GoTo Encrypted Backups Stolen in LastPass Breach
Dark Reading
JANUARY 25, 2023
Encrypted backups for several GoTo remote work tools were exfiltrated from LastPass, along with encryption keys
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Russian Hackers Target Ukraine With Malicious Encryption
Data Breach Today
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
From Russia with Love Group Boasted of Removing Decryptor from Somnia Ransomware Russian hackers are on a campaign to maliciously encrypt the files of Ukrainian victims - but unlike other ransomware groups, doing so without the possibility of offering a decryptor.
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Best Encryption Software for 2022
eSecurity Planet
AUGUST 4, 2022
It’s been a couple of decades since data tapes delivered by trucks made encryption a standard enterprise cybersecurity practice. Thus, data in transit, as well as data at rest, should be made indecipherable via strong encryption. What is Encryption? Data in Use Encryption.
US Government Picks Quantum-Resistant Encryption Algorithms
Data Breach Today
JULY 5, 2022
Quantum Computers That Use Atom-Level States of Uncertainty Are a Matter of Time The National Institute of Standards and Technology today announced a first group of encryption algorithms designed to withstand the assault of a future quantum computer.
The Modern Encryption Software Checklist: The Secret to Understanding Your Data Security Needs
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Understanding your data security needs is tough enough, but what can be even more difficult is choosing the right software to fit your company. This checklist will help you evaluate the scope of services offered by various encryption solutions on the market.
Microsoft Email Encryption Vulnerable to Structural Leaks
Data Breach Today
OCTOBER 14, 2022
Redmond Uses Protocol NIST Says Is a "Severe Security Vulnerability" Emails encrypted through Microsoft Office are vulnerable to attacks that can reveal the original content of messages due to shortcomings in the protocol, says WithSecure security researcher Harry Sintonen.
Samsung Encryption Flaw
Schneier on Security
MARCH 4, 2022
Researchers have found a major encryption flaw in 100 million Samsung Galaxy phones. Here are the details: As we discussed in Section 3, the wrapping key used to encrypt the key blobs (HDK) is derived using a salt value computed by the Keymaster TA.
Double-Encrypting Ransomware
Schneier on Security
MAY 21, 2021
In the first, hackers encrypt data with ransomware A and then re-encrypt that data with ransomware B. In that case, data is only encrypted once, but a victim would need both decryption keys to unlock everything. Uncategorized encryption extortion malware ransomware
LastPass Breach: Attacker Stole Encrypted Password Vaults
Data Breach Today
DECEMBER 23, 2022
LastPass says the attacker downloaded from the cloud backups of multiple users' encrypted password vaults, as well as unencrypted URLs
Google announced end-to-end encryption for Gmail web
Security Affairs
DECEMBER 18, 2022
Google introduces end-to-end encryption for Gmail web to its Workspace and education customers to protect emails sent using the web client. Using end-to-end encryption for Gmail will make sensitive data in the email body and attachments from indecipherable to Google servers.
Breaking the Zeppelin Ransomware Encryption Scheme
Schneier on Security
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
“If we can recover the RSA-512 Public Key from the registry, we can crack it and get the 256-bit AES Key that encrypts the files!” “The challenge was that they delete the [public key] once the files are fully encrypted.
Hyundai Uses Example Keys for Encryption System
Schneier on Security
AUGUST 22, 2022
“Turns out the [AES] encryption key in that script is the first AES 128-bit CBC example key listed in the NIST document SP800-38A [PDF]” […]. “ Uncategorized AES cars encryption keys
2 Arrested for Operating Malware Encryption Service
Data Breach Today
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
Romanians Allegedly Ran 'CyberSeal,' 'Dataprotector' and 'Cyberscan' Services Europol has arrested two Romanians for allegedly selling services - including malware encryption - that helped cybercriminals circumvent antivirus tools
Encrypted Communications Network 'Anom' Was Sting Operation
Data Breach Today
JUNE 8, 2021
FBI Developed Smartphone-Based Platform as Honeypot for Criminals Thousands of suspected criminals have been relying on the "Anom" encrypted communications platform to coordinate their efforts.
NSA Releases Guidance on Obsolete Encryption Tools
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 6, 2021
National Security Agency has released guidance on how the Defense Department, other federal agencies and the contractors that support them should replace obsolete encryption protocols that can enable cyber intrusions. Agency Recommends Replacement of Old TLS and SSL Protocols The U.S.
ISMG Editors: Ransomware Gangs Are Using Partial Encryption
Data Breach Today
SEPTEMBER 17, 2022
Also: Improving Private-Public Collaboration, ISMG'S Africa Summit Four editors at Information Security Media Group analyze private-public partnerships today, preview ISMG's upcoming cybersecurity summit in Africa and discuss the increasing use of intermittent or partial encryption by ransomware gangs as a means to extort money from victims faster.
Encryption: How It Works, Types, and the Quantum Future
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. The race continues for cryptographers to keep encryption systems ahead of cryptanalysts and hackers. What is Encryption?
NSA Offers Guidance on Adopting Encrypted DNS
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 15, 2021
Agency Describes How DoH Can Help Prevent Eavesdropping The NSA has released guidance on how organizations can adopt encrypted domain name system protocols to prevent eavesdropping and manipulation of DNS traffic.
Garmin Confirms Hackers Encrypted Several Systems
Data Breach Today
JULY 27, 2020
Navigation and Smartwatch Company Stops Short of Using Term 'Ransomware' Garmin acknowledged Monday that a "cyberattack" that encrypted several of its systems led to outages that affected several of the company's fitness and aviation products along with knocking its homepage and customer service centers offline.
