The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

One reason for the enduring waves of ransomware is that unstructured data is easy for hackers to locate and simple for them to encrypt. But with no orderly internal framework, unstructured data defies data mining tools. Ransomware “is encrypting files, unstructured data.” Ransomware target. Delete data.

Unstructured data 158

Unstructured data Ransomware Mining Encryption 158

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.

Cloud 120

Cloud Encryption Honeypots Mining 120

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. It includes multi-disciplinary risk and compliance management solutions and tools, including: IT & security risk management. Third-party risk management.

Compliance 57

Compliance Risk Government Retail 57

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

CISA and ENISA enhance their Cooperation CISA adds Qlik bugs to exploited vulnerabilities catalog Report: 2.6 CISA and ENISA enhance their Cooperation CISA adds Qlik bugs to exploited vulnerabilities catalog Report: 2.6

Security 86

Security Data breaches Ransomware Artificial Intelligence 86

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 In May, cybersecurity researchers revealed that ransomware attacks are increasing their aggressive approach by destroying data instead of encrypting it.

Ransomware 137

Ransomware Cybersecurity Phishing Encryption 137

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Security measures have been taken to limit the risk of propagation.” And part of the information system would have been encrypted.” A few days before, EVRAZ , one of the world’s largest multinational vertically integrated steel making and mining companies, has been hit by the Ryuk ransomware.

Ransomware 111

Ransomware Computer and Electronics Mining Manufacturing 111

Security Affairs

APRIL 30, 2023

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

Security 95

Security Ransomware Cybersecurity Authentication 95

Info Source

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Support regulatory and compliance requirements : Reduce risk and enhance compliance posture by leveraging a technology stack (e.g. data access controls and transparency, data residency, customer managed encryption keys) that reduces the risk of implementing an AI strategy.

Paper 52

Paper Mining Compliance Encryption 52

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Encryption is… a panic room for your data and means you’ve treated your data well by preparing for those smash-and-grab attacks in advance. Those wearing electronic Jason masks have recently stalked other avenues of enterprise torture such as crypto-mining. The Dagger of Choice: Encryption with Strong Access Controls.

Ransomware 91

Ransomware Encryption Access Mining 91

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 30, 2019

encryption, two-factor authentication and key management) to protect their data from hackers. The four key methods of an ethical hacker include: Monitoring: They’ll monitor a company to understand the data it creates and stores and where any sensitive data is — the gold mine hackers are after.

Cloud 91

Cloud Encryption Authentication Mining 91

Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

The vulnerability Context Security discovered meant exposing the Wi-Fi credentials of the network the device was attached to, which is significant because it demonstrates that IoT vulnerabilities can put other devices on the network at risk as well. Are these examples actually risks in IoT?

IoT 143

IoT Security Risk Cloud 143

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

These internal threats exfiltrate data and, in turn, create compliance risks for the organization.” Or it could be a botnet node carrying out tasks to destroy or exfiltrate data; or to put the attacker in a position to take over industrial controls, or to encrypt targeted assets as part of a ransomware caper. “We

Cybersecurity 144

Cybersecurity Mining Government Encryption 144

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. It includes multi-disciplinary risk and compliance management solutions and tools, including: IT & security risk management. Third-party risk management.

Compliance 67

Compliance Risk Government Retail 67

Security Affairs

AUGUST 8, 2018

There is the concrete risk that Ramnit operators are using the two malware to build a large, multi-purpose proxy botnet that could be used for many fraudulent activities (i.e. DDoS attacks, ransomware-based campaigns, cryptocurrency mining campaigns). ” reads the analysis published by Checkpoint security.

Encryption 51

Encryption Mining Security Ransomware 51

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 24, 2018

This digital transformation is creating new risks, because each environment, and each vendor within these environments, requires a unique approach to protecting data. Look at how frequently we hear about AWS S3 buckets left out in the clear with sensitive information for hackers to mine. What are the challenges involved?

