Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Many of the same means of encryption that are being used to protect personal, commercial and government information are also being used by criminals, including child sex offenders, terrorists and organized crime groups to frustrate investigations and avoid detection and prosecution. This is important.

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Schneier on Security

JULY 24, 2019

Yesterday, Attorney General William Barr gave a major speech on encryption policy -- what is commonly known as "going dark." Some hold this view dogmatically, claiming that it is technologically impossible to provide lawful access without weakening security against unlawful access. I think this is a major change in government position.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

The European Union this week agreed to tighten up rules for the sale and export of dual-use technology. European Parliament votes to tighten up rules for the sale and export of surveillance and encryption technology. The current update was urged by technological developments and growing security risks.

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Schneier on Security

AUGUST 14, 2019

Last month, Attorney General William Barr gave a major speech on encryption policy­what is commonly known as "going dark." Some hold this view dogmatically, claiming that it is technologically impossible to provide lawful access without weakening security against unlawful access. I think this is a major change in government position.

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Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

From the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 to the Clean Air Act of 1963 and the public-private revolution in airline safety in the 1990s, the United States has made important adjustments following profound changes in the economy and technology. Or the surveillance capitalists, for that matter.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 30, 2019

WhatsApp sued Israeli surveillance firm NSO Group, accusing it of using a flaw in its messaging service to conduct cyberespionage on journalists and activists. WhatsApp sued the Israeli surveillance firm NSO Group accusing it of carrying out malicious attacks against its users. This abuse must be stopped. ” reads the lawsuit.

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Joseph Steinberg

MAY 9, 2022

VPN technologies deliver two major benefits to Russian citizens. They allow Russians to access banned sites, and they help protect users from government surveillance. Unsurprisingly, the Russian government has previously banned some (but not all) VPN services from offering services in the country.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 19, 2022

The many issues surrounding end-to-end encryption (E2EE) are ever-present. No Place To Hide , a UK-government backed child safety campaign, launched on Tuesday, aiming to “keep children safe online without compromising user privacy.” Child predators were busy in 2021. ” An official campaign video for No Place To Hide.

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Schneier on Security

JUNE 6, 2023

In 2013 and 2014, I wrote extensively about new revelations regarding NSA surveillance based on the documents provided by Edward Snowden. Chatting with Snowden on an encrypted IM connection, I joked that the NSA cafeteria menu probably has code names for menu items. Transferring files electronically is what encryption is for.

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Adam Levin

MAY 15, 2019

The vulnerability, discovered earlier this month, allowed third parties to see and intercept encrypted communications. The spyware deployed has been traced back to NSO Group, an Israeli cyber company alleged to have enabled Middle East governments to surveil its citizens. NSO Group has denied involvement.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 14, 2023

European Parliament has created a history by adopting the draft that mitigates the risks gener-ated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. As the technologies are evolving, it is also raising the bar of entering the world of terror and extremism, in parallel.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

A joint investigation conducted by Access Now and the Citizen Lab revealed that the journalist, who is at odds with the Russian government, was infected with the surveillance software. Then the Meduza ’s Chief Technology Officer contacted Access Now to investigate the alleged infection of the device.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

The p opular ProtonMail end-to-end encrypted email service and ProtonVPN VPN service have been blocked by the Russian government this week. This week the Russian government has blocked the ProtonMail end-to-end encrypted email service and ProtonVPN VPN service. ” states Proton Technologies.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 22, 2021

When weaponized by authoritarian governments, surveillance chills free speech, scares away dissent, and robs an innocent public of a life lived unwatched, for no crime committed other than speaking truth to power, conducting public health research, or simply loving another person.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Value of protocols Technological innovations have widely been credited for helping Ukraine even the odds against Russia’s military might. C4ISR stands for Command, Control, Communications, Computers (C4) Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR). Thus metadata and standards play a vital role in sharing and controlling data?

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 25, 2020

Privacy and security advocates may be forced to battle it out on the Senate floor to stop a newly introduced bill that will help law enforcement get past encryption. New backdoor bill in Congress hits encryption debate head on. The question: should encrypted communication be out of law enforcement's reach?

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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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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Tools involved digital media, encrypted communication, cryptocurrency, and secret data handoffs. Could your organization have an insider threat attempting to utilize these same methods and technologies? He is a government employee working as a Nuclear Engineer in the United States Navy. Government. military relies on.

