts the victim’s files and essentially locks them out of their systems. Education is the key to ransomware prevention. It’s therefore clear to see why a water supplier would make an excellent target for a cyber attack.

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