The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

27, 2024 — Chipmaking has become one of the world’s most critical technologies in the last two decades. The main driver of this explosive growth has been the continuous scaling of silicon technology (widely known as the Moore’s Law). Zurich, Switzerland, Feb. Nanotechnology company Chiral is today announcing a $3.8m

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets standards for protecting sensitive health information, particularly electronic health records (EHRs). This includes administrative, physical, and technical safeguards like encryption and access controls.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 26, 2021

federal investigators today raided the Florida offices of PAX Technology , a Chinese provider of point-of-sale devices used by millions of businesses and retailers globally. FBI agents entering PAX Technology offices in Jacksonville today. Headquartered in Shenzhen, China, PAX Technology Inc. organizations. Source: WOKV.com.

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Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

While current election systems are far from perfect, Internet- and blockchain-based voting would greatly increase the risk of undetectable, nation-scale election failures.Online voting may seem appealing: voting from a computer or smart phone may seem convenient and accessible.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

SenseCrypt introduces a first-of-its-kind face-based public key infrastructure (PKI) and electronic identity (eID) solution. This cutting-edge innovation combines Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)* — designed to withstand the security threats posed by future quantum computing—with the trusted SSL technology that secures websites worldwide.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 5, 2019

Preparing for Data Security in the Quantum Computing Era. Each passing day brings the world closer to the exciting reality of powerful quantum computing. Quantum computing is a threat to public key infrastructure and security systems that rely on it. Waiting until quantum computing is widely available ?

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Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Tom's Guide writes about home brew TEMPEST receivers: Today, dirt-cheap technology and free software make it possible for ordinary citizens to run their own Tempest programs and listen to what their own -- and their neighbors' -- electronic devices are doing.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Protecting electronic communications services and infrastructure from cyber attacks and restoring them from unexpected downtime makes up for cybersecurity. A degree in cybersecurity, computer science, and IT can help land a person in jobs such as an engineer, specialist, and analyst, and in some terms, as a tester.

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Heimadal Security

AUGUST 23, 2021

A Razer Synapse vulnerability was identified, Razer being a vendor of services in the financial area, consumer electronics, gaming devices, and a manufacturer of peripherals for computers. The technology company is most popular for the gaming keyboards and mouses they produce.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 18, 2024

Securing Success: The Crucial Role of a Cybersecurity Specialist in a Growing Business Human society is increasingly dependent on computer systems and the data housed and utilized within IT (information technology) infrastructure. Likewise, relevant university degrees and certifications (e.g., CISSP, ISSMP, etc.)

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 25, 2022

The healthcare industry is perpetually on the cutting edge of technology, but that doesn’t mean everything is shiny and new. The Wannacry ransomware was able to find its way into the NHS systems because most of the infected computers were running on Windows 7. A Vulnerable Industry. It isn’t just patient data that’s at risk.

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Security Affairs

JULY 26, 2023

Swedish software firm Ortivus suffered a cyberattack that has resulted in at least two British ambulance services losing access to electronic patient records. Two British ambulance services were not able to access electronic patient records after a cyber attack that hit their software provider Ortivus. ” reads the advisory.

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Schneier on Security

AUGUST 28, 2019

Before the Internet revolution, military-grade electronics were different from consumer-grade. That started to change in the 1980s, when consumer electronics started to become the place where innovation happened. The military responded by creating a category of military hardware called COTS: commercial off-the-shelf technology.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 3, 2021

The technology footprint of today’s automobiles surpasses that of our laptops and other devices: The typical personal computer operating system runs on 20 million to 50 million lines of code. But each car requires an estimated 100 million lines of code to support the more than 125 electronic control units (ECUs) in every vehicle, and.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Taiwanese electronics technology giant Acer discloses a security breach suffered by its after-sales service systems in India after an isolated attack. Bad news for the Taiwanese electronics technology giant Acer, it disclosed a second security breach this year. We are notifying all potentially affected customers in India.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 17, 2023

Scientists from Russia, working for Don State Technical University, have developed a new medium of communication through the technology of Quantum Teleportation. In this case, messaging takes place through a physical device, such as electrons in an electric current.

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Schneier on Security

OCTOBER 3, 2018

The heart of the device is a block of electronics about the size of a 1990s tower personal computer. If you look at previous incidents on public transit systems, this technology would have detected those," Sotero says, noting LA Metro worked "closely" with the TSA for over a year to test this and other technologies. "It

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 3, 2022

Department of Justice (DOJ) recently revised its policy on charging violations of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), a 1986 law that remains the primary statute by which federal prosecutors pursue cybercrime cases. In a statemen t about the changes, Deputy Attorney General Lisa O.

