2009 Encryption Social Engineering 
SecureWorld News
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Ghost ransomware actors, identified as operating from China, have been targeting unpatched systems and stolen credentials to infiltrate networks, encrypt data, and demand ransom payments. Cybersecurity awareness and incident response Train employees to recognize phishing attempts and social engineering.
SecureWorld News
JUNE 9, 2025
Much of the industry still relies on legacy operational tech (OT) systems that lack modern security features such as automated patch management and encryption by default. Additionally, a distributed workforce, ranging from remote maintenance technicians to cabin crews, multiplies entry points for social-engineering tactics like phishing.
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eSecurity Planet
MAY 25, 2022
Encryption and the development of cryptography have been a cornerstone of IT security for decades and remain critical for data protection against evolving threats. While cryptology is thousands of years old, modern cryptography took off in the 1970s with the help of the Diffie-Hellman-Merkle and RSA encryption algorithms.
SecureWorld News
JULY 8, 2024
The name "RockYou2024" pays homage to the infamous RockYou data breach of 2009, which exposed 32 million passwords due to insecure storage practices. Businesses must ensure that they are using robust encryption methods to store passwords and encourage end-users to adopt strong, unique passwords for their accounts.
Herjavec Group
AUGUST 26, 2021
1970-1995 — Kevin Mitnick — Beginning in 1970, Kevin Mitnick penetrates some of the most highly-guarded networks in the world, including Nokia and Motorola, using elaborate social engineering schemes, tricking insiders into handing over codes and passwords, and using the codes to access internal computer systems.
Kali Linux
MARCH 28, 2023
In February 2009, at Shmoocon, BackTrack 4 “Beta” was released using Ubuntu. A graphical one happened in BackTrack 4 “Pre-Final” in June 2009. Ubuntu was making a lot of positive noise, was gaining a lot of traction as it was popular with end-users, and had good development tools.
eSecurity Planet
DECEMBER 3, 2021
Krebs wrote for The Washington Post between 1995 and 2009 before launching his current blog KrebsOnSecurity.com. If the US government dictating iPhone encryption design sounds ok to you, ask yourself how you'll feel when China demands the same. He is currently an Associate Professor at John Hopkins University.
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