Tag: encryption
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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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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…
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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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Cloudflare rolls out post-quantum encryption for enterprise users
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in SecurityNewsThe initiative is part of a long-term plan to update all its encryption services to newer algorithms designed to protect against quantum computers. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/cloudflare-post-quantum-zero-trust-encryption-2025/
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New Akira Ransomware Decryptor Leans on Nvidia GPU Power
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in SecurityNewsA software programmer developed a way to use brute force to break the encryption of the notorious Akira ransomware using GPU compute power and enabling some victims of the Linux-focused variant of the malware to regain their encrypted data without having to pay a ransom. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/new-akira-ransomware-decryptor-leans-on-nvidia-gpu-power/
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UK Cybersecurity Weekly News Roundup 16 March 2025
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Tags: access, apple, attack, backdoor, backup, compliance, control, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, encryption, finance, firewall, government, group, hacking, insurance, law, lockbit, malicious, network, office, privacy, ransomware, regulation, risk, russia, service, software, virusWelcome to this week’s edition of our cybersecurity news roundup, bringing you the latest developments and insights from the UK and beyond. UK Government’s Stance on Encryption Raises Global Concerns The UK government has ordered Apple to provide backdoor access to iCloud users’ encrypted backups under the Investigatory Powers Act of 2016. This secret order…
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Zoom Team Chat Decrypted, Exposing User Activity Data
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in SecurityNewsCybersecurity experts have successfully decrypted Zoom Team Chat data, revealing a wealth of information about user activities. This achievement underscores the importance of digital forensics in uncovering hidden digital evidence. The focus on Zoom Team Chat artifacts has shown that, despite encryption, crucial communications and shared files can be exposed through meticulous analysis. The decryption…
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Apple encryption legal challenge heard behind closed doors despite calls for public hearing
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in SecurityNewsInvestigatory Powers Tribunal hearing held behind closed doors as press and civil society groups argue for open hearings First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366620938/Apple-encryption-legal-challenge-heard-behind-closed-doors-despite-calls-for-public-hearing
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AI development pipeline attacks expand CISOs’ software supply chain risk
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Tags: access, ai, api, application-security, attack, backdoor, breach, business, ciso, cloud, container, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, detection, encryption, exploit, flaw, fortinet, government, infrastructure, injection, intelligence, LLM, malicious, malware, ml, network, open-source, password, penetration-testing, programming, pypi, risk, risk-assessment, russia, saas, sbom, service, software, supply-chain, threat, tool, training, vpn, vulnerabilitydevelopment pipelines are exacerbating software supply chain security problems.Incidents of exposed development secrets via publicly accessible, open-source packages rose 12% last year compared to 2023, according to ReversingLabs (RL).A scan of 30 of the most popular open-source packages found an average of six critical-severity and 33 high-severity flaws per package.Commercial software packages are also a…
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Apple Introduces RCS EndEnd Encryption for iPhone Messages
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in SecurityNewsApple has announced the integration of end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for Rich Communication Services (RCS) on iPhones. This development follows the introduction of RCS in iOS 18, marking a new era in mobile messaging with enhanced privacy and security features. The GSMA, a key organizer behind this technology, has released new specifications incorporating E2EE based on…