Schneier on Security

JANUARY 24, 2020

That file shows an image of the Saudi Arabian flag and Swedish flags and arrived with an encrypted downloader. Because the downloader was encrypted this delayed or further prevented "study of the code delivered along with the video.". That's where that state-sponsored malware is going to be found.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 6, 2021

To my mind, this just reinforces the need to remove mobile phone numbers from all of your online accounts wherever feasible. Many people may not consider their mobile phone number to be private information, but there is a world of misery that bad guys, stalkers and creeps can visit on your life just by knowing your mobile number.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

Encryption and the development of cryptography have been a cornerstone of IT security for decades and remain critical for data protection against evolving threats. While cryptology is thousands of years old, modern cryptography took off in the 1970s with the help of the Diffie-Hellman-Merkle and RSA encryption algorithms.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 19, 2022

The agency says that by the summer of 2022, the only way to log in to irs.gov will be through ID.me , an online identity verification service that requires applicants to submit copies of bills and identity documents, as well as a live video feed of their faces via a mobile device. The IRS says it will require ID.me McLean, Va.-based

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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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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Implement Data Encryption & Backup Protocols Encrypting sensitive data adds a layer of protection by ensuring that even if data is accessed, it remains unreadable without proper decryption keys. For instance, penetration testing simulates potential attacks, allowing you to assess your response capabilities.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Its a top-end, true all-in-one offering based on a new platform that combines antivirus, password manager, identity protection, VPN, backup, and parental controls. Mobile devices: Disable location, camera, microphone, and contact list access for apps that don’t truly need them.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 13, 2025

“The Medusa ransomware variant is unrelated to the MedusaLocker variant and the Medusa mobile malware variant per the FBIs investigation.” Medusa operators leverage legitimate remote access tools like AnyDesk, Atera, and Splashtop, alongside RDP and PsExec, to move laterally and locate files for exfiltration and encryption.

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BH Consulting

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

But what happens if you think your mobile has been breached? In this blog, we’ll look at how you can minimise the impact of your personal mobile being compromised. Check and protect what you value most Identify the important apps or files on your mobile phone. (Do Change the default PIN code to connect to mobile phone Bluetooth.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 29, 2024

They say the only backup you ever regret is the one you didn’t make. iPhone backups can be used to easily move your apps and data to a new phone, to recover things you’ve lost, or to fix things that have failed. We’ve published posts on how to back up your iPhone to iCloud, and how to backup an iPhone to a Mac.

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SecureList

JUNE 1, 2023

While monitoring the network traffic of our own corporate Wi-Fi network dedicated for mobile devices using the Kaspersky Unified Monitoring and Analysis Platform (KUMA), we noticed suspicious activity that originated from several iOS-based phones. Install MVT Once the backup is ready, it has to be processed by the Mobile Verification Toolkit.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 29, 2024

They say the only backup you ever regret is the one you didn’t make. iPhone backups can be used to easily move your apps and data to a new phone, to recover things you’ve lost, or to fix things that have failed. One of the most cost effective ways to backup your iPhone is to save backups to your Mac.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 3, 2022

Students are likely to own tablets, laptops, and mobile phones at the bare minimum. How to protect yourself against mobile device theft. Here’s what you can do in advance to take the sting out of a mobile theft. Encrypt your data. Older versions of Android used something called Full-Disk encryption.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 12, 2025

IPVanish and NordVPN are VPN solutions that offer customers multiple pricing options, a mobile VPN, and various privacy features. month billed annually Free Trial 7 days on mobile 7 days on Android phones Visit IPVanish Visit NordVPN Winner: IPVanish IPVanishs two plans are on the lower end of VPN pricing. month Advanced: $4.49/month

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Hacker's King

APRIL 1, 2025

They provide two-factor authentication (2FA), encryption, and private key control for maximum security. Recovery and Backup Methods It can be a disaster when you lose access to your wallet, but with eCryptobit.com wallets, there are backup and recovery methods that can help restore your funds in case of emergencies.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 20, 2024

Backup Data Regularly There are several effective backup methods to consider. It includes cloud backups, which offer scalability and remote access. Meanwhile, offsite backups provide additional security by storing data away from your central location. It ensures you stay one step ahead of potential security breaches.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

Cyber criminals may damage, destroy, steal, encrypt, expose, or leak data as well as cause harm to a system. Encrypted threats spiked 167%, ransomware increased 105%, and 5.4 In May, cybersecurity researchers revealed that ransomware attacks are increasing their aggressive approach by destroying data instead of encrypting it.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 11, 2021

When a mobile phone is targeted by a ransomware attack, all the photos, contacts, messages, videos and files are locked until a ransom is paid to hackers. Thus, the discovery clearly states us the fact that we need to protect our phones from the prevailing mobile ransomware attacks. So, how a ransomware spreads to smart phone?

