Security Boulevard

JUNE 27, 2025

The agency urges organizations to adopt cybersecurity best practices recommended by CISA in order to boost the protection of networks and internet-connected devices. Tenable CSO Bob Huber called the DHS bulletin “a stark reminder of the volatile environment that organizations and their cyber leaders operate in ” in a blog post this week.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Nearly every aspect of life is connected to the internet, so protecting your devices, identity, and privacy has never been more critical. The benefits of Webroot Total Protection and Essentials The internet has become an integral part of everyday life. Ransomware encrypts your files and demands payment to release them.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The 2024 Imperva Bad Bot Report paints a stark picture: ATO attacks have surged by 10% year-on-year, with a staggering 11% of all login attempts across the internet now linked to these nefarious activities. Nearly one-third of all internet traffic now consists of malicious bots, many of which are deployed in these ATO attempts.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 2, 2025

This blog post will try to explain what passkeys are, how to use them, and why they are better than passwords, helping you embrace this next step in online security. Your device then securely verifies your identity and tells the site or service it can trust you, without ever sending sensitive secrets over the internet.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 23, 2024

If you operate on AWS, youll need baseline recommendations specific to cloud services like Identity and Access Management (IAM), CloudTrail, and encryption. Baseline Controls: Establish key baseline controls such as access management , incident response procedures , and data encryption.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

It wasnt until a few weeks later, when a Google security blog titled 5 new protections on Google Messages to help keep you safe revealed that one of the new protections was designed to introduce Sensitive Content Warnings for Google Messages. I use end-to-end-encrypted (E2EE) messaging for a reason.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 21, 2025

In the guidance, we describe the key steps in such a transition, and illustrate some of the cryptography and PQC-specific elements required at each stage of the programme, reads a companion blog. At a high-level, these are the three main key milestones proposed by the NCSC: By 2028 Define the organizations migration goals.

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Centraleyes

JUNE 23, 2025

So, in this blog, we’re not here to sell you the dream. As quantum computing advances, traditional encryption methods, such as RSA and ECC, are at risk of being broken by quantum computers. Cloudflare’s integration of quantum-resistant encryption algorithms is a forward-thinking move to protect data from future quantum threats.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

However, P8 contains many built-in functions and redesigns of the communication protocol and encryption algorithm, making it a well-designed and powerful espionage platform. The access management software facilitates access to the encrypted partition of the drive. There are also some changes to the victimology.

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BH Consulting

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

This blog analyses those risks and gives guidance on whether you can deploy it safely. Intellectual property (IP) is a growing area of concern, because models like ChatGPT often rely on vast amounts of data scraped from the internet. But it comes with concerns, especially in sensitive areas like data privacy and intellectual property.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 2, 2025

Segment networks and block outbound connections from internet-facing servers to prevent lateral movement and privilege escalation. Maintain a comprehensive asset inventory, and keep software updated and patched.

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Responsible Cyber

MARCH 2, 2025

Alibaba Cloud: Alibaba Cloud is a leader in Asia, particularly in China, with an 18% market share in Chinas cloud infrastructure (China Internet Watch, 2021). Data Protection and Encryption Free Plan: Zoom Free provides end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for meetings, but its not enabled by defaultusers must opt in.

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BH Consulting

JUNE 30, 2025

Data is their business, and business is good The black market in personal data is the focus of this year’s Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment (IOCTA). Curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in cybersecurity and privacy, as chosen by our consultants.

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Webroot

APRIL 22, 2025

Webroot Essentials plans offer password managers that do the hard work for you, keeping all your passwords safe and encrypted while you remember just one password for a quick and seamless login on every site and app. Keep your devices protected: Always keep your device software updated and use antivirus and internet security software.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 28, 2024

When it comes to accessing IoT Devices (Internet of Things) , the most famous search engine for cybersecurity experts and penetration testers is Shodan. I tried to understand how this program works, but the owner has implemented special encryption, which means you cannot read the actual code.

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GlobalSign

JULY 14, 2025

User Authentication Mobile Device Authentication Machine and Server Authentication Client Certificates Digitally sign documents and encrypt sensitive emails. SSL/TLS Managed SSL IntranetSSL Access Control & Authentication Control which users, machines and devices can access corporate network and services.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 1, 2025

A friendly Eye of Sauron helps everyWizard In this blog I dive a little bit into how Wiz builds and uses its Security Graph, how it uncovers toxic combinations of risk and prioritizes CVEs and other vulnerabilities by exploitability and context. By itself, that database might be properly encrypted and seem secure.

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GlobalSign

JULY 16, 2025

User Authentication Mobile Device Authentication Machine and Server Authentication Client Certificates Digitally sign documents and encrypt sensitive emails. Its high-scale Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and identity solutions support the billions of services, devices, people and things comprising the Internet of Everything (IoE).

