eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The malware encrypts files and spreads to the entire system to maximize damage, which forces companies to lock down the whole network to stop the propagation. Encryption is the Key. Encryption is used everywhere. Encrypting is neither hashing nor obfuscating files. What Happens During Ransomware Encryption?

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 2, 2021

They outlined why something called attribute-based encryption, or ABE, has emerged as the basis for a new form of agile cryptography that we will need in order to kick digital transformation into high gear. PKI is the authentication and encryption framework on which the Internet is built. Attribute-based access.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 18, 2023

For example, some may target login credentials, while others may focus on financial data or intellectual property. Some info stealers may use encryption techniques to hide their communication with command-and-control servers, making it more challenging for security systems to detect malicious activities.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 3, 2021

Encryption agility is going to be essential as we move forward with digital transformation. All of the technical innovation cybersecurity vendors are churning out to deal with ever-expanding cyber risks, at the end of the day, come down to protecting encrypted data. Refer: The vital role of basic research.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Mitigating Ransomware Attacks – Decoupling Encryption Keys From Encrypted Data. Once the hackers gain an inside entry in an organisation’s IT systems, they deploy a file-encrypting malware known as ransomware. Some ransomware selectively seeks out sensitive data and will only encrypt those files. Wed, 11/25/2020 - 05:55.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

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?

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Homomorphic encryption has long been something of a Holy Grail in cryptography. Related: Post-quantum cryptography on the horizon For decades, some of our smartest mathematicians and computer scientists have struggled to derive a third way to keep data encrypted — not just the two classical ways, at rest and in transit.

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IBM Big Data Hub

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

First, knowing what data the company has and how it is processed helps the organization better understand its compliance burdens. For example, a business that collects user health data needs stronger protections than one that collects only email addresses. The right to erasure lets users have their data deleted.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 3, 2023

To protect against those threats, a Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) encryption protocol is recommended. WPA2 is a security protocol that secures wireless networks using the advanced encryption standard (AES). WEP and WPA are both under 4%, while WPA2 commands a 73% share of known wireless encryption connections.

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IT Governance

JULY 5, 2021

For example, your HR team needs to view and edit employees’ financial information to process payslips, but you don’t want everybody at the organisation to be able to do that. Access controls help you identify people who require privileged access and how you can prevent unauthorised personnel from viewing that information.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

How to Address the Requirements of Personal Data Protection (PDP) Law of Indonesia divya Thu, 02/02/2023 - 06:35 In response to the increased number of attacks targeting the personal data of millions of Indonesian citizens, the government passed the first Personal Data Protection (PDP) Law in 2022.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 31, 2023

We explore the art of writing effective penetration testing reports in the sections below: How to Write a Great Pentest Report in 6 Steps The process of writing a great penetration test report is straightforward and can be covered in six key steps. A short recommendation such as “upgrade to version 10.x”

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

So here’s a quick refresher course on how to make it through the next few weeks without getting snookered online. For example, KrebsOnSecurity got taken for hundreds of dollars just last year after trying to buy a pricey Sonos speaker from an established Amazon merchant who was selling it new and unboxed at huge discount.

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erwin

MARCH 25, 2021

erwin recently hosted the second in its six-part webinar series on the practice of data governance and how to proactively deal with its complexities. Led by Frank Pörschmann of iDIGMA GmbH, an IT industry veteran and data governance strategist, the second webinar focused on “ The Value of Data Governance & How to Quantify It.”.

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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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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 2, 2023

j/5551112222 Zoom has an option to include an encrypted passcode within a meeting invite link, which simplifies the process for attendees by eliminating the need to manually enter the passcode. Following the previous example, such a link might look something like this: zoom.us/j/5551112222/pwd=jdjsklskldklsdksdklsdkll

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AIIM

MAY 20, 2021

Here’s how to promote knowledge sharing and collaboration in your company: Run mentorship programs where senior staff members advise and share their rich experiences with new workers. Let the marketing team attend the sales team meetings, for example. That’s why knowledge sharing is crucial. Encourage cross-departmental collaboration.

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ForAllSecure

MARCH 29, 2023

In the following sections, we will discuss: API Basics Common API Security Vulnerabilities Best Practices for API Security How to do API Security Automatically By the end of this blog post, you will have a good understanding of API security and the steps you can take to easily secure your APIs. API Basics: What Is an API and How Do APIs Work?

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Examples of interested parties. How to identify interested parties. For example, a common issue involves the lack of control over the way you manage employees at third parties. There’s a subtler example of this dichotomy in your relationship with customers. There are two ways to work out who your interested parties are.

