Tag: encryption
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MongoDB Queryable Encryption now supports range queries on encrypted data
MongoDB Queryable Encryption allows customers to securely encrypt sensitive application data and store it in an encrypted format within the MongoDB database. It also enables … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/10/17/mongodb-queryable-encryption-mongodb-8/
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Chinese Researchers Tap Quantum to Break Encryption
But the time when quantum computers pose a tangible threat to modern encryption is likely still several years away. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/application-security/chinese-researchers-unveil-quantum-technique-to-break-encryption
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Experts slam Chinese research on quantum encryption attack
Researchers at Shanghai University claim to have cracked RSA encryption using D-Wave quantum systems, but infosec experts say the claims are overblown. First seen on techtarget.com Jump to article: www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/news/366613737/Experts-slam-Chinese-research-on-quantum-encryption-attack
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FHE Consortium Pushes for Quantum-Resilient Cryptography Standards
The FHE Technical Consortium for Hardware (FHETCH) brings together developers, hardware manufacturers and cloud providers to collaborate on technical standards necessary to develop commercial fully homomorphic encryption solutions and lower adoption barriers. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/data-privacy/fhe-consortium-quantum-resilient-cryptography-standards
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Microsoft says more ransomware stopped before reaching encryption
Volume of attacks still surging though, according to Digital Defense Report First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/10/15/microsoft_ransomware_attacks/
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Chinese Researchers Break RSA Encryption Using Quantum Computing
A team of researchers from China has broken RSA encryption using quantum computing technology. Utilizing D-Wave’s advanced quantum annealing systems, this innovative research raises pressing concerns about the security of widely adopted cryptographic methods. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/quantum-computing-breaks-rsa-encryption/
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Ransomware encryption down amid surge of attacks, Microsoft says
The company reported a 300% drop in ransomware attacks that made it to the encryption stage over the past two years. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/ransomware-encryption-down-attacks-up-nation-state-crime/
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hinese Researchers Break RSA Encryption Using Quantum Computing
A team of researchers from China has broken RSA encryption using quantum computing technology. Utilizing D-Wave’s advanced quantum annealing systems, this innovative research raises pressing concerns about the security of widely adopted cryptographic methods. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/quantum-computing-breaks-rsa-encryption/
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Most Organizations Unprepared for Post-Quantum Threat
Most organizations are not prepared for the post-quantum threat, despite the recent publication of NIST’s first three finalized post-quantum encryption standards First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/orgs-unprepared-postquantum-threat/
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CISA Urges Encryption of Cookies in F5 BIG-IP Systems
CISA urged organizations to tackle security risks from unencrypted cookies in F5 BIG-IP LTM systems First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/cisa-urges-encryption-cookies-f/
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Crypto-apocalypse soon? Chinese researchers find a potential quantum attack on classical encryption
With an off-the-shelf D-Wave machine First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/10/14/china_quantum_attack/
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Cost of Online Brand Impersonation: Customer Acquisition and Loyalty
Online brand impersonation is an insidious threat compared to more straightforward attacks. Ransomware, for example, is simply extortion. A cybercriminal encrypts your data, holds it hostage, and demands payment in exchange for encryption keys. The consequences of the attack are either the loss of data or the cost of the ransom (and associated downtime). Online……
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Generative AI Fueling More Sophisticated Cyberattacks: Survey
Organizations say generative AI is fueling a surge of more sophisticated cyberattacks and that they feel unprepared for the onslaught, but a Keeper Security survey found they are investing more in such foundational protections as data encryption and employee awareness training. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/10/generative-ai-fueling-more-sophisticated-cyberattacks-survey/
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Passwordless Authentication without Secrets!
