Security Boulevard

MAY 12, 2022

The post EU Has Lost the Plot, Will Ban Encryption — Think of the Children appeared first on Security Boulevard. The European Union “is failing to protect children.” Something must be done—and, yes, what they’re proposing is indeed something.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 11, 2022

A White House memo directed at federal agencies aims to jumpstart efforts to move vulnerable security systems to a quantum-resistant cryptography security posture and maintain investment in quantum computing technology. The post National Security Memo Highlights Quantum Computing Risks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 12, 2024

A number of measures should be taken to avoid the possibility of data breaches, whilst also understanding that added security can be a good selling point. Here are several key strategies to enhance website security: 1. Data Encryption Encrypt sensitive data both in transit and at rest.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 30, 2023

According to a recent poll, half of responding professionals at organizations considering quantum computing benefits believe that their organizations are at risk for HNDL attacks. During an HNDL attack, threat actors will “harvest” encrypted data from unsuspecting.

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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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SecureWorld News

APRIL 1, 2024

A new Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) threat called "darcula" is taking advantage of encrypted mobile messaging services to unleash a wave of sophisticated smishing attacks targeting organizations across more than 100 countries. Follow SecureWorld News for more stories related to cybersecurity.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Industry-specific rules: Check relevant regulations on a regular basis to verify data security compliance , and use DLP to protect sensitive data and reduce regulatory risks. Analyze the storage’s security protocols and scalability. Well-informed employees can better identify and respond to security threats.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 20, 2024

Ransomware attacks have become a significant threat to organizations of all kinds worldwide, with attackers encrypting data and demanding payment for its release. On top of this, a significant 41% of victims opted to pay the ransom, which is a difficult decision that's fraught with its own respective complexities and risks.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 26, 2019

Even though encryption should be taken seriously by businesses of all sizes, only a small fraction of the corporate sector puts their back on it. And, the dilemma is that not every business is prepared for it or have sufficient means to mitigate the risks. Why is Encryption a Feasible Option against Digital Threats?

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 14, 2024

Mark Grindey, CEO, Zeus Cloud explains that one way that organisations can mitigate similar risks is by implementing on-premises and hybrid cloud solutions. Obvious as it may seem to many in the industry, today it is vital to encrypt data during the storage and transmission thereof.

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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.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The proposed regulations, designed specifically for hospitals, establish a robust framework for cybersecurity risk management and incident response. Hospitals will be required to implement comprehensive cybersecurity programs, including vulnerability assessments, access controls, and security awareness training for their employees.

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Webroot

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In this article, we’ll discuss the importance of data security and protection. How to protect your data A sophisticated, layered security strategy will already have prevention tools like endpoint and DNS protection in place as well as security awareness training to stop threats before they reach your network.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 14, 2022

Conduction of such evaluations periodically gives a clear picture of where the program stands in terms of security. All such requirements are detailed under a section titled CMS Acceptable Risk Safeguards (ARS). Promptly and frequently, teach the staff about data security methods as well as how to spot and prevent phishing schemes.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 17, 2023

It provides a framework for managing cybersecurity risk and is widely used by organizations in the U.S. Organizations put controls, tools, and processes in place to ensure safe operations and mitigate various risks. This will help you determine the appropriate security measures to implement and prioritize your efforts.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 24, 2023

Related: Tapping hidden pools of security talent Sometimes hackers can encrypt your systems, holding them hostage and asking you to pay money to regain access to them. Smart business leaders choose to be proactive and manage the risks by staying current with cybersecurity solutions.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The startup manages an open source project for key management, authorization enforcement policies, and end-to-end encryption. See the Top Code Debugging and Code Security Tools. New Era for Work and Security. Earlier this year, Ballistic Ventures invested $7 million in Nudge Security because of its focus on the modern workforce.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 7, 2023

Innovative technologies such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and advanced encryption have significant implications for cybersecurity. When this happens, it creates uncertainty for security professionals who do not understand how to best safeguard their infrastructure and data in the.

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Webroot

APRIL 3, 2024

Make sure your connection is encrypted by looking for the padlock symbol or “https” in the address bar to the left of the website address. By encrypting your internet connection and masking your IP address, a good VPN shields your online activities from prying eyes, hackers, and nosy advertisers.

