eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Passwords are the most common authentication tool used by enterprises, yet they are notoriously insecure and easily hackable. At this point, multi-factor authentication (MFA) has permeated most applications, becoming a minimum safeguard against attacks. Jump to: What is multi-factor authentication? MFA can be hacked.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 29, 2022

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen’s Department of Mathematical Sciences have developed a new security identification that authenticates whether we are communicating with the right person based on their precise geographical location.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 13, 2022

Types of Encryption Algorithms. How Do Encryption Algorithms Work? Encryption algorithms are mathematical formulas that transform plaintext into ciphertext. Put simply, algorithms make encrypting and decrypting code possible, specifically between the correct users. Types of Encryption. Symmetric Encryption.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 17, 2022

Enhance your security posture by detecting risks on authenticator devices. Not only are mobile devices used as end points to access corporate mail and other enterprise applications, they are also frequently used as authentication devices. Limited visibility on users’ devices can undermine authentication integrity.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 23, 2022

They require integrity, authentication, trusted identity and encryption. Related: Leveraging PKI to advance electronic signatures. It used to be that trusting the connection between a workstation and a mainframe computer was the main concern. It is against this backdrop that digital trust has become paramount.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 31, 2022

For better or worse, we will continue to use passwords to access our computing devices and digital services for years to come. With fast advancements in computer technology, it has become possible to crack static passwords using, in essence, brute force. Multi-factor authentication, or MFA, methods belong to this category.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 4, 2022

DNS encryption. DNS encryption plugs a gap that makes it easy to track the websites you visit. The request is sent in plain text, which is the computer networking equivalent of yelling the names of all the websites you’re visiting out loud. Passwordless authentication. It’s ascendancy seems assured.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 1, 2023

Cybersecurity is practice of protecting information technology (IT) infrastructure assets such as computers, networks, mobile devices, servers, hardware, software, and data (personal & financial) against attacks, breaches and unauthorised access. for malicious actions by hiding as a reliable person in electronic interaction.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 31, 2021

In our previous blog post , we discussed the challenges for securing IoT deployments, and how businesses and consumers benefit from authenticating and validating IoT software and firmware updates. However, these “computer systems on wheels” may soon become a prime target for cyber criminals and hackers. Tue, 06/01/2021 - 06:55.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2022

In the early afternoon of Friday 12 May 2017, the media broke the news of a global computer security attack carried out through a malicious code capable of encrypting data residing in information systems and demanding a ransom in cryptocurrency to restore them, the Wannacry ransomware. Cryptolocker and exploit components.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 26, 2021

Criminals use personal and financial data to impersonate customers and add apparent authenticity to a scam. As the digital economy plays an increasing part in our lives, it is vital that electronic payments are secure, convenient, and accessible to all. Strong Customer Authentication (SCA). Online skimming.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 4, 2021

Use a corporate or personal Wi-Fi hotspot with strong authentication and encryption whenever possible, use HTTPS and a VPN when it isn’t. Wi-Fi and encryption. Even if a public Wi-Fi network requires a password, it might not encrypt traffic going over it. Please encrypt your traffic.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 24, 2023

In a cybersecurity notice, TGH said it noticed unusual activity on its computer systems on May 31, 2023. “Fortunately, TGH’s monitoring systems and experienced technology professionals effectively prevented encryption, which would have significantly interrupted the hospital’s ability to provide care for patients.”

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Invest in RFID-blocking wallets, passport holders, and bags to help prevent electronic pickpocketing and unauthorized access to your credit card and passport information. Use a virtual private network, also known as a VPN , to encrypt your online communications and help protect against hackers.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 11, 2021

million computers. These included logins for social media, online games, online marketplaces, job-search sites, consumer electronics, financial services, email services, and more. The software includes illegal Adobe Photoshop 2018, a Windows cracking tool, and several cracked games.” “The data was collected from 3.25

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Install firewalls and anti-virus software on each computer within your company to combat cyber attacks and make sure you regularly update it. Keep in mind that although Windows computers are more likely to encounter a malware attack, Macs are not immune. Install Anti-malware Software.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Drones currently occupy a unique legal position as they are classified as both aircraft and networked computing devices. and that Wi-Fi or Radio Frequency (RF) signals used by drone platforms are properly encrypted against eavesdropping or manipulation. free from obstacles, sparsely populated, etc.)

