Security Affairs

OCTOBER 26, 2019

Even though encryption should be taken seriously by businesses of all sizes, only a small fraction of the corporate sector puts their back on it. It is, in fact, one of the dozens of cyber threats that exist in the digital sphere. Why is Encryption a Feasible Option against Digital Threats? Final Thoughts.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Black Friday and Cyber Weekend: Navigating the Tumultuous Waters of Retail Cybersecurity sparsh Tue, 11/21/2023 - 05:01 As global consumers gear up for the much-anticipated shopping bonanza that is Black Friday and Cyber Weekend, retailers brace themselves for the frenzied onslaught of shoppers and the deluge of cyber threats lurking in the shadows.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 5, 2022

.’ This firewall even goes as far as to block the latest versions of the encryption service TLS (v1.3) Internationally, there is no doubt that this predominantly serves to facilitate the detection and blocking of topics sensitive to the Chinese Communist Party, such as the events of June 4, 1989, in Tiananmen Square.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The cyberattack on FNF highlights the growing vulnerability of the real estate industry to cyber threats. 26 implies that they were able to halt the spread of the ransomware and begin restoration processes," said Callie Guenther, Senior Manager of Cyber Threat Research at Critical Start.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 22, 2023

70 percent of web applications have severe security gaps, like lacking WAF protection or an encrypted connection like HTTPS, while 25 percent of all web applications (web apps) lacked both. Encryption: Ensure that all PII, both in transit and at rest, is encrypted. Regular Backups: Regularly backup PII and other essential data.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Encryption protects data both in transit and at rest. Continuous security monitoring identifies and responds to threats in real time. Backup and Disaster Recovery: Data backup and disaster recovery plans assure data availability and business continuity in the event of data loss or service failures.

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Cytelligence

AUGUST 8, 2023

The Value of a Cyber Security Audit for Small Businesses Small businesses must prioritize proactive cybersecurity measures to mitigate cyber threats’ financial and reputational risks. By repeating cyber security audits yearly, businesses can ensure that their defenses remain robust and adaptive to new threats.

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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.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 20, 2024

Ransomware attacks have become a significant threat to organizations of all kinds worldwide, with attackers encrypting data and demanding payment for its release. In this regard, many have touted cyber insurance as the knight in shining armor, the end all-be all in terms of mitigating criminals' assaults on your network.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Data Protection Users must employ encryption for data in transit and at rest. Users are required to ensure encryption of sensitive data within applications and during transmission. Providers handle the encryption of data within the application, with users typically overseeing access to their data.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

A cyberattack is any action taken by a cyber criminal in an attempt to illegally gain control of a computer, device, network, or system with malicious intent. Cyber criminals may damage, destroy, steal, encrypt, expose, or leak data as well as cause harm to a system. Also read: Mobile Malware: Threats and Solutions.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 27, 2021

And with only few days left for events such as Trick and Treat and Halloween night, Candy maker Brachs is making all arrangements that the malware attack doesn’t affect its production as the peak of the Christmas 2021 season on its way.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 2, 2022

Does this historical reference to keys have a connection to modern day security for the Queen during events such as the upcoming Platinum Jubilee in June 2022? The event, which marks the Queen’s 70 years of service to the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms, and the Commonwealth, will no doubt require next-level physical security.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 10, 2021

In May of 2021, a series of events forced the Health Service Executive of Ireland’s healthcare and social care services to take its IT Systems offline, affecting their entire Healthcare system. The bad actors immediately encrypted servers and downloaded sensitive information. Starting from who sees it first: Email.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 18, 2024

The Rising Threat Landscape: Complexity With each passing day, the cyber threat landscape becomes more sophisticated, complicated, and aggressive. This includes defining access controls, implementing encryption measures, and ensuring that employees are educated about best practices for cybersecurity.

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Cytelligence

OCTOBER 9, 2023

California, being a hub of innovation and home to numerous healthcare organizations, faces unique challenges in safeguarding sensitive patient information from cyber threats. By partnering with CYPFER, healthcare organizations can strengthen their cybersecurity posture and build a resilient defense against evolving cyber threats.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

While these computers may not likely be deployed for typical use cases in the near term, their ability to be used by cyber threat actors is no less real. Many cyber threat actors are already stealing and harvesting data to set it aside until they can break the current encryption algorithms with a powerful enough Quantum computer.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2022

The alarms were triggered when events from Trend Micro showed assets using Server Message Block (SMB) port 445 in which a single source was communicating with multiple destinations. Events search. This analysis revealed all of the internal assets and their events’ sources and destinations. Event deep dive.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Verizon’s 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) [1], an industry publication that analyzes cybersecurity incident and data breach event data from around the world, found that over 99% of all events fall into one of eight major categories: Patterns over time in cybersecurity incidents.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Cyber Threat Mitigations There are many cyber threats that can compromise millions of data, ranging from hacking and phishing to malware attacks. Cloud security functions as a protective barrier against such malicious activities, proactively identifying and neutralizing potential threats before they can inflict damage.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 8, 2024

LoanDepot has confirmed that the cyber incident involved unauthorized third-party access to certain systems, resulting in the encryption of data. In the event of an attack, no matter how a threat actor accesses the network, the next step is to make sure they are unable to go any further.

