Joseph Steinberg

JULY 20, 2022

There is little doubt that quantum computing will ultimately undermine the security of most of today’s encryption systems , and, thereby, render vulnerable to exposure nearly every piece of data that is presently protected through the use of encryption. Such an attitude is not alarmist – it is reality, whether we like it or not.

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Centraleyes

MAY 23, 2024

What is Data Access Governance? 80% of digital organizations will fail because they don’t take a modern approach to data governance. Data access governance is a subset of data governance. It refers to the methods and technology businesses employ to manage and monitor access to their data.

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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. 73% had backup and recovery systems. Also read: Best Backup Solutions for Ransomware Protection. Data Security and Encryption.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) put out a Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) to alert government agencies about cybercriminals using a vulnerability in Adobe Coldfusion to gain initial access to servers. Stop malicious encryption. Create offsite, offline backups.

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Duo's Security Blog

JULY 6, 2021

This change reflects a movement we’re seeing in governments worldwide to be more assertive in improving government agency security. Not surprisingly, these changes primarily focus on government agencies and the vendors who supply them. Like most organizations, government agencies struggle to meet their existing requirements.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

In traditional on-site backup systems security is mainly a physical concern – ensuring data is backed up in more than one location in case of hardware loss or failure and restricting access to the physical backup media to only trusted employees. In cloud backup, security concerns are different.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Scattered Spider is a group that typically targets large companies and their contracted information technology (IT) help desks. According to several sources, Scattered Spider has a relationship to ALPHV/BlackCat and has recently started using their ransomware for data exfiltration and file encryption. Stop malicious encryption.

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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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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Determine whether there are enough financial and technology resources to adopt and sustain effective DLP initiatives. Encrypt data at rest with encryption algorithms and secure storage techniques. Keep these copies on two separate types of media: hard disks, cloud storage , and tape backups.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

It seems like not a day goes by where we don’t hear about a local government cyberattack. Indeed, from 911 call centers to public schools , cyberattacks on local governments are as common as they are devastating. Just how often do threat actors attack local governments? said daily. said daily. Table of Contents.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

If we define ransomware as malware that encrypts files to extort the owner of the system, then the first malware that could be classified as ransomware is the 1989 AIDS Trojan. However, while it encrypted file(name)s and asked for a ransom, it was far from effective. Today's ransomware is the scourge of many organizations.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Ransomware targets everyone: individual users, small businesses, enterprise environments, and even government organizations. That is why Spin Technology (Spinbackup), a cloud-to-cloud backup and cybersecurity solutions provider, released Ransomware Protection for Office 365 ! Identification of the damaged (encrypted) files.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 17, 2022

Some variants of the ransomware append the English name of the target company to the filenames of the encrypted files. “For example, the variant captured this time uses nuctech-gj0okyci (nuctech is the English name of Nuctech Technology Co., as the suffix name. ” reported The Record. ” reported The Record.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Apple's messaging app, iMessage, already uses end-to-end encryption so that messages can only be read by the sender and recipients. A hardware security key uses public-key encryption to authenticate a user, and is much harder to defeat than other forms of authentication, such as passwords, or codes sent by SMS or generated by apps.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 21, 2021

Most of the recent ransomware attack resulted in data breaches for the victims, threat actors implemented a double-extortion schema threatening the victims to data stolen before encrypting them on compromised systems. The guidance aims at helping government and private sector organizations in preventing such kinds of incidents.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

Generally, when you adhere to the cloud security best practices , such as strong authentication, data encryption, and continuous monitoring, the cloud can be extremely safe. Encrypt data: Ensure that data is encrypted at rest and in transit. This is why you need continuous vigilance and risk management.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

One particularly concerning development in the malware space is the increasing sophistication of deepfake technology. Emphasis on developing and deploying detection technology against fake media will be paramount. Cutting edge, disruptive technologies—such as ChatGPT—are more widely available than ever before.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Tape vendors have been promoting themselves as a solution to the ransomware problem because of their ability to provide air-gapped data backup, but trying to recover terabytes of data from a tape drive can be a little like, well, running into red tape. Since all the system data is encrypted, the hackers have admin/root privileges.

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Schneier on Security

MAY 6, 2019

Ten years ago, I could have given you all sorts of advice about using encryption, not sending information over email, securing your web connections, and a host of other things­ -- but most of that doesn't matter anymore. Once that happens, the market will step in and provide companies with the technologies they can use to secure your data.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 8, 2022

Ransomware has now emerged as one of the key reasons to have a DR plan and DR technology in place. But it also requires software to orchestrate data movement, backup and restore technology to ensure a current copy of data is available, and the ability to recover systems and data rapidly.

