Schneier on Security

OCTOBER 15, 2021

The idea is that they wouldn’t touch the cryptography, but instead eavesdrop on communications and systems before encryption or after decryption. I’m part of a group of cryptographers that has just published a paper discussing the security risks of such a system. (It’s It means I don’t have to.)

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 2, 2024

Researchers discovered an SSH vulnerability, called Terrapin, that could allow an attacker to downgrade the connection’s security. An attacker can trigger the flaw to downgrade the connection’s security implemented by the protocol. Its most notable applications are remote login and command-line execution.

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Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

This is an excerpt from a longer paper. We can and should get the benefits of the cloud while taking security back into our own hands. These ideas, which we’ll refer to in the aggregate as “decoupling,” allow us to rethink both security and privacy. In security this is called Least Privilege.

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Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Researchers have calculated the quantum computer size necessary to break 256-bit elliptic curve public-key cryptography: Finally, we calculate the number of physical qubits required to break the 256-bit elliptic curve encryption of keys in the Bitcoin network within the small available time frame in which it would actually pose a threat to do so.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

You’ll often see the terms cyber security and information security used interchangeably. In this blog, we explain what information security and cyber security are, the differences between them and how they fit into your data protection practices. What is information security? This is cyber security.

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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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Krebs on Security

JULY 30, 2020

based merchants suggest thieves are exploiting weaknesses in how certain financial institutions have implemented the technology to sidestep key chip card security features and effectively create usable, counterfeit cards. Newer, chip-based cards employ a technology known as EMV that encrypts the account data stored in the chip.

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Armstrong Archives

JULY 9, 2021

When it comes to keeping medical records, many providers choose to store paper records at their practice or on an offsite storage location. Recent years have seen growth of record digitization and electronic storage, but paper records remain a vital component of many medical practices. Off-Site Storage for Medical Records.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

This serious flaw, assigned CVE-2019-15126, causes vulnerable devices to use an all-zero encryption key to encrypt part of the user’s communication.” ” reads the paper published by ESET. “ after a disassociation occurs, data from the chip’s Tx buffer will be transmitted encrypted with the all-zero TK. .

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 10, 2023

In a paper published late last month, 24 Chinese researchers suggested that RSA-2048 encryption could be broken using a quantum computer with 372 physical quantum bits. ” Schneier’s post quoted security consultant Roger A. . ” Schneier’s post quoted security consultant Roger A.

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Schneier on Security

MAY 3, 2018

LC4 is intended for encrypted communication between humans only, and therefore it encrypts and decrypts plaintexts and ciphertexts consisting only of the English letters A through Z plus a few other characters. LC4 performs authenticated encryption, and optional header data can be included in the authentication.

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Robert's Db2

JUNE 30, 2020

Just last week, a person on the Db2 for z/OS team at an organization asked me for some guidance regarding data encryption in a Db2 context. The categories of Db2 for z/OS data encryption I will address herein are as follows: Application-transparent encryption of Db2 data "at rest" (i.e.,

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Schneier on Security

JANUARY 3, 2023

A group of Chinese researchers have just published a paper claiming that they can—although they have not yet done so—break 2048-bit RSA. Honestly, most of the paper is over my head—both the lattice-reduction math and the quantum physics. This is something to take seriously. So they tested and it worked.”

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Data Protection Report

JANUARY 16, 2020

Earlier this week, Hong Kong’s Panel on Constitutional Affairs (the Panel ) released its discussion paper ( LC Paper. CB(2) 512/19-20(03 ) (the Paper ) seeking views on changes to Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap.486) Written by Partner Anna Gamvros and Associate Libby Ryan, both based in the Hong Kong office.

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Schneier on Security

MARCH 1, 2022

Ransomware encrypts data and demands a ransom in exchange for decryption. As data recovery is impossible if the encryption key is not obtained, some companies suffer from considerable damage, such as the payment of huge amounts of money or the loss of important data.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

This transition is an opportunity to look at the next generation of security. Specifically, how can organizations apply high levels of security to 5G infrastructure without sacrificing performance? Thales and Celona have collaborated to bring security and performance to private 5G networks.

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Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Here’s how it works: ODoH wraps a layer of encryption around the DNS query and passes it through a proxy server, which acts as a go-between the internet user and the website they want to visit. In this paper we ask what it would take to make ODoH practical? Oblivious DNS over HTTPS (ODoH) safeguards against this problem.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 21, 2018

The paper examines the regulation’s security standards and the capabilities security teams need to comply withthose standards in the face of more hybrid IT environments that encompass both on-premises and multiple cloud services. They are covered in more depth in our White Paper. Internal and External Authentication.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 10, 2024

presents an opportunity to future-proof your payment card security. Its heightened focus on flexibility and risk-based controls empowers organizations to tailor security measures more closely to their individual needs. s initial implementation phase focuses on establishing a robust foundation for your revamped security posture.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 26, 2021

As a data-driven, security-focused company, we’ve rounded up our top tips inspired by World Password Day to help you improve your password game. But, unfortunately, we live in a world of constant hacking attempts and security breaches. Many password managers also encrypt passwords to create an additional layer of protection.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 30, 2022

Good news for the victims of the Hive ransomware, Korean security researchers have released a free decryptor for some versions. “The Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) is distributing the Hive ransomware integrated recovery tool.This recovery tool can recover Hive ransomware version 1 to version 4.”

