CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

With quantum computing looming in the not-so-distant future, the way that we think about encryption will need to evolve. However, the complex math behind creating encryption keys is no match for the power of quantum computers. With 128-bit key encryption, it could take trillions of years to find a matching key.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Ransomware authors are coming up with sophisticated social engineering tactics to steal confidential information, personal data, access credentials to restricted resources, and information that has commercial value. Spin Technology’s solution is a helping hand for: 1. Identification of the damaged (encrypted) files.

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Joseph Steinberg

APRIL 6, 2021

Ransomware comes in multiple flavors – sometimes involving far more than just the unauthorized encryption of data. Criminals may utilize all sorts of social engineering approaches, as well as technical exploits, in order to deliver their ransomware into their intended targets.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 3, 2023

As you may have noticed, daily headlines around quantum computing and its impact on technologies are becoming commonplace. Due to this specific way of processing, quantum computers can also break many of the current encryption algorithms used to protect data. It is safe, encrypted, and should take forever to decrypt.”

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 12, 2021

SecureWorld News just analyzed dozens of pages of court documents to understand this story of the Naval Engineer—an insider—who is accused of going rogue in a high-tech and high-stakes operation. Tools involved digital media, encrypted communication, cryptocurrency, and secret data handoffs. military relies on. Government.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 31, 2020

The attacker also obtained free encryption certificates for escrow.com from Let’s Encrypt. The employee involved in this incident fell victim to a spear-fishing or social engineering attack. 49 (that domain is hobbled here because it is currently flagged as hosting a phishing site).

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Big game attacks extort vast ransoms from organizations by holding their data hostage—either with encryption, the threat of damaging data leaks, or both. Top of the list is “Big Game” ransomware, the most serious cyberthreat to businesses all around the world.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 4, 2023

The technology giant confirmed that the update is a necessity and can be automatically updated as well, if the settings are tweaked. Therefore, computer admins are being warned to be aware of phishing emails, malicious downloads, and be wary of other social engineering attacks.

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SecureList

APRIL 15, 2024

They generated a custom version of the ransomware, which used the aforementioned account credential to spread across the network and perform malicious activities, such as killing Windows Defender and erasing Windows Event Logs in order to encrypt the data and cover its tracks. In this article, we revisit the LockBit 3.0

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

To this end, some impressive technology has been created to combat the technological side of the issue, to keep hackers and similar bad actors from accessing data and account privileges they shouldn’t. However, the technological side of cybersecurity is no longer the weakest link in a company’s proverbial chain. Social Tactics.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 6, 2020

This can make them particularly susceptible to social engineering trickery, the trigger for online extortion and fraud campaigns, Bastable told me. These attacks aren’t really driven by technology, they’re more human-driven attacks.” The attackers aren’t really relying too much on technology. It’s simple fraud.”

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 18, 2021

LW: Will any of the big initiatives we heard about at RSA 2021 and Black Hat 2021 – such as advanced encryption, advanced application security and advanced cloud-security frameworks – ultimately remove much of the responsibility for data security from the individual consumer? LW: Anything else?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 24, 2022

However, with technology innovation comes new risks, security challenges and threats. Cyber criminals are also evolving with technology to satisfy their nefarious goals. Merely suggesting using multi-factor authentication (MFA) or encrypting everywhere is not enough. Todd Moore | VP, Encryption Products. Data security.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

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. The bill is intended to address technology-based threats, giving the U.S. If passed, it will significantly restrict data movement.

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Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Oversight of the Shared Responsibility Model is a shared endeavor, with constant communication and collaboration required to adapt to evolving threats and technological advancements. Lack of Encryption Cloud computing involves data transmission over networks and storage in shared infrastructures. How to Secure Data in the Cloud A.

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Security Affairs

MAY 3, 2021

Physical Actions Lead to Data Breaches A small percentage of all the data breach incidents occur because of physical actions that don’t involve technology. Social Engineering It’s been found that almost one-fourth of the data breach is carried out by using social engineering. One common.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 19, 2023

MailChimp, the automation based marketing company, is the third to hit the news headlines on Google as its servers have become a victim of a social engineering attack that led to a data leak. Thus, it clearly suggests that the business of spreading file encrypting malware is not lucrative anymore.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 3, 2023

As we rely increasingly on digital technologies for our work, communication, entertainment, and education, we also expose ourselves to more and more cyber risks. According to PurpleSec, 98% of cybercrime relies on social engineering to accomplish it. But how much do we know about the cyber threats we face daily?

