Tag: encryption
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Likely Chinese Hackers Infiltrated Asian Telecom for 4 Years
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in SecurityNews‘Weaver Ant’ Used Web Shell Tunneling and Hacked Routers to Evade Detection. An apparently Chinese cyber espionage operation lurked inside the network of an Asian telecom for four years, camouflaging its presence through nested encryption and lightweight web shells. Chinese hackers have been uncovered on the inside of telecom networks spanning the globe. First seen…
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White House’s Operational Security Fail: No Signal Required
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in SecurityNews‘Encryption Can’t Protect You From Stupid,’ Says Leading Cryptographer We’re all human. Who among us hasn’t lost a thumb drive or added a journalist to a consumer-grade encrypted app group chat devoted to White House war planning and military operations? Still, some accidental data breaches pose a bigger risk than others. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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Colt: Test zur quantengesicherten Verschlüsselung im optischen Netz abgeschlossen
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Tags: encryptionFirst seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/colt-abschluss-test-quantencomputer-verschluesselung
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Neue VanHelsing-Ransomware breitet sich rasant aus
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Tags: authentication, backup, blockchain, dark-web, encryption, extortion, governance, government, linux, ransomware, service, usa, windowsDas neue Ransomware-Programm VanHelsing zielt auf Windows-, Linux-, BSD-, ARM- und ESXi-Systeme.Das neue RaaS-Projekt namens VanHelsing wurde erstmals am16. März von Forschern von CYFIRMA entdeckt, als Angreifer es für Verschlüsselung und doppelte Erpressung nutzten. Da es für Ziele der Gemeinschaft Unabhängiger Staaten (GUS) verboten ist, gehen die Security-Spezialisten davon aus, dass die Hintermänner aus Russland…
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New VanHelsing ransomware claims three victims within a month
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Tags: access, authentication, backup, blockchain, control, encryption, government, network, ransom, ransomware, service, windowsSophisticated affiliate program: VanHelsing is a refined ransomware written in C++ and, based on the compilation timestamp observed by Check Point, had claimed its first victim on the same day it got spotted by CYFIRMA.”The ransomware accepts multiple command-line arguments that control the encryption process, such as whether to encrypt network and local drives or…
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Quantenschlüssel aus der Sicht des CISO
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in SecurityNewsQuantum Key Distribution (QKD) dient dazu, Verschlüsselungsschlüssel sicher zwischen zwei Parteien zu verteilen.Der sogenannte Q-Day, an welchem Quantencomputer leistungsstark genug sind aktuelle Standardmethoden der Verschlüsselung zu knacken, rückt näher. Eine der Lösungen, welche zum Schutz vor dieser Quantenbedrohung entwickelt wurde, ist die sogenannte Quantum Key Distribution (QKD). Das Potenzial von QKD ist immens, ihr aktueller…
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Why I am challenging Yvette Cooper’s ‘secret back door’ order against Apple’s encryption
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in SecurityNewsI took steps to lock down all personal data after I was named as an opponent of Russia. Now I am again worried about my family’s safety after the home secretary issued a secret order against Apple First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Why-I-am-challenging-Yvette-Coopers-secret-back-door-order-against-Apples-encryption
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SHARED INTEL QA: Forrester highlights why companies need to strive for ‘cryptoagility’ today
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in SecurityNewsQuantum computing’s ability to break today’s encryption may still be years away”, but security leaders can’t afford to wait. Forrester’s The Future of Quantum Security makes it clear: the transition to quantum-safe cryptography must start now. Related: Quantum standards come of “¦ (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/shared-intel-qa-forrester-highlights-why-companies-need-to-strive-for-cryptoagility-today/
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VanHelsing Ransomware Targets Windows Systems with New Evasion Tactics and File Extension
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Tags: advisory, breach, cyber, cybersecurity, data, encryption, extortion, leak, ransomware, tactics, windowsThe cybersecurity landscape has been recently disrupted by the emergence of the VanHelsing ransomware, a sophisticated strain identified by the CYFIRMA Research and Advisory Team. This ransomware targets Windows systems, employing advanced encryption techniques and appending a unique >>.vanhelsing
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11 hottest IT security certs for higher pay today
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Tags: access, attack, automation, business, cloud, container, control, corporate, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, encryption, exploit, finance, fortinet, google, governance, incident response, infosec, intelligence, Internet, jobs, linux, malicious, malware, monitoring, network, penetration-testing, remote-code-execution, resilience, reverse-engineering, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, skills, software, technology, threat, tool, training, vulnerability, windowsOffensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE): OffSec’s Offensive Security Certified Expert consists of three courses: Advanced Web Attacks and Exploitation, Advanced Evasion Techniques and Breaching Defenses, and Windows User Mode Exploit Development. The format for each course exam is the same: Candidates have 48 hours to compromise a given target using various techniques. No formal prerequisites exist for any of the…
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NCSC proposes three-step plan to move to quantum-safe encryption
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in SecurityNewsThe NCSC urges service providers, large organisations and critical sectors to start thinking today about how they will migrate to post-quantum cryptography over the next decade First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366621031/NCSC-proposes-three-step-plan-to-move-to-quantum-safe-encryption
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UK sets timeline for country’s transition to quantum-resistant encryption
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in SecurityNewsThe U.K. National Cyber Security Centre issued new guidance to help organizations transition to cryptographic algorithms and protocols that can protect data threatened by quantum computing. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/uk-ncsc-quantum-resistant-algorithms-transition
