Tag: encryption
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The most notorious and damaging ransomware of all time
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Tags: access, android, attack, backdoor, backup, banking, botnet, breach, communications, computer, control, credentials, cryptography, cyber, cybercrime, dark-web, data, defense, detection, email, encryption, endpoint, exploit, extortion, finance, flaw, framework, germany, google, government, group, hacker, hacking, healthcare, infection, infrastructure, international, jobs, korea, law, lazarus, leak, linux, malicious, malware, microsoft, mobile, msp, network, north-korea, office, open-source, oracle, password, phishing, phone, powershell, ransom, ransomware, russia, service, software, spam, switch, technology, threat, tool, ukraine, update, usa, virus, vulnerability, windowsConti: History: First appearing in May 2020, the Conti RaaS platform is considered the successor to the Ryuk ransomware. As of January 2021, Conti is believed to have infected over 150 organizations and earned millions of dollars for its criminal developers and their affiliates. At least three new versions have been found since its inception.How it works: Conti uses the…
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Decrypting Akira Ransomware on Linux/ESXi Without Paying Hackers
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in SecurityNewsA team successfully decrypted an instance of the Akira ransomware on Linux/ESXi systems without succumbing to the hackers’ demands. This achievement not only underscores the ingenuity of cybersecurity experts but also serves as a powerful message to those who rely on extorting from vulnerable businesses and individuals. The Akira ransomware, known for its complex encryption…
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Calls grow for UK to move secret Apple encryption court hearing to public session
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in SecurityNewsIn a joint letter on Thursday to Lord Justice Singh, a collection of British civil liberties groups asked him to use his discretion to open the hearing to the public, arguing that doing so would not prejudice national security. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/calls-grow-uk-secret-apple-court-encryption-public
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Sophos X-Ops verzeichnet rasante Zunahme von Remote-Ransomware
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in SecurityNewsRemote-Verschlüsselung gehört mittlerweile zu den bevorzugten Methoden vieler Ransomware-Gruppen. Fast jedes Unternehmen hat blinde Flecken in seiner IT-Sicherheit First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/sophos-x-ops-verzeichnet-rasante-zunahme-von-remote-ransomware/a40128/
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Breaking the Barriers to a Password-Free Life in Enterprise: Meet SafeNet eToken Fusion NFC PIV security key
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Tags: access, authentication, cloud, compliance, control, credentials, data, defense, encryption, fido, framework, government, healthcare, identity, infrastructure, mobile, nfc, password, phishing, regulation, service, software, strategy, technology, windowsBreaking the Barriers to a Password-Free Life in Enterprise: Meet SafeNet eToken Fusion NFC PIV security key madhav Thu, 03/13/2025 – 06:46 As large organizations increasingly shift towards passwordless solutions, the benefits are clear: enhanced user experience, improved security, and significant cost savings. The FIDO (Fast Identity Online) standard has emerged as the gold standard…
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Legislative push for child online safety runs afoul of encryption advocates (again)
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in SecurityNewsThe Stop CSAM Act would compel companies to curb online child sexual abuse material, but critics argue it would also weaken encrypted services for all users. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/stop-csam-act-senate-judiciary-hawley-durbin-encryption/
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NIST selects HQC as backup algorithm for post-quantum encryption
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in SecurityNewsLast year, NIST standardized a set of encryption algorithms that can keep data secure from a cyberattack by a future quantum computer. Now, NIST has selected a backup … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/03/12/nist-hqc-post-quantum-encryption-algorithm/
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Secret London tribunal to hear appeal in Apple vs government battle over encryption
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in SecurityNewsCampaigners call for High Court hearing to be held in public as tech giant appeals against UK government order to open a backdoor into its encrypted iCloud service First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366620363/Secret-London-tribunal-to-hear-appeal-in-Apple-vs-government-battle-over-encryption
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Ebyte Ransomware Targets Windows Users with Advanced Encryption Techniques
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in SecurityNewsA new ransomware variant, known as Ebyte Ransomware, has emerged as a significant threat to Windows users. Developed in the Go programming language, this ransomware employs sophisticated encryption techniques, including ChaCha20 and Elliptic Curve Integrated Encryption Scheme (ECIES), to lock user files and demand ransom payments. The ransomware, inspired by Prince Ransomware, adds a unique…
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PoC Released for SolarWinds Web Help Desk Vulnerability Exposing Passwords
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in SecurityNewsA Proof-of-Concept (PoC) has been released for a significant vulnerability discovered in SolarWinds Web Help Desk, exposing encrypted passwords and other sensitive data. This vulnerability arises from the predictable encryption keys used in the application and the misuse of AES-GCM encryption, a widely respected cryptographic standard. The issue highlights the importance of secure key management…
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Sicherheit für Unternehmensdaten, Teil 1 – Storage-Security: Replikation und Verschlüsselung
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Tags: encryptionFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/storage-security-replikation-und-verschluesselung-a-34e8008772cc67581284df78d40cca0e/
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Quantum leap: Passwords in the new era of computing security
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in SecurityNewsQuantum computing threatens to break traditional encryption, putting sensitive data at risk. Learn more from Specops Software about the risks of quantum computing and how to prepare for them. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/quantum-leap-passwords-in-the-new-era-of-computing-security/