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Webroot

JUNE 17, 2025

Also, check to see if the site is using encryption. Always confirm an HTTPS connection when browsing the internet. Use VPN protection: A VPN encrypts your internet connection, providing a secure channel for your data. Always double-check the full network name before logging on to a public hotspot.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 18, 2025

blog) Know Your Exposure: Is Your Cloud Data Secure in the Age of AI? (on-demand Remove direct internet access to device management interfaces, restricting admins to internal and secure management networks. Use modern encryption standards. Adopt secure, centralized logging, encrypt logging traffic and store logs offsite.

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Webroot

JULY 21, 2025

Set up encrypted connections: Consider using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) to protect your personal information. Whether you’re at home or public Wi-Fi, Webroot Secure VPN provides encrypted connections for safe browsing and online transactions. For elementary kids: “Let’s be internet detectives today!

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 19, 2025

In security terms, that’s the equivalent of encrypting sensitive data while also attaching the secret key needed to view the information. Email is about as secure as a postcard sent through the mail, because anyone who manages to intercept the missive anywhere along its path of delivery can likely read it. government employees.

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Trend Micro

JULY 2, 2025

AI offers a wealth of capabilities that can help to improve: Data protection : AI can be used to discover, classify and encrypt sensitive information, as well as monitor access to data stores and flag immediately if they have been breached. That’s just the tip of the iceberg.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 18, 2025

Read the original post at: [link] June 18, 2025 June 18, 2025 Marc Handelman 0 Comments Humor , Randall Munroe , Sarcasm , satire , XKCD This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog post. authored by Marc Handelman. authored by Marc Handelman. Read the original at: Infosecurity.US

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GlobalSign

JUNE 25, 2025

User Authentication Mobile Device Authentication Machine and Server Authentication Client Certificates Digitally sign documents and encrypt sensitive emails. In this blog, we explore the role of digital seals in CoCs and how they are transforming the automotive industry. What is a Certificate of Conformity (CoC)?

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Troy Hunt

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

The organisation involved may have contacted you and advised your password was exposed but fortunately, they encrypted it. Isn't the whole point of encryption that it protects data when exposed to unintended parties? This entire blog post hashed with Md5 is still 32 characters long. But you should change it anyway. With bcrypt.

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Heimadal Security

MAY 5, 2021

From securing e-commerce transactions to encrypting data sent via email and verifying software packages, public key infrastructure (PKI) and encryption are essential to secure online communications. But what exactly is PKI, how does PKI work, and what role does it play in encryption and internet security as a whole?

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The double-extortion ransomware group dubbed Hive also encrypts Linux and FreeBSD with new malware versions designed specifically for these operating systems. The post Hive Ransomware Now Encrypts Linux and FreeBSD Operating Systems appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. During ESET’s investigation, the Linux […].

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Troy Hunt

MARCH 18, 2024

It is undoubtedly in the hands of thousands of internet randos. I linked to the story from the beginning of this blog post and got a handful of willing respondents for whom I sent their data and asked two simple questions: Does this data look accurate? The above example simply didn't have plain text entries for the encrypted data.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 13, 2019

In the not too distant future, each one of us will need to give pause, on a daily basis, to duly consider how we purchase and use Internet of Things devices and services. Nor has anyone accepted accountability for encrypting any of the fresh flows of data, whether in transit or at rest. This is coming. Talk more soon.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 27, 2021

“Chainalysis has traced more than $46 million worth of funds in NetWalker ransoms since it first came on the scene in August 2019,” the company said in a blog post detailing its assistance with the investigation. million last summer in exchange for a digital key needed to unlock files encrypted by the ransomware.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 2, 2020

. “ Sodin ” and “ Sodinokibi “) used their Dark Web “Happy Blog” to announce its first ever stolen data auction, allegedly selling files taken from a Canadian agricultural production company that REvil says has so far declined its extortion demands.

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

A change of focus took place in the Magniber ransomware’s gang attack method arsenal, as now the threat actor group started to propagate the ransomware and encrypt users’ devices by means of two Internet Explorer vulnerabilities.

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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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Krebs on Security

JUNE 7, 2021

In the process of doing so, I encountered a small snag: The FSB’s website said in order to communicate with them securely, I needed to download and install an encryption and virtual private networking (VPN) appliance that is flagged by at least 20 antivirus products as malware. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Image: Wikipedia.

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Webroot

MAY 31, 2024

What is Internet Safety Month? Each June, the online safety community observes Internet Safety Month as a time to reflect on our digital habits and ensure we’re taking the best precautions to stay safe online. How to protect it Use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) when connecting to the internet.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 9, 2019

For decades, the cornerstone of IT security has been Public Key Infrastructure, or PKI , a system that allows you to encrypt and sign data, issuing digital certificates that authenticate the identity of users. Fortanix is supplying the advanced encryption technology underpinning Google’s new service.

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