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HP Brings Quantum-Safe Encryption to Printers
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in SecurityNewsHP’s 8000 Series enterprise and commercial printers, which include Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP 8801, Mono MFP 8601, and LaserJet Pro Mono SFP 8501, will feature new quantum ASICs and endpoint controllers to protect them from future quantum attacks. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/hp-brings-quantum-safe-encryption-printers
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The State of Digital Trust in 2025 Consumers Still Shoulder the Responsibility
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Tags: access, ai, authentication, banking, breach, captcha, cloud, compliance, control, cyber, data, deep-fake, encryption, finance, fintech, framework, GDPR, government, healthcare, identity, india, insurance, law, login, malicious, metric, mfa, mitigation, password, privacy, regulation, resilience, risk, service, software, strategy, switch, technology, threat, toolThe State of Digital Trust in 2025 – Consumers Still Shoulder the Responsibility madhav Thu, 03/20/2025 – 04:52 Trust remains the cornerstone of digital interactions, yet its foundations are increasingly fragile in an era of sophisticated cyber threats and evolving consumer expectations. The 2024 Digital Trust Index gave us extremely important insights into the expectations…
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UK cyber agency suggests 2035 deadline to move to quantum-safe encryption, warns of threats
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Tags: banking, cloud, computing, cyber, cybersecurity, encryption, finance, infrastructure, nist, risk, service, threat, vulnerabilityChallenges for enterprises: The NCSC’s roadmap underscores the urgency of transitioning to PQC, but businesses may face significant challenges in meeting the proposed timelines.The migration process could be complex, costly, and disruptive, requiring organizations to overhaul encryption protocols embedded in critical infrastructure, financial systems, and cloud services.Kawoosa pointed out that while enterprises typically have basic…
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UK NCSC Sets 2035 Deadline for Post-Quantum Migration
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in SecurityNewsCyber Agency Urges Critical Infrastructure Operators to Migrate Within the Deadline. The British cybersecurity agency urged critical infrastructure operators to adopt to post-quantum cryptography by 2035 as it and other government agencies prepare for the inevitability of quantum computers capable of breaking current encryption algorithms. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/uk-ncsc-sets-2035-deadline-for-post-quantum-migration-a-27776
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GPUs Tapped For Akira Ransomware Encryption
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/gpus-tapped-for-akira-ransomware-encryption
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Novel encryption technology tests add value to Finland’s quantum computer project
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in SecurityNewsTests carried out at Telia will support the building of a secure quantum network First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366621079/Novel-encryption-technology-tests-add-value-to-Finlands-quantum-computer-project
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Unlocking Data Control Across Regions: Oracle and Thales Enhance CipherTrust Cloud Key Management for OCI Vault EKMS
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Tags: access, ai, business, cloud, compliance, computing, control, data, encryption, government, infrastructure, oracle, risk, saas, service, software, strategyUnlocking Data Control Across Regions: Oracle and Thales Enhance CipherTrust Cloud Key Management for OCI Vault EKMS madhav Tue, 03/18/2025 – 04:20 Oracle and Thales are excited to announce CipherTrust Cloud Key Management’s (CCKM) support for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure’s (OCI) new cross-site replication functionality for its Dedicated Region Cloud@Customer and OCI Alloy offerings. Cross-site replication…
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Dashlane Review 2025: Features, Pricing, and Security
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in SecurityNewsDashlane’s zero-knowledge encryption and intuitive user interface make it a compelling password manager. Read our full Dashlane review to learn more. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/dashlane-review/
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Unlocking Data Control Across Regions: Oracle and Thales Enhance CipherTrust Cloud Key Management for OCI Vault EKMS
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Tags: access, ai, business, cloud, compliance, computing, control, data, encryption, government, infrastructure, oracle, risk, saas, service, software, strategyUnlocking Data Control Across Regions: Oracle and Thales Enhance CipherTrust Cloud Key Management for OCI Vault EKMS madhav Tue, 03/18/2025 – 04:20 Oracle and Thales are excited to announce CipherTrust Cloud Key Management’s (CCKM) support for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure’s (OCI) new cross-site replication functionality for its Dedicated Region Cloud@Customer and OCI Alloy offerings. Cross-site replication…
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Unlocking Data Control Across Regions: Oracle and Thales Enhance CipherTrust Cloud Key Management for OCI Vault EKMS
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Tags: access, ai, business, cloud, compliance, computing, control, data, encryption, government, infrastructure, oracle, risk, saas, service, software, strategyUnlocking Data Control Across Regions: Oracle and Thales Enhance CipherTrust Cloud Key Management for OCI Vault EKMS madhav Tue, 03/18/2025 – 04:20 Oracle and Thales are excited to announce CipherTrust Cloud Key Management’s (CCKM) support for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure’s (OCI) new cross-site replication functionality for its Dedicated Region Cloud@Customer and OCI Alloy offerings. Cross-site replication…
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Tomcat PUT to active abuse as Apache deals with critical RCE flaw
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Tags: apache, api, attack, authentication, backdoor, cve, cvss, data, encryption, exploit, flaw, malicious, rce, remote-code-execution, tactics, threat, update, vulnerability) exploit released for the flaw, CVE-2025-24813, just 30 hours after it was publicly disclosed.”A devastating new remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability is now actively exploited in the wild,” Wallarm said in a blog post. “Attackers need just one PUT API request to take over vulnerable Apache Tomcat servers.”PUT API requests are used to update…