CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 6, 2022

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is a standard security protocol that encrypts the connection between a web browser and a server. This is especially beneficial for financial transactions as all the data, including credit card information, remains private. Use data encryption. Implement multi-layered protection. Consider tokenization.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Iran-linked APT group DEV-0270 (aka Nemesis Kitten) is abusing the BitLocker Windows feature to encrypt victims’ devices. Microsoft Security Threat Intelligence researchers reported that Iran-linked APT group DEV-0270 ( Nemesis Kitten ) has been abusing the BitLocker Windows feature to encrypt victims’ devices.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Cybercriminals can profit by stealing sensitive information and selling it on the dark web to other criminals. They could leak classified information to damage the reputation of target organizations or just prove their point to the public. Financial Gain One of the primary motivations for hackers is financial gain.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 4, 2021

percent of all malware detected on networks of WatchGuard Technologies customers in the second quarter came over encrypted connections, raising the security risk for the 80 percent of such organizations that lack processes for decrypting and scanning HTTPS traffic for threats. Malware in Encrypted Traffic. A surprising 91.5

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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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SecureWorld News

APRIL 24, 2023

As the frequency of data breaches surges, it becomes increasingly imperative to guarantee the security and adequate encryption of passwords. In this article, I will provide an overview of password encryption, explaining its essence and modus operandi. What is password encryption? Why is password encryption necessary?

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

We tell our employees to be mindful of private information shared via email. How can we help ensure that the information we’re interacting with is secure? What Is PGP Encryption? PGP works by encrypting email between two people who each have unique digital fingerprints known as PGP keys. Is PGP Encryption New?

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Cisco Security

MARCH 16, 2021

In fact, 63% of threats detected by Cisco Stealthwatch in 2019 were in encrypted traffic. The European Union is concerned enough that it drafted a resolution in November 2020 to ban end-to-end encryption, prompting outcry from privacy advocates. DNS message encryption (control plane) is new. DoH prevents both of these problems.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 6, 2021

Web application firewalls (WAFs) are a critical component for robust application security. At the same time, WAF technology is increasingly a part of more comprehensive security solutions like next-generation firewalls (NGFW), unified threat management (UTM), and more. Best Web Application Firewalls (WAFs). Amazon Web Services.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The DNS protocol was designed for use within a firewall on a secure network, and by default will communicate in plain text. in the DNS cache for more efficient delivery of information to users.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Authorities in Romania confirmed that a ransomware attack that targeted the Hipocrate Information System (HIS) has disrupted operations for at least 100 hospitals. Hipocrate Information System (HIS) is a software suite designed to manage the medical and administrative activities of hospitals and other healthcare institutions.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 27, 2021

While IBM infrastructure provides not only high availability, but also robust, always-on encryption of data-at rest, Cisco enhances customers’ security posture with workload microsegmentation. Comprehensive visibility and awareness of changes in your application communications drive automated firewall policy recommendations.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 26, 2022

Part 1: Your data has been encrypted! Part 1: Your data has been encrypted! As you can see, our files have in fact been encrypted by the ransomware across multiple directories with the “ encrypt ” extension. Clicking into any of these nodes, we get a lot of rich context information about what this process did.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Phobos variants are usually distributed by the SmokeLoader , but in 8Base campaigns, it has the ransomware component embedded in its encrypted payloads. 8base” file extension for encrypted documents, a circumstance that suggested a possible link to the 8Base group or the use of the same code-base for their ransomware.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 28, 2024

The following vulnerabilities, discovered by the security researcher Pierre Barre , impact all versions up to 2.3.0 The following vulnerabilities, discovered by the security researcher Pierre Barre , impact all versions up to 2.3.0

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Security Misconfigurations Inadequately designed security settings, such as open ports, lax access restrictions, or misconfigured firewall rules, might expose infrastructure vulnerabilities. Breaking Encryption Encryption is a key security solution for both at-rest and in-transit data protection.

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Cisco Security

MAY 17, 2021

Among the most consequential is Secure Firewall Threat Defense 7.0, We’ve increased throughput by up to 30%—across enabled AVC, IPS, and VPN services—for the majority of Cisco Secure Firewalls. With the new integration, Secure Workload dynamically informs Secure Firewall of recommended changes. Bringing Back Visibility .

