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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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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Heimadal Security

JULY 28, 2021

The RaaS concept is similar to SaaS (Software as a Service) and PaaS (Platform as a Service) concepts since the malicious actors do not need to create malware kits from scratch, as they can rent or purchase them from a RaaS provider. The post LockBit Ransomware Is Now Encrypting Windows Domains appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 16, 2024

Stop Ransomware in its Tracks With CipherTrust Transparent Encryption Ransomware Protection madhav Wed, 04/17/2024 - 05:22 Our last blog Ransomware Attacks: The Constant and Evolving Cybersecurity Threat described the ever dangerous and evolving cybersecurity threat of ransomware. Because ransomware does not care about your data.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 29, 2023

xyz pic.twitter.com/VLhISark8Y — Goldwave (@OGoldwave) March 13, 2023 The variant employed in the campaign supports a more sophisticated encryption method of byte remapping and a monthly rotation of the C2 server. The initial attack vector is typically a software crack, an activator or a patcher, or a key generator (keygen).

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

A hacking group dubbed Fail0verflow announced on Twitter that they have got the PS5 root encryption keys. Using these root keys could lead to the unlock of the gaming console, further resulting in homebrew software installation. Hackers Have PS5 Root Encryption Keys: Details […].

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 16, 2024

Stop Ransomware in its Tracks With CipherTrust Transparent Encryption Ransomware Protection madhav Wed, 04/17/2024 - 05:22 Our last blog Ransomware Attacks: The Constant and Evolving Cybersecurity Threat described the ever dangerous and evolving cybersecurity threat of ransomware. Because ransomware does not care about your data.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 4, 2023

A new ransomware strain named Rorschach ransomware supports the fastest file-encrypting routine observed to date. The researchers conducted five separate encryption speed tests in a controlled environment (with 6 CPUs, 8192MB RAM, SSD, and 220000 files to be encrypted), limited to local drive encryption only.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Royal Ransomware operators added support for encrypting Linux devices and target VMware ESXi virtual machines. The Royal Ransomware gang is the latest extortion group in order of time to add support for encrypting Linux devices and target VMware ESXi virtual machines. The malware changes the extension of the encrypted files to ‘.royal’.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 13, 2019

At the 2019 RSA Conference, Pure Storage and Thales introduced Vormetric Transparent Encryption for Efficient Storage – the IT and security industries’ first end-to-end data encryption framework that realizes storage array data reduction. Storage Costs of Encrypted Data.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 3, 2022

ZINC, a sub-group of the notorious North Korean Lazarus hacking group, has implanted malicious payloads in open-source software to infiltrate corporate networks, Microsoft’s threat hunting team has reported. Then they moved the conversation away from the platform to encrypted messaging apps like WhatsApp. UK, and India.

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PCI perspectives

AUGUST 10, 2021

Today’s blog focuses on using encryption to make payment data unreadable. The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has developed a set of payment protection resources for small businesses. In this 8-part back-to-basics series , we highlight payment security basics for protecting against payment data theft.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 13, 2022

Types of Encryption Algorithms. How Do Encryption Algorithms Work? Encryption algorithms are mathematical formulas that transform plaintext into ciphertext. Put simply, algorithms make encrypting and decrypting code possible, specifically between the correct users. Types of Encryption. Symmetric Encryption.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 13, 2022

Researchers Demonstrate They Can Steal Data During Homomorphic Encryption. The first side-channel attack on homomorphic encryption”. Basically, by monitoring power consumption in a device that is encoding data for homomorphic encryption, we are able to read the data as it is being encrypted. brooke.crothers.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 26, 2022

Open Source Sabotage and Encryption Efficacy Emerge as Tactics in Ukraine Resistance. Ukrainians get serious about encryption. Another cyber front in the war is encryption, as citizens seek out communications that can’t be seen by prying eyes. While both apps boast encryption, the way it’s implemented is not the same.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 12, 2019

At the 2019 RSA Conference, Pure Storage and Thales introduced Vormetric Transparent Encryption for Efficient Storage – the IT and security industries’ first end-to-end data encryption framework that realizes storage array data reduction. Storage Costs of Encrypted Data.

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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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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 10, 2021

Guest Blog: TalkingTrust. Additionally, many auto manufacturers now have the ability to remotely update software to fix vulnerabilities or even upgrade functionality. For instance, running heavy software-based agents just isn’t an option in an embedded pacemaker or insulin pump device. What’s driving the security of IoT?

