Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 29, 2023

World Backup Day 2023: Five Essential Cyber Hygiene Tips madhav Thu, 03/30/2023 - 05:54 World Backup Day , celebrated each year on March 31st, is a day created to promote backing up data from your devices. Using multi-factor authentication (MFA) when possible is also recommended.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Encrypted flash drives, essentially secure storage on a stick, are a proven technology that has been readily available for at least 15 years. And yet today there is a resurgence in demand for encrypted flash drives. And yet today there is a resurgence in demand for encrypted flash drives.

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WIRED Threat Level

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The company will also soon support the use of physical authentication keys with Apple ID, and is adding contact verification for iMessage in 2023.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

iConnect faced a major disruption of its Exchange services, stemming from a corrupted RAID drive and extending into their backups. Implement strong password policies and multi-factor authentication to prevent unauthorized access. Backup strategies. Comprehensive monitoring.

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Fox IT

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

During a recent incident response case, we found traces of an adversary leveraging ConnectWise R1Soft Server Backup Manager software (hereinafter: R1Soft server software). The adversary used it as an initial point of access and as a platform to control downstream systems connected via the R1Soft Backup Agent.

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SecureBlitz

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Read on to find out… Carbonite is a cloud backup service that helps you protect your data from loss or damage. Carbonite offers a variety of features to protect your data, including encryption, two-factor authentication, and […] The post Is Carbonite Safe To Use? Is Carbonite Safe To Use?

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 8, 2019

Related: Marriott reports huge data breach Ever thought about encrypting the data held on a portable storage device? Launched as a one-man operation in 2007, DataLocker has grown into a leading manufacturer of encrypted external drives, thumb drives, flash drives and self-encrypting, recordable CDs and DVDs.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

He’d been on the job less than six months, and because of the way his predecessor architected things, the company’s data backups also were encrypted by Zeppelin. “We’ve found someone who can crack the encryption.” Then came the unlikely call from an FBI agent. This is not an idle concern.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Sample access restriction from SolarWinds’ access rights management dashboard Encrypt Data This practice entails using data encryption tools to keep sensitive data confidential and safe from illegal access or exploitation, even if the device is lost or stolen.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Apple's messaging app, iMessage, already uses end-to-end encryption so that messages can only be read by the sender and recipients. A hardware security key uses public-key encryption to authenticate a user, and is much harder to defeat than other forms of authentication, such as passwords, or codes sent by SMS or generated by apps.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 13, 2023

WhatsApp uses cryptographic keys to ensure that communications across the app are end-to-end encrypted. One of these encryption keys is the authentication key. This mechanism is secure because the authentication key cannot be intercepted by any third party, including WhatsApp. Confirm the details and tap Save or Done.

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CSO Magazine

JULY 27, 2022

Doing so requires multiple backups, cloud resources, and tested backup and recovery processes. We have our normal password management processes, password storage tools, and encryption processes. A multi-factor authentication device is lost. Then disaster strikes. Your servers are hit with ransomware or hacked.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

Data Security & Recovery Measures Reliable CSPs provide high-level security and backup services; in the event of data loss, recovery is possible. Users have direct control over data security but are also responsible for backup procedures and permanently lost data in the event of device damage or loss.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Also, whenever it is possible, activate two-factor authentication (2FA). Backup, backup, backup. To guard against data loss, it’s crucial to regularly create backups of your Bitcoin wallet. Wallet backups provide a safety net in the event that your device breaks down, is misplaced, or is stolen.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 8, 2022

First spotted in mid-August 2022 , Venus is known for hacking into victims’ publicly-exposed Remote Desktop services to encrypt Windows devices. Tripwire’s tips for all organizations on avoiding ransomware attacks include: Making secure offsite backups. Encrypting sensitive data wherever possible. ” .

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 1, 2022

Perhaps records after that date have all made the leap to digital status only, with no backups available. Maybe there are backups, but those have been encrypted by ransomware too. ” At the very least, 2 Factor Authentication (2FA) is needed here. Encrypt and back up your data. Switching to Plan B.