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

Remote workers face having both their personal and work-related information compromised. A VPN encrypts all internet traffic so that it is unreadable to anyone who intercepts it. This keeps your information away from prying eyes, such as internet service providers and hackers. Set up firewalls. Use antivirus software.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 13, 2022

Communications security is a set of integrated policies, procedures, and technologies used to protect sensitive information. It’s imperative that every organization effectively secures information transmitted, transferred, or communicated at all costs. This includes the protection of information that is in transit.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 3, 2023

By: Craig Debban , Chief Information Security Officer, QuSecure, Inc. Due to this specific way of processing, quantum computers can also break many of the current encryption algorithms used to protect data. Most likely his data is protected using current encryption algorithms and keys. That is a true statement today.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 7, 2022

Reports are in that the servers of Flood Monitoring System were hit by the file-encrypting malware on June 21st,2022 and the hackers are demanding BTC in double-digit figures to free data from encryption. As the backup data is also compromised, the disaster recovery plan related to information is jeopardized.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 4, 2021

Use web application and database firewalls. Your database server should be protected from database security threats by a firewall, which denies access to traffic by default. The firewall should also protect your database from initiating outbound connections unless there is a specific need to do so. Encrypt data and backups.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Data Encryption Public cloud providers implement strong encryption mechanisms to protect data at rest, and users should enable encryption for data in transit as well. Data encryption in transit guarantees that information stays private while being sent across networks.

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Schneier on Security

JULY 3, 2020

Encrochat took the base unit, installed its own encrypted messaging programs which route messages through the firm's own servers, and even physically removed the GPS, camera, and microphone functionality from the phone. Going into full-on emergency mode, Encrochat sent a message to its users informing them of the ongoing attack.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 14, 2024

This kind of high-profile breach made headlines globally, and naturally highlights the need for stringent security measures when handling organisational data – especially the type of sensitive genetic information that 23andMe is responsible for. Implementing multi-factor authentication is vital too.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

Cyber criminals may damage, destroy, steal, encrypt, expose, or leak data as well as cause harm to a system. Encrypted threats spiked 167%, ransomware increased 105%, and 5.4 Ransomware attacks can also threaten to release sensitive information. billion malware attacks were identified by the report.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 9, 2023

The Industry Information technology's ability to connect and communicate has become integral to our society here in the digital age. Additionally, the attacks have become increasingly sophisticated over time; many hackers now use advanced techniques like encryption-based malware that make them even more challenging to detect and prevent.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 29, 2023

“This is due to insufficient encryption on the user being supplied during a login validated through the plugin. ” The researchers discovered that the encryption key used to protect the information used during the login process through social media accounts is hardcoded and was not unique per WordPress installation.

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Adam Levin

DECEMBER 4, 2020

A good place to start is requiring employees to use strong passwords, setting appropriate Internet use guidelines and implementing strict rules around how customer information and data are handled. Make certain it is secure, encrypted and possibly even hidden. Secure your business information, computers & networks.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 19, 2022

What about public information? The best practices for securing your CMS begin with these five low-hanging-fruit steps: •Make sure that your CMS platform’s access control and encryption features are turned on and configured correctly. or higher) encryption protocol, because systems using an older version of TLS are a security risk.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Small businesses have far less sophisticated and encrypted communications, making it possible to easily compromise their systems. . Smartphones can potentially carry vulnerabilities, especially if they hold sensitive corporate information. Enact robust data security processes and firewalls.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 25, 2020

Analyzing encrypted traffic One area where Juniper is differentiating itself is in the area of encrypted traffic analysis. Pitt points out that a big challenge for businesses today is that more than 80 percent of Internet traffic is encrypted. Up to 30 percent of bad traffic is now encrypted traffic as well,” Pitt points out.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 10, 2024

Here's what you should have on your radar: Network and Application-Level Security : Reassess and harden firewall configurations for optimal protection. Encryption Reassessment : Ensure your encryption protocols and key management practices for data in transit and at rest adhere to the latest, most robust standards. PCI DSS 4.0's

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

CISA and ENISA enhance their Cooperation CISA adds Qlik bugs to exploited vulnerabilities catalog Report: 2.6 CISA and ENISA enhance their Cooperation CISA adds Qlik bugs to exploited vulnerabilities catalog Report: 2.6

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Identity IQ

MARCH 9, 2023

The hacker is following the victim’s keystrokes every step of the way, including taking note of any usernames, passwords and financial information the victim is typing. Connecting to a fake hotspot may unknowingly give criminals access to your personal information, including passwords, bank account information, and other sensitive data.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Related: Good to know about IoT Physical security is often a second thought when it comes to information security. This could include expensive hardware, or access to sensitive user and/or enterprise security information. Laptops, USB drives, and smartphones can all store sensitive data that can be stolen or lost.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 24, 2024

Firewall rules are preconfigured, logical computing controls that give a firewall instructions for permitting and blocking network traffic. Network admins must configure firewall rules that protect their data and applications from threat actors. It manages inbound web server traffic, the connection requests from remote sources.

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