Joseph Steinberg

APRIL 7, 2025

And, of course, all versions of Cybersecurity For Dummies also help guide people to recovering in the event that their computers, phones, or information has already been compromised.

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Schneier on Security

JUNE 14, 2021

The topic is “Decrypting the encryption debate: How to ensure public safety with a privacy-preserving and secure Internet?” I’ll be speaking at an Informa event on September 14, 2021. ” I’m speaking at the all-online Society for Philosophy and Technology Conference 2021 , June 28-30, 2021. Details to come.

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Tech Republic Security

JULY 14, 2024

Encryption is vital for securing data, whether in transit or stored on devices. It can provide peace of mind that communications will not be intercepted and that sensitive information stored on devices can’t be exfiltrated in the event of loss or theft.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 21, 2025

Three Keys to Modernizing Data Security: DSPM, AI, and Encryption andrew.gertz@t Tue, 01/21/2025 - 14:56 Discover how DSPM, AI, and encryption are transforming data security strategies, reducing vulnerabilities, and improving compliance. A DSPM moves the needle with integrated capabilities and comprehensive encryption.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 10, 2025

The most commonly used methods for securing cardholder data are tokenization and encryption. This blog will explore the differences between PCI DSS tokenization vs. encryption, how each method fits into PCI compliance, and the associated PCI DSS encryption requirements and tokenization practices. What Is Encryption?

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Joseph Steinberg

JULY 21, 2022

And, of course, all versions of CyberSecurity For Dummies will also help guide you in the event that your information has already been compromised. Step-by-step instructions on how to create data backups and implement strong encryption. ? Topics covered in the book include: ?

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 26, 2025

Originating from the conferences events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center ; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post DEF CON 32 – Attacks On GenAI Data & Using Vector Encryption To Stop Them appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

INE Security advises businesses to secure their network by using firewalls, encrypting data, and regularly updating security software. Tip 3: Securing and Monitoring the Network Small businesses often overlook network security, leaving them vulnerable to attacks.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 5, 2025

TIM.exe then loads a malicious launcher DLL libcurl.dll whichwilldecrypt and load the PLAYFULGHOST payload from an encrypted file named Debug.log.” The backdoor can drop additional payloads, block input, clear event logs, wipe clipboard, delete browser data, and erase profiles for apps like Skype and Telegram.

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Troy Hunt

OCTOBER 2, 2021

See the references for all the details, but plenty of cyber, some IoT weather station discussion and a bit of chatter around career and me deciding I want to do a "Hack Your Career More" talk once we all get back to doing events in person. Stay tuned for that last one in particular!

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SecureList

APRIL 7, 2025

The resulting tool’s capabilities include modifying operating system kernel structures to disable notification routines, for example, about a process creation event in the system or a load event. Our analysis of the tool code found that the data in the payload file is encrypted using AES-128.

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Adam Levin

AUGUST 21, 2020

In an 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the company announced that it had “detected a ransomware attack that accessed and encrypted a portion of one [their] brand’s information technology systems,” adding that the hackers responsible downloaded “certain” data files.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 1, 2020

Often the rationale behind couching these events as newsworthy is that the attacks involve publicly traded companies or recognizable brands, and that investors and the public have a right to know. Such coverage is potentially quite harmful and plays deftly into the hands of organized crime.

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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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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Encrypt "non-public" data both at rest and in motion or use effective alternative compensating controls for information at rest if approved by the CISO in writing. The feasibility of encryption and effectiveness of the compensating controls shall be reviewed by the CISO at least annually.

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Schneier on Security

MAY 23, 2024

Microsoft is trying to create a personal digital assistant: At a Build conference event on Monday, Microsoft revealed a new AI-powered feature called “Recall” for Copilot+ PCs that will allow Windows 11 users to search and retrieve their past activities on their PC. Acting as your advocate with others, and as a butler with you.

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WIRED Threat Level

DECEMBER 3, 2024

At WIRED’s The Big Interview event, the president of the Signal Foundation talked about secure communications as critical infrastructure and the need for a new funding paradigm for tech.

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Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Most security schemes facilitate the coercive processes of an attacker because they disclose metadata about the secret data, such as the name and size of encrypted files. This allows specific and enforceable demands to be made: “Give us the passwords for these three encrypted files with names A, B and C, or else…”.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Instead of traditional methods that rely on storing and matching biometrics, SenseCrypt eID utilizes acts of encryption and decryption for registration and authentication, with no public/private keys stored anywhere. This unique feature allows for offline verification capability, making it adaptable to various environments.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 15, 2024

Among those was the encrypted messaging app Signal , which said the breach could have let attackers re-register the phone number on another device for about 1,900 users. LastPass said criminal hackers had stolen encrypted copies of some password vaults, as well as other personal information.

