Malwarebytes

JULY 12, 2021

The overall purpose of this rollout is to increase the privacy of all Firefox users by encrypting DNS requests. This includes websites you visit over an encrypted connection, prefixed with [link]. “We do this by performing DNS lookups in an encrypted HTTPS connection. . ” The downside of encrypting DNS.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 21, 2022

Key Findings: MY2022, an app mandated for use by all attendees of the 2022 Olympic Games in Beijing, has a simple but devastating flaw where encryption protecting users’ voice audio and file transfers can be trivially sidestepped. Citizen Lab examined the app and found it riddled with security holes.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 25, 2024

While we don’t know the threat actor’s true intentions, data collection and spying may be one of their motives. In this blog post, we share more information about the malicious ads and payloads we have been able to collect. Malicious ads Visitors to google.cn are redirected to google.com.hk

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IT Security Guru

MAY 7, 2024

Data brokers are businesses or individuals who collect and sell people’s personal information, including phone details and browsing behavior. In this post, we will look at how data brokers operate and some critical steps we can take to protect our personal information better.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 3, 2021

Claiming to offer end-to-end encryption, when they were using something called transport encryption in places. They later had to clarify that they meant data was encrypted at Zoom endpoints. In theory, the company could access the data but said they don’t directly access it. The numbers game.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 20, 2022

It extends beyond the Deep & Dark Web to: unindexed Web forums, messaging boards, and marketplaces, encrypted messaging systems, and code repositories. Data collections released after ransomware attacks. There are many facets to what I’ll call “The Underground.” Databases with critical IP and/or PII.

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Hot for Security

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Seismic monitoring devices linked to the internet are vulnerable to cyberattacks that could disrupt data collection and processing, according to Michael Samios of the National Observatory of Athens and his fellow colleagues who put together a new study published in Seismological Research Letters.

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Threatpost

AUGUST 12, 2020

App concealed the practice of gathering device unique identifiers using an added layer of encryption.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

There are three major threat vectors that harm IoT deployments: Devices are hijacked by malicious software; Data collected and processed in IoT ecosystems is tampered with and impacts the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the information; and, Weak user and device authentication. Encryption. Data security.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 27, 2022

DEV-0950 group used Clop ransomware to encrypt the network of organizations previously infected with the Raspberry Robin worm. Data collected by Microsoft Defender for Endpoint shows that nearly 3,000 devices in almost 1,000 organizations have seen at least one RaspberryRobin payload-related alert in the last 30 days.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 15, 2024

Even apps that collect PHI information protected by HIPAA may still share/use your information that doesn't fall under HIPAA protections. Mental health apps collect a wealth of personal information Naturally, data collected by apps falling under the "mental health" umbrella varies widely (as do the apps that fall under this umbrella.)

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 16, 2024

Use a secure (encrypted) email provider Which secure email provider should you use? Use a privacy-oriented browser Which privacy-oriented browser should you use? Avoid using Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome Understanding “Incognito Mode” 2. Avoid using popular yet privacy invasive email service providers 3.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

These devices interweave with each other, creating an essential fabric in our data collection methods, manufacturing operations, and much more. But what about securing this technology and the data flow coming from an army of Internet of Things environments? Encrypt sensitive data in the cloud.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 3, 2021

Some of the data that ISPs log as you browse the internet can include: Websites you visit while browsing. Email messages that are not properly encrypted. Geo-location data while browsing from a smartphone. The data can come in handy when the government authorities are aiming to identify criminal activities.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 13, 2021

When a network is breached and the data is not protected in transit, it leaves not just the data plane vulnerable, but the control plane and the management plane, essentially handing over access to the entire system. Data Manipulation. Network Encryption is Key. Learn more about Thales Network Encryption solutions.

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Security Affairs

MAY 12, 2021

Most of them relate to safeguarding data from misuse and reassuring that all procedures abide by the active regulations. Data Storage: Evaluates the risks around the vendor’s data storage and data retention capabilities to understand how effective they are in keeping sensitive data safe and secure.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 3, 2022

It also houses hundreds of gigabytes of data and is hosted on a Huawei cloud server in China. Sen said anyone can access the data using a web browser if they have the right IP address. Shortly after TechCrunch published a story on JusTalk not really having end-to-end encryption , the open database was no longer accessible.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 22, 2023

PROS Light on System Resources ( ) Compatible with most Firefox Extensions ( ) "No telemetry" and "Limited Data Collection" ( this could change, given the first con below) CONS Bought by analytics/adverising company, System1, which is the same company that bought search engine StartPage. Additionally, the default search remains Bing.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