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Spinone

MARCH 19, 2020

Encryption is one of the tried and true security mechanisms for keeping data secure and private both on-premises and in the cloud. It allows masking data with mathematical algorithms that scramble the data so that it is unreadable without the encryption key. However, there is a weakness with traditional encryption techniques.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

These recommendations include: Data encryption : "Having a robust encryption mechanism should be a first step to protect data that is stored and is transmitted between users or customers. The most basic encryption technologies like TLS/SSL should be a minimum requirement while using a cloud database.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 27, 2023

Understanding Smartphone Ransomware: Smartphone ransomware is a form of malware that encrypts the data on a device and holds it hostage until a ransom is paid to the attacker. Here are a few potential risks: 1. Data Loss: Ransomware can encrypt your valuable data, making it inaccessible until you pay the ransom.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Like other ransomware operations, BlackMatter also set up its leak site where it publishes data exfiltrated from the victims before encrypting their system. BlackMatter then remotely encrypts the hosts and shared drives as they are found. Minimize the AD attack surface.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Then the hunt for valuable data and the preparation for the encryption process begins. This means they steal data as well as encrypting systems and then threaten to publish the stolen data on their Dark Web leak site. Stop malicious encryption. Create offsite, offline backups.

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Schneier on Security

MAY 6, 2019

Ten years ago, I could have given you all sorts of advice about using encryption, not sending information over email, securing your web connections, and a host of other things­ -- but most of that doesn't matter anymore. Enable two-factor authentication for all important accounts whenever possible.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 15, 2023

The most effective way to ensure data security is through encryption and proper key management. Key Management as a Service (KMaaS) allows companies to manage encryption keys more effectively through a cloud-based solution instead of running the service on physical, on-premises hardware.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 16, 2022

But you should also realize that while it’s easy to say that you need reliable and easy to deploy backups for example, it’s not always easy to follow that advice. Maintain offline backups of data, and regularly maintain backup and restoration. Ensure all backup data is encrypted, immutable (i.e.,

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The Indispensable Role of End-to-End Encryption in the Age of Mobile Wallets Mobile wallets and online transactions are now as commonplace as physical cash transactions. Today, using Point-to-Point Encryption (P2PE) isn't just a luxury; it's a necessity. The security of our financial data is of paramount importance.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 27, 2022

update, Apple introduced “Advanced Data Protection,” which finally introduced end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for most items backed up or stored in iCloud. Device backups. Enabling end-to-end encryption (Advanced Data Protection for iCloud). encrypted email providers. With the iOS 16.2 Safari Bookmarks. TABLE OF CONTENTS.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Breaking Authentication Attackers can get unauthorized access to the IaaS environment by exploiting weak authentication systems or weaknesses in the authentication process. This danger emphasizes the significance of having strong authentication mechanisms and upgrading access controls on a regular basis.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 20, 2021

BlackMatter then remotely encrypts the hosts and shared drives as they are found,” reads the statement. Instead of encrypting backup data, BlackMatter instead wipes it clean in some cases. BlackMatter actors use a separate encryption binary for Linux-based machines and routinely encrypt ESXI virtual machines.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The vulnerability provides attackers with the capability to bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA) and hijack legitimate user sessions, and is said to be very easy to exploit. Customers using Citrix-managed cloud services or Citrix-managed Adaptive Authentication products are not impacted. Stop malicious encryption.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Cryptographic inventories need finalizing and quantum safe encryption needs to be adopted for sensitive communications and data. Consumers will begin to see their favorite applications touting “quantum-secure encryption.” CISOs will have to get quantum resilient encryption on their cyber roadmap.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

If that’s so, then Veeam Backup and Replication software is offering a data recovery warranty of $5 million from ransomware attacks. Veeam’s Premium Edition offers Modern Data Protection and Recovery capabilities against many cyber attacks, including those emerging out of file encrypting malware.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 30, 2022

They need to manage user authentication and access control, disk encryption, update planning and backup/restore. But there are high availability. The post High Availability and Security for Cloud-Based Systems appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

It is used by affiliates who breach organizations, steal valuable information, and then use ransomware to encrypt the organizations’ files—rendering them unusable. The analyses revealed a flaw in its code: The decryption/encryption key had been reused in multiple attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 1, 2023

To prevent unwanted access and protect data in transit, wireless connections must be secured with strong authentication procedures, encryption protocols, access control rules, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and other security measures. As a result, wireless networks are prone to eavesdropping, illegal access and theft.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Bleeping Computer reports that individuals behind Venus ransomware are breaking into “publicly exposed Remote Desktop services”, with the intention of encrypting any and all Windows devices. Do not rename encrypted files. Since at least August 2022, Venus has been causing chaos and has become rather visible lately.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 6, 2021

From there, the bad guys can reset the password of any account to which that mobile number is tied, and of course intercept any one-time tokens sent to that number for the purposes of multi-factor authentication. Usually, this is a mobile app like Authy or Google Authenticator that generates a one-time code.

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