Security Affairs

JANUARY 28, 2025

ENGlobal reported to the SEC that personal information was compromised in a ransomware attack that took place in November 2024. ENGlobal disclosed a ransomware attack that occurredin November, in a SEC filingthe company confirmed that threat actors gained access to personal information. ” reads the FORM 8-K filed with SEC.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 24, 2025

Quantum computings ability to break todays encryption may still be years awaybut security leaders cant afford to wait. Related: Quantum standards come of age The real threat isnt just the eventual arrival of quantum decryptionits that nation-state actors are already stockpiling encrypted data in harvest now, decrypt later attacks.

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Joseph Steinberg

APRIL 7, 2025

updated to reflect technological advances and societal developments that have taken place over the past few years, provides a down-to-earth guide for people who want to secure their own data (and their employer’s days, too). The new book.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Enter attribute-based encryption ( ABE ) an advanced type of cryptography that’s now ready for prime time. ABE makes it much more difficult to fraudulently decrypt an asset in its entirety; it does this by pulling user and data attributes into the encryption picture — in a way that allows decryption to be flexible.

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Joseph Steinberg

JULY 20, 2022

There is little doubt that quantum computing will ultimately undermine the security of most of today’s encryption systems , and, thereby, render vulnerable to exposure nearly every piece of data that is presently protected through the use of encryption. Such an attitude is not alarmist – it is reality, whether we like it or not.

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Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

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. It can also track people’s locations via smartphone’s built-in GPS and Wi-Fi technologies, according to two of the analysts.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

As small businesses increasingly depend on digital technologies to operate and grow, the risks associated with cyber threats also escalate. INE Security advises businesses to secure their network by using firewalls, encrypting data, and regularly updating security software. Cary, NC, Oct. 1 – Storing 1 copy offsite (e.g.,

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 29, 2025

2025 The International Year of Quantum Science and Technology divya Tue, 04/29/2025 - 07:48 It is no surprise that the United Nations declared 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ). To facilitate this transition, Thales provides PQC starter kits for hardware security modules and network encryption.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 29, 2025

2025 The International Year of Quantum Science and Technology divya Tue, 04/29/2025 - 07:48 It is no surprise that the United Nations declared 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ). To facilitate this transition, Thales provides PQC starter kits for hardware security modules and network encryption.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 10, 2025

If your organization handles sensitive financial information, you must implement security measures that fulfill the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) requirements. The most commonly used methods for securing cardholder data are tokenization and encryption. What Is Encryption? What Is Tokenization?

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 9, 2025

The expanding threat landscape: vulnerabilities and attack types The aviation ecosystem is an intricate web of airlines, airports, air navigation service providers, maintenance suppliers, and third-party technology vendors. airports, including LAX, ATL, and ORD, offline for hours, disrupting traveler information systems.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 16, 2024

As we approach 2025, the cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly, shaped by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and emerging threats. By 2027, 75% of employees are expected to acquire or modify technology outside of ITs control, up from 41% in 2022. To keep up, organizations must stay ahead of these developments.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 11, 2021

The company says an incident at a third-party cloud provider may have exposed customer account information and credentials used to remotely manage Ubiquiti gear. This data may include your name, email address, and the one-way encrypted password to your account (in technical terms, the passwords are hashed and salted).

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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. Read the 8-K filing here.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The city added that the attack was successfully thwarted, and no systems were encrypted. Fortunately, the city’s Department of Technology quickly identified the threat and took action to significantly limit potential exposure, which included severing internet connectivity.” ” reads the update published by the City.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 4, 2024

To prevent anyone trying to disclose information about these channels and the fraudulent activity of their creators, the administrators disabled message forwarding, screenshots, and previews of these channels in the Telegram web-version. After that, the system reboots. Trojan.BAT.Agent.cix Trojan.BAT.Miner.id io gta-5rp.github[.]io/Windows/GTArp.zip

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

It encrypts data with AES-256 in CBC mode before sending and decrypts server responses with AES-128 in CBC mode. The process of sending data to “rust” consists of three stages: Data is encrypted with AES-256 in CBC mode using the same key as in the case of the “http” server.

