Troy Hunt

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

The organisation involved may have contacted you and advised your password was exposed but fortunately, they encrypted it. Isn't the whole point of encryption that it protects data when exposed to unintended parties? They can't be unencrypted because they weren't encrypted in the first place. But you should change it anyway.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 24, 2025

The compromised database contains approximately 6 million lines of data, including critical assets such as JKS files, encrypted SSO passwords, key files, and enterprise manager JPS keys. Beyond mass data exposure, there are heightened risks of credential compromise, corporate espionage, and potential extortion. (region-name).oraclecloud.com),

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Explore the risks of popular apps and why switching to encrypted alternatives is crucial. The post US Officials Recommend Using Encrypted Apps for Messaging appeared first on eSecurity Planet. Take control of your data and protect your privacy before its too late!

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Schneier on Security

OCTOBER 15, 2021

The idea is that they wouldn’t touch the cryptography, but instead eavesdrop on communications and systems before encryption or after decryption. I’m part of a group of cryptographers that has just published a paper discussing the security risks of such a system. (It’s

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Joseph Steinberg

JULY 20, 2022

There is little doubt that quantum computing will ultimately undermine the security of most of today’s encryption systems , and, thereby, render vulnerable to exposure nearly every piece of data that is presently protected through the use of encryption. Such an attitude is not alarmist – it is reality, whether we like it or not.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 22, 2025

If he’d abused his access, he probably could have obtained website encryption certificates (SSL/TLS certs) that were authorized to accept and relay web traffic for affected websites. “We have looked into the matter and there was not a risk to our systems,” a MasterCard spokesperson wrote.

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Joseph Steinberg

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Nearly every piece of data that is presently protected through the use of encryption may become vulnerable to exposure unless we take action soon. While quantum computers already exist, no devices are believed to yet exist that are anywhere near powerful enough to crack modern encryption in short order.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 30, 2025

So, lets explore how spread betting platforms are rising to this challenge and ensuring that their platforms are cyber risk-free. Cyber Risks Facing Spread Betting Platforms Cyber threats are becoming more dangerous than ever, and spread betting platforms are a major target for most of these cyberattacks.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Recent progress has sparked discussions, but current capabilities are still far from threatening encryption standards like 2048-bit RSA. It is essential to understand the risks posed by quantum computing, as future advancements could compromise today's encrypted data, opening new opportunities for threat actors.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 10, 2022

Related: The dangers of normalizing encryption for government use. It’s possible to de-risk work scenarios involving personal data by carrying out a classic risk assessment of an organization’s internal and external infrastructure. This de-risks personal data that does not fit in a separate security contour. Encryption.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 24, 2025

Quantum computings ability to break todays encryption may still be years awaybut security leaders cant afford to wait. Related: Quantum standards come of age The real threat isnt just the eventual arrival of quantum decryptionits that nation-state actors are already stockpiling encrypted data in harvest now, decrypt later attacks.

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Schneier on Security

JUNE 21, 2022

Both bills have provisions that could be used to break end-to-end encryption. 3(c)(7)(A)(iii) would allow a company to deny access to apps installed by users, where those app makers “have been identified [by the Federal Government] as national security, intelligence, or law enforcement risks.” Let’s start with S.

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Schneier on Security

APRIL 7, 2021

.” Moxie Marlinspike, the creator of Signal and CEO of the nonprofit that runs it, describes the new payments feature as an attempt to extend Signal’s privacy protections to payments with the same seamless experience that Signal has offered for encrypted conversations. End-to-end encryption is already at risk.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Thales Introduces Data Risk Intelligence, Bringing Organizations Risk Profile Front and Center madhav Tue, 12/03/2024 - 09:32 When Thales finalized the acquisition of Imperva in January 2024, our aim was clear: to empower organizations to protect data and secure all paths to it. Want to dive deeper?

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 29, 2023

Here’s what you should know about the risks, what aviation is doing to address those risks, and how to overcome them. It is difficult to deny that cyberthreats are a risk to planes. Risks delineated Still, there have been many other incidents since. Fortunately, there are ways to address the risks.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Bitdefender released a decryptor for the ShrinkLocker ransomware, which modifies BitLocker configurations to encrypt a system’s drives. Unlike modern ransomware it doesn’t rely on sophisticated encryption algorithms and modifies BitLocker configurations to encrypt a system’s drives.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 8, 2025

The Akira ransomware gang exploited an unsecured webcam to bypass EDR and launch encryption attacks on a victim’s network. The ransomware group used an unsecured webcam to encrypt systems within atarget’s network, bypassing Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR). Akira successfully encrypted files across the network.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