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Cytelligence

MAY 24, 2023

It aligns with our business strategy by mitigating cybersecurity risks that could impact our reputation, financial stability, and regulatory compliance. What are the key cybersecurity risks our organization faces? These risks can result in financial losses, reputational damage, and regulatory penalties.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

“This settlement ensures Home Depot complies with our state’s strong data security law and requires the company to take steps to protect consumer information from illegal use or disclosure.” ” .

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Centraleyes

MARCH 12, 2024

In cybersecurity, audit management involves assessing the effectiveness of security measures, identifying vulnerabilities, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Risk Identification and Mitigation Audits uncover potential risks and vulnerabilities, allowing businesses to address and mitigate them proactively.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Police in the Netherlands broke open alleged drugs gangs by hacking an encrypted messenger service, Exclu. The post Dutch Cops Bust ‘Exclu’ Messaging Service, Arrest 42 appeared first on Security Boulevard. Lives were saved and alleged perps arrested.

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Anton on Security

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Phil reminds us of a few commonly forgotten aspects of DiD: “The goal of defense in depth is not just multiple layers of controls to collectively mitigate one or more risks, but rather multiple layers of interlocking or inter-linked controls.” Data security: This includes encryption, access control, and data loss prevention.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

The problem is that when you connect to Public WiFi, the information sent from your smartphone or laptop is not encrypted and is broadcast in every direction for anyone with ill-intent to collect and analyze. Now that we understand the risks of Public WiFi, let’s find out what we can do to keep ourselves secure on these open networks.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The problem is that businesses are not yet aware of double or triple extortion ransomware and how these tactics can affect their data protection strategies. According to a separate study 2 , double extortion, which became popular in the first quarter of 2020, collects confidential business information before encrypting a victim's database.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

The AvosLocker ransomware-as-a-service emerged in the threat landscape in September 2021, since January the group expanded its targets by implementing the support for encrypting Linux systems, specifically VMware ESXi servers. Only use secure networks and avoid using public Wi-Fi networks. Consider installing and using a VPN.

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IT Security Guru

APRIL 20, 2023

A security-aware one may have thought, what’s the chance of someone hacking my email vs. me finishing this work by Monday? At the enterprise level, this risk paints a different picture. million , and nearly 10% of employees exfiltrate data over a six-month period, your risk calculation for the enterprise looks very different.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Another Five Eyes government is trying to stop end-to-end encryption—this time, it’s the UK. The post Think of the Children: Anti-E2EE Ads Ahoy appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SC Magazine

MAY 20, 2021

The misconfiguration put users’ personal data and developer’s internal resources, such as access to update mechanisms and storage at risk.”. He said moving at this speed, even with sound change management and security best practices in place means every organization runs the risk of introducing misconfigurations into their cloud applications.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 27, 2020

IBM’s “ 2019 Cost of a Data Breach Report ” details the costs that come from a data breach as a result of various cybersecurity risks. An extremely important part of overall cybersecurity planning is performing a cybersecurity risk assessment. What is a cybersecurity risk assessment? Why is it important?

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SC Magazine

JULY 6, 2021

When organizations adapted to long-term remote work, the spotlight was cast on insider risk. Because it’s subject to individual’s behavior, insider risk has become every organization’s most complex security issue. With the right security protocols and technology, employees can become the company’s greatest security defense.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 7, 2022

When assessing risk in your organization, the first step is to define the scope of your information assets, especially those which could impact the confidentiality, integrity and accessibility of information within your company. That includes any risks that affect assets that process, store and transmit personal data.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Eufy home security cameras and doorbells are insecure: They send your photos to the cloud without permission and serve up video across the internet without encryption. The post More Lies: Anker’s Eufy Pants on Fire — ‘No Cloud’ Cams Send to Cloud appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Spinone

JULY 16, 2019

The risks are especially true for cloud services where everything is connected. Our clients face security risks every day, but they know how to prevent them. In this article, we will not only guide you through the woods of the most dangerous threats and risks of using public clouds. And the prices can often be severe.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 28, 2021

The files are then held for ransom and the victim is threatened by data loss, because of the encryption, and leaking of the exfiltrated data. Files are encrypted with a combination of AES-256 and RSA-4096 via the Microsoft CryptoAPI , as per CrowdStrike. Earlier versions appended the.CONTI extension to encrypted files.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 15, 2023

For example, threat actors are using new programming languages like Rust to help avoid detection by security software and exfiltrating data (instead of encrypting it) so they can threaten organizations that use backups. The post How to Know if You’ve Been Infected by Ransomware appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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