Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 26, 2021

The Future of Payments Security. The increasing trend of using mobile payments for in-store purchases (especially during the pandemic) is leading criminals to increasingly focus their efforts on defrauding people through online fraud and scams. Securing digital transactions. Tue, 01/26/2021 - 09:17.

Retail 143

Retail Banking Big data Computers and Electronics 143

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 10, 2022

How Can We Secure The Future of Digital Payments? The financial services ecosystem has evolved tremendously over the past few years driven by a surge in the adoption of digital payments. This raises the question of where digital payment technologies will take us in the future, and how will this affect consumers?

Retail 126

Retail Financial Services Banking Authentication 126

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 12, 2023

The Australian government is set to issue a complete ban on ransomware payments after one of its major financial lenders became the target of a massive file-encrypting malware attack on March 16th this year. Technically, transactions related to digital cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Monero are anonymous and therefore hard to ban.

Cyber Attacks 112

Cyber Attacks Ransomware Cryptocurrency Government 112

Security Affairs

JANUARY 2, 2024

A team of researchers released a suite of tools that could help victims to decrypt data encrypted with by the Black Basta ransomware. Independent security research and consulting team SRLabs discovered a vulnerability in Black Basta ransomware’s encryption algorithm and exploited it to create a free decryptor.

Ransomware 121

Ransomware Encryption Insurance Malware 121

Security Affairs

JANUARY 8, 2024

Documents belonging to the Swiss Air Force were leaked on the dark web as a result of cyberattack on a US security provider. Documents belonging to the Swiss Air Force were leaked on the dark web after the US security company Ultra Intelligence & Communications suffered a data breach.

Hacking 122

Hacking Data breaches Ransomware Manufacturing 122

Security Boulevard

JULY 10, 2023

Ensuring secure online access and transactions is critical in today's digital business environment. Public key infrastructure (PKI)  offers a globally accepted standard for implementing various security protocols and authentication mechanisms.  The good news is that you don't have to reinvent the wheel.

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Authentication Encryption VPN Technology 98

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 5, 2023

Thales payShield receives the French Cartes Bancaires HSM certification madhav Thu, 07/06/2023 - 04:35 Securing online payments is more important than ever. methodology, for our current payment HSM, payShield 10K. Enterprises typically use HSMs to protect identities, transactions, and applications.

Banking 62

Banking Mobile Encryption Accountability 62

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

With the help of innovative payment technology, of course! From biometric bank cards to payment data protection, here are four payment technologies that can help retailers provide a smooth, seamless shopping experience for customers this Black Friday: EMV Tokenization. Digital payment cards. Payment data protection.

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Technology Retail Banking Financial Services 103

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

An astounding 79% of respondents in the financial sector identified it as a significant security threat, with 30% ranking it as their foremost concern. Behind every system, software, and security protocol stands a human being. However, the security of data in the cloud is a growing challenge. The benefits are twofold.

Retail 83

Retail Cybersecurity Financial Services Mobile 83

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

What Are the Best Use Cases for Symmetric vs Asymmetric Encryption? Symmetric Encryption. In symmetric encryption , the sender and receiver use a separate instance of the same key to encrypt and decrypt messages. Symmetric encryption heavily relies on the fact that the keys must be kept secret. Scott Carter.

Encryption 52

Encryption Computers and Electronics Authentication Identity Theft 52

Security Affairs

JANUARY 23, 2024

In early January, independent security research and consulting team SRLabs discovered a vulnerability in Black Basta ransomware’s encryption algorithm and exploited it to create a free decryptor. The researchers analyzed blockchain transactions, they discovered a clear link between Black Basta and the Conti Group.

Hacking 127

Hacking Encryption Ransomware Insurance 127

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Payment Security Vulnerabilities: Change is Everywhere. We have also changed the way that we pay for goods and services and we are now offered alternatives beyond using our credit cards, such as wallets and instant payments in many of our transactions. Tue, 09/06/2022 - 21:15.