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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. The attackers cleverly create fake URLs by manipulating the original URL address. is copied as somethinggov.us. Check for a valid SSL certificate.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 8, 2022

A public key is stored with the Domain Name System (DNS) for download by any email server receiving emails with the encrypted digital signature. As an example, Microsoft’s DMARC.TXT file reads as: _dmarc.microsoft.com. How Does DMARC Work? Here’s How to Do It Right. What is SPF? appeared first on eSecurityPlanet.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

For example, endpoints should be protected with antivirus software and firewalls. How updates and patches will be applied to limit the attack surface and plug application vulnerabilities. For example, organisations should regularly update browser, operating system and other Internet-facing applications. for example.

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IT Governance

JULY 11, 2019

That way, when crooks encrypt your systems, there’s no need to worry. Let them know which areas of the organisation have been infected and how you are going to manage in the meantime. Some strains have been cracked with decryption tools available online , and others are fakes that don’t actually encrypt data.

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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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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 30, 2022

How to Prevent and Protect Against Supply Chain Attacks. It’s important therefore to ensure your authentication solution can easily support legacy apps via RADIUS for example, OT environments, as well as cloud apps with modern authentication protocols such as SAML. Wed, 03/30/2022 - 04:32. Apply MFA to access the RDP gateway.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 2, 2018

An organisation’s systems and infrastructure “tell IT and other administrative staff how [to] protect the company’s data (which controls will be used) and who will be responsible for protecting it,” writes software company Malwarebytes. How updates and patches will be applied to limit the attack surface and plug application vulnerabilities.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Encryption, data sovereignty, multifactor authentication and website cookies are all vital ideas and technologies to keep consumers’ personal data safe – but research released this month reveals widespread confusion. Encryption What is encryption? Passkeys What are passkeys and how to they work?

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Security Affairs

JULY 15, 2022

RedAlert is human-operated ransomware, the ransomware uses NTRUEncrypt public key encryption algorithm for encryption. crypt[Random number] ” extension to the filenames of encrypted files. lilith” extension to the filenames of encrypted files. The ransomware targets a limited types of files, including log files (.log),

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Explore some real-world instances below and discover when and how to use DLP procedures for optimal data security. Encrypt data at rest with encryption algorithms and secure storage techniques. Explore these real-life examples for additional insights. Table of Contents Toggle When Should You Incorporate a DLP Strategy?

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IT Governance

MAY 3, 2019

For example, you might address the risk of a work-issued laptop being stolen by creating a policy that instructs employees to keep devices with them and to store them safely. For example, if you’re not willing to take any chances of a laptop being stolen, you might choose to ban employees from using them outside the premises.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 25, 2020

For example, the official U.S. Here’s how you know.” “Attackers are using free certificates on phishing sites that they create, and are abusing the encryption already installed on hacked web sites,” PhishLabs founder and CTO John LaCour said. “It only indicates that the connection is encrypted.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

A retired threat actor has returned with new attacks aimed at the cloud, containers – and encryption keys. All internet communications, including SSL and SSH, rely on private and public keys for encryption. It’s the fundamental principle of modern cryptography: encryption must be a one-way operation. format(len(targets)).

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IT Governance

JULY 15, 2019

For example, laptops can be stolen, documents can be misplaced and email accounts can be compromised. For example, digital information should be encrypted where possible, and organisations should create strict policies on the use of laptops and removable devices.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

This article will provide an overview of DNS Security, common attacks, and how to use DNS security to prevent DNS attacks and manipulation. How DNS Security Works DNS security protects against compromise through layers of security and filtering similar to the way next generation firewalls (NGFW) protect communication data flows.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 29, 2023

Here’s what you should know about the risks, what aviation is doing to address those risks, and how to overcome them. So watch out for weak encryption protocols, insufficient network segregation, or insecure user authentication mechanisms. It is difficult to deny that cyberthreats are a risk to planes.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 15, 2019

For example, data collected by an entity may not be associated with an individual but could identify a household. In the meantime, read our white paper, How to Prepare for the California Consumer Privacy Act. The post How to prepare for the California Consumer Privacy Act appeared first on Data Security Blog | Thales eSecurity.

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The Texas Record

JULY 15, 2020

One of the most common type of questions we receive in the Records Management Assistance Unit is how to classify, find, file, and match records to the local government retention schedules. If the records are in a cipher, you need a key to reveal them. Still at a loss? Try out each of the strategies.

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