Encryption 48

Encryption Cloud Data breaches Government 48

The Falcon's View

MAY 16, 2018

In the first case you quickly go down the data governance path (inclusive of data security), which must factor in requirements for control, retention, protection (including encryption), and masking/redaction, to name a few things. Consider, if you will, a cloud resource being compromised in order to run cryptocurrency mining.

Risk 40

Risk Cloud Mining Encryption 40

IBM Big Data Hub

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

While the above is for application decomposition/design, event-storming needs process maps and this is where Generative AI assists in contextualizing and mapping extracts from process mining tools. Overall, Generative AI helps de-risk modernization programs via ensuring adequate visibility to legacy applications as well as dependencies.

Cloud 96

Cloud Customer Experience Mining Marketing 96

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Financial departments at high risk. The main functionality of the malware is to encrypt data on the computer and make ransom demands. The most recent Troldesh campaigns show that it now does not just encrypt files, but also can mine cryptocurrency and generate phony traffic on websites to increase revenue from ad-fraud ( [link] ).

Ransomware 71

Ransomware Archiving Passwords Encryption 71

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In November 2022, the password manager service LastPass disclosed a breach in which hackers stole password vaults containing both encrypted and plaintext data for more than 25 million users. LastPass disclosed that criminal hackers had compromised encrypted copies of some password vaults, as well as other personal information.

Passwords 341

Passwords Encryption Blockchain Data breaches 341

IBM Big Data Hub

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Most cryptosystems begin with an unencrypted message known as plaintext, which is then encrypted into an indecipherable code known as ciphertext using one or more encryption keys. Non-repudiation: The creator/sender of encrypted information cannot deny their intention to send the information. are kept secure.

Encryption 107

Encryption Passwords Authentication Security 107

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

OCTOBER 15, 2018

How to minimize risks for data subjects when the processing of their personal data relies on a blockchain? Encrypted data. This is why the CNIL strongly recommends the use of encryption in order to come as close as possible to ensuring an effective exercise of the data subjects’ rights. a) Privacy by design.

Blockchain 45

Blockchain GDPR Personal data Encryption 45

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 16, 2024

Hijacked compute: Repurposes expensive AI compute power for attackers’ needs, primarily cryptojacking, which mines for cryptocurrencies on stolen resources. A natural myopia, but companies ignore three key hidden issues exposed by ShadowRay: AI experts lack security expertise, AI data needs encryption, and AI models need source tracking.

Cybersecurity 90

Cybersecurity Cloud Encryption Access 90

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2018

The cryptocurrency craze rages on, and one unintended consequence is the dramatic rise of illicit cryptocurrency mining. To help you unpack all of this, here are five fundamental concepts that will help you understand why you should reduce your exposure to illicit cryptocurrency mining. Cryptocurrency basics. Cryptojacking arises.

Mining 105

Mining Cloud Phishing Encryption 105

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Encryption. Detection Using Machine Learning and Data Mining. Related to heuristic detection, which scans for unidentified viruses that resemble existing file structures containing malware, the latest approach in threat hunting is machine learning and data mining to enhance detection abilities. Email phishing filter.

Ransomware 95

Ransomware Marketing Mining Cybersecurity 95

Troy Hunt

MARCH 27, 2018

I'm like yo my credit cards and financial information your entering into this internet system isn't even fully encrypted. pic.twitter.com/NphRX2dnCv — Geoffrey Huntley (@GeoffreyHuntley) March 27, 2018.

Security 61

Security Passwords Authentication Mining 61

IBM Big Data Hub

JANUARY 17, 2024

They include the following: Confidentiality: Encrypted information can only be accessed by the person for whom it is intended and no one else. Integrity: Encrypted information cannot be modified in storage or in transit between the sender and the intended receiver without any alterations being detected. are kept secure.

