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AI likely to boost ransomware, warns government body

Malwarebytes

The British National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) says it expects Artificial Intelligence (AI) to heighten the global ransomware threat. Professional spyware vendors have deep enough pockets to invest in new tools, training, and development. Stop malicious encryption. But that availability will undoubtedly grow.

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Client side scanning may cost more than it delivers

Malwarebytes

This legislation will be presented tomorrow, May 11, 2022 and would also apply to communications services that are end-to-end (E2E) encrypted. Not only does this violate our basic human right to privacy, but encrypted messaging has been a boon to activists, dissidents, journalists, whistleblowers, and marginalized groups around the world.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 338

Security Affairs

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Best Internet Security Suites & Software for 2022

eSecurity Planet

Scheduled scans Encryption Identity theft protection. It even provides more privacy than secured WiFi connections because it encrypts the connection to protect private information and prevent session hijacking. Password managers store files in an encrypted database, preventing anyone but authorized users from accessing the credentials.

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What is Network Security? Definition, Threats & Protections

eSecurity Planet

Encryption will regularly be used to protect the data from interception. In the broadest sense, defense in depth uses: Data security : protects data at rest and in transit such as encryption, database security, message security, etc. or network traffic. If it doesn’t affect the network, it is not a network threat. of their network.

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Network Protection: How to Secure a Network

eSecurity Planet

Endpoint Security: Antivirus , anti-spyware , endpoint detection and response (EDR), and other controls should be deployed to secure the endpoint against compromise. Sensitive Device Access Encryption: As companies grow and become more professional, encryption should be used to protect at least key resources.

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IDS & IPS Remain Important Even as Other Tools Add IDPS Features

eSecurity Planet

These solutions can, like antivirus software, use signature-based technology to identify known malware attacks, but many new IDS and IPS also incorporate anomaly-based algorithms often boosted by artificial intelligence (AI). The most significant barrier to visibility is encryption. Diverse Local Networks.

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