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Heimadal Security

DECEMBER 22, 2023

ESO Solutions, a key software provider for healthcare and emergency services, was the victim of a ransomware attack. This cyberattack led to unauthorized data access and encryption of various company systems. Million Patients appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. Million Patients appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 21, 2023

Going forward, let us list out the victims who have been impacted by the attack after the hack-ers gained control of Moveit file transfer software worldwide, a business unit of Progress Software. The post List of victimized companies of MOVEit Cyber Attack appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 28, 2022

Compared to OTR (Off-the-Record) which basically allows single-user type of secure and encrypted communication the OMEMO protocol actually allows multi-user type of data and information exchange further strengthening the protocol's position on the market for secure mobile IM (instant messaging) applications. Protocol Introduction.

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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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Security Boulevard

MAY 5, 2022

OpenSSL Patches New Bug Targeting Encryption [Lessons from Heartbleed]. A flaw in the encryption algorithm used to underpin OpenSSL was exploited, triggering an infinite number of requests when certain input value(s) are used. Encryption must be encrypted. brooke.crothers. Thu, 05/05/2022 - 12:26.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In November 2022, the password manager service LastPass disclosed a breach in which hackers stole password vaults containing both encrypted and plaintext data for more than 25 million users. Taylor Monahan is founder and CEO of MetaMask , a popular software cryptocurrency wallet used to interact with the Ethereum blockchain.

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Webroot

APRIL 5, 2024

Memorial Hermann balances user experience with encryption Email encryption keeps sensitive medical data safe and organizations compliant. Unfortunately, providers will skip it if the encryption tool is difficult to use. Webroot Email Encryption powered by Zix provides the solution. Read the full case study.

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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. In a blog post, Rapid7 researchers said the vulnerabilities were fixed according to Rapid7’s vulnerability disclosure process and were patched in recent releases of Sage X3 Version 9.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 11, 2019

The STOP Ransomware was first spotted in January when he was being distributed by fake software cracks in January, The popular malware researcher Michael Gillespie observed that some recent variants of the ransomare were generating traffic to infrastructure previously associated with the Azorul infection. . exe and executed it.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

In the past decade, businesses started evaluating the pros and cons of moving to the cloud in order to meet the increased demand for the cost and IT efficiency benefits of cloud computing and Software as a Service (SaaS). One issue is that cloud native encryption and key management services provide just basic data security.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 25, 2021

In a move that could bring some relief to organizations looking to secure their cloud migrations, Amazon Web Services on Friday announced that it had acquired Wickr, provider of secure end-to-end encryption and communications platform. government agencies, it could help strengthen AWS’ position in the public sector.”.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In this blog, we will explain the unique data security challenges for Telcos and three ways how both Thales and Red Hat can help them protect against future API attacks. APIs are software intermediaries that enable two software components to communicate with each other. What are APIs?

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Heimadal Security

JANUARY 28, 2022

You may recall that only a few days ago, the DeadBolt ransomware group began encrypting QNAP NAS systems all over the world, claiming that they were doing so in order to take advantage of a zero-day vulnerability in the device’s software.

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Heimadal Security

DECEMBER 15, 2022

LockBit ransomware is a malicious software designed for one thing: locking up the user’s computer in exchange for a ransom. LockBit will automatically vet for targets and encrypt all your files that are accessible on your computer if you don’t pay the ransom.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 3, 2018

Large data scale breaches have led an increasing number of companies to embrace comprehensive encryption strategies to protect their assets. According to our 2018 Global Encryption Trends Study , 43% of respondents report that their organization has an encryption strategy they apply across the enterprise, compared with 15% in 2005.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 20, 2023

We learned some remarkable new details this week about the recent supply-chain attack on VoIP software provider 3CX. “This is the first time Mandiant has seen a software supply chain attack lead to another software supply chain attack,” reads the April 20 Mandiant report. .

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SecureBlitz

JUNE 16, 2023

Password is an encryption on a device, software or website to restrict unauthorized users from accessing your files or data pic.twitter.com/nSkfwDsAV2 — SecureBlitz Cybersecurity Blog (@secureblitz) November 25, 2019 In our increasingly interconnected world, passwords have become the primary line of defense for our online presence.

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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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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Among the topics I will address at RSA and in this series of blog posts include: What questions should security professionals be asking about microservices? Software pedigree – What’s in the image that makes the container? Do I encrypt it? What are the requirements of secure microservices? If so, how?

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