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Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

From the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 to the Clean Air Act of 1963 and the public-private revolution in airline safety in the 1990s, the United States has made important adjustments following profound changes in the economy and technology. Regulation is how society aligns market incentives with its own values.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 16, 2024

First, forensic traces showed that Serbian police used a Cellebrite tool to unlock and extract data from his device without informing him, obtaining legal consent, or disclosing the searchs purpose. Amnesty International made two disconcerting discoveries while investigating the case of Milanovs phone. ” concludes the report.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 30, 2020

based merchants suggest thieves are exploiting weaknesses in how certain financial institutions have implemented the technology to sidestep key chip card security features and effectively create usable, counterfeit cards. Newer, chip-based cards employ a technology known as EMV that encrypts the account data stored in the chip.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Part three of a four-part series In 2024, global pressure on companies to implement advanced data protection measures intensified, with new standards in encryption and software transparency raising the bar. One example of is AI model cards, which inform users about how AI models are intended to be used.

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Webroot

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The five core components of a VPN are: Encryption : The conversion of information into a coded format that can only be read by someone who has the decryption key. Split tunneling: Allows you to choose which internet traffic goes through the VPN (with encryption) and which goes directly to the internet. How do VPNs work?

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Security Affairs

APRIL 5, 2025

The ransomware gang hit organizations in multiple industries, including education, healthcare, manufacturing, information technology, and government sectors. The Port started notifying impacted individuals after their personal information was compromised. Please visit our cyberattack webpage for additional information.”

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 4, 2023

The term Zero Trust refers to a concept, an approach to information security that dramatically deviates from the common approach of yesteryear; Zero Trust states that no request for service is trusted, even if it is issued by a device owned by the resource’s owner, and is made from an internal, private network belonging to the same party.

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Security Affairs

MAY 24, 2024

In this advisory, I aim to explore how implementing a specific security technological combination (TLS and DDNS) negatively influences the overall security, inadvertently creating opportunities for attackers to exploit weaknesses on a massive scale. This is typically achieved through a combination of Public Key Infrastructure (using X.509

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Joseph Steinberg

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Since 2013, of course, there have been multiple efforts by governments to spy on users of digital communications and to force technology companies to provide access to the electronic communications of suspected criminals. Of course, no encryption method is perfect. So, is there a way to truly protect communications from snooping?

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

This cutting-edge innovation combines Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)* — designed to withstand the security threats posed by future quantum computing—with the trusted SSL technology that secures websites worldwide. Unlike other solutions available in the market, the QR codes generated do not contain any biometric data.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. Mimecast Limited was fined $990,000 for minimizing the details of its breach, which involved the exfiltration of critical code and encrypted credentials. Unisys Corp., Avaya Holdings Corp., was fined $995,000.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2025

The breach was detected in February , leading to notifications to the FBI, Virginia State Police, and the Virginia Information Technologies Agency. ” The group uses an ARCrypter ransomware variant, derived from Babuks leaked code , to encrypt files after infiltrating a network.

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Jane Frankland

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

It encompasses everything from ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of information to reducing risks, maintaining compliance, and building trust with customers. Limited Administrative Controls With restricted control over data access and retention policies, companies face challenges in managing sensitive information.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Introduction Information stealers, which are used to collect credentials to then sell them on the dark web or use in subsequent cyberattacks, are actively distributed by cybercriminals. According to Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence, almost 10 million devices, both personal and corporate, were attacked by information stealers in 2023.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 12, 2025

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has uncovered a complex scheme involving the recruitment of soldiers and the exchange of classified information, raising serious concerns about national security. Public vigilance is crucial in protecting sensitive information and national security. military intelligence.

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

As technology advances, so do the methods and motivations of those who seek to disrupt global stability. Phishing and Social Engineering: These tactics manipulate individuals to disclose sensitive information. In today’s interconnected world, national security concerns have evolved beyond traditional military threats.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 26, 2025

world, represent perhaps the most disruptive technology to transform IT, our industries and how businesses operate. Verified Identity, access permission controls, data encryption are all challenges for the cybersecurity industry in a world of autonomous machines!

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Virtual reality (VR) technology has transformed how we experience digital environments. This technology simulates environments with striking realism, providing a highly immersive experience for users, and triggering their visual and auditory senses so they feel that they are truly in the moment in a virtual world.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 23, 2024

PowerShower probes the local network and facilitates further infiltration, while VBCloud collects information about the system and steals files. dat Encrypted VBShower backdoor AppCache028732611605321388.log:AppCache0287326116053213889292.vbs Attempt to download additional encrypted VB scripts from the C2 server and run these.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 20, 2023

3CX hired incident response firm Mandiant , which released a report on Wednesday that said the compromise began in 2022 when a 3CX employee installed a malware-laced software package distributed via an earlier software supply chain compromise that began with a tampered installer for X_TRADER , a software package provided by Trading Technologies.

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