The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

It was just a few short years ago that the tech sector, led by Google, Mozilla and Microsoft, commenced a big push to increase the use of HTTPS – and its underlying TLS authentication and encryption protocol. Related: Why Google’s HTTPS push is a good thing At the time, just 50 % of Internet traffic used encryption.

Encryption 168

Encryption Firewall Risk IoT 168

The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Their trepidation is focused on the potential undermining of a core security component of classical computing systems: encryption. National Institute of Standards and Technology is directing a process to derive a fundamental PQC algorithm, one that is globally acceptable and will stand the test of time. Case in point, the U.S

Encryption 164

Encryption Cyber Risk Architecture IoT 164

CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Defining 5G security and architecture. Today, the concept of “5G security” lacks an official definition as the technology is still fairly new and evolving. Delving into the technical details of the 5G security architecture is beyond the scope of this article. Your ID with 5G is encrypted.

Architecture 117

Architecture IoT Mobile Internet 117

The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

M&A invariably creates technology gaps that bad actor’s prey upon. Access controls are the nexus of security and the expanding perimeter, and zero trust is the architecture that encompasses it. Zero trust is an all-inclusive security and privacy architecture. Patient data exposures.

Healthcare 268

Healthcare Technology Architecture IoT 268

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Unlike previous quantum architectures that rely on fragile qubits prone to errors, Majorana 1 introduces topological qubits, leveraging a new class of materialdubbed topoconductorsto create a more stable and scalable system. Large enterprises should put testing quantum-resistant encryption on their roadmaps.

Encryption 90

Encryption Energy and Utilities Government Architecture 90

Schneier on Security

AUGUST 12, 2019

Second, we show how the architecture of modern telephone communications might cause collection errors that fit the reported reasons for the 2018 purge.

Surveillance 251

Surveillance Architecture Encryption Technology 251

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Encryption uses mathematical algorithms to transform and encode data so that only authorized parties can access it. What Encryption Is and How It Relates to Cryptology The science of cryptography studies codes, how to create them, and how to solve them. How Does Encryption Process Data? How Does Encryption Process Data?

Encryption 113

Encryption Passwords IoT Firewall 113

Duo's Security Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Experts in the fields of data protection and information security now look towards new technologies to make system access much more secure. In this article, we will go in-depth on the basic building blocks of passwordless technology: WebAuthn, FIDO, CTAP, FIDO2, and how it all comes together for the user. What is WebAuthn?

Architecture 121

Architecture Authentication Passwords Technology 121

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

I had an edifying conversation about this with Steve Hanna , distinguished engineer at Infineon Technologies , a global semiconductor leader in power systems and IoT, based in Neubiberg, Germany. New generations of microchips can embed encryption, monitoring and control capabilities into devices at the edge at scale.

Internet 130

Internet Internet IoT Manufacturing 130

The Last Watchdog

MAY 19, 2022

The best practices for securing your CMS begin with these five low-hanging-fruit steps: •Make sure that your CMS platform’s access control and encryption features are turned on and configured correctly. or higher) encryption protocol, because systems using an older version of TLS are a security risk. What can you do about it?

Data breaches 262

Data breaches Encryption Mobile Technology 262

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Encryption scrambles data to make it unreadable to those without decryption keys. Proper use of encryption preserves secrecy and radically lowers the potential damage of a successful cybersecurity attack. Encryption algorithm types will provide an overview of the mathematical algorithms used to encrypt data (AES, RSA, etc.),

Encryption 109

Encryption Passwords Authentication Password Management 109

eSecurity Planet

JULY 26, 2022

Even the most advanced and sophisticated security tools are failing to protect against ransomware and data exfiltration, according to a new report from data encryption vendor Titaniam. Raman says the emerging technology of choice to defend against data exfiltration and extortion attacks is encryption-in-use. The solution?

Encryption 109

Encryption Backups Ransomware Architecture 109

Security Affairs

AUGUST 17, 2022

Researchers uncovered a new flaw, dubbed ÆPIC, in Intel CPUs that enables attackers to obtain encryption keys and other secret information from the processors. The ÆPIC Leak ( CVE-2022-21233 ) is the first architecturally CPU bug that could lead to the disclosure of sensitive data and impacts most 10th, 11th and 12th generation Intel CPUs.