Communications 89

Communications Security Encryption Blockchain 89

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 27, 2022

How to Accelerate Government Transformation by Reducing Risk, Complexity, and Cost. Gartner reported that 36% plan to increase spending on AI and machine learning , and 85% want to implement data-mining supported by machine learning until 2024. The escalating risk of cyber threat. Tue, 06/28/2022 - 05:19.

Government 71

Government Risk Artificial Intelligence Big data 71

Troy Hunt

MAY 7, 2018

The correct answer to this question is: The traffic between the browser and the webshop is encrypted. Most notably, they're now free through services like Let's Encrypt and Cloudflare and they're dead easy to setup so there goes another barrier too. For example, from that talk of mine: That's stripe.ian.sh

Phishing 46

Phishing Security Encryption Education 46

IT Governance

DECEMBER 13, 2018

And the World Economic Forum released its Global Risks Report 2018 , which placed cyber attacks sixth in the top ten global risks by perceived impact – behind weapons of mass destruction, extreme weather events, natural disasters, failure of climate-change mitigation and adaptation, and water crises. million account holders.

Data breaches 71

Data breaches Personal data Access GDPR 71

Cyber Info Veritas

AUGUST 9, 2018

In fact, as technology becomes more evolutionary—think artificial intelligence and homes that can clean themselves on autopilot—your security—data or otherwise—is at risk if you do not take steps to protect yourself right now. Be on the lookout for “https” encryption on the sites you visit. What does a master password do?

Computer and Electronics 63

Computer and Electronics Passwords Phishing Cybersecurity 63

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 11, 2022

With all data in one location, the risks become compounded. Without mastering these two aspects, any other aspect of security may be considered to be at risk. The major types of security controls for data lakes fall into the categories of: isolation, authorization, encryption , transmission, and storage. Data Lake Encryption.

Security 106

Security Encryption Cloud Access 106

Brandeis Records Manager

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

At the risk of sounding alarmist, I have concerns about the records management profession’s long-range future. The “public ledger” role and “smart contract” applications of blockchain already in existence sound suspiciously familiar to our turf, and they’re handled by encryption keys and code, not by people. No red herring here.

Blockchain 62

Blockchain Records Management Unstructured data Artificial Intelligence 62

ForAllSecure

JUNE 16, 2021

In fact, to keep track of all the potential web application vulnerabilities, the Open Web Application Security Project or OWASP publishes a list of the top 10 web application security risks. Well, it turns out that OAuth also publishes a list of the top API security risks. Kent: I started calling friends of mine. He told me.

Authentication 52

Authentication Communications IoT Security 52

ForAllSecure

JUNE 16, 2021

In fact, to keep track of all the potential web application vulnerabilities, the Open Web Application Security Project or OWASP publishes a list of the top 10 web application security risks. Well, it turns out that OAuth also publishes a list of the top API security risks. Kent: I started calling friends of mine. He told me.

Authentication 52

Authentication Communications IoT Security 52

eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Incident response inside an organization often depends on a specialized security team that is tasked with quickly identifying and addressing active security incidents and notifying the business of potential security risks. Cryptojacking : Unauthorized use of a computer’s processing power to mine cryptocurrencies.

Ransomware 80

Ransomware Passwords Data breaches Access 80

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 11, 2022

It identifies unauthorized queries attempting to mine AD for data, hides sensitive or privileged AD query results (such as AD domain admins, domain controllers, SPNs, and others), and inserts fake results that point to decoy systems. It can find signs of ransomware, even in encrypted files. Key Differentiators. Key Differentiators.

Cloud 118

Cloud Passwords IoT Honeypots 118

IBM Big Data Hub

MARCH 14, 2024

For existing IBM on-premises database customers, transitioning to AWS is seamless, offering risk-free, like-for-like upgrades. It helps to ensure the secure encryption of your data in transit and at rest by using AWS Key Management Service and support for compliance programs like HIPAA and FedRAMP.

Analytics 81

Analytics Cloud Metadata Government 81