Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The post AI and Quantum Computing Threaten Encryption and Data Security appeared first on Security Boulevard. The combination of AI and quantum computing in the wrong hands are enough of a security concern to give pause to even the most experienced technologists.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

How encryption can help address Cloud misconfiguration. So, whichever way you go, there is, across time, a very high likelihood that a CSP's encryption, tokenization, or key management scheme will be misconfigured either by the CSP itself or by the CSP user. Bring your own encryption (BYOE). Tue, 11/16/2021 - 06:15.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 12, 2023

In fact, WhatsApp would rather cease serving UK users, which make up 2% of its global market, than weaken its end-to-end encryption (E2EE). At the moment, organizations cannot scan end-to-end encrypted messages. This also precedes state-mandated surveillance on a mass scale, with privacy and security risks affecting entire societies.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Risk management is a concept that has been around as long as companies have had assets to protect. Risk management also extends to physical devices, such as doors and locks to protect homes and vehicles, vaults to protect money and precious jewels, and police, fire, and CCTV to protect against other physical risks.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

After eavesdropping on yet another encrypted messaging service for five months, law enforcement agencies decided to shut down the service that was popular among members of organized crime groups. Exclu Exclu was an app marketed as an end-to-end-encrypted messaging service and users paid €500 (roughly $540) for three months' use.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 28, 2023

However, as AI continues to advance, it brings with it a new set of cybersecurity risks and challenges. In this blog, we will delve into the potential risks associated with AI and the importance of implementing robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard against these threats.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 13, 2023

The post Encryption Evolution is on the Horizon appeared first on Security Boulevard. One of the more concerning predictions is the likelihood that quantum computers will eventually break and expose many of the technologies we use to secure information transmissions and storage today. In fact, The Department of Commerce’s National Institute.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

Here are three risk mitigation imperatives that can help organizations get a better handle on these latest risks and threats. The latest bill to address data threats is the RESTRICT Act , also known as the Restricting the Emergence of Security Threats that Risk Information and Communications Technology Act.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 27, 2023

LastPass parent company GoTo raised the alarm this week that, in addition to stealing encrypted backups containing customer data, hackers nicked an encryption key last November. “An The post More Details of LastPass Breach: Hackers Used Stolen Encryption Key appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Users are strongly recommended to quickly upgrade their Bricks Builder Theme installations to this current version to reduce the risk of exploitation. Despite VMware’s three-year-old deprecation statement, unprotected systems remain at risk. The fix: To prevent risks, urgently update on-premise servers to version 23.9.8.

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Centraleyes

JANUARY 4, 2024

Termed ‘Q-Day,’ the point at which quantum computers could break existing encryption algorithms looms on the horizon. Quantum Threat Landscape Quantum computing, with its potential to unravel established encryption standards, poses a dual dilemma.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 8, 2022

Federal government organisations in Brazil may need to reassess their approach to cyberthreats, according to a new report by the country’s Federal Audit Court. It outlines multiple key areas of concern across 29 key areas of risk. One of the biggest problems in the cybercrime section of the report relates to backups.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 10, 2023

Announced at its annual Think conference in Orlando, Florida, Quantum Safe technology combines expertise across cryptography and critical infrastructure to address the potential future security risks that quantum computing poses, according to the company. To read this article in full, please click here

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 26, 2022

Even the most advanced and sophisticated security tools are failing to protect against ransomware and data exfiltration, according to a new report from data encryption vendor Titaniam. Raman says the emerging technology of choice to defend against data exfiltration and extortion attacks is encryption-in-use.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Last Watchdog posed two questions: •What should be my biggest takeaway from 2023, with respect to mitigating cyber risks at my organization? Rebecca Krauthamer , Co-founder and CPO, QuSecure Krauthamer As new standards for quantum-resilient cryptography come into effect, many government agencies will move toward quantum-readiness.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 21, 2021

Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) software helps businesses manage all of the necessary documentation and processes for ensuring maximum productivity and preparedness. It includes multi-disciplinary risk and compliance management solutions and tools, including: IT & security risk management. Audit management.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 23, 2024

The digital landscape is advancing, and the risks of shirking cutting-edge technology are substantial. It’s well known that while new technologies open up novel pathways, they also come with risks. According to a recent Deloitte report , more than half (52%) of consumers feel more at risk in the digital environment.

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Schneier on Security

APRIL 7, 2021

.” Moxie Marlinspike, the creator of Signal and CEO of the nonprofit that runs it, describes the new payments feature as an attempt to extend Signal’s privacy protections to payments with the same seamless experience that Signal has offered for encrypted conversations. End-to-end encryption is already at risk.