One critical issue faced by organizations that rely on Exchange Server is the risk of a corrupt Exchange Server database cropping up. Navigating new risks Today, heavy reliance on cloud-centric IT infrastructure and cloud-hosted applications has become the norm. Here are a few ‘dos:’ •Rigorous vulnerability management.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 3, 2025

Key Takeaways from the CSA Understanding Data Security Risk Survey madhav Tue, 03/04/2025 - 04:32 As hybrid and multi-cloud environments become increasingly popular, identifying, prioritizing, and mitigating data security risks becomes increasingly complex. By gaining insight into how organizations handle risk.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Shashanka Dr. Madhu Shashanka , Chief Data Scientist, Concentric AI Generative AI in 2025 will bring transformative opportunities but heightened cybersecurity risks, including data exposure, AI misuse, and novel threats like prompt injection attacks. FIPS-203 enables legal PQC deployment, prompting CISOs to overhaul encryption strategies.

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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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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 21, 2025

Three Keys to Modernizing Data Security: DSPM, AI, and Encryption andrew.gertz@t Tue, 01/21/2025 - 14:56 Discover how DSPM, AI, and encryption are transforming data security strategies, reducing vulnerabilities, and improving compliance. A DSPM moves the needle with integrated capabilities and comprehensive encryption.

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Adam Shostack

JANUARY 2, 2025

UK, and Australia: Weak Encryption Puts Billions of Internet Users at Risk. A few tidbits in recent news. The Open Technology Institute has an Open Letter to Law Enforcement in the U.S., press release , letter.) I am pleased to be one of the signers.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 5, 2022

Let’s walk through some practical steps organizations can take today, implementing zero trust and remote access strategies to help reduce ransomware risks: •Obvious, but difficult – get end users to stop clicking unknown links and visiting random websites that they know little about, an educational challenge. Best practices.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Tools like ChatGPT and Bard, powered by large language models, showcase how generative AI transforms business processesbut they also pose new risks. In a recent survey, 93% of respondents admitted to knowingly increasing their companys cybersecurity risks. The challenge? Securing these AI models and the data they generate.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Protecting Retailers Against Cyber Risks on Black Friday and Cyber Monday josh.pearson@t… Tue, 11/26/2024 - 08:01 As Black Friday and Cyber Monday loom, the stakes for retailers extend far beyond enticing deals and record sales. trillion, the risk of a data breach extends beyond immediate financial losses. trillion and $5.28

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Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Tenable's research reveals 26,500 cyber vulnerabilities in Southeast Asia's banking and insurance sectors, exposing critical security risks.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

As small businesses increasingly depend on digital technologies to operate and grow, the risks associated with cyber threats also escalate. INE Security advises businesses to secure their network by using firewalls, encrypting data, and regularly updating security software. Cary, NC, Oct.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 31, 2025

Backup hygiene: encryption, automation, and testing A backup that can't be restored is no backup at all. To add more security, they should also be automated and encrypted to provide data privacy." Encryption and automation reduce the risk of human error and ensure consistency.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The CISO: Guardian of Data while Navigating Risk Strategic Insights for the Boardroom and Shaping Future Business madhav Thu, 12/05/2024 - 06:03 CISOs have one of the most vital roles in organizations today. At the same time, data estates are sprawling, cyber vulnerabilities are skyrocketing, and no one is immune to increasing cyber risks.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 15, 2024

While American Water has not disclosed the exact method of attack, such incidents often involve tactics like ransomware or phishing , where hackers gain access to sensitive systems and either steal or encrypt data, demanding a ransom in return for restoring access.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Ghost ransomware actors, identified as operating from China, have been targeting unpatched systems and stolen credentials to infiltrate networks, encrypt data, and demand ransom payments. Organizations must work closely with their suppliers to ensure a long-term operations and risk mitigation plan."

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Organizations say generative AI is fueling a surge of more sophisticated cyberattacks and that they feel unprepared for the onslaught, but a Keeper Security survey found they are investing more in such foundational protections as data encryption and employee awareness training.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 12, 2024

We're primed to face another Y2K-like event: Q-Day, the point at which quantum computers become capable of breaking traditional encryption, totally upending security as we know it. The post Q-Day Prepping: What Businesses Can Do Now to Address Quantum Security Risks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 21, 2025

Check out key findings and insights from the Tenable Cloud AI Risk Report 2025. 1 - Tenable: Orgs using AI in the cloud face thorny cyber risks Using AI tools in cloud environments? 1 - Tenable: Orgs using AI in the cloud face thorny cyber risks Using AI tools in cloud environments?

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Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

But it risks giving the Egyptian government permission to read users’ emails and messages. Even messages shared via encrypted services like WhatsApp are vulnerable, according to POLITICO’s technical review of the application, and two of the outside experts.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Hell froze over: FBI and NSA recommend you use strong encryption. The post China is Still Inside US Networks — It’s Been SIX Months appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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