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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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 16, 2023

One of the most effective ways to do this is through encryption. Encryption is the process of converting plain text or data into an unreadable format using an encryption algorithm, which can only be deciphered or decrypted by those who have the decryption key. Why encrypt files and Emails?

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CSO Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Security researchers have found a way to extract a global encryption key that was hardcoded in the CPUs of several Siemens programmable logic controller (PLC) product lines, allowing them to compromise their secure communications and authentication.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 3, 2021

Encryption agility is going to be essential as we move forward with digital transformation. All of the technical innovation cybersecurity vendors are churning out to deal with ever-expanding cyber risks, at the end of the day, come down to protecting encrypted data. Refer: The vital role of basic research.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Resilient Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) and Strong Passwords. Update software. Resilient multi-factor authentication and strong passwords are critical. If we would like to implement sound cyber hygiene, we need to think of humans first and implement sturdy user authentication protocols.

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Security Affairs

JULY 6, 2022

Hive ransomware operators have improved their file-encrypting module by migrating to Rust language and adopting a more sophisticated encryption method. The most important change in the latest Hive variant is the encryption mechanism it adopts. ” reads the post published by Microsoft. ” continues Microsoft. .

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SC Magazine

JULY 13, 2021

According to Armis, an attacker can send undocumented commands in the Unified Messaging Application Services protocol of a Modicon controller to force the device to bypass existing authentication protections and leak a hash. Other long term fixes like micro segmentation of the network and adopting stricter Modbus protocols can also help.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 24, 2023

GoTo is notifying customers that its development environment was breached in November 2022, attackers stole customers’ backups and encryption key. We also have evidence that a threat actor exfiltrated an encryption key for a portion of the encrypted backups.” ” reads an update provided by the company. .”

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 24, 2023

As the frequency of data breaches surges, it becomes increasingly imperative to guarantee the security and adequate encryption of passwords. In this article, I will provide an overview of password encryption, explaining its essence and modus operandi. What is password encryption? Why is password encryption necessary?

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

From the start, two-factor authentication, or 2FA , established itself as a simple, effective way to verify identities with more certainty. Related: A primer on IoT security risks The big hitch with 2FA, and what it evolved into – multi-factor authentication, or MFA – has always been balancing user convenience and security.

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Security Affairs

JULY 17, 2021

Cisco addressed a high severity DoS vulnerability in the Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) software. “The vulnerability is due to a logic error in how the software cryptography module handles specific types of decryption errors. and Cisco FTD Software Release 7.0.0 Pierluigi Paganini.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 23, 2022

They require integrity, authentication, trusted identity and encryption. Software-defined-everything is the order of the day. We simply must attain — and sustain — a high bar of confidence in the computing devices, software applications and data that make up he interconnected world we occupy.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 2, 2021

They outlined why something called attribute-based encryption, or ABE, has emerged as the basis for a new form of agile cryptography that we will need in order to kick digital transformation into high gear. PKI is the authentication and encryption framework on which the Internet is built. This creates exposure.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 14, 2023

One way to secure information in the cloud is through encryption. Encryption is the process of converting information into a code that only authorized parties can access. Cloud providers use encryption to protect data at rest, which means when the data is stored on the provider’s servers.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 4, 2023

In a major move forward for passwordless authentication, Google is introducing passkeys across Google Accounts on all major platforms. As Apple software engineering manager Ricky Mondello put it earlier today, “Step 1: Build everyone’s confidence in passkeys. Microsoft began its own move toward passwordless in Sept.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 17, 2022

Enhance your security posture by detecting risks on authenticator devices. Not only are mobile devices used as end points to access corporate mail and other enterprise applications, they are also frequently used as authentication devices. Limited visibility on users’ devices can undermine authentication integrity.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2024

The Akira ransomware operators implement a double extortion model by exfiltrating victims’ data before encrypting it. Earlier versions of the ransomware were written in C++ and the malware added the.akira extension to the encrypted files. The operators frequently disable security software to evade detection and for lateral movement.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2023

Application security tools and software solutions are designed to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities and threats in software applications. Authentication: Ensures that users or entities are verified and granted appropriate access based on their identity.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

What Are the Best Use Cases for Symmetric vs Asymmetric Encryption? Symmetric Encryption. In symmetric encryption , the sender and receiver use a separate instance of the same key to encrypt and decrypt messages. Symmetric encryption heavily relies on the fact that the keys must be kept secret. Scott Carter.

