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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eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

Encryption and the development of cryptography have been a cornerstone of IT security for decades and remain critical for data protection against evolving threats. While cryptology is thousands of years old, modern cryptography took off in the 1970s with the help of the Diffie-Hellman-Merkle and RSA encryption algorithms.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Cybercriminals can profit by stealing sensitive information and selling it on the dark web to other criminals. They could leak classified information to damage the reputation of target organizations or just prove their point to the public. Financial Gain One of the primary motivations for hackers is financial gain.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Password management software firm LastPass disclosed a “second attack,” a threat actor used data stolen from the August security breach and combined it with information available from a third-party data breach. Then the attackers exploited a flaw in a third-party media software package to target the firm.

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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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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Consider these factors: Sensitive data handling: Determine whether your company handles customers’ personally identifiable information (PII), proprietary software code, product designs, or any other unique creations crucial for your company’s competitive edge. Classify data by context to make it easier to manage and track.

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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. Cybercriminals have your credit card information. They have your address and phone number.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Servers are encrypted with “ locked” file extensions on files. You have the disaster recovery (DR) site, backups, and storage area network (SAN) snapshots. As you try each one, that pit in your stomach grows as you experience the worst feeling in IT: the realization you have no backup for recovery. Remember those?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

Stay informed about the latest cyber threats, such as phishing, malware, ransomware, and social engineering attacks. Learn about strong password creation, multi-factor authentica-tion, secure browsing habits, and data encryption. Utilize a password manager to securely store and generate strong passwords.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

10 Effective Ways to Prevent Compromised Credentials IdentityIQ Protecting your personal information and online identity is crucial, especially as cyber threats continue to gain traction. Credential Stuffing : Attackers use leaked usernames and passwords from one website to attempt unauthorized access on other platforms.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

10 Effective Ways to Prevent Compromised Credentials IdentityIQ Protecting your personal information and online identity is crucial, especially as cyber threats continue to gain traction. Credential Stuffing : Attackers use leaked usernames and passwords from one website to attempt unauthorized access on other platforms.

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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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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Nonprofits often juggle tight budgets and unique operational demands, making it even more difficult to keep sensitive information safe—but here's the thing: you don't need a fortune to build a strong defense against the possible cyber threats out there. Battling cybersecurity threats can often feel like an uphill struggle.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 24, 2023

The Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has promised to reach out to individuals whose information has been stolen by a ransomware group. Further investigation showed that some patient information was included. Change your password. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it. Stop malicious encryption.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 4, 2023

Educational institutions own many sensitive data, such as personnel and financial information, as well as intellectual property. Limited Data Backup and Recovery Plans Attacks using ransomware are more common than ever, and schools are not exempt from this danger. Regularly back up your data.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Robust malware prevention measures are critically important for protecting personal information, financial records, and even cherished memories. Share Info Selectively: Be careful about what websites you visit, and be even more careful about which websites you share personal or financial information with.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 16, 2023

million people about a security incident in which it says personal information and medical information may have been obtained by cybercriminals. The investigation showed that an unauthorized party accessed PharMerica computer systems on March 12-13, 2023, and that this party may have had access to certain personal information.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Then, on October 4, news leaked that Sony had told current and former employees and their family members about another cybersecurity breach that exposed personal information. The data stolen by Cl0p seems to contain personal information about former and current staff, including Social Security Numbers. Stop malicious encryption.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 9, 2024

And even though LockBit claims they did not encrypt the hospitals files, the hospitals and physicians’ offices experienced IT outages that forced them to resort to emergency protocols designed for system outages. Change your password. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

Remote workers face having both their personal and work-related information compromised. Passwords for accounts should be unique for every account and should compromise a long string of distinct characters, lower and upper case letters, and numbers. It is difficult to remember all passwords. Set-up 2-factor authentication.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 29, 2023

The Ohio History Connection (OHC) has posted a breach notification in which it discloses that a ransomware attack successfully encrypted internal data servers. In total, the information of 7,600 individuals was potentially exposed. Change your password. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it.

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Adam Shostack

DECEMBER 15, 2016

The statement says that for “potentially affected accounts, the stolen user account information may have included names, email addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, hashed passwords (using MD5) and, in some cases, encrypted or unencrypted security questions and answers.”. I use 1Password , and recommend it.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Use a strong and unique password for all accounts and sites. A long passphrase that cannot be found in a dictionary is one recommendation for a strong password; the use of a Password Manager is highly recommended. It should only be connected to do the backup, and then once the backup has been completed, disconnected.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 4, 2021

On top of this, it is wise to ensure standard account security procedures are followed: Strong passwords should be enforced. Password hashes should be stored encrypted and salted. Encrypt data and backups. It is standard procedure in many organizations to encrypt stored data.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) have released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) after observing Vice Society threat actors disproportionately targeting the education sector with ransomware attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Data Security & Threat Detection Framework The data security and threat detection framework serves as the foundation for data protection plans, protecting intellectual property, customer data, and employee information. Is data encrypted in transit and at rest?

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Consider how many folks will only decide to start making backups once they've lost everything for the first time. This isn't mentioned, but you should consider changing the default password when you first boot up the router. Use a password manager and two-factor authentication (2FA). Separate work and life activities.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2022

This ubiquity has led to increased concerns about data security, as more and more sensitive information is stored online. Data encryption. In the cloud era, data encryption is more important than ever. Hackers are constantly finding new ways to access data, and encrypting your data makes it much more difficult for them to do so.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Faced with an increasing brain drain of smart people fleeing the country, Russia floats a new strategy to address a worsening shortage of qualified information technology experts: Forcing tech-savvy people within the nation’s prison population to perform low-cost IT work for domestic companies. Notice that nobody seems to be wearing shoes.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

But more and more, organizations need to plan for the possibility that the worst may happen – and that involves ransomware-proof backups and ransomware removal tools and services. Free Kaspersky Password Manager Premium. Bank-grade encryption to help keep information like passwords and personal details secure.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Website Backups. As a WordPress website owner you’re probably aware of the concept of backups, but if not, here’s what backups are and why they’re critical to a solid security plan. A website backup is a snapshot of all your website’s important components. Backups should include all of the following: Files.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 28, 2023

SMBs are in danger Data loss refers to the unauthorised or accidental destruction, alteration, or exposure of sensitive information. DLP strategy for SMBs DLP refers to various techniques that safeguard information against unauthorised access, disclosure, or loss by threats like accidental data leaks, insider risks, and malicious attacks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article. This culture has given rise to a large number of personal devices like mobile phones, laptops, and tablets that can easily access sensitive information.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

Government has offered a $10 million reward for information on the threat actors. Backup and Restoration: Keep offline backups of data and execute backup and restore on a regular basis. Encrypt backup data to ensure the data infrastructure’s immutability and coverage.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

They can both encrypt data and hide an IP address by using a secure chain to shield network activity. Backup and recovery – according to FEMA , 40% of small businesses never reopen after a disaster. Secure wireless networks – if you have a Wi-Fi network in your workplace, ensure it is secure, encrypted, and hidden.

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SiteLock

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

REvil ransomware is a file-blocking virus that encrypts files after infection and shares a ransom request message. It lists recent victims of REvil and shows a snippet of the stolen data as proof that the information has been stolen from various organizations. Use a password manager to generate and track your passwords.

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Adam Levin

JANUARY 2, 2019

Anonymized email will spread: Your email address is an important piece of personally identifying information, yet many sites demand that you use it as your user name when you register a new account. With 2-Factor Authentication continuing to give a false sense of security, we should expect to see more of the same.

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