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Encryption tools to withstand Cyber Attacks from Quantum Computers

CyberSecurity Insiders

United States National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has acknowledged a group of encryption tools that have the potential to endure cyber attacks launched from quantum computers. Thus, the selected algorithms will be added to NIST’s Post Quantum Cryptographic (PQC) Standard, that must be finalized by 2024.

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MY TAKE: Fostering Digital Trust – the role of ‘post-quantum crypto’ and ‘crypto agility’ in 2024

The Last Watchdog

We drilled down on a few significant developments expected to play out in 2024 and beyond. Each time we use a mobile app or website-hosted service, digital certificates and the Public Key Infrastructure ( PKI ) come into play — to assure authentication and encrypt sensitive data transfers. We met at DigiCert Trust Summit 2023.

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LW ROUNDTABLE: Cybersecurity takeaways of 2023 — and what’s ahead in 2024 ( part 3)

The Last Watchdog

Last Watchdog posed two questions: •What should be my biggest takeaway from 2023, with respect to mitigating cyber risks at my organization? What should I be most concerned about – and focus on – in 2024? Cryptographic inventories need finalizing and quantum safe encryption needs to be adopted for sensitive communications and data.

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IT threat evolution Q1 2024

SecureList

IT threat evolution Q1 2024 IT threat evolution Q1 2024. Mobile statistics IT threat evolution Q1 2024. The common methods for analyzing an iOS mobile infection are either to examine an encrypted full iOS backup or to analyze the network traffic of the affected device.

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Turn Out the Lights, the Cyber Attack Is Over. Not Quite

SecureWorld News

On April 11, 2024, Leicester City Council in the United Kingdom fell victim to a major cyberattack that crippled many of its systems and services. Due to the attack, thousands of street lamps remained illuminated throughout the day, wasting significant energy and money. However, the lighting issue was just the tip of the iceberg.

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Ransomware drama: Law enforcement seized Lockbit group’s website again

Security Affairs

According to the countdown active on the seized, law enforcement that are currently controlling the website will reveal the identities of the LockBitSupps and other members of the gang on May 7, 2024, at 14:00:00 UTC. It’s coming ON 2024-05-07 14:00:00 UTC!!! LOCKBIT SEIZED LEAK SITE RESURRECTED!!! ” Lockbit told vx-underground.

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HYAS Threat Intel Report April 1 2024

Security Boulevard

Sality is known for its ability to evade detection by antivirus software through encryption and obfuscation techniques. Follow HYAS on LinkedIn Follow HYAS on X Read last week's report: HYAS Threat Intel Report - March 25, 2024 Sign up for the NEW (and free!) Want more threat intel on a weekly basis?

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