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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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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 15, 2022

Continuous integration and development (CI/CD) pipelines are the most dangerous potential attack surface of the software supply chain , according to NCC researchers. Also read: How Hackers Compromise the Software Supply Chain. Never ever use environment variables for credentials, or at least encrypt them.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Moreover, understanding basic best practices and the varied variety of software contributing to good IaaS cloud security improves your capacity to construct a strong defense against prospective attacks. This danger emphasizes the significance of having strong authentication mechanisms and upgrading access controls on a regular basis.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 24, 2023

Cisco is aware of reports that Akira ransomware threat actors have been targeting Cisco VPNs that are not configured for multi-factor authentication to infiltrate organizations, and we have observed instances where threat actors appear to be targeting organizations that do not configure multi-factor authentication for their VPN users.

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Schneier on Security

AUGUST 1, 2018

The UK's GCHQ delivers a brutally blunt assessment of quantum key distribution: QKD protocols address only the problem of agreeing keys for encrypting data. QKD technology cannot replace the flexible authentication mechanisms provided by contemporary public key signatures. I agree with them.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

It was just a few short years ago that the tech sector, led by Google, Mozilla and Microsoft, commenced a big push to increase the use of HTTPS – and its underlying TLS authentication and encryption protocol. Related: Why Google’s HTTPS push is a good thing At the time, just 50 % of Internet traffic used encryption.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

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. This is a fundamental component of Digital Trust – and the foundation for securing next-gen digital connections.

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SC Magazine

JULY 9, 2021

The research firm found vulnerabilities in Sage X’s ERP software, which was patched in recent releases. King explained that because the software can execute commands by design, any authentication bypass immediately offers the unauthenticated threat actor the ability to run commands.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 17, 2023

Cybercriminals use it as a launching pad to block access to business-critical systems by encrypting data in files, databases, or entire computer systems, until the victim pays a ransom. Cybercriminals hold your data hostage by encrypting it, and threaten to destroy it or publish it, unless a large ransom is paid.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 17, 2022

Enhance your security posture by detecting risks on authenticator devices. Not only are mobile devices used as end points to access corporate mail and other enterprise applications, they are also frequently used as authentication devices. Limited visibility on users’ devices can undermine authentication integrity.

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Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The second is functional decoupling: splitting information among layers of software. Identifiers used to authenticate users, for example, should be kept separate from identifiers used to connect their devices to the network.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Empowering control In an operating environment of hyper interconnectivity and rapid software development, Exchange Server can offer tangible, hands-on control over sensitive data. At the same time, rising digital complexity has given rise to unprecedented failure scenarios involving hardware, software and cloud-configuration lapses.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 10, 2023

Public key infrastructure (PKI)  offers a globally accepted standard for implementing various security protocols and authentication mechanisms.  e-commerce and online banking), and authenticate the identity of an entity in an online environment. The good news is that you don't have to reinvent the wheel.

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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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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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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The solution that hardware and software suppliers are pursuing is to push more and more computing tasks out to the far edges of IoT systems — all the way out to the semiconductors controlling and directing the electrical current coursing through each discreet IoT device.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

It’s an organization’s responsibility to protect itself from attacks as a result of weaknesses in third-party systems and software. To enhance their safety, businesses should identify vulnerable third-party software before they can use them. Below are security tips for third-party software. . Third-party patching.

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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. “Don’t pay,” the agent said.

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