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Hot for Security

MARCH 2, 2021

A common misconception among internet users is that basic cyber hygiene is enough to protect against malicious threats. Cyber threats are evolving rapidly at the hands of their puppeteers, and it’s impossible for users to hone their cybersecurity skills at the same rate. This couldn’t be more wrong.

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Cytelligence

MAY 24, 2023

Secure Network Configuration: Ensure your Wi-Fi network is password-protected and encrypted using the latest security protocols (e.g., This practice will help you recover your data in case of a cyber incident or hardware failure. Data Encryption: CYPFER ensures the encryption of your sensitive data, both in transit and at rest.

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Centraleyes

JANUARY 3, 2024

To enhance Europe’s resilience against existing and emerging cyber threats, the NIS2 Directive introduces new requirements and obligations for organizations in four key areas: risk management, corporate accountability, reporting obligations, and business continuity. What is NIS2? Who does NIS2 apply to?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 29, 2023

Data encryption both in transit and at rest: Patient data should be encrypted in transit and at rest to prevent unauthorized access. By encrypting data while it is at rest, you can ensure that even if there is a breach, the stolen data cannot be accessed without the encryption key.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 11, 2024

It ensures that organizations maintain efficiency in their operations and respond effectively to unforeseen events. It encompasses encryption, data integrity, and secure storage practices. These controls include measures for encryption, access control, and continuous monitoring to maintain a secure environment.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 5, 2024

Our findings highlight the need for robust security measures to protect against advanced and evolving malware threats and the importance of regular updates and security patches. As cyber threats continue to evolve and become increasingly complex, it is critical to remain alert and take proactive measures to protect against them.

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

But while lowering cyber threat dwell times always help, until you lower them to under a few hours or days, many cyber-attacks will still succeed. Often, successful cyber-attacks happen in minutes or hours. According to Mandiant’s M-Trends report for 2022 , median dwell time for cyber threats was down to 21 days in 2021.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

In 2020, the European Commission revised the Directive, to “further strengthen overall cybersecurity in the Union” to address emerging cyber threats. The use of cryptography and encryption. the use of cryptography and encryption” [Article 18(2g)]. Why Cryptography and Encryption? What does that mean?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

With quantum computing looming in the not-so-distant future, the way that we think about encryption will need to evolve. However, the complex math behind creating encryption keys is no match for the power of quantum computers. With 128-bit key encryption, it could take trillions of years to find a matching key.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 16, 2022

The implementation of preventive security controls such as multi-factor authentication, encryption, strategies like zero-trust architecture and digital sovereignty are foundational pillars in strengthening digital trust. Protect with digital sovereignty: This term refers to keeping encryption and data access under your control.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2023

Encryption: This protects sensitive data by converting it into a coded form that can only be accessed or decrypted with the appropriate key. Encryption ensures that data remains confidential and secure, even if intercepted or accessed by unauthorized parties.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 19, 2023

encryption, since it is based on your web-site’s certificate. There may be a red unencrypted path between the web server and order management server/application, then there would be a blue data path from your servers to the payment gateway using encryption negotiated by the gateway. This would start with TLS1.2,

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Cisco Security

JULY 18, 2022

In essence, it represents a new and improved database architecture design that can be made up of virtual or physical appliances to provide industry leading horizontal scaling for telemetry and event retention for over a year. On the topic of interfaces, users can now benefit from an intelligent viewer which provides all Firewall data.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

However, all of them appear to attempt to exfiltrate victims’ data before starting the encryption process, gaining extortion power for subsequent requests. However, this also enables attackers to encrypt the centralized virtual hard drives used to store data from across VMs, potentially causing disruptions to companies.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 20, 2022

While the group’s tools and tactics are simple and sometimes crude, the frequency and persistence of its attacks mean that it remains one of the key cyber threats facing organizations in the region,” the report said. Open Source Sabotage and Encryption Efficacy Emerge as Tactics in Ukraine Resistance. Current Events.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 6, 2018

Just last year, The UK Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) DEFCON 658 went into effect, and aims to protect the defense supply chain from cyber threats, and applies to organizations that are suppliers or wish to become suppliers to the MOD on contracts that handle MOD Identifiable Information (MODII).

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