Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Ron Wyden said his office had learned that the attackers gained privileges that allow them to modify core programs in Treasury Department computers that verify federal payments, access encrypted keys that secure financial transactions, and alter audit logs that record system changes.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 16, 2024

As we approach 2025, the cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly, shaped by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and emerging threats. Below is an exhaustive list of key cybersecurity trends to watch out for in 2025. Lets explore the top current cybersecurity trends this year. The challenge?

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Part three of a four-part series In 2024, global pressure on companies to implement advanced data protection measures intensified, with new standards in encryption and software transparency raising the bar. Key measures like the EU Cybersecurity Act, US software transparency rules, and AI-focused laws (e.g.,

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Schneier on Security

JUNE 17, 2020

Zoom is doing the right thing : it's making end-to-end encryption available to all users, paid and unpaid. We are confident that by implementing risk-based authentication, in combination with our current mix of tools -- including our Report a User function -- we can continue to prevent and fight abuse.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 13, 2025

The rapid advancement of generative AI has brought both innovation and concern to the cybersecurity landscape. Similarly, the AI-assisted ransomware provided a high-level approach to encrypting files but lacked complete execution. Follow SecureWorld News for more stories related to cybersecurity.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

This made the need for strengthening cybersecurity so apparent to everyone that U.S. The best approach one can adopt is always having cybersecurity at the forefront of their mind whichever aspect of their business they approach. The intersection of localization and cybersecurity Now, how does localization affect cybersecurity?

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Security Affairs

MARCH 30, 2025

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warns of RESURGE malware, targeting a vulnerability in Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS) appliances. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published a Malware Analysis Report (MAR) on a new malware called RESURGE. In January, the U.S. reads the advisory.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Authentication and authorization vulnerabilities: Weak authentication methods and compromised access tokens can provide unauthorized access. Multi-factor authentication: Implement multi-factor authentication for administration and privileged users to enhance access control and prevent unauthorized entry.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 24, 2024

As the digital landscape evolves, cybersecurity remains a critical concern for businesses, governments, and individuals alike. With the advent of new technologies and rising cyber threats , 2025 promises significant shifts in the cybersecurity domain. YOU MAY ALSO WANT TO READ ABOUT: Can Cybersecurity Make You a Millionaire?

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 3, 2021

Encryption agility is going to be essential as we move forward with digital transformation. All of the technical innovation cybersecurity vendors are churning out to deal with ever-expanding cyber risks, at the end of the day, come down to protecting encrypted data. Refer: The vital role of basic research.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In a stunning blow to the city’s cybersecurity defenses, Columbus, Ohio, recently became the target of a massive cyberattack that exposed over half a million residents’ sensitive information. The Columbus attack also emphasizes the growing need for public-private collaboration in cybersecurity.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 6, 2025

A threat actor using the moniker rose87168 claimed to possess millions of data lines tied to over 140,000 Oracle Cloud tenants, including encrypted credentials. BleepingComputer reported that multiple companies confirmed the leaked Oracle data as authentic, including accurate LDAP names, emails, and other identifiers.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The journey from sensors in the field to servers in the control room is a cybersecurity tightrope journey. Strong authentication: Each device, no matter how small, should have strong, unique authentication measures to prevent unauthorized access. End-to-end encryption: Encrypt all data from sensors to controller.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

But what about cybersecurity? 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.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Part four of our four-part series From cybersecurity skills shortages to the pressures of hybrid work, the challenges facing organizations are at an all-time high. Quantum computing advances are making traditional encryption obsolete, and adversaries are stockpiling data for future decryption.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Microsoft SharePoint flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the Microsoft SharePoint Deserialization Vulnerability CVE-2024-38094 (CVSS v4 score: 7.2) This week, U.S.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 23, 2022

They require integrity, authentication, trusted identity and encryption. This challenge has not escaped the global cybersecurity community. Protocols and policies setting new parameters for trusted connections are being hammered out and advanced encryption, authentication and data protection solutions are being ramped up.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 24, 2024

New Cybersecurity Rules for Financial Institutions in New York State Take Effect November 1, 2024 madhav Fri, 10/25/2024 - 06:09 The next major deadline for compliance with the updated cybersecurity rules from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) is November 1, 2024.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 22, 2025

HHS Office for Civil Rights Proposes Measures to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Health Care Under HIPAA madhav Thu, 01/23/2025 - 06:25 Data Breaches in Healthcare: Why Stronger Regulations Matter A data breach involving personal health information isnt just about stolen filesits a gut punch to trust and a serious shake-up to peoples lives.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 4, 2023