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Troy Hunt

DECEMBER 13, 2017

" The latest such event was with NatWest (a bank in the UK), and it culminated with this tweet from them: I'm sorry you feel this way. That link takes you off to [link] which is indeed encrypted. I can certainly pass on your concerns and feed this back to the tech team for you Troy? We're on a march towards HTTPS everywhere.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 12, 2024

We're primed to face another Y2K-like event: Q-Day, the point at which quantum computers become capable of breaking traditional encryption, totally upending security as we know it. The post Q-Day Prepping: What Businesses Can Do Now to Address Quantum Security Risks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Schneier on Security

AUGUST 8, 2019

Those modifications can create new event-based "features" that can access the file system, activate a Web cam, and exfiltrate information from systems using the functionality of trusted applications­ -- including user credentials and sensitive data. Basically, the Electron ASAR files aren't signed or encrypted, so modifying them is easy.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Quantum computing advances are making traditional encryption obsolete, and adversaries are stockpiling data for future decryption. FIPS-203 enables legal PQC deployment, prompting CISOs to overhaul encryption strategies. Without action, quantum-enabled breaches threaten critical data, national security, and global stability.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 8, 2023

” Rapid7 ‘s Caitlin Condon called this remarkable turn of events “fairly stunning,” and said there appear to be roughly 11,000 vulnerable ESG devices still connected to the Internet worldwide. If they’re going for data ransoming, they’re encrypting the data itself — not the machines.”

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Joseph Steinberg

JUNE 8, 2023

And, of course, all versions of CyberSecurity For Dummies will also help guide you in the event that your information has already been compromised. You’ll get step-by-step guidance on how to implement reasonable security measures, prevent cyberattacks, and deal securely with remote work.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2025

The encrypted China Chopper variant, frequently used by the attackers, employed AES encryption to evade detection by Web Application Firewalls (WAFs). This encryption allowed the attackers to bypass automated detection mechanisms, making forensic analysis challenging.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 5, 2024

“If they deem they can encrypt some files that won’t cause major disruptions — but will give them a ton of data — that’s what they’ll do. The SEC requires publicly-traded companies to disclose a potentially material cybersecurity event within four days of the incident.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 29, 2025

To facilitate this transition, Thales provides PQC starter kits for hardware security modules and network encryption. There are many other industry events happening throughout the year. If you dont usually attend, this year would be an essential year to visit either in-person or even virtual events.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2025

.” About a year after its last WINELOADER campaign, the Russia-linked threat actor launched new phishing attacks posing as the European Ministry of Foreign Affairs, inviting targets to fake wine tasting events. The phishing campaign used domains like bakenhof[.]com com and silry[.]com

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Dive into core cybersecurity concepts like encryption, secure password practices, endpoint protection, and incident response. Each piece of knowledge is a potential ticket into conversations, networking events, and job opportunities. Think of this like packing a snowball. You need it tight and solid before you roll it anywhere.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 10, 2023

Kevin Breen at Immersive Labs called special attention to CVE-2023-21563 , which is a security feature bypass in BitLocker , the data and disk encryption technology built into enterprise versions of Windows. “We rely on BitLocker and full-disk encryption tools to keep our files and data safe in the event a laptop or device is stolen.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 24, 2023

The 4th Annual Multi-Cloud Conference and Workshop on ZTNA is an upcoming event for anyone interested in how the federal government is advancing standards in ZTNA. The event—May 24-25; in-person and virtual—is hosted by NIST and Tetrate. Encryption in transit provides eavesdropping protection and payload authenticity.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 14, 2025

Teams can view their event logs, which show timestamps and users for specific security events. It integrates with security information and event management (SIEM) solutions like Splunk and Microsoft Sentinel. Like Bitwarden, Dashlane uses zero-knowledge encryption and alerts users of suspicious activity.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 29, 2025

To facilitate this transition, Thales provides PQC starter kits for hardware security modules and network encryption. There are many other industry events happening throughout the year. If you dont usually attend, this year would be an essential year to visit either in-person or even virtual events.

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Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Sometime around 1993 or 1994, during the first Crypto Wars, I was part of a group of cryptography experts that went to Washington to advocate for strong encryption. Markey was against forcing encrypted phone providers to implement the NSA's Clipper Chip in their devices, but wanted us to reach a compromise with the FBI regardless.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 8, 2022

First spotted in mid-August 2022 , Venus is known for hacking into victims’ publicly-exposed Remote Desktop services to encrypt Windows devices. Encrypting sensitive data wherever possible. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) warned that Venus ransomware attacks were targeting a number of U.S. healthcare organizations.

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