eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 19, 2022

One new tactic hackers have been using is to steal cookies from current or recent web sessions to bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA). Even cloud infrastructures rely on cookies to authenticate their users. Browsers allow users to maintain authentication, remember passwords and autofill forms. How Hackers Steal Cookies.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The document or LNK file starts a multi-stage infection chain with various JavaScript and.NET downloaders, which ends with the installation of the StealerBot espionage tool. All the documents use the remote template injection technique to download an RTF file that is stored on a remote server controlled by the attacker.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

What Is Encryption Key Management? To keep data safe, it is encrypted and decrypted using encryption keys. Types of Encryption Keys. There are two main types of encryption keys : symmetric and asymmetric. Symmetric key encryption uses a single key to both encrypt and decrypt data. brooke.crothers.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 16, 2025

Multi-factor authentication (MFA): MFA ensures that access to critical systems is granted only after verifying user credentials through multiple channels. Conducting regular training sessions on recognizing phishing emails, avoiding suspicious downloads, and following cybersecurity protocols can build a resilient workforce.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 21, 2021

And PKI , of course, is the behind-the-scenes authentication and encryption framework on which the Internet is built. PKI is the framework by which digital certificates get issued to authenticate the identity of users; and it is also the plumbing for encrypting data moving across the Internet. Achieving high assurance.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Sophos cybersecurity researchers have discovered a Python-based ransomware operation that escalated from a compromised corporate network to encrypted virtual machines in just three hours. These instructions are used to list all VMs and shut them down, necessary for starting the encryption. Faster Encryption Means Higher Risk.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

A sophisticated form of mobile malware dubbed "GoldPickaxe" has been uncovered, which collects facial recognition data to produce deepfake videos, enabling hackers to bypass biometric authentication protections on banking apps. Android users were directed to fake app store pages to download infected apps.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 7, 2025

Traditional Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), while a step up from password-only security, is no longer enough to fight modern phishing schemes. As malefactors hone their methods, entities must adopt phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication to secure their digital identities.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Encryption uses mathematical algorithms to transform and encode data so that only authorized parties can access it. What Encryption Is and How It Relates to Cryptology The science of cryptography studies codes, how to create them, and how to solve them. How Does Encryption Process Data? How Does Encryption Process Data?

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 30, 2025

Malware Infections Malware is simply dangerous programs installed on devices through suspicious downloads or links. Advanced Encryption Protocols Encryptions are really powerful. The encryption used by the majority of spread betting platforms are SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) and TLS ( Transport Layer Security ) protocols.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 2, 2025

The alternative: passkeys Passkeys are an alternative, more modern authentication method designed to replace passwords with a safer, simpler alternative. Sync across devices: You can securely sync passkeys across your devices using encrypted cloud services or password managers. Passkeys remove this burden entirely. And its faster.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 27, 2025

However, only 16% identified secrets management as necessary for data protection, despite the high risk associated with secrets management failures, which can expose authentication data such as API keys. 48% of the respondents said they are assessing their current encryption strategies. 45% focus on improving their crypto agility.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 21, 2021

For all the good TLS has done, it has also made it much easier for attackers to download and install malicious modules and exfiltrate stolen data,” Schiappa says. TLS is a component of the Public Key Infrastructure, or PKI , the system used to encrypt data, as well as to authenticate individual users and the web servers they log onto.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Encrypt "non-public" data both at rest and in motion or use effective alternative compensating controls for information at rest if approved by the CISO in writing. The feasibility of encryption and effectiveness of the compensating controls shall be reviewed by the CISO at least annually.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The fix: Use encryption for all your Git configuration; avoid committing sensitive data, including credentials; and set strict access requirements for your repositories. October 31, 2024 CISA Flags Mitsubishi Vulnerabilities in Halloween Notice Type of vulnerability: Missing authentication for critical function and unsafe reflection.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 19, 2022

You also don’t want unscrupulous individuals to download your content in bulk or re-host it on their own websites without permission. Nearly all CMS platforms, whether traditional or headless, offer some level of built-in security to authenticate users who are allowed to view, add, remove, or change content. Best security practices.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

When you buy a Sony, Lexar, or Sandisk USB key or any other storage device, it comes with an encryption solution to keep your data safe. Netherlands-based company with 12 million users worldwide provides “military-grade data protection” solutions with its popular DataVault encryption software. Pierluigi Paganini.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The malware utilizes cloud resources for its C2 (command and control) servers, which it accesses via APIs using authentication tokens. The malware, which received commands via the Dropbox cloud service, was used to download additional payloads. All the active sub-campaigns host the initial downloader on Dropbox.

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SecureList

APRIL 25, 2025

Similar to previous versions, the backdoor downloads and executes other payloads. Neither payload is encrypted. Loading the configuration All field values within the configuration are encrypted using AES-128 in ECB mode and then encoded with Base64. Crypto stealer or dropper? Immediately upon starting, the binder.