Tags: access, attack, authentication, breach, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, conference, credentials, cybercrime, data, data-breach, encryption, finance, GDPR, healthcare, iam, ibm, identity, infrastructure, mfa, office, passkey, password, privacy, regulation, risk, software, strategy, technology, updatePasswordless Authentication without Secrets! divya Fri, 10/11/2024 – 08:54 As user expectations for secure and seamless access continue to grow, the 2024 Thales Consumer Digital Trust Index (DTI) research revealed that 65% of users feel frustrated with frequent password resets. This highlights an increasing demand for advanced authentication methods like passkeys and multi-factor authentication (MFA),…
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Top 6 Best Enpass Alternatives: Features Reviews
Tags: encryptionWhen looking for an Enpass alternative, imporant features include strong encryption, ease of use, cross-platform support, sharing options, and features like autofill. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/products/best-enpass-alternatives/
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Technical Analysis of DarkVision RAT
Tags: access, antivirus, api, attack, cloud, communications, computer, control, cybercrime, data, detection, encryption, endpoint, infection, injection, malicious, malware, network, open-source, password, powershell, rat, remote-code-execution, startup, tactics, theft, threat, tool, windowsIntroductionDarkVision RAT is a highly customizable remote access trojan (RAT) that first surfaced in 2020, offered on Hack Forums and their website for as little as $60. Written in C/C++, and assembly, DarkVision RAT has gained popularity due to its affordability and extensive feature set, making it accessible even to low-skilled cybercriminals. The RAT’s capabilities…
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Secure Your World with Phishing Resistant Passkeys
Tags: access, apple, attack, authentication, awareness, banking, breach, business, cloud, compliance, cyber, cybersecurity, data, encryption, exploit, fido, finance, google, government, Hardware, healthcare, identity, login, mfa, microsoft, network, passkey, password, phishing, psychology, regulation, risk, service, soar, software, strategy, threat, tool, vulnerabilitySecure Your World with Phishing Resistant Passkeys madhav Thu, 10/10/2024 – 05:12 As we celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024 with the theme “Secure Our World,” exploring innovative technologies is crucial to help us achieve this goal. One such advancement that’s revolutionizing online security and user authentication is passkeys. Passkeys represent a significant leap forward in…
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Dark Angels Ransomware Attacking Windows And Linux/ESXi Systems
The sophisticated ransomware group Dark Angels, active since 2022, targets large companies for substantial ransom payments by employing third-party ransomware payloads like Babuk, RTM Locker, and RagnarLocker to encrypt files on Windows and Linux systems. It employs ransomware in a strategic manner, taking into account the potential impact of file encryption, in order to minimize…
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European govt air-gapped systems breached using custom malware
An APT hacking group known as GoldenJackal has successfully breached air-gapped government systems in Europe using two custom toolsets to steal sensitive data, like emails, encryption keys, images, archives, and documents. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/european-govt-air-gapped-systems-breached-using-custom-malware/
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Die neuen PQC-Standards des NIST in drei Schritten zur quantensicheren Verschlüsselung
Vor wenigen Wochen hat das US-amerikanische National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) die ersten drei von insgesamt vier Post-Quantum-Krypto-Algorithmen finalisiert. Mit den Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 203, 204 und 205 haben Unternehmen nun erstmals die Möglichkeit, ihre Verschlüsselungsverfahren so einzurichten, dass sie nachweislich quantensicher sind also auch in einer Post-Quantum-Welt […] First seen…
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Feds Warn Health Sector of New ‘Trinity’ Ransomware Threats
Gang Hits Victims with ‘Sophisticated’ Exfiltration, Encryption Extortion Attacks. Health sector entities have yet another ransomware group to worry about, warn U.S. federal authorities. Trinity, a relatively new sophisticated threat actor, is hitting a variety of critical industries, including healthcare, said the Department of Health and Human Services in an advisory. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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Quantum Breakthroughs Drive New Encryption Strategies
Kawin Boonyapredee on Why Organizations Should Take Post-Quantum Threats Seriously. Quantum computing has been evolving for decades and holds immense promise. Companies have invested billions of dollars in this technology, which will eventually solve complex business problems. But for now the use cases are limited, said Kawin Boonyapredee, chief strategy officer at Applied Quantum. First…
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KuppingerCole Names Thales a Leader in the Passwordless Authentication Market
KuppingerCole Names Thales a Leader in the Passwordless Authentication Market madhav Thu, 10/03/2024 – 06:26 The KuppingerCole Leadership Compass for Enterprises has recognized Thales OneWelcome as an Overall, Innovation, Product, and Market Leader in the Passwordless Authentication market. Analysts praise the platform for offering a versatile set of features designed to facilitate passwordless experiences for…
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GorillaBot Emerged As King For DDoS Attacks With 300,000+ Commands
The newly emerged Gorilla Botnet has exhibited unprecedented activity, launching over 300,000 DDoS attacks against targets in over 100 countries between September 4 and 27. The botnet, a modified version of Mirai, supports multiple CPU architectures and employs advanced techniques to maintain long-term control over infected devices. It leverages encryption algorithms commonly used by the…
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Discord’s New EndEnd Encryption, LinkedIn Using Your Data for AI Training
In episode 348, Tom and Scott discuss Discord’s new end-to-end encryption for audio and video calls, involving the DAVE Protocol, third-party vetting by Trail of Bits, and its impact on users. They also address LinkedIn’s controversial move to automatically opt users into using their data to train AI models without initial consent, suggestions for opting……
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Microsoft Recall kommt mit Opt-In, mehr Filtern und Verschlüsselung
Gesundheitsdaten, Kreditkartennummern und anderes soll Recall nicht mehr speichern. Zudem wird mehr verschlüsselt, Opt-Out ist beim Windows-Setup möglich. First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Microsoft-Recall-kommt-mit-Opt-In-mehr-Filtern-und-Verschluesselung-9956521.html
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Recall the Recall recall? Microsoft thinks it can make that Windows feature palatable
AI screengrab service to be opt-in, features encryption, biometrics, enclaves, more First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/09/27/microsoft_has_some_thoughts_about/