Tag: encryption
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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…
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Docusnap for Windows Flaw Exposes Sensitive Data to Attackers
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Tags: cyber, cybersecurity, data, encryption, firewall, flaw, network, penetration-testing, software, vulnerability, windowsA recently disclosed vulnerability in Docusnap’s Windows client software (CVE-2025-26849) enables attackers to decrypt sensitive system inventory files through a hardcoded encryption key, exposing critical network information to potential exploitation. Cybersecurity researchers at RedTeam Pentesting GmbH revealed that inventory files generated by Docusnap Client for Windows containing details like installed applications, firewall configurations, and […]…
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Key Takeaways from the CSA Understanding Data Security Risk Survey
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Tags: access, ai, attack, automation, business, cloud, compliance, control, data, encryption, Hardware, intelligence, monitoring, network, regulation, risk, risk-management, software, strategy, switch, tool, update, vulnerabilityKey Takeaways from the CSA Understanding Data Security Risk Survey madhav Tue, 03/04/2025 – 04:32 As hybrid and multi-cloud environments become increasingly popular, identifying, prioritizing, and mitigating data security risks becomes increasingly complex. How can we tackle this complexity? By gaining insight into how organizations handle risk. That’s the goal of the latest Cloud Security…
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SIEM-Kaufratgeber
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Tags: access, ai, api, business, cloud, compliance, container, cyberattack, data, detection, DSGVO, encryption, framework, HIPAA, infrastructure, least-privilege, mail, microsoft, mitre, ml, monitoring, open-source, saas, service, siem, skills, soar, software, threat, toolDie kontextuellen Daten, die SIEM-Lösungen liefern, sind eine grundlegende Komponente moderner Security-Stacks.Protokoll-Daten zu auditieren, zu überprüfen und zu managen, ist alles andere als eine glamouröse Aufgabe aber ein entscheidender Aspekt, um ein sicheres Unternehmensnetzwerk aufzubauen. Schließlich schaffen Event Logs oft eine sekundäre Angriffsfläche für Cyberkriminelle, die damit ihre Aktivitäten verschleiern wollen.Vorgängen wie diesen treten Netzwerksicherheitsexperten…
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Privacy Roundup: Week 9 of Year 2025
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Tags: access, android, apple, attack, backdoor, breach, browser, cctv, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, encryption, endpoint, exploit, firmware, flaw, government, group, hacker, Internet, jobs, law, leak, malware, office, password, phishing, privacy, regulation, router, scam, service, software, switch, technology, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerabilityThis is a news item roundup of privacy or privacy-related news items for 23 FEB 2025 – 1 MAR 2025. Information and summaries provided here are as-is for warranty purposes. Note: You may see some traditional “security” content mixed-in here due to the close relationship between online privacy and cybersecurity – many things may overlap;…
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Ransomware Evolution: From Encryption to Extortion
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in SecurityNewsCybercriminals Use Artificial Intelligence and Physical Threats to Maximize Impact One-dimensional data encryption threats have morphed into more dangerous, multi-layered ransomware attacks that are expanding in scope and impact, creating an urgent need for organizations to fortify their defenses. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/blogs/ransomware-evolution-from-encryption-to-extortion-p-3816
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Threat Actors Exploiting AES Encryption for Stealthy Payload Protection
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in SecurityNewsCybersecurity researchers have uncovered a surge in the use of Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption by threat actors to shield malicious payloads from detection. This technique, combined with code virtualization and staged payload delivery, is being employed by malware families such as Agent Tesla, XWorm, and FormBook/XLoader to evade static analysis tools and sandbox environments.…
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Applying Privacy Enhancing Tech to Help Identify Bird Flu
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in SecurityNewsThe adoption of privacy enhancing technologies, including fully homomorphic encryption, can help secure data as it is collected, integrated and shared for detecting and responding to public health emergencies such as bird flu, said Kurt Rohloff, co-founder and CTO of Duality Technologies. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/interviews/applying-privacy-enhancing-tech-to-help-identify-bird-flu-i-5451
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As Skype shuts down, its legacy is endend encryption for the masses
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Tags: encryptioniMessage, Signal, and WhatsApp have made E2EE the default for messaging, but Skype paved the way decades ago. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/03/03/as-skype-shuts-down-its-legacy-is-end-to-end-encryption-for-the-masses/
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Cybersecurity Impact of DOGE, Apple’s Stand Against Encryption Backdoors
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in SecurityNewsIn this episode, Kevin and Tom discuss current events including the latest developments with DOGE and the significant changes happening at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). They also touch on Apple’s decision to refuse creating backdoors for encryption, setting a new precedent in digital security. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the……