Let's Encrypt Vulnerability
Schneier on Security
MARCH 4, 2020
The BBC is reporting a vulnerability in the Let's Encrypt certificate service: In a notification email to its clients, the organisation said: "We recently discovered a bug in the Let's Encrypt certificate authority code. I am seeing nothing on the Let's Encrypt website.
FBI/AFP-Run Encrypted Phone
Schneier on Security
JUNE 11, 2021
For three years, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Australian Federal Police owned and operated a commercial encrypted phone app, called AN0M, that was used by organized crime around the world. We’ve seen law enforcement take over encrypted apps before: for example, EncroChat.
Microsoft Office 365 Message Encryption (OME) doesn’t ensure confidentiality
Security Affairs
OCTOBER 18, 2022
A bug in the message encryption mechanism used by Microsoft in Office 365 can allow to access the contents of the messages. The experts pointed out that Microsoft Office 365 Message Encryption (OME) relies on Electronic Codebook (ECB) mode of operation.
How to Use Signal Encrypted Messaging
WIRED Threat Level
AUGUST 18, 2022
The best end-to-end encrypted messaging app has a host of security features. Here are the ones you should care about. Security Security / Security Advice
Storing Encrypted Photos in Google’s Cloud
Schneier on Security
JULY 30, 2021
New paper: “ Encrypted Cloud Photo Storage Using Google Photos “: Abstract: Cloud photo services are widely used for persistent, convenient, and often free photo storage, which is especially useful for mobile devices.
Ransomware Groups Turn to Intermittent Encryption to Speed Attack Times
eSecurity Planet
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
To accelerate the ransomware encryption process and make it harder to detect, cybercriminal groups have begun using a new technique: intermittent encryption. Intermittent encryption allows the ransomware encryption malware to encrypt files partially or only encrypt parts of the files.
Royal Ransomware Puts Novel Spin on Encryption Tactics
Dark Reading
DECEMBER 14, 2022
An emerging cybercriminal group linked with Conti has expanded its partial encryption strategy and demonstrates other evasive maneuvers, as it takes aim at healthcare and other sectors
Extracting Encrypted Credentials From Common Tools
Dark Reading
DECEMBER 29, 2022
Attackers are harvesting credentials from compromised systems. Here's how some commonly used tools can enable this
Ransomware Group Zeppelin's Costly Encryption Mistake
Data Breach Today
NOVEMBER 25, 2022
The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report discusses how the profits of ransomware group Zeppelin have been smashed by security researchers, FTX again highlighting the risks of trading cryptocurrencies, and vendor Extrahop's newly appointed, high-profile president
Facebook Is Now Encrypting Links to Prevent URL Stripping
Schneier on Security
JULY 18, 2022
Facebook has responded by encrypting the entire URL into a single ciphertext blob. Uncategorized browsers encryption Facebook trackingSome sites, including Facebook, add parameters to the web address for tracking purposes.
Zoom Lied about End-to-End Encryption
Schneier on Security
AUGUST 5, 2021
The facts aren’t news, but Zoom will pay $85M — to the class-action attorneys, and to users — for lying to users about end-to-end encryption, and for giving user data to Facebook and Google without consent. Uncategorized courts encryption lies videoconferencing
Apple to Enable End-to-End Encryption of iCloud Backups
Data Breach Today
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Announcement Comes After Apple Reportedly Delayed the Backups at the FBI's Request Smartphone giant Apple says that starting later this year, users can enable end-to-end encryption of iPhone backups stored in the company's commercial cloud.
European Police Hack Encrypted Communication System
Data Breach Today
JULY 2, 2020
Cracking of EncroChat's Network Leads to Hundreds of Arrests in Organized Crime Crackdown European police gained access to messages sent via an encrypted cellular network, leading to the arrest of hundreds of alleged organized crime members, according to Europol
Take a Diversified Approach to Encryption
Dark Reading
APRIL 29, 2022
Encryption will break, so it's important to mix and layer different encryption methods
Intentional Flaw in GPRS Encryption Algorithm GEA-1
Schneier on Security
JUNE 17, 2021
The first encryption algorithm for that standard was GEA-1, a stream cipher built on three linear-feedback shift registers and a non-linear combining function. Details are in the paper: “ Cryptanalysis of the GPRS Encryption Algorithms GEA-1 and GEA-2.”
Microsoft 365 Message Encryption Can Leak Sensitive Info
Dark Reading
OCTOBER 14, 2022
The default email encryption used in Microsoft Office's cloud version is leaky, which the company acknowledged but said it wouldn't fix
Zoom Promises Geo-Fencing, Encryption Overhaul for Meetings
Data Breach Today
APRIL 6, 2020
Web Conferencing Provider Blames Routing of Keys via China on Scaling-Up Error Zoom, responding to research that identified encryption and infrastructure shortcomings in its audio and video conferencing software, has promised to further revamp its security controls.
Australia Passes Encryption-Busting Law
Data Breach Today
DECEMBER 7, 2018
Government Can Force Technology Companies to Break Encryption Australia's Parliament has passed new laws enabling it to compel technology companies to break their own encryption. Although the government argued the laws are needed to combat criminal activity and terrorism, opponents argued the powers could creep beyond their scope and weaken the security of all software
DoJ Blasts Apple on Lack of Encryption Backdoor - Again
Data Breach Today
MAY 19, 2020
Law Enforcement Leaders Say Encryption Delayed Terrorist Investigation; Apple Pushes Back Although FBI technicians were able to gain access to data in two iPhones belonging to a Saudi national who killed three U.S.
Cryptanalysis of an Old Zip Encryption Algorithm
Schneier on Security
AUGUST 12, 2020
Mike Stay broke an old zipfile encryption algorithm to recover $300,000 in bitcoin. bitcoin cryptanalysis cryptocurrency cryptography encryptionDefCon talk here.
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