This database security assessment checklist can be your go-to list for ensuring your data stays protected: 1. In order to create an encrypted layer between your server and visitors’ browsers, we recommend employing a Secure Sockets Layer. You can think of an SSL like a bodyguard: It protects your data as it moves from place to place.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 4, 2024

From an information security department's perspective, the more data collected on employee actions, the more effectively potential incidents can be investigated. On the flip side, employees often lack access to the data collected by UAM solutions. This is particularly relevant for remote workers.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 3, 2022

It also houses hundreds of gigabytes of data and is hosted on a Huawei cloud server in China. Sen said anyone can access the data using a web browser if they have the right IP address. Shortly after TechCrunch published a story on JusTalk not really having end-to-end encryption , the open database was no longer accessible.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 18, 2024

This evidence serves multiple purposes, including: Verification of Controls : Auditors rely on evidence to verify the existence and effectiveness of cybersecurity controls, from access management to encryption mechanisms. The audit includes reviewing risk analysis, data access controls, encryption procedures, and physical security controls.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

In contrast, issues such as protecting sensitive data generated by IoT devices with technologies such as encryption, tokenization and validating the integrity of data collected by IoT devices are much less of a concern in Europe than elsewhere. Overall, these track closely to the global sample. Blockchain.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 28, 2023

Access Controls and Authentication : Implementing strict access controls and multi-factor authentication (MFA) mechanisms can significantly reduce the risk of unauthorised data access. Encryption and Data Backup : Encrypting sensitive data in transit and at rest provides additional protection against unauthorised access.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 26, 2021

Many password managers also encrypt passwords to create an additional layer of protection. MFA adds another roadblock to accessing your account and is a simple, yet powerful way to strengthen data security. Generally, a password manager requires the creation of one master password.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

A hacker going online by the moniker AmFearLiathMor is claiming to have hacked the most popular end-to-end encrypted email service ProtonMail. At the time it is not clear if the hacker belongs to a cyber crime gang, it claims to have stolen a “significant” amounts of data from the company. The ransom demand ( archive.is

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SecureList

APRIL 22, 2024

54112" Krong is a proxy that encrypts the data transmitted through it using the XOR function. Code snippet for deciphering received data This allows Krong to hide the contents of the traffic to evade detection. It protects data with the current user’s password and a special encryption master key.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 1, 2023

The leaking/capture of metadata is just as privacy invasive as directly reading message contents in many cases, despite the downplaying by the entities who rely on data collection via metadata. Photos from your iDevice may be automatically synced with Apple’s iCloud servers and while stored encrypted, Apple has the keys for decryption.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 12, 2018

Read Julie’s blog “ Roadmap for the Data Gold Rush: Maintaining Qualitative Data in the IoT Environment ” to get the complete picture of this important topic and learn more about the public key infrastructure (PKI) required to make device credentialing and data encryption mechanisms possible.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Many security professionals spend hours each day manually administering tools to protect enterprise data. For many organizations, spending so much time collecting data is not conducive to innovation and growth. Data privacy. This includes checking for authentication, authorization, and even encryption protocols.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Finally, it is difficult to underemphasise the importance of encryption to protect sensitive data collected by IoT devices. This too is being increasingly adopted, according to our 2018 Global PKI Trends Study , with 49 per cent of respondents either extensively or partially encrypting their IoT device data.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Many security professionals spend hours each day manually administering tools to protect enterprise data. For many organizations, spending so much time collecting data is not conducive to innovation and growth. Data privacy. This includes checking for authentication, authorization, and even encryption protocols.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The xPack backdoor is a.NET loader that fetches and executes AES-encrypted payloads, it supports multiple commands. Attackers also used legitimate versions of WinRAR appear for data exfiltration and batch scripts to automate the data collection process.

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McAfee

JANUARY 28, 2020

This may give them the right, or at least enough rights in their own mind, to sell your data to data brokers. This is more common than you think—you should never use a service that claims it owns your data. Think twice about mobile apps and their data collection. Public Wi-Fi can be a place for data interception.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Stealc is able to steal sensitive data from popular web browsers, browser extensions for cryptocurrency wallets, desktop cryptocurrency wallets and also information from other applications, such as email and messenger clients. Recent samples used random paths ([a-f0-9]{16}) for data exfiltration and DLL download.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Facebook (now Meta) moved towards more privacy for its users as well, providing end-to-end encrypted backups in WhatsApp and removing the facial recognition system in its entirety from Facebook. Governments are wary of the growing big tech power and data hoarding, which will lead to conflicts – and compromises.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 25, 2023

It comes equipped with a built-in TOR network tunnel for communication with command servers, along with update and delivery functionality through trusted services such as GitLab, GitHub, and Bitbucket, all using custom encrypted archives. The malware executable file is placed in /tmp directory with a random name.

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