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 2, 2022

Since Russia launched a full-scale military invasion into Ukraine on February 23, a series of cyberattacks have been detected targeting Ukrainian businesses, websites and government agencies amid the ongoing conflict. The firm stated that the ransomware contains implementation errors, making its encryption breakable and slow.

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Schneier on Security

JANUARY 18, 2019

Australia, and elsewhere -- argue that the pervasive use of civilian encryption is hampering their ability to solve crimes and that they need the tech companies to make their systems susceptible to government eavesdropping. It doesn't affect the encryption that protects the communications. Sometimes it's about end-user devices.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 20, 2024

Many organizations are strategically partnering with specialized Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) as they recognize the complexity of managing cryptographic keys and encryption processes. A data management platform for efficient data organization and governance. A collaborative platform promoting secure teamwork.

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Schneier on Security

MAY 3, 2019

On one side is law enforcement, which wants to be able to break encryption, to access devices and communications of terrorists and criminals. Pervasive surveillance capitalism­ -- as practiced by the Internet companies that are already spying on everyone -- ­matters. Public-interest technology isn't new.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Apple has filed suit to ban the Israeli surveillance firm NSO Group and parent company Q Cyber Technologies from using its product and services. Apple has sued NSO Group and its parent company Q Cyber Technologies in a U.S. federal court for illegally targeting its customers with the surveillance spyware Pegasus.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

The Royal group began reconnaissance activity in April 2023, and the analysis of system log data dates the beginning of the surveillance operations on April 7, 2023. Royal was then able to traverse the internal City infrastructure during the surveillance period using legitimate 3rd party remote management tools.”

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Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

It's obvious in the debates on encryption and vulnerability disclosure, but it's also part of the policy discussions about the Internet of Things, cryptocurrencies, artificial intelligence, social media platforms, and pretty much everything else related to IT. Public-interest technology isn't one thing; it's many things.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 14, 2022

Like other ransomware gangs, Lorenz operators also implement double-extortion model by stealing data before encrypting it and threatening them if the victim doesn’t pay the ransom. Hensoldt AG focuses on sensor technologies for protection and surveillance missions in the defence, security and aerospace sectors.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 20, 2024

Many organizations are strategically partnering with specialized Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) as they recognize the complexity of managing cryptographic keys and encryption processes. A data management platform for efficient data organization and governance. A collaborative platform promoting secure teamwork.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 29, 2020

Apple and Google are partnering up to bring technology to bear on COVID-19 contact tracing efforts. Apple and Google are partnering up to bring technology to bear on COVID-19 contact tracing efforts. The core idea is pretty simple,” says Ambuj Kumar, CEO of Fortanix , a supplier of advanced encryption systems.

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Schneier on Security

MARCH 5, 2019

On one side is law enforcement, which wants to be able to break encryption, to access devices and communications of terrorists and criminals. Pervasive surveillance capitalism -- ­as practiced by the Internet companies that are already spying on everyone­ -- matters. Public-interest technology isn't new.

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Schneier on Security

JANUARY 14, 2020

Because the companies that make the equipment are subservient to the Chinese government, they could be forced to include backdoors in the hardware or software to give Beijing remote access. The technology will quickly become critical national infrastructure, and security problems will become life-threatening. Susan Gordon, then-U.S.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

This spyware, called Pegasus and developed by the Israeli company NSO Group, is reportedly instrumental to several governments’ oppressive surveillance campaigns against their own citizens and residents. Targeted surveillance is regulated in the national legislation of virtually every EU member state. Level of intrusiveness.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 18, 2020

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 28, 2020

In August, Gunnebo said it had successfully thwarted a ransomware attack, but this week it emerged that the intruders stole and published online tens of thousands of sensitive documents — including schematics of client bank vaults and surveillance systems. He declined to comment on the particulars of the extortion incident.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 22, 2020

New EU restrictions could force companies to change data transfer practices and adopt more advanced data encryption methods. As a result, data has become a critical asset for companies and governments alike, as well as the primary target for nefarious actors and nation states. Tue, 12/22/2020 - 10:08. Privacy Shield was unlawful.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Global connectivity underpins the most basic functions of our society, such as logistics, government services and banking. Governments in many countries push for easier identification of Internet users to fight cybercrime, as well as “traditional” crime coordinated online.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 15, 2021

Tech Mahindra, one of the renowned IT companies from India, has filed a lawsuit against a government for refusing to pay a compensation of over 50 million for the loss incurred through a ransomware attack.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The Assembly would set up a committee of international experts in 2020 that will be tasked with elaborating “a comprehensive international convention on countering the use of information and communications technologies for criminal purposes.”

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