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Schneier on Security

JUNE 14, 2023

But do we really want to entrust this revolutionary technology solely to a small group of US tech companies? These and countless other ethical lapses should prompt us to consider whether we want to give technology companies further abilities to learn our personal details and influence our day-to-day decisions.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 5, 2021

–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Keysight Technologies, Inc. It is a scalable system that allows customers to validate the robustness of a car’s electronic control unit (ECU) / telematic control unit (TCU), as well as subcomponents, to protect the car against cyberattacks. About Keysight Technologies.

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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. We all rely on passwords. Related : The coming of password-less access.

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Joseph Steinberg

APRIL 6, 2021

Most ransomware strains can block you from accessing your files, and involve criminals either (a) encrypting your files and demanding a ransom in exchange for the relevant decryption keys, or (b) removing your files, or portions thereof, from your computing devices, and demanding a ransom in exchange for returning your electronic property.

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IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The properties of materials at the nanoscale can vary significantly, providing unique functionalities and applications for technology. Electronics and Devices With the development of technology, we’ve gone from big TVs and mobile phones to small TVs and smartphones. What Are Nanomaterials?

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 7, 2021

Nicholas Weaver , a lecturer at the computer science department at University of California, Berkeley, said the court document system doesn’t hold documents that are classified for national security reasons. “Due to the nature of the attacks, the review of this matter and its impact is ongoing.”

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 29, 2022

However, until a hacker gets hold of a quantum computer and tries to intercept a quantum physics-based communication, the communication will remain foolproof. As only a single quantum bit is needed to confirm a geographical location authentication, it is easy to put such technology readily into use even today.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

One such emerging threat is the RAMBO attack, a sophisticated technique that manipulates the electromagnetic emissions of a computer’s RAM to exfiltrate data from air-gapped systems. These emissions occur naturally as electronic components within the computer operate.

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Pen Test Partners

JANUARY 8, 2024

Intelligence, espionage, technological advancements and other learnings from our annual company conference at the historic and underappreciated Latimer House. Technological advancements, social media, and societal and cultural changes present new challenges when it comes to cyber security.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 13, 2024

In this time, while learning to harness the power of Quantum computers, we recognize and are preparing for the new risks and dangers to guard against, particularly when it comes to data and identities, the core of our global digital society.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 15, 2023

” The Snatch ransomware was first spotted at the end of 2019, Sophos researchers discovered a piece of the Snatch ransomware that reboots computers it infects into Safe Mode to bypass resident security solutions. HENSOLDT is a company specializing in military and defense electronics. ” reads the alert.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 20, 2022

Operationally, cybersecurity ensures the electronic part of the operation, but it isn't interested in the human element. While at the same time, physical security doesn't see any relationship between what they do and mysterious abstractions like electronic information assurance. Yet we continue to create stovepipes.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 24, 2021

Going by the details, we are nowadays using many connecting devices that have tiny computers installed in them such as cars, smart doors, smart appliances, security cameras, healthcare-related devices such as a BP monitoring unit, and whatnot.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 17, 2021

–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Arrow Electronics, Inc. About Arrow Electronics. Arrow Electronics guides innovation forward for over 180,000 leading technology manufacturers and service providers. With 2020 sales of $29 billion, Arrow develops technology solutions that improve business and daily life.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) has issued a warning about two cyber threats hitting the sub-continent populace active online. MeitY( Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology) has categorized the severity as ‘Medium’ and asserted that the susceptibility could hit those hosting meetings on Private Cloud.

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Jane Frankland

JULY 17, 2023

This includes everything from productivity and cybersecurity to superior computing experiences for employees, who are increasingly collaborating remotely, multitasking, and placing strain on applications competing for computing resources.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 15, 2021

The existence of a secret SAS mobile hacker squad, named MAB5 and under the control of the Computer Network Operations (CNO) Exploitation, was revealed by a job ad published by the UK’s Ministry of Defence on an external website, reported Alan Turnbull of Secret Bases. As a military unit it is irregular and unrecognisable.

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Schneier on Security

MAY 11, 2023

This means, at a minimum, the technology needs to be transparent. The problem isn’t the technology—that’s advancing faster than even the experts had guessed —it’s who owns it. Today’s AIs are primarily created and run by large technology companies, for their benefit and profit.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Related: How Multi Party Computation is disrupting encrypti on An accomplished violinist, Einstein, no doubt, appreciated the symmetry of his metaphor. Digital technology, like music, is all about math. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering — puts us one step closer to a working iO prototype.

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