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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. Using hard-to-crack unique passwords to protect sensitive data and accounts, as well as enabling multi-factor authentication. Encrypting sensitive data wherever possible.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

The missives asked users to click a link and log in at a phishing page that mimicked their employer’s Okta authentication page. Those who submitted credentials were then prompted to provide the one-time password needed for multi-factor authentication. A booking photo of Noah Michael Urban released by the Volusia County Sheriff.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 23, 2024

The proliferation of new top-level domains (TLDs) has exacerbated a well-known security weakness: Many organizations set up their internal Microsoft authentication systems years ago using domain names in TLDs that didn’t exist at the time. Caturegli said many organizations no doubt viewed a domain ending in.ad He then learned the.ad

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 13, 2022

It is free to download from both App or Playstore. Keepass2Android- This app can be downloaded for free from PlayStore and allows users to store all passwords securely; a similar service seen in DropBox as well. OpenKeyChains Application- This free to download app helps its users to communicate in a more secure way on a private note.

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Security Affairs

JULY 1, 2021

Microsoft researchers discovered multiple vulnerabilities in the firmware of the Netgear DGN-2200v1 series router that can allow attackers to bypass authentication, access stored credentials, and even take over devices. This is a complete and fully reliable authentication bypass.” have been fixed by NETGEAR.”

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 26, 2025

However, only 16% identified secrets management as necessary for data protection, despite the high risk associated with secrets management failures, which can expose authentication data such as API keys. 48% of the respondents said they are assessing their current encryption strategies. 45% focus on improving their crypto agility.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

HIPAA ensures that businesses treat your personal health information with extra care, encrypting it, restricting who can access it, and ensuring systems that store it are secure and continuously tested. To compound issues, identity and encryption management complexity is a serious issue. What is HIPAA?

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SecureList

MAY 16, 2023

Download the full version of the report (PDF) Kaspersky Incident Response in various regions and industries In 2022, 45.9% Encrypted data remains the number-one problem that our customers are faced with. For a deeper analysis of the vulnerabilities most commonly exploited by cyberattackers, download this appendix (PDF).

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Mobile payment platforms, like Apple Pay and Google Pay, use advanced technology, like fingerprint authentication and tokenization (in which credit card account numbers are replaced by randomly generated numbers) to provide brick-and-mortar shoppers with an added layer of security. SSLs ensure all data is encrypted. Look for the lock.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 30, 2020

EventBot is a mobile banking trojan and infostealer that abuses Android’s accessibility features to steal user data from financial applications, read user SMS messages, and steal SMS messages to allow the malware to bypass two-factor authentication.” ” reads the analysis published by Cybereason. ” concludes the report.

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Schneier on Security

JANUARY 14, 2020

To be sure, there are significant security improvements in 5G over 4G­in encryption, authentication, integrity protection, privacy, and network availability. If your smartphone is vulnerable to a downloaded exploit, it doesn't matter how secure the networking protocols are. But the enhancements aren't enough.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 17, 2025

Man-in-the-middle (MitM) attacks: VPN traffic is often encrypted, but still visible and interceptable. Download now. Rather than relying on a single encrypted tunnel, Dispersive splits sessions across multiple encrypted and randomized paths that are dynamically routed in real time.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 1, 2025

Whereas early phishing scams arrived almost entirely through emails, modern phishing scams can reach victims through malicious websites, text messages, social media, and even mobile app downloads. These attachments could contain malware that steals passwords, data, and multifactor authentication codes.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 5, 2023

Enable Two-Factor Authentication: T wo-Factor Authentication (2FA) adds an extra layer of security by requiring you to provide an additional verification code, typically sent to your mobile device, when logging into an account. Utilize Encryption: Encrypting your data helps ensure that it remains secure during transmission.

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Digital Shadows

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

At first glance, BlackLocks advertisements on ransomware forums may seem similar to other big players, boasting multi-platform support and advanced encryption. Unusual Data-Leak Site A closer look at BlackLocks data-leak site revealed unique tricks aimed at blocking researchers and organizations from downloading stolen data.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 26, 2019

iLnkP2P is designed to allow users of these devices to quickly and easily access them remotely from anywhere in the world, without having to tinker with one’s firewall: Users simply download a mobile app, scan a barcode or enter the six-digit ID stamped onto the bottom of the device, and the P2P software handles the rest.

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SecureList

APRIL 21, 2025

txt file contains aBase64-encoded PowerShell script that then downloads and runs theLumma Stealer. txt The script performs the following actions: Downloads the malware. It downloads the win15.zip The encrypted payload To decrypt the payload independently, we wrote a custom Python script that you can see in the screenshot below.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 12, 2024

When launched, it attempts to contact the Dropbox cloud service using a hardcoded authentication token. The new variant of the CloudSorcerer backdoor employed in the EastWind campaign used an utility named GetKey.exe, packed with the VMProtect protector, to encrypt the malicious payload can only be decrypted on the victim’s computer.

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