Architecture 100

Architecture Firmware Software Information Security 100

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 1, 2022

ConnectWise’s warnings come amid breach reports from another major provider of remote support technologies: GoTo disclosed on Nov. ” However, LastPass maintains that its “customer passwords remain safely encrypted due to LastPass’s Zero Knowledge architecture.” Update, 7:25 p.m.

Phishing 303

Phishing Architecture Passwords Accountability 303

The Last Watchdog

MAY 24, 2023

Zero trust networking architecture (ZTNA) is a way of solving security challenges in a cloud-first world. Related: The CMMC sea change NIST SP 800-207A (SP 207A), the next installment of Zero Trust guidance from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), has been released for public review.

Authentication 223

Authentication Banking Architecture Encryption 223

SecureList

OCTOBER 15, 2024

ModuleInstaller was designed to drop at least four files: a legitimate and signed application used to sideload a malicious library, a.config manifest embedded in the program as a resource and required by the next stage to properly load additional modules, a malicious library, and an encrypted payload. org/735e3a_download?

Malware 143

Malware Encryption Architecture Phishing 143

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 31, 2025

The cyberthreat landscape of 2024 was rife with increasingly sophisticated threats, and encryption played a pivotal rolea staggering 87.2% billion attempted encrypted attacks, a clear demonstration of the growing risk posed by cybercriminals leveraging encryption to evade detection. of threats were hidden in TLS/SSL traffic.

Encryption 71

Encryption Architecture Risk Artificial Intelligence 71

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

While quantum power poses risks to traditional encryption, it also opens the door to revolutionary cybersecurity advancements that could redefine how we protect data, detect threats, and secure critical infrastructure. A Zero-Trust Architecture (ZTA) will enhance security by enforcing strict verification and continuous authentication.

Cybersecurity 61

Cybersecurity Encryption Cyber threats Threat Detection 61

CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 7, 2023

For example, 5G networks use advanced encryption technologies to protect the confidentiality and integrity of data transmitted over the network. Furthermore, 5G networks are designed with security in mind from the outset, incorporating security features into the network architecture and protocols.

Cyber Attacks 123

Cyber Attacks Architecture Technology DDOS 123

SecureList

OCTOBER 31, 2022

multiple encryption for C2 communication with ancient crypto algorithm. The encryption function used to send data was also modified, making it even more complicated. The second key is used by the Vigenere cipher to encrypt the base64 encoded header (url-safe replaced padding from “=” to “ ”). and v0.6.5,

Encryption 145

Encryption Architecture Malware Engineering 145

Security Affairs

MARCH 11, 2025

The lack of encryption standards across different jurisdictions further complicates this issue, as some countries mandate strong encryption protocols while others impose restrictions on cryptographic techniques. Privacy-enhancing technologies are designed to minimize exposure to sensitive data while ensuring regulatory adherence.

Cybersecurity 70

Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence Encryption Technology 70

Cisco Security

AUGUST 26, 2021

With the addition of Kenna Security into our program we now have over 250 technology partners and over 400 integrations for our mutual customers to utilize. An integration with Cigent Technology is now available for Secure Endpoint customers to integrate with. Kenna has a healthy 3rd Party ecosystem of technology partners.

Technology 145

Technology Firewall VPN Authentication 145

Security Boulevard

APRIL 8, 2025

Encryption Technologies: Encryption protects data confidentiality and integrity, but attackers also use it to conceal malware, establish encrypted communication channels, and secure stolen data. However, defenders use the cloud to implement security measures, such as IAM controls and encryption.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Penetration Testing DNS Encryption 52

The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 8, 2023

Business initiatives demand faster, more efficient outcomes and technology responds. The need for reset and oversight is so great that a new class of technology is emerging to give organizations a better grip on the digital sprawl that’s come to define modern-day enterprise architecture. Automated offense.

Risk 214

Risk Cybersecurity Technology CISO 214

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 31, 2024

ESG Research Unearths Critical Insights for Future-Proofing Encryption and Key Management madhav Thu, 02/01/2024 - 05:14 Encryption and key management are critical defenses against data breaches and cyber threats in the evolving digital landscape. This trend underscores the growing reliance on encryption as a primary safeguard.

