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NIST Releases First Post-Quantum Encryption Algorithms

Schneier on Security

EDITED TO ADD: Good article : One – ML-KEM [PDF] (based on CRYSTALS-Kyber) – is intended for general encryption, which protects data as it moves across public networks. NIST continued to evaluate two other sets of algorithms that could potentially serve as backup standards in the future.

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SIM Hijacking

Schneier on Security

Since your smartphone often serves as a security measure or backup verification system, this allows the fraudster to take over other accounts of yours. We found that all five carriers used insecure authentication challenges that could be easily subverted by attackers.We Sometimes this involves people inside the phone companies.

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Why it might be time to consider using FIDO-based authentication devices

CSO Magazine

Every business needs a secure way to collect, manage, and authenticate passwords. Storing passwords in the browser and sending one-time access codes by SMS or authenticator apps can be bypassed by phishing. To read this article in full, please click here Unfortunately, no method is foolproof.

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Protecting Oil and Gas Industry Infrastructure: Strategies for Resilience

SecureWorld News

This article delves deeper into the challenges faced by the oil and gas industry, highlighting practical strategies to safeguard critical infrastructure through cybersecurity, data analytics, and regulatory compliance. Develop backup and recovery plans: Data recovery plans are essential to mitigate the impact of cyber incidents.

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Apple finally adds encryption to iCloud backups

CSO Magazine

Apple today introduced several new security features focused on fending off threats to user data in the cloud, including end-to-end encryption for backups for iCloud users. Apple also announced hardware Security Keys for Apple ID, giving users the choice to require two-factor authentication to sign into their Apple ID account.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 496 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION

Security Affairs

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Can We Stop Pretending SMS Is Secure Now?

Krebs on Security

But Lucky225 said the class of SMS interception he’s been testing targets a series of authentication weaknesses tied to a system developed by NetNumber , a private company in Lowell, Mass. Usually, this is a mobile app like Authy or Google Authenticator that generates a one-time code.