The Security Ledger

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Related Stories Episode 163: Cyber Risk has a Dunning-Kruger Problem Also: Bad Password Habits start at Home Spotlight Podcast: Unpacking Black Hat Hacks with Digicert CTO Dan Timpson Lasers Eyed as Way Forward for Quantum Encryption of Data, Cryptocurrencies.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

VPN services on the rise A VPN creates an encrypted tunnel that effectively conceals user traffic from internet service providers and potential snoopers, thus reducing the number of parties that can access user data even on public Wi-Fi. We expect such attacks to become a trend in the near future.

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Andrew Hay

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Quantum Computing’s Shadow Looms While practical quantum computers remain a few years away, 2025 will bring heightened anxiety about “quantum supremacy” breaking current encryption standards. Collaborative global efforts to dismantle ransomware syndicates and the complexity of attacks will increase.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 17, 2024

Current potential solutions for SSI include: Healthcare records could be managed and controlled by patients using SSI to promote better healthcare and data privacy. This is already common practice with cryptocurrency. Then, those biometrics are used to create strong verification processes at the point of access.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 16, 2024

From GDPR updates to sector-specific regulations like HIPAA and PCI DSS, companies will face new mandates to protect sensitive data. Future cybersecurity trends point to even stricter compliance regimes, including regulations that focus on AI ethics and data privacy.

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Responsible Cyber

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

For instance, in 2020, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange faced a $60 million fine from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) for willful violations of the Bank Secrecy Act, including failure to implement an effective AML program. Failure to comply with AML regulations can lead to substantial fines and legal actions.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 1, 2024

Sality is known for its ability to evade detection by antivirus software through encryption and obfuscation techniques. Once infected, Sality compromises system stability and security, potentially leading to data loss, system crashes, and unauthorized access.

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SecureList

MAY 7, 2025

Encryption is still widely used, but the rise of double and triple extortion tactics shows a strategic pivot. RansomHub and most modern ransomware groups often combine encryption with data theft, threatening to leak or sell stolen data if a ransom is not paid, making exfiltration a critical tactic.

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