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Malware, a combination of the terms ‘malicious’ and ‘software,’ includes all malicious programs that intend to exploit computer devices or entire network infrastructures to extract victim’s data, disrupt business operations, or simply, cause chaos. Unfortunately, this could be your computer trying to give away the presence of malware.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

To stay agile and maximize every sales opportunity, retailers rely on third-party cloud-managed computing environments and third-party SaaS services to enable real-time access to data, facilitate operational monitoring, and improve the efficiency of store management.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

For example, in a ransomware attack on a northern California hospital in 2020 , hackers hijacked multiple servers, encrypted the data and demanded 1.4 Security Measures : Security measures such as firewalls, endpoint management, encryption technology, and multi-factor authentication , all work together to decrease risk.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 25, 2024

We also saw a physical security issue in Saflok electronic locks, which affects hotels in over a hundred countries. The vulnerability allows authenticated remote users to perform file writes to the Ivanti Neurons for ITSM server. The vulnerability affects Mac computers with M-series silicon chips. and 9.19.0, and 9.19.1)

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Approachable Cyber Threats

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

By connecting via a VPN, you are putting your electronic devices, like your computer or phone, in the office - virtually. It means that if your organization uses full tunneling, that anything you do on your electronic devices is routed through your office. This is where a VPN comes in. What does this mean?

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

To stay agile and maximize every sales opportunity, retailers rely on third-party cloud-managed computing environments and third-party SaaS services to enable real-time access to data, facilitate operational monitoring, and improve the efficiency of store management.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 11, 2023

According to a recent post on its Facebook account, all of the corporation's public-facing applications have been back online since October 6, 2023, including "the website, Member Portal, eClaims for electronic submission of hospital claims, and EPRS for employer remittances." Stop malicious encryption.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Malware, a combination of the terms ‘malicious’ and ‘software,’ includes all malicious programs that intend to exploit computer devices or entire network infrastructures to extract victim’s data, disrupt business operations, or simply, cause chaos. Unfortunately, this could be your computer trying to give away the presence of malware.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 26, 2019

A peer-to-peer (P2P) communications technology built into millions of security cameras and other consumer electronics includes several critical security flaws that expose the devices to eavesdropping, credential theft and remote compromise, new research has found. A Webcam made by HiChip that includes the iLnkP2P software.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 10, 2021

There is also less hardware and compute power to work in your typical IoT device when compared to traditional devices, so embedding security becomes a matter of choice, rather than necessity. The same rings true for encryption and authentication. due to weak encryption) allows hackers to gain authorized access to a vehicle.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 20, 2023

3 Ways to Protect Smart Devices from Criminal Exploits madhav Thu, 07/20/2023 - 07:28 When people think of home or business security, they are usually worried about protecting against a physical breaking in via a window or door and a burglar stealing valuables such as jewelry, cash, electronics, and equipment.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

You just knew 2022 was going to be The Year of Crypto Grift when two of the world’s most popular antivirus makers — Norton and Avira — kicked things off by installing cryptocurrency mining programs on customer computers. ” The employees who kept things running for RSOCKS, circa 2016. ” SEPTEMBER.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 17, 2021

Starting our list of the top database security vendors is the multinational cloud computing company, Alibaba Cloud. Security services and tools include anti-DDoS , SOCaaS , web application firewalls (WAF), data encryption , and more. Also Read: Best Encryption Software & Tools for 2021. Alibaba Cloud. EnterpriseDB.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Take advantage of CAPTCHAs (Completely Automated Public Turing tests to tell Computers and Humans Apart) to prevent automated attacks, protect against abuse, improve user experience, ensure authenticity of user-generated data, and ensure that only legitimate user interactions are processed.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 17, 2023

Despite their popularity, however, VPN authentication can grant malicious third parties unrestricted network access and allow them to compromise an organization’s digital assets. Ransomware is an attack where hackers encrypt files on a company’s network and demand payment to restore access.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 14, 2021

The application of pseudonymization to electronic healthcare records aims at preserving the patient's privacy and data confidentiality. Finally, the pseudonymization secret must be encrypted if it is digitally stored, which necessitates proper key management and storage requirements. Message Authentication Code (MAC).

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 31, 2022

Organizations in the finance sector manage trillions of dollars and maintain very valuable and vital electronic data, including bank account, credit card, and transaction information as well as sensitive data related to estates, wills, titles, and other matters. Thu, 09/01/2022 - 05:15. Data security challenges. Moving ahead.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Weak authentication. With IoT PKI, Secure IoT can be accomplished by enabling strong authentication and encryption of communication to ensure the integrity of transactions and data. When requesting the operator certificate from the operator’s CA, the device in the field can authenticate with the help of the factory certificate.

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ForAllSecure

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

A sophisticated set of encryption and electronics is at work inside the vehicle. As more and more automotive manufacturers start incorporating computer technology into their expensive BMWs, Mercedes Ferraris and Porsches. Lacking any formal computer training. And for the most part, this is true. He told the Prague post.

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Google Security

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Once the mDL reader obtains the cryptographic key it creates its own ephemeral keypair and establishes an encrypted and authenticated, secure wireless channel (BLE, Wifi Aware or NFC)). Using the Identity Credential API, the Trusted Computing Base of mDL applications does not include the application or even Android itself.

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