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Schneier on Security

AUGUST 30, 2019

Interesting paper by Michael Schwarz, Samuel Weiser, Daniel Gruss. And there are no security mechanisms that can deal with malicious enclaves, because the designers couldn't imagine that they would be necessary. The paper: " Practical Enclave Malware with Intel SGX.". Of course, that's not true. The results are predictable.

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IT Governance

AUGUST 23, 2021

According to the 2021 Perch MSP Threat Report , 73% of managed service providers reported that at least one client had suffered a security incident in the past year. Traditionally, such attacks involve infiltrating an organisation’s systems and encrypting their information. Three quarters of MSPs have been affected. Get started.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 10, 2019

theme will help to encourage personal accountability and proactive behavior in digital privacy, security best practices, common cyber threats and cybersecurity careers. Many companies think that by moving your data to the cloud, the service provider will be responsible for the security of your data. Protect IT.’

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Security Affairs

MAY 19, 2020

Boffins disclosed a security flaw in Bluetooth, dubbed BIAS, that could potentially be exploited by an attacker to spoof a remotely paired device. “To establish an encrypted connection, two Bluetooth devices must pair with each other using a link key. ” reads the research paper. ” reads the research paper.

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Security Affairs

MAY 16, 2021

The chipmaker AMD published guidance for two new attacks against its SEV ( Secure Encrypted Virtualization ) protection technology. Customers using prior generations of EPYC processors, which do not support SEV-SNP, should follow security best practices. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Data Protection Report

JANUARY 16, 2020

Earlier this week, Hong Kong’s Panel on Constitutional Affairs (the Panel ) released its discussion paper ( LC Paper. CB(2) 512/19-20(03 ) (the Paper ) seeking views on changes to Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap.486) Written by Partner Anna Gamvros and Associate Libby Ryan, both based in the Hong Kong office.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 5, 2021

For years, encryption has served as the primary tool for defending this information, both on-premises and in the cloud. But just as enterprises are responsible for safeguarding their sensitive information, they must also protect the encryption methods themselves. Encryption under threat.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 26, 2021

Forrester and Accenture on Schrems II and the Security of International Data Flows. Recently, Security Advisor Neira Jones moderated a very interesting webinar to discuss the implications of the Schrems II ruling and what organizations can do to prevent unlawful cases of data transfers. Data security. Encryption.

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Elie

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Over the last two years, the number of encrypted emails received by Gmail has almost doubled, as I reported earlier on the Google security blog. This blog post explains how such an attack is performed and why there is no simple *patch* for it.

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Info Source

JUNE 29, 2023

Without implementing the appropriate network security measures, there is a possibility that copied or scanned information can be surreptitiously extracted. Will scanners require the same security measures that MFPs have evolved? If the MFP is accessible from the Internet, it could become a potential target for hackers.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 13, 2021

A group of researchers from the University of Darmstadt, University of Brescia, CNIT, and the Secure Mobile Networking Lab, have discovered security vulnerabilities in WiFi chips that can be exploited to extract passwords and manipulate traffic on a WiFi chip by targeting a device’s Bluetooth component.

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Armstrong Archives

MARCH 13, 2024

While many healthcare documents are now digital, care providers still have millions of paper files that need to be digitized. By investing in medical document scanning, businesses can simplify records storage protocols, increase information security, and promote accessibility.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 17, 2021

Ongoing basic research in advanced cryptography concepts is pivotal to putting the brakes on widening cyber risks and ultimately arriving at a level of privacy and security that makes sense. The public key is held by the individual user and the private key is held by the certified server storing the encrypted data.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 22, 2023

Security researchers recently published a paper detailing an attack they say can be used to bypass smartphone fingerprint authentication. Yiling He of China’s Zhejiang University and Yu Chen of Tencent Security’s Xuanwu Lab are calling the attack BrutePrint , which they say can be used to hijack fingerprint images.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Compliance madhav Tue, 09/19/2023 - 05:17 It is essential for any business that stores, processes, and transmits payment card information to comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Consumers’ payment data is a compelling target for criminals who continue to circumvent IT security defenses.

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Adam Levin

AUGUST 25, 2020

While the developers of the app say it’s ideal for communicating during large gatherings, natural disasters, or in school settings, the app’s publicized security and encryption features have made it a favorite for protesters in Hong Kong, the United States, India, Iran, Zimbabwe, Belarus, and Thailand. .

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