Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2023

A cyberespionage campaign, tracked as Stayin’ Alive, targeted high-profile government and telecom entities in Asia. The tools have no code similarities with any known tool used by other threat actors. All the tools connect to the same infrastructure, which is associated with China-linked APT ToddyCat.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 26, 2022

Even the most advanced and sophisticated security tools are failing to protect against ransomware and data exfiltration, according to a new report from data encryption vendor Titaniam. Raman says the emerging technology of choice to defend against data exfiltration and extortion attacks is encryption-in-use.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 16, 2023

Enterprise Secrets Management Explained: Best Practices, Challenges, and Tool Selection madhav Thu, 08/17/2023 - 06:28 Whether hosted in the cloud or on-premises, modern applications and integrations have accelerated the need for digital secrets. This includes sensitive data such as passwords, encryption keys, APIs, tokens, and certificates.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Rebecca Krauthamer , Co-founder and CPO, QuSecure Krauthamer As new standards for quantum-resilient cryptography come into effect, many government agencies will move toward quantum-readiness. Cryptographic inventories need finalizing and quantum safe encryption needs to be adopted for sensitive communications and data.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 24, 2021

The increasing mobility of data, as it ping-pongs between clouds, data centers and the edge, has made it an easier target of cybercrime groups, which has put a premium on the encryption of that data in recent years. Since then, interest in fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) has increased, largely paralleling the rise of cloud computing.

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Collibra

JUNE 23, 2023

Government agencies — from DC to Duluth, NYC to LA — are struggling. As more of our interactions and transactions occur online, the need for robust data protection measures becomes increasingly critical to safeguard personal data and maintain public trust in government institutions. There’s no going back. They must choose both.

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Security Affairs

MAY 27, 2021

The FBI revealed that foreign hackers compromised the network of a local US municipal government by exploiting flaws in an unpatched Fortinet VPN. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reported that an APT group had breached the network of a local US municipal government by exploiting vulnerabilities in an unpatched Fortinet VPN.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

China-linked BRONZE PRESIDENT group is targeting government officials in Europe, the Middle East, and South America with PlugX malware. Secureworks researchers reported that China-linked APT group BRONZE PRESIDENT conducted a new campaign aimed at government officials in Europe, the Middle East, and South America with the PlugX malware.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 13, 2021

Data Encryption Shields the Energy Sector Against Emerging Threats. Government Accountability Office (GAO) report notes that the energy industry faces “significant cybersecurity risks” because “threat actors are becoming increasingly capable of carrying out attacks.”. Encryption. Wed, 01/13/2021 - 09:42. A recent U.S.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 12, 2023

A data breach typically means the company must notify customers and local law enforcement, often government agencies like the FTC, or Health and Human Services, or others. Once you have a solid foundation of what people can and can’t do, then you can put in the processes, procedures, tools, and technologies to implement those controls.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2020

CERT France is warning of a new wave of attacks using Pysa ransomware (Mespinoza) that is targeting local governments. CERT France cyber-security agency is warning about a new wave of ransomware attack that is targeting the networks of local government authorities. locked to the filename of the encrypted files.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 3, 2019

In the interview, I point out why data protection must be a shared responsibility that includes robust encryption and authentication tools. They have to enforce these controls that are defined by them by encrypting the data.”. People have to place controls closer to their data. To learn more, listen to the podcast here.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

Nearly half of EDR tools and organizations are vulnerable to Clop ransomware gang tactics, according to tests by a cybersecurity company. Government has offered a $10 million reward for information on the threat actors. Encrypt backup data to ensure the data infrastructure’s immutability and coverage.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 23, 2022

The Tropic Trooper APT has been active at least since 2012, it was first spotted by security experts at Trend Micro in 2015, when the threat actors targeted government ministries and heavy industries in Taiwan and the military in the Philippines. The attack aims at making the device unusable. ” the researchers concluded.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 27, 2021

In a developing market, third-party risk management (TPRM) software and tools could be the answer to helping organizations fill the gap. This article looks at the top third-party risk management vendors and tools and offers a look into TPRM solutions and what buyers should consider before purchasing. Aravo TPRM.