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Hybrid approach : Attackers can use a slew of different social engineering scams, such as technical support scams or malvertising, to trick employees into installing RMM tools onto their own machines, enabling both initial access and a mechanism for ransomware deployment.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Some of these include: Advanced persistent threats (APTs); Insider threats; Social engineering; and, Human error. The post Cybersecurity Awareness Month Blog Series: Using Technology to Safeguard the Nation’s Critical Infrastructure appeared first on Data Security Blog | Thales eSecurity.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 5, 2022

If the data is online, then it’s accessible to bad actors and just waiting to be encrypted for ransom. Fun fact: 80% of these breaches occur at the endpoint , often via phishing or social engineering. Back up your data and secure your backups in an offline location. It’s quick to deploy and simple to operate. Let’s talk VPNs.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 24, 2023

SMTP server and Mail credentials: Attackers can exploit this for sending emails disguised as legitimate company representatives.This could lead to social engineering attacks, malware distribution, or phishing.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 4, 2023

Xplain hack impacted the Swiss cantonal police and Fedpol Zyxel published guidance for protecting devices from ongoing attacks Kimsuky APT poses as journalists and broadcast writers in its attacks New Linux Ransomware BlackSuit is similar to Royal ransomware CISA adds Progress MOVEit Transfer zero-day to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (..)

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 28, 2023

As enterprise IT environments have expanded to include mobile and IoT devices and cloud and edge technology, new types of tests have emerged to address new risks, but the same general principles and techniques apply. Most cyberattacks today start with social engineering, phishing , or smishing. Complete Guide & Steps.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

The improved performance and reduced latency of the technology mean that data may be accessed and recovered promptly, lowering the danger of prolonged exposure and potential security issues associated with delayed data retrieval. NVMe over fabrics starts to become an important technology in cloud storage.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2021

The emails pose as company updates and are often socially engineered to look like they have been personally tailored to the recipient. A short period of time is plenty to get access to sensitive data, exfiltrate it, cover tracks, delete or encrypt valuable data, and potentially increase persistence in the environment for future usage.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 26, 2023

Seniors in a digital world can be overwhelmed by all the new technology. Many of today's most dangerous threats are delivered through social engineering, i.e., by tricking users into giving up their data, or downloading malware from an infected email attachment. All of this can contribute to a serious case of security fatigue.

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SC Magazine

MAY 11, 2021

Visitors arrive at the cloud pavilion of Amazon Web Services at the 2016 CeBIT digital technology trade fair in Hanover, Germany. This not only serves as a basis for social engineering attacks, but can lead to the exposure of additional resources. Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

In our increasingly digital world, where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, cyber-security awareness has become an indispensable skill. Stay informed about the latest cyber threats, such as phishing, malware, ransomware, and social engineering attacks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 21, 2023

Explore topics such as authentication protocols, encryption mechanisms, and anomaly detection techniques to enhance the security and privacy of IoT ecosystems. Blockchain and Cybersecurity: Investigate the use of blockchain technology in enhancing cybersecurity.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 3, 2024

This technology has become increasingly popular in daily life through features like Apple Face ID and Touch ID because of its security and reliability. Facial Recognition Facial recognition technology has become increasingly refined in recent years. Beyond Personal Devices: Biometric technology is expanding beyond personal devices.

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Cytelligence

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Ransomware attacks, where hackers encrypt critical data and demand a ransom for its release, have become alarmingly common. Implementing advanced endpoint security measures, such as multi-factor authentication, encryption, and regular patching and updating of software, can significantly reduce the risk of attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Vaibhav Narayanam, who is the Director of Corporate Development & Venture Investments at ServiceNow, invests in a variety of technologies. We continue to look for technologies that foster secure and compliant use of data at the operational speed today’s businesses require.”. See our picks for the Top Cybersecurity Startups.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 20, 2024

Regular updates: Keep your policy current by regularly updating it to address new threats and technological changes. Here are some essential examples of these tools: Email gateway: It stands out by shielding against phishing and other social engineering attacks, scanning incoming communications for threats.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Byron: I was initially drawn to cybersecurity as a USA TODAY technology reporter assigned to cover Microsoft. Erin: What cybersecurity technologies are you most excited about right now? How can individuals and organizations detect and protect themselves against the misuse of deep fake technology? Erin: So, let’s get started.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

New tactics and rebrandings emerged Besides an increased focus on exploiting zero-days, ransomware gangs introduced other new tactics in 2023 such as CL0P’s use of torrents for distributing stolen data and innovative social engineering techniques by groups like Scattered Spider. We also saw notable rebrands (i.e

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Cloud security consists of all the technologies and processes that ensure an organization’s cloud infrastructure is protected against internal and external cybersecurity threats. Does the provider encrypt data while in transit and at rest? Zero trust is one such technology that offers a refined control over policy enforcement.

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