Digital transformation 62

Digital transformation Encryption Banking Mobile 62

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 24, 2023

They included a lot of sensitive information, such as database credentials, login information for the SMTP server, enterprise payment processing information, and others. Keeping crucial.env files secure is essential, as they could be used to compromise services and applications. env) attributed to New England Biolabs (NEB).

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Data breaches Social Engineering Phishing DDOS 115

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCIES divya Tue, 02/28/2023 - 06:31 CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCIES an evolution of money and payments CBDC, or Central Bank Digital Currency, is a trending topic in the financial industry. Part 1 – what CBDC is all about There is a constant development and progression of payment methods and systems over time.

Banking 71

Banking Cryptocurrency Financial Services Accountability 71

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 17, 2018

The FBI warned it had intelligence indicating that criminals had breached an unknown payment provider’s network with malware to access bank customer card information and exploit network access, enabling large scale theft of funds from ATMs.

Banking 182

Banking Accountability Data breaches Malware 182

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The basis for the trick iss that it was possible to cancel an unconfirmed Bitcoin transaction before payment went through through, but after the decryption key was released. Because of the large amount of Bitcoin transactions taking place at one time, it can take a while for payment to actually go through.

Ransomware 95

Ransomware Firmware VPN Cybercrime 95

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 19, 2023

This helps assessors to correlate the diagram to the firewall configuration rules or (AWS) security groups (or equivalent). You must also show (because PCI requires it) the IDS/IPS tools and both transaction logging and overall system logging paths. encryption, since it is based on your web-site’s certificate.

Firewall 52

Firewall Encryption Architecture Backups 52

Security Affairs

JANUARY 26, 2022

DeadBolt ransomware is targeting QNAP NAS devices worldwide, its operators claim the availability of a zero-day exploit that allows them to encrypt the content of the infected systems. Once encrypted the content of the device, the ransomware appends. The hijacked QNAP login screen displays a ransom note demanding the payment of 0.03

Ransomware 98

Ransomware Wireless Encryption Malware 98

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 26, 2023

Numerous gas and fuel filling stations throughout Canada experienced significant disruptions in processing credit card and reward points-based payments due to a cyber attack on Suncor Energy, the parent company. NOTE- Ransomware is a form of malware that encrypts data within an infected database until a ransom is paid.

Energy and Utilities 86

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Cryptocurrency Cyber Attacks 86

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Active since 2014, in 2016, the group decided to give up ATM malware and focus all of their attacks on PoS systems, targeting the core of the payment industry. These are criminals with extensive knowledge of the payment market, and EFT software and protocols. Sometimes the traffic is not even encrypted.

Malware 98

Malware Banking Software Encryption 98

Malwarebytes

AUGUST 5, 2021

Amazon One was introduced in September 2020 as (according to Dilip Kumar, Vice President of Physical Retail & Technology for Amazon in an official post ) “a quick, reliable, and secure way for people to identify themselves or authorize a transaction while moving seamlessly through their day.” Should you be worried?

Retail 136

Retail Encryption Surveillance Authentication 136

Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2023

After gaining access to SMB shares, threat actors encrypt all files and leave a ransom note demanding payment in exchange for the decryption key. According to the recent report by the cybersecurity firm Coveware, average ransom payments during the last quarter of 2022 were over $400,000.

Ransomware 98

Ransomware Encryption Passwords Internet 98

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The file is encrypted but is decrypted when the victim enters the password. In reality, the link triggers an executable on the victim’s machine which gathers information about the browser and presents the recipient with several security validation questions. Never click on unsolicited links.

Identity Theft 127

Identity Theft Phishing Banking Passwords 127

Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

This prolonged season of online shopping (and stress) will provide ample opportunity for phishers, smishers, vishers and identity thieves to pilfer your valuable personal and/or payment information. Consider alternate payment methods. Set up transaction alerts. Be careful when making payments over the phone.

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Scams Retail Banking Passwords 243

Security Affairs

JULY 27, 2023

Attackers could also target the company with malware, ransomware, unauthorized access to business payment systems, etc.,” Researchers have also discovered a payment wall secret key, a critical authentication code used to verify that a request comes from a legitimate website, not a malicious actor. researchers said.

