Tag: encryption
-
Top Four Considerations for Zero Trust in Critical Infrastructure
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, automation, best-practice, breach, business, cctv, ceo, cloud, communications, compliance, corporate, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, email, encryption, exploit, finance, group, hacker, healthcare, identity, infrastructure, iot, law, malicious, mfa, nis-2, privacy, regulation, risk, saas, service, software, strategy, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-trustTop Four Considerations for Zero Trust in Critical Infrastructure madhav Tue, 04/15/2025 – 06:43 TL;DR Increased efficiency = increased risk. Critical infrastructure organizations are using nearly 100 SaaS apps on average and 60% of their most sensitive data is stored in the cloud. Threat actors aren’t naive to this, leading to a whopping 93% of…
-
HelloKitty Ransomware Returns, Launching Attacks on Windows, Linux, and ESXi Environments
Security researchers and cybersecurity experts have recently uncovered new variants of the notorious HelloKitty ransomware, signaling its resurgence with attacks targeting Windows, Linux, and ESXi environments. HelloKitty ransomware, initially appearing in October 2020 as a fork of DeathRansom, has evolved