Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In this blog post, we'll explore what CaaS is and how it has impacted the contemporary threat landscape. Some common examples of Cybercrime-as-a-Service offerings include: Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS): Cybercriminals offer ransomware packages that other individuals or groups can use to infect and encrypt their targets' data.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 24, 2023

Related: Tapping hidden pools of security talent Sometimes hackers can encrypt your systems, holding them hostage and asking you to pay money to regain access to them. This problem, called ransomware , explains why keeping backups is so important. Cyberattacks can also lead to a loss of productivity.

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Duo's Security Blog

JANUARY 27, 2022

Not all multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions are equal. For a two-factor authentication solution, that may include hidden costs, such as upfront, capital, licensing, support, maintenance, and operating costs. Estimate and plan for how much it will cost to deploy multi-factor authentication to all of your apps and users.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Attack Technique Format This blog covers multiple Kerberos abuse based attack techniques, detection guidance and remediation of a compromised domain. We will mention any related blogs, tools, or variations of the attack performance. The Local Security Authority Server Service (LSASS) handles the authentication of users within a domain.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 9, 2022

RagnarLocker can be recognized by the extension of the encrypted files which contains “.RGNR_<ID>,” txt” and states the files and data have been encrypted by RAGNAR_LOCKER. The malware then attempts to silently delete all Volume Shadow Copies, preventing user recovery of encrypted files. Threat profile. RGNR_[extension].txt”

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 28, 2023

The Cisco Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) has posted a blog about Akira ransomware targeting VPNs without Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). ” Cisco VPN solutions are widely used to provide secure, encrypted data transmission between users and corporate networks, often used by remote employees.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 8, 2022

This is similar to the security keys that are used by many online services to provide multi-factor authentication (MFA). For users who enable this feature, there will be 23 data categories protected using end-to-end encryption, including passwords in iCloud Keychain, Health data, iCloud Backup, Notes, Photos, and many more.

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Google Security

OCTOBER 12, 2022

See our post on the Android Developers Blog for a more general overview. They also replace the need for traditional 2nd factor authentication methods such as text message, app based one-time codes or push-based approvals. This happens through platform-provided synchronization and backup.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

In this blog, we provide you with ten actionable ways to safeguard your digital identity, focusing specifically on how to prevent compromised credentials. Enable Two-Factor Authentication Utilize two-factor authentication (2FA) if it is available. How Can Your Credentials Become Compromised?

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

In this blog, we provide you with ten actionable ways to safeguard your digital identity, focusing specifically on how to prevent compromised credentials. Enable Two-Factor Authentication Utilize two-factor authentication (2FA) if it is available. How Can Your Credentials Become Compromised?

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Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

This blog aims to dissect the nuances of cloud security risks , shedding light on the challenges commonly faced when securing digital assets in the cloud. Lack of Encryption Cloud computing involves data transmission over networks and storage in shared infrastructures. Who’s Responsible for Security in the Cloud?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 24, 2021

As #RansomwareWeek draws to a close here on the (ISC)² blog, we turn our attention to how organizations can defend themselves. Data Backup. Back up all data as well as “every nonstandard application and its supporting IT infrastructure,” and test the backup and recovery to ensure they can handle an attack. Least Privilege.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 13, 2023

This blog post will explore the reasons that ransomware sanctions may fall short and what actions organizations can do to protect against ransomware. Encryption Data Security Todd Moore | VP Encryption Products, Thales More About This Author > Schema

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Security Boulevard

JULY 21, 2022

The same issues, or even worse, will be faced in the near future if businesses, organizations and agencies fail to be proactive in establishing concise and comprehensive policies and practices for migrating to a post-quantum encryption regime. Challenges toward post-quantum cryptography: confidentiality and authentication. UTM Medium.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 4, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll look at the factors that make schools susceptible to cyberattacks and discuss why it’s crucial to have robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard the academic community. Limited Data Backup and Recovery Plans Attacks using ransomware are more common than ever, and schools are not exempt from this danger.

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Duo's Security Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

We have a lot of thoughts on passkeys – some of which we’ve shared in other posts in this passkey blog series – and today we’re going to explore how passkeys stack up against passwords from the perspective of cloud platforms. That’s why many tech companies are turning to passkeys as a more secure and convenient replacement.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2022

UPnP is an insecure protocol, it uses network UDP multicasts, and doesn’t support encryption and authentication. Only use encrypted HTTPS or other types of secure connections (SSH, etc.). You can schedule updates to avoid interrupting backup/sync or other tasks. For example, change 8080 to 9527. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2022

Authentication. Two-factor authentication is another important security measure for the cloud era. Increasingly, passwordless authentication is becoming the norm. Data encryption. In the cloud era, data encryption is more important than ever. In the cloud era, data encryption is more important than ever.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 19, 2023

This is the third blog in the series focused on PCI DSS, written by an AT&T Cybersecurity consultant. See the first blog relating to IAM and PCI DSS here. See the second blog on PCI DSS reporting details to ensure when contracting quarterly CDE tests here. encryption, since it is based on your web-site’s certificate.