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SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 36
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in SecurityNewsSecurity Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. Cellebrite zero-day exploit used to target phone of Serbian student activist One in Four Cyberattacks in 2024 Traced to Infostealers, Huntress Reports Uncovering .NET Malware Obfuscated by Encryption and Virtualization Black Basta and Cactus Ransomware Groups…
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Akira ransomware gang used an unsecured webcam to bypass EDR
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Tags: attack, cybersecurity, detection, edr, encryption, endpoint, exploit, group, network, ransomwareThe Akira ransomware gang exploited an unsecured webcam to bypass EDR and launch encryption attacks on a victim’s network. Cybersecurity researchers at S-RM team discovered a novel attack technique used by the Akira ransomware gang. The ransomware group used an unsecured webcam to encrypt systems within a target’s network, bypassing Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR). The…
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UK cyber security damaged by ‘clumsy Home Office political censorship’
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in SecurityNewsBritain’s National Cyber Security Centre secretly censors computer security guidance and drops references to encryption First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366620475/UK-cyber-security-damaged-by-clumsy-Home-Office-political-censorship
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Ransomware gang encrypted network from a webcam to bypass EDR
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in SecurityNewsThe Akira ransomware gang was spotted using an unsecured webcam to launch encryption attacks on a victim’s network, effectively circumventing Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), which was blocking the encryptor in Windows. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/akira-ransomware-encrypted-network-from-a-webcam-to-bypass-edr/
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Breach Roundup: US Sanctions Iran-Based Nemesis Admin
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in SecurityNewsAlso, BianLian Ransomware Hackers Aren’t Really Mailing You. This week, the U.S. sanctioned the Nemesis admin, Poco RAT spotted in Latin America, Apple challenged a British order to weaken encryption and the FBI warned against scam letters purportedly from BianLian. Also, a Nigerian tax scammer extradited to the U.S., a new botnet and a Webex…
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Akira ransomware encrypted network from a webcam to bypass EDR
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in SecurityNewsThe Akira ransomware gang was spotted using an unsecured webcam to launch encryption attacks on a victim’s network, effectively circumventing Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), which was blocking the encryptor in Windows. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/akira-ransomware-encrypted-network-from-a-webcam-to-bypass-edr/
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Top 7 Full Disk Encryption Software Solutions for 2025
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in SecurityNewsProtect your data with the best disk encryption software for your organization. Compare the top solutions now. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/networks/top-full-disk-software-products/
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Chainguard “FIPS” Apache Cassandra
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in SecurityNewsChainguard modified Cassandra so organizations needing FIPS-approved encryption can finally use it”, without risky workarounds or costly custom fixes. Apache Cassandr ia a powerful open-source database used by companies worldwide, but it wasn’t built with FIPS compliance in mind. Why Is This a Big Deal? Cassandra powers mission-critical systems for Netflix, Apple, and even the…
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Apple vs. UK, ADP E2EE Back Door Faceoff
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in SecurityNewsWon’t Tim Think of the Children? End-to-end encryption battle continues. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/apple-appeals-uk-adp-richixbw/
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Apple is challenging U.K.’s iCloud encryption backdoor order
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in SecurityNewsApple is challenging a U.K. Government data access order in the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT), the Financial Times reports. The order targeted iCloud backups that are protected by end-to-end encryption. Last month, press leaks revealed the existence of the January order asking Apple to build a backdoor in iCloud’s encrypted backups. U.K. officials are exercising…
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Understanding PreVeil’s Approval Groups: A Revolutionary Approach to Security Administration
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in SecurityNewsIn the world of cybersecurity, we often talk about encryption, access controls, and authentication. But there’s a critical vulnerability that many organizations overlook: the concentration of power in individual administrators. PreVeil’s Approval Groups offer an innovative solution to this problem, fundamentally changing how we approach administrative security. The Problem with Traditional Admin Access Imagine giving……
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Microsoft Strengthens Trust Boundary for VBS Enclaves
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in SecurityNewsMicrosoft has introduced a series of technical recommendations to bolster the security of Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) enclaves, a key component of trusted execution environments (TEE). VBS enclaves leverage the hypervisor’s Virtual Trust Levels (VTLs) to isolate sensitive memory and code execution within a user-mode process, safeguarding critical data such as encryption keys from even highly…
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Microsoft Removing DES Encryption from Windows 11 24H2 and Windows Server 2025″
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in SecurityNewsMicrosoft has announced the removal of the Data Encryption Standard (DES) encryption algorithm from Kerberos in Windows 11 version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025. This change, set to take effect with updates released on or after September 9, 2025, aims to bolster security by eliminating outdated cryptographic protocols vulnerable to modern cyber threats. The move…