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Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

But it risks giving the Egyptian government permission to read users’ emails and messages. Even messages shared via encrypted services like WhatsApp are vulnerable, according to POLITICO’s technical review of the application, and two of the outside experts.

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IT Security Guru

AUGUST 17, 2023

With the world more digitised and interconnected than ever, a significant attack on CNI could lead to physical harm or even the loss of life. The UK Government recently issued a national statement that warns organisations about the potential for cyberattacks on CNI.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 23, 2022

Shifting Risk and Business Environment Demand creates a Shift in Security Strategies. The continued high ranking of cloud as a target demonstrates a lack of maturity in cloud data security with limited use of encryption, perceived or experienced multi-cloud complexity and the rapid growth of enterprise data. Thu, 03/24/2022 - 05:00.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 10, 2023

Executive Summary In February 2023, EclecticIQ researchers identified multiple KamiKakaBot malwares which are very likely used to target government entities in ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries. The ISO file also contains a decoy Word document that has an XOR-encrypted section.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 18, 2022

The post Two-Faced Facebook: Foils Privacy Plugins by Encrypting URLs appeared first on Security Boulevard. Facebook is rolling out a new link schema—to fight privacy browsers and privacy plugins.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 1, 2022

Backup encryption is the process of converting backups from plaintext to ciphertext using mathematical algorithms and encryption keys for maximum data security. The post Backup Encryption: What It Is and Why It’s Important for Data Security appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 23, 2023

Organizations are accelerating plans for data encryption, driven by increased security, privacy, and cloud workload protection requirements. However, there are a few different approaches to data encryption and enterprises must consider several factors before choosing the right tools and architecture for their needs.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 18, 2024

How do we gauge how risky it is and how do we ensure that future APIs are not putting the enterprise at risk? This can not be done without major risk unless organizations have created and mandated corporate standards on what a "good" API actually is from a security standpoint. Defining and sharing what good means.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

Encryption has been a hot topic of discussion during the implementation phase of most data privacy laws. The post Role of Encryption in GDPR Compliance appeared first on The State of Security. The post Role of Encryption in GDPR Compliance appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Although commercial quantum computing may still be decades away, government agencies and industry experts agree that now is the time to prepare your cybersecurity landscape for the future. With quantum computing looming in the not-so-distant future, the way that we think about encryption will need to evolve.

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Adam Shostack

DECEMBER 11, 2019

UK, and Australia: Weak Encryption Puts Billions of Internet Users at Risk. The Open Technology Institute has an Open Letter to Law Enforcement in the U.S., press release , letter.) I am pleased to be one of the signers.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

It seems like not a day goes by where we don’t hear about a local government cyberattack. Indeed, from 911 call centers to public schools , cyberattacks on local governments are as common as they are devastating. Just how often do threat actors attack local governments? said daily. said daily. Table of Contents.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 27, 2021

In a developing market, third-party risk management (TPRM) software and tools could be the answer to helping organizations fill the gap. This article looks at the top third-party risk management vendors and tools and offers a look into TPRM solutions and what buyers should consider before purchasing. Aravo TPRM.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 1, 2020

Related: What we’ve learned from the massive breach of Capitol At RSA 2020 , I learned about how one of the routine daily chores all large organizations perform — data governance — has started to emerge as something of a cybersecurity multiplier. A robust data archiving strategy puts data into tiers, Lahiri says.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 5, 2021

Two of the largest government security agencies are laying out the key cyberthreats to Kubernetes, the popular platform for orchestrating and managing containers, and ways to harden the open-source tool against attacks. ” Containers, Kubernetes Take Over. .” ” Further reading: Top Container Security Solutions for 2021.

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Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Categorizing risks as high, medium, or low has been the go-to method for organizations seeking to prioritize their cybersecurity efforts. Ten Risks in a Bed Remember the nursery rhyme? Enter the need for a more precise and actionable approach — Cyber Risk Quantification. What is Cyber Risk Quantification?

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 10, 2022

Related: The dangers of normalizing encryption for government use. It’s possible to de-risk work scenarios involving personal data by carrying out a classic risk assessment of an organization’s … (more…). Working with personal data in today’s cyber threat landscape is inherently risky.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 8, 2024

MIM is a government body responsible for industry and mineral resources operations. Cybercriminals may exploit the leaked credentials to gain initial access to government systems and launch ransomware attacks. file leaked several types of database credentials, mail credentials, and data encryption keys. The exposed env.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 13, 2021

Data Encryption Shields the Energy Sector Against Emerging Threats. Government Accountability Office (GAO) report notes that the energy industry faces “significant cybersecurity risks” because “threat actors are becoming increasingly capable of carrying out attacks.”. Encryption. Wed, 01/13/2021 - 09:42. A recent U.S.

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