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SC Magazine

MAY 25, 2021

National Institute for Standards and Technology headquarters in Maryland. A years-long project by the federal government to develop new “post-quantum” cryptography standards will be finalized later this year, according to an official at the National Institute for Standards and Technology.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

Failure to enforce security regulations and implement appropriate encryption may result in accidental data exposure. Implement strong data governance policies, conduct regular compliance audits, and employ cloud services that offer features matched with industry standards. Backup files: Regularly back-up public cloud resources.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Mutuelle Nationale des Hospitaliers has become a victim of file encrypting malware attack joining the list of entities like Brazil’s government networks, Texas Department of Transportation and Tyler technologies were hit by the same variant of malware.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 9, 2021

Security researchers from Kaspersky have found evidence that the file encrypting malware has disrupted at least two of the industrial process by encrypting servers related to control and management of the manufacturing equipment.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 6, 2023

The US government urges cyber security audits of public water systems, highlighting the importance to secure US critical infrastructure. According to government officials, recent audits show that the lack of proper defense, mainly on the operational technology deployed in water systems.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 6, 2023

Ransomware is a type of malicious program, or malware, that encrypts files, documents and images on a computer or server so that users cannot access the data. These keys are available to the attacker, and the encryption can only be decrypted using a private key. How Does Ransomware Work?

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Encryption protects data both in transit and at rest. Backup and disaster recovery procedures ensure that data is always available. Backup and Disaster Recovery: Data backup and disaster recovery plans assure data availability and business continuity in the event of data loss or service failures.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 9, 2022

government is recommending to ensure the operations of Critical National Infrastructure are not affected by ransomware attacks. Governments step up to protect all businesses. Government Towards a Zero Trust Architecture dictate U.S. Government Towards a Zero Trust Architecture dictate U.S. everywhere. Data security.

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Spinone

AUGUST 29, 2019

In 2020, some IT specialists consider Office 365 to be so secure that they don’t need a backup. Written for IT Admins who wish to protect their digital business assets, this guide will help you to consider the best Office 365 backup solutions. You will also find out: Does Office 365 backup your data?

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Prevention: Implement robust encryption , access restrictions, data categorization, secure connections, and an incident response strategy. Security Guidelines and Procedures: Develop and implement comprehensive security policies and processes to govern your organization’s cloud use, guaranteeing consistency and compliance.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Oiltanking GmbH Group and Mabanaft Group are the two firms that were deeply affected by the digital attack, resulting in halting the Operational Technology Systems to the core. Meaning those who can recover data from backups can do instead of paying a ransom. But if the recovery costs are high, then paying a ransom turns economical.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 9, 2022

In a FLASH publication issued by the FBI in coordination with DHS/CISA, the FBI says it has identified at least 52 organizations across 10 critical infrastructure sectors affected by RagnarLocker ransomware, including organizations in the critical manufacturing, energy, financial services, government, and information technology sectors.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 23, 2021

Quantum computing has made great progress in certain areas of technology, including chip development. The hype cycles that come with emerging technologies can be perilous waters for early adopters and buyers. CEO Brian Krzanich delivers a keynote address at CES 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Today, technological advances have seen a rise in cyber security threats globally. Besides, cybercriminals are becoming craftier with sophisticated technology. Thus, it would be best if you secured all networks by incorporating firewalls and advanced encryption technology. Data Backup. Human Resources.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

This empowers enterprises to effectively use their cloud technology capabilities while maintaining a safe and efficient infrastructure — a crucial practice as cloud adoption expands. Next, the IT team sets up access controls and data encryption methods, followed by network security configuration and cloud activities monitoring.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

Almost any sector was hit by sophisticated, high-impact ransomware attacks, including the Defense Industrial Base, Emergency Services, Food and Agriculture, Government Facilities, and Information Technology Sectors. Protect cloud storage by backing up to multiple locations, requiring MFA for access, and encrypting data in the cloud.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

They have also become increasingly proficient at encrypting data. In 2021, data encryption was successful in 65% of attacks, an increase from the 54% rate reported in 2020. Backup Your Data. One of the most efficient methods for recovering from a ransomware attack is having reliable backups of vital data.

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