Data breaches 97

Data breaches VPN Media Passwords 97

Security Affairs

JANUARY 29, 2022

DeadBolt ransomware is targeting QNAP NAS devices worldwide, its operators claim the availability of a zero-day exploit that allows them to encrypt the content of the infected systems. Once encrypted the content of the device, the ransomware appends. Once encrypted the content of the device, the ransomware appends.

Ransomware 102

Ransomware Firmware Encryption Engineering 102

PCI perspectives

DECEMBER 15, 2021

In the eighteen months plus since the outbreak of the COVID-19 global pandemic many businesses have had to reinvent themselves and adapt not only how they manage their business, but more importantly how they accept payments. Europe like most of the rest of the world saw a major switch to remote transactions and the world of e-commerce.

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Small Business eCommerce Encryption Passwords 113

eSecurity Planet

MAY 17, 2022

But that spending surge has brought with it a corresponding rise in payment security challenges. eSecurity Planet sat down with Dustin White, chief risk data officer at Visa, to discuss some of the steps the credit card and online payment giant has taken to combat fraud and improve cybersecurity. Balancing Speed and Security.

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Risk Mobile Encryption Cybersecurity 101

Krebs on Security

JANUARY 28, 2020

said a nine-month-long breach of its payment card processing systems may have led to the theft of card data from customers who visited any of its 850 locations nationwide. The fraud bazaar Joker’s Stash on Monday began selling some 30 million stolen payment card accounts that experts say have been tied back to a breach at Wawa in 2019.

Retail 299

Retail Banking Malware Accountability 299

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Financial Services Organizations Need to Adapt their Security Practices to the Shifting Environment. The COVID-19 pandemic has urged all enterprises to alter their business and security models to support work-from-home practices. Increased contactless and mobile payments introduce bigger risks. Thu, 11/05/2020 - 06:52.

Financial Services 62

Financial Services Mobile Digital transformation Encryption 62

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Now in its 13 th year, our Global Encryption Trends Study that is performed by the Ponemon Institute reveals interesting findings that span a dozen different geographies. This year, we found that multi-cloud use as well as compliance requirements have encouraged organizations around the globe to embrace a more extensive encryption strategy.

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Encryption Healthcare 70

Hot for Security

APRIL 19, 2021

Notorious FIN7 gang stole payment card details from retailers around the world Cybercrime gang posed as penetration testing firm to recruit hackers. Many of the stolen payment card details were later made available for sale by FIN7 on underground forums to other cybercriminals.

Penetration Testing 144

Penetration Testing Retail Social Engineering Cybersecurity 144

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2022

In the early afternoon of Friday 12 May 2017, the media broke the news of a global computer security attack carried out through a malicious code capable of encrypting data residing in information systems and demanding a ransom in cryptocurrency to restore them, the Wannacry ransomware. Cryptolocker and exploit components.

Malware 104

Malware Computers and Electronics Encryption Ransomware 104

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Thales Security Podcast 2. As we go forward with faster payments, and one-click engagements, what are the risks to both consumers and corporations? The speed of changes to transaction methods is unfamiliar to many consumers, and that newness exposes them to unknown scenarios that can be used for phishing and other attack vectors.

Risk 62

Risk Small Business Healthcare Encryption 62

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 4, 2023

Cybersecurity Insiders learnt from its sources that the attack took place last year, when hackers induced a file encrypting malware into the company’s network in March 2022. However, it is still unclear whether they paid a ransom to decrypt their database.

Data breaches 103

Data breaches Ransomware Identity Theft Insurance 103

Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Cyber thieves have found ways to use the digital equivalent, installing code on retail websites that let them gather your payment card information as you pay for your goods or services. Using a third-party financial institution like PayPal, Zelle or Venmo to pay for online purchases can help to keep your payment card information safe.

Scams 239

Scams Banking Retail Consumer Protection 239

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 12, 2018

The FBI said unlimited operations compromise a financial institution or payment card processor with malware to access bank customer card information and exploit network access, enabling large scale theft of funds from ATMs. Monitor for encrypted traffic (SSL or TLS) traveling over non-standard ports.

Banking 211

Banking Accountability Retail Phishing 211