Zero Trust is a term that is often misunderstood and misused, which is why I wrote an article not long ago entitled Zero Trust: What These Overused Cybersecurity Buzz Words Actually Mean – And Do Not Mean. Because the attacker may be listening to the data moving across the network, all traffic must be encrypted.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

He’d been on the job less than six months, and because of the way his predecessor architected things, the company’s data backups also were encrypted by Zeppelin. “We’ve found someone who can crack the encryption.” Then came the unlikely call from an FBI agent. “Don’t pay,” the agent said.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 11, 2024

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) said today it is investigating a breach at business intelligence company Sisense , whose products are designed to allow companies to view the status of multiple third-party online services in a single dashboard. Mistake number two is using S3 without using encryption on top of it.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The FBI, CISA, and MS-ISAC have issued a joint cybersecurity advisory warning organizations about Ghost (Cring) ransomware, a sophisticated cyber threat that has been compromising critical infrastructure, businesses, and government entities worldwide. All they need is one successful attempt to gain initial access."

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 16, 2025

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. Enhanced authentication protocols: Using MFA could have prevented unauthorized access.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 7, 2025

What is the EU Cybersecurity Certification Scheme? The EU Cybersecurity Certification Scheme is designed to simplify and harmonize cybersecurity certifications across the EU. Encryption Protocols: Compliance with robust encryption standards like TLS 1.3 How Does It Differ from Pre-existing Systems?

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Centraleyes

MARCH 13, 2025

New York, the city that never sleeps, is also the city that takes cybersecurity very seriously. If you’re part of the financial services ecosystem hereor interact with businesses regulated by the New York State Department of Financial Servicesyouve likely come across the NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In this blog post, we take a look at how criminals are abusing Bing and stay under the radar at the same time while also bypassing advanced security features such as two-factor authentication. We should also note that SMS verification is one of the weakest methods for two-factor authentication. com Phishing domains xxx-ii-news[.]net

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 8, 2025

In the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity, certain tools and techniques possess a fascinating duality. These are known as "dual-use" techniques and understanding them is crucial for anyone involved in cybersecurity. This duality arises from the inherent versatility of many cybersecurity tools.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 18, 2025

Mandatory encryption of all ePHI. Stricter requirements for identity verification and authentication across all patient touchpoints. Stringent requirements for business associate cybersecurity measures verification. Robust Authentication Offers phishing-resistant MFA options (e.g.,

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 11, 2024

Passwords have been the cornerstone of basic cybersecurity hygiene for decades. But as secure and user-friendly as these authentication methods are, cybercriminals are already busily sidestepping all forms of authentication – passwords, MFA, and passkeys – to sometimes devastating effect.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 7, 2025

Lookout researchers discovered multiple voice phishing groups were using a new phishing kit that closely mimicked the single sign-on pages for Okta and other authentication providers. That is why I am not worried as we see criminals migrate to various ‘encrypted’ platforms that promise to ignore thepolice. “ Annie.”

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 21, 2024

In todays rapidly evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity challenges are growing in complexity and scale. Far beyond its applications in content creation or virtual assistants, generative AI is revolutionizing cybersecurity by enhancing threat detection, automating responses, and fortifying defenses.

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Digital Shadows

MARCH 17, 2025

VPN Infrastructures Allure for Threat Actors PNs have become a fundamental part of network security for organizations worldwide, enabling secure remote access to systems, encrypting sensitive data during transmission, and protecting internal networks from unauthorized access. Rated CVSS 9.8,

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

government is sounding the alarm on a growing cybersecurity risk for critical infrastructureinternet-exposed Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs). Without strong authentication, authorization, and encryption, APIs can become additional entry points for attackers." Follow SecureWorld News for more stories related to cybersecurity.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 24, 2023

Attendees will include cybersecurity professionals, policy makers, entrepreneurs and infrastructure engineers. Encryption in transit provides eavesdropping protection and payload authenticity. We want encryption in transit so no one can read sensitive data from our network traffic. Let’s look at each of those five.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 24, 2023

Related: Tapping hidden pools of security talent Sometimes hackers can encrypt your systems, holding them hostage and asking you to pay money to regain access to them. Smart business leaders choose to be proactive and manage the risks by staying current with cybersecurity solutions.

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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?

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