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What Is Encryption? Definition, How it Works, & Examples

eSecurity Planet

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? How Does Encryption Process Data?

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4 Best Antivirus Software of 2021

eSecurity Planet

What’s the best antivirus software? With the rise in malware and ransomware and a growing reliance on the internet, antivirus solutions are critical for protecting your data and applications. Top 4 antivirus software. Encryption. Bitdefender. Other AV contenders. Bitdefender Total Security. Ransomware protection.

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IoT Devices a Huge Risk to Enterprises

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When millions of people around the world were sent home to work at the onset of the global COVD-19 pandemic, they left behind not only empty offices but also a host of Internet of Things (IoT) devices – from smartwatches to networked printers – that were still connected to corporate networks and cranking away.

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New Sophisticated Malware

Schneier on Security

There are many keys to its stealth, including: The use of a unique backdoor Mandiant calls Quietexit, which runs on load balancers, wireless access point controllers, and other types of IoT devices that don’t support antivirus or endpoint detection. This makes detection through traditional means difficult.

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Why BYOD Is the Favored Ransomware Backdoor

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These devices exist outside of direct corporate management and provide a ransomware gang with unchecked platforms for encrypting data. How does remote encryption work? How Does Remote Encryption Work? Remote encryption performs ransomware encryption on a device beyond the security solutions monitoring for malicious activity.

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How to Configure a Router to Use WPA2 in 7 Easy Steps

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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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Wireless Security: WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPA3 Explained

eSecurity Planet

To prevent unwanted access and protect data in transit, wireless connections must be secured with strong authentication procedures, encryption protocols, access control rules, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and other security measures. As a result, wireless networks are prone to eavesdropping, illegal access and theft.