Encryption 83

Encryption Data breaches Cyber threats Architecture 83

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 1, 2023

In today’s interconnected world, where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, ensuring robust cybersecurity has become an utmost priority. From anomaly detection to automated threat hunting, these technologies are being integrated into security systems to enhance defense mechanisms and reduce response times.

Cybersecurity 105

Cybersecurity IoT Architecture Artificial Intelligence 105

SecureList

MARCH 12, 2021

However, as technology evolves, we also observe a growing interest in the newly released platform from malware adversaries. Encrypting user files. For example, a sample with the MD5 hash sum 914e49921c19fffd7443deee6ee161a4 contains two architectures: x86_64 and ARM64. Introduction. Malware persistence.

Malware 145

Malware Adware Architecture Technology 145

SecureList

APRIL 17, 2025

This file is encrypted with a single-byte XOR and is loaded at runtime. Its malicious DLL, which is deployed by the intermediary backdoor, is designed to load a payload encrypted with RC4 and XOR, and stored inside a file named attach.dat. Allows reading files, managing services, and spawning new processes.

Malware 92

Malware Encryption Architecture Engineering 92

CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 10, 2021

A hackers group named ‘Khalsa Cyber Fauj’ is indulging in the activity of spreading file encrypting malware into public and private companies operating in the Indian Subcontinent. And the highlight of this campaign is that the encryption is being done in military grade style that turns files useless after a certain period.

Ransomware 135

Ransomware Encryption Architecture Government 135

Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 12, 2018

— had allegedly inserted hardware backdoors in technology sold to a number of American companies. Sager said he hadn’t heard anything about Supermicro specifically, but we chatted at length about the challenges of policing the technology supply chain. Below are some excerpts from our conversation. TS: Exactly.

Computers and Electronics 232

Computers and Electronics Internet Internet Technology 232

The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 4, 2022

based supplier of networking technology. Legacy security architectures just don’t fit this massively complex, highly dynamic environment. This means that on the protection side of the equation, we need to get smarter about leveraging technology to try to help companies deal with this very complex security challenge.”.

Digital transformation 260

Digital transformation Hacking Architecture Cyber Risk 260

Security Affairs

MARCH 7, 2020

A new vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2019-0090 , affects all Intel chips that could allow attackers to bypass every hardware-enabled security technology. Security experts from Positive Technologies warn of a new vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2019-0090, that affects all Intel processors that were released in the past 5 years.

Firmware 145

Firmware Technology Advertising Authentication 145

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 9, 2025

This achievement is a testament to its technological leadership, robust partner ecosystem, and ability to meet the changing needs of modern payment security. Two standout partners named ABIs Research assessment are Prime Factors and A24, both of whom complement Thales technology.

Digital transformation 71

Digital transformation Marketing Banking Cloud Migration 71

SecureList

APRIL 25, 2025

The modular architecture of the malware gives attackers virtually unlimited control over the system, enabling them to tailor functionality to specific applications. Neither payload is encrypted. Loading the configuration All field values within the configuration are encrypted using AES-128 in ECB mode and then encoded with Base64.

Malware 83

Malware Cryptocurrency Firmware Accountability 83

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

. “The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) responded to a cyberattack affecting control and communication assets on the operational technology (OT) network of a natural gas compression facility. “The threat actor then deployed commodity ransomware to Encrypt Data for Impact [T1486] on both networks. .”

Ransomware 139

Ransomware Advertising Encryption Architecture 139

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 30, 2024

OCI Customers Can Now Externally Manage Encryption Keys from a Cloud-Based Service madhav Tue, 07/30/2024 - 10:20 Oracle stands apart by offering a comprehensive suite of services across all its cloud delivery models, from Oracle Alloy and Dedicated Region Cloud@Customer to its standard Public Cloud service.

Encryption 71

Encryption Data privacy Architecture Accountability 71

eSecurity Planet

MAY 26, 2023

Confidential computing is a technology and technique that encrypts and stores an organization’s most sensitive data in a secure portion of a computer’s processor — known as the Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) — while it’s processed and in use. How Does Confidential Computing Work?

Encryption 98

Encryption Architecture IoT Technology 98