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Veracode Security

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

In 2017, we started a blog series talking about how to securely implement a crypto-system in java. Encryption/Decryption. There are some exciting advances in Java Cryptography since version 8, and also in the cryptographic community at large since we last spoke about this in Encryption/Decryption. Symmetric Encryption.

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Errata Security

JANUARY 28, 2020

In this blog post, I show how to decrypt it. The report says: analysis revealed that the suspect video had been delivered via an encrypted downloader host on WhatsApp’s media server. Due to WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption , the contents of the downloader cannot be practically determined. But that's not what happened here.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 31, 2019

This means implementing simple, but robust security protocols such as encryption and two-factor authentication. By encrypting data and securing access to it through authentication controls, any data that is stolen becomes useless to the hacker trying to obtain it. What Lies Beneath.

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BH Consulting

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

In this blog, we’ll look at how you can minimise the impact of your personal mobile being compromised. To save space in your cloud backups, print photos that give you joy and delete ones that don’t. Encrypt the data stored on your mobile phone. For Android, however, you may need to enable encryption manually.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

By encrypting your internet connection and masking your IP address, a good VPN shields your online activities from prying eyes, hackers, and nosy advertisers. Backup your data Picture this nightmare scenario: Your laptop is suddenly hijacked by a malware infection or a ransomware attack encrypting all your files and holding them hostage.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 23, 2021

This blog post was authored by Hasherezade. In this blog we will take a look at AvosLocker a solid, yet not too fancy new ransomware family that has already claimed several victims. bat Start encryption on C: Encrypting C:_pinpinadx-vsextension-3.17.98314-g0c048d619.bat After that it goes to the encryption.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

This blog was jointly written with Santiago Cortes. According to these blogs, at least 10 companies may have been impacted by these ransomware campaigns in the first two weeks of February. Blog BotenaGo. Executive summary. The BlackCat malware has code very similar to its predecessors.

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Google Security

MAY 11, 2022

Posted by Daniel Margolis, Software Engineer, Google Account Security Team Every year, security technologies improve: browsers get better , encryption becomes ubiquitous on the Web , authentication becomes stronger. This blog will deep dive into the method of phishing and how it has evolved today.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For a detailed threat actor description do not forget to check out our blog article about selecting between black-box, white-box, and grey-box penetration tests and also you would know which pentest you need against a specific threat actor. Implement a robust backup strategy that includes both onsite and offsite backups.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 5, 2022

Back up your data and secure your backups in an offline location. If the data is online, then it’s accessible to bad actors and just waiting to be encrypted for ransom. Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) to access your applications and services, especially for admin access to platforms and backend systems.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 25, 2022

This blog will highlight the most recent changes to the ransomware and how Conti improved file encryption, introduced techniques to better evade security software, and streamlined the ransom payment process. Start encryption using the specified path as the root directory. Size parameter for large file encryption.

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Duo's Security Blog

JULY 6, 2021

The eight areas are: Application Control Patch Applications Configure Microsoft Office Macro Settings User Application Hardening Restrict Administrative Privileges Patch Operating Systems Multi Factor Authentication Daily Backups Each area comes with guidance to improve maturity of the area.

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 9, 2022

Together these practices — which include multi-factor authentication (MFA), restricting administrative privileges and daily backups — provide a clear framework for businesses anywhere that are looking to improve their foundational security footing , as we’ve previously noted on the Duo Blog.

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Centraleyes

MAY 23, 2024

Strong Authentication Measures: Use multi-factor authentication (MFA) to ensure only authorized users can access sensitive data. Encrypt Sensitive Data: Encrypt sensitive data in transit and at rest to prevent unwanted access. Use encryption methods to protect data on servers, databases, and IoT digital devices.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 20, 2018

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) can also be used to provide an additional layer of protection. Ensure you have comprehensive backups. It is best to have multiple backups, especially of business-critical data that is essential for day-to-day operations, on both cloud and on-premises servers. Encrypt your data.

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Herjavec Group

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

T1083 File and Directory Discovery BlackMatter uses native functions to enumerate files and directories searching for targets to encrypt. . T1486 Data Encrypted for Impact BlackMatter encrypts files using a custom Salsa20 algorithm and RSA. . . Enable multifactor authentication (MFA) for all user accounts if able. .

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Duo's Security Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

A ransomware attack can be achieved by encrypting files or folders, preventing system access to the hard drive, and manipulating the master boot record to interrupt the system’s boot process. Duo offers opportunities to update your defenses beyond MFA Verify users’ identities with secure and flexible multi-factor authentication methods.​

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Malwarebytes

MAY 10, 2023

In a recent blog post , the tech giant introduced the option to create and use a safer, more convenient alternative to passwords: Passkeys , a form of digital credential. Passkeys are generated using public-key cryptography , or asymmetric encryption, which involves using a pair of public and private keys. Backup" key.

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