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Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Both are popular messaging tools in Iran. The hackers also have created malware disguised as Android applications, the reports said. It looks like the standard technique of getting the victim to open a document or application.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 1, 2021

Protecting Sensitive Data with Luna Key Broker for Microsoft Double Key Encryption. Thales has integrated its Luna HSMs with DKE for Microsoft 365, which work together to enable organizations to protect their most sensitive data while maintaining full control of their encryption keys. Thu, 04/01/2021 - 14:04.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2019

UK intelligence agency GCHQ released emulators for World War II cipher machines (Enigma, Typex and The Bombe) that can be executed in the encryption app CyberChef. In 1939, just before Germany was invading Poland, the British government received an Enigma machine from Polish code breakers. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Russia-linked APT Turla has hacked into the systems of an undisclosed European government organization according to Accenture. According to a report published by Accenture Cyber Threat Intelligence (ACTI), Russia-linked cyber-espionage group Turla has hacked into the systems of an undisclosed European government organization.

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erwin

APRIL 2, 2021

Data Security Starts with Data Governance. Lack of a solid data governance foundation increases the risk of data-security incidents. Without data governance, organizations lack the ability to connect the dots across data governance, security and privacy – and to act accordingly. Who is authorized to use it and how?

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 8, 2024

The new year brought few new vulnerabilities, and only Ivanti Endpoint Manager (EPM) and Kyber, the quantum resistant encryption algorithm, publicized new vulnerabilities or fixes. Government agencies have until January 23 to mitigate the issues or stop using affected products. Versions 0.65 or later, RocketMQ 5.x x or 4.9.7

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Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2019

Slack announced today to launch encryption keys that will help businesses to protect their data. Slack announced today to launch encryption keys that will help businesses to protect their data. Slack announced today to launch encryption keys that will help businesses to protect their data.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 1, 2020

Related: What we’ve learned from the massive breach of Capitol At RSA 2020 , I learned about how one of the routine daily chores all large organizations perform — data governance — has started to emerge as something of a cybersecurity multiplier. A robust data archiving strategy puts data into tiers, Lahiri says.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 28, 2018

Cloud providers have done a good job of integrating default encryption services within their core infrastructure. However, as discussed in previous blogs , the encryption service is only as secure as the keys that are used to encrypt the data. Which data within cloud workloads is encrypted. Key access information.

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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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Adam Levin

JULY 19, 2019

The Kazakhstan government is intercepting all HTTPS-encrypted internet traffic within its borders. Under a new directive effective 7/17, the Kazakhstan government is requiring every internet service provider in the country to install a security certificate onto every internet-enabled device and browser.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 8, 2023

Steel “Modern cryptography management and cryptographic agility are essential for organizations of all sizes; however, there has been a distinct lack of open-source tools for developers to support these features,” said Graham Steel, Head of Product for SandboxAQ’s security group. A broad range of U.S.

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Data Matters

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

After supporters and opponents of mandated government access to encrypted communications publicly feuded for much of 2016, reprising arguments they’ve had since at least the days of the “Clipper Chip,” these “encryption debates” seemed to quiet down for much of last year.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 21, 2021

Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) software helps businesses manage all of the necessary documentation and processes for ensuring maximum productivity and preparedness. GRC tools are also useful for preventing and addressing vulnerabilities that will inevitably impact your systems, resources, and stakeholders. RSA Archer.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Ensure that the tools you purchase are in line with data management standards, regulatory needs, and your financial limits. Use cybersecurity training tools , seminars, online courses, and simulations to successfully engage staff and reinforce fundamental network security principles.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

More than 3,300+ organizations across the globe use Monsido’s web governance platform to optimize their websites and improve the experience for users accessing essential information, services, and resources. The Monsido tool operates entirely on the Google Cloud Platform.

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Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Some of us -- myself included -- have proposed lawful government hacking as an alternative to backdoors. A new report from the Center of Internet and Society looks at the security risks of allowing government hacking. From the report's conclusion: Government hacking is often lauded as a solution to the "going dark" problem.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Additionally, in highly regulated sectors such as finance or healthcare or state and local government entities, organizations need to meet additional compliance laws and mandates. For this reason, retaining control and management of encryption keys is paramount.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

The government says Urban went by the aliases “ Sosa ” and “ King Bob ,” among others. Among those was the encrypted messaging app Signal , which said the breach could have let attackers re-register the phone number on another device for about 1,900 users. On July 28 and again on Aug.

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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

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The AvosLocker ransomware-as-a-service emerged in the threat landscape in September 2021, since January the group expanded its targets by implementing support for encrypting Linux systems, specifically VMware ESXi servers. This joint CSA updates the advisory published by the US Government on March 17, 2022.

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Security Affairs

JULY 15, 2022

The researchers noticed that H0lyGh0st ransomware used custom tools created by the PLUTONIUM APT. The Holy Ghost ransomware appends the file extension.h0lyenc to filenames of encrypted files. The first possibility is that the North Korean government sponsors this activity.” ” concludes Microsoft.

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