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The idea is that if the original file is damaged, breaks, is stolen , or suffers any other problem, then the backups survive the issue. Sometimes, this can just mean backing up certain mobile settings and functions, or options and data settings for a PC. This is very common for all forms of mobile devices and laptops.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Data backup services. Battery backup systems. Battery backup systems. Encryption certificates. Mobile payment services. Multiple firewall products. Linux servers. Cisco routers. Netflow data. Call recording services. DNS controls. Orvis wireless networks (public and private). Employee wireless phone services.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 22, 2023

CyCognito has released its semi-annual State of External Exposure Management Report , revealing a staggering number of vulnerable public cloud, mobile, and web applications exposing sensitive data, including unsecured APIs and personally identifiable information (PII). In the event of a data breach, encrypted data is much harder to exploit.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 1, 2021

A recently disclosed FBI training document shows how much access to the content of encrypted messages from secure messaging services US law enforcement can gain and what they can learn about your usage of the apps. All of them are messaging apps that promise end-to-end encryption for their users. Pen Register: No capability.

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Google Security

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Dave Kleidermacher, Jesse Seed, Brandon Barbello, Sherif Hanna, Eugene Liderman, Android, Pixel, and Silicon Security Teams Every day, billions of people around the world trust Google products to enrich their lives and provide helpful features – across mobile devices, smart home devices, health and fitness devices, and more.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 3, 2022

Students are likely to own tablets, laptops, and mobile phones at the bare minimum. How to protect yourself against mobile device theft. Here’s what you can do in advance to take the sting out of a mobile theft. Encrypt your data. Older versions of Android used something called Full-Disk encryption.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

The government says Snatch used a customized ransomware variant notable for rebooting Microsoft Windows devices into Safe Mode — enabling the ransomware to circumvent detection by antivirus or endpoint protection — and then encrypting files when few services are running. The Russian mobile phone number associated with that tele2[.]ru

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Security Affairs

JUNE 6, 2024

The script was also used for data exfiltration, the stolen data are sent to two different servers so the ransomware actors have a backup of the information. TargetCompany has been active since June 2021 , once encrypted a file it adds.mallox,exploit,architek, or.brg extension to the filenames of encrypted files.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Examining backups What we decided to do next was to use iTunes backups of the devices as a substitute for complete device images. We used the excellent tooling from libimobiledevice to acquire the backups, and inspected them by building a timeline of events with the Mobile Verification Toolkit. WWAN OUT: 100956502.0

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Like other ransomware operations, BlackMatter also set up its leak site where it publishes data exfiltrated from the victims before encrypting their system. BlackMatter then remotely encrypts the hosts and shared drives as they are found. Scanning backups. Secret Service at a U.S. Secret Service Field Office.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

A multi-layered approach is required to reduce exposure to ransomware attacks and also to recover encrypted data more quickly and effectively. Furthermore, Citrix Endpoint Management enables secure mobility through containerisation to protect data on smartphones and tablets.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 20, 2018

This means that access to systems is only granted when a user can verify their identity with not only a password but a supporting piece of information that only the person should know or immediately have to hand, such as a temporary verification code sent to a mobile phone. Ensure you have comprehensive backups. Encrypt your data.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Encrypt personal data. Full disk encryption should be applied to devices that access or store customers’ personal data, such as servers, mobile phones and laptops. Customers’ personal data should be protected by encryption when communicated between different devices over the internet. Backup personal data.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Small businesses have far less sophisticated and encrypted communications, making it possible to easily compromise their systems. . Protect your wireless system with full backups. Verify how your cloud systems are performing on a daily basis to make sure you’re protecting the most recent backup.

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Fox IT

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

During a recent incident response case, we found traces of an adversary leveraging ConnectWise R1Soft Server Backup Manager software (hereinafter: R1Soft server software). The adversary used it as an initial point of access and as a platform to control downstream systems connected via the R1Soft Backup Agent.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Credit for that intrusion is quickly claimed by LAPSUS$ , a group of 14-18 year-old cyber hooligans mostly from the United Kingdom who specialized in low-tech but highly successful methods of breaking into companies: Targeting employees directly over their mobile phones. ” SEPTEMBER.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 27, 2018

The latest version of Google OS, Android Pie, implements significant enhancements for cybersecurity, including a stronger encryption and authentication. The tech giant updated the File-Based Encryption implementing the support for external storage media, it also included the metadata encryption with hardware support.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 27, 2023

Understanding Smartphone Ransomware: Smartphone ransomware is a form of malware that encrypts the data on a device and holds it hostage until a ransom is paid to the attacker. Here are a few potential risks: 1. Data Loss: Ransomware can encrypt your valuable data, making it inaccessible until you pay the ransom.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 25, 2021

Leaked data includes names, e-mails, mobile numbers, encrypted passwords, user wallet details, order details, bank details, KYC details (PAN number, passport numbers) and deposit history. The researcher Rajshekhar Rajaharia analyzed the leaked data, it is a MongoDB database of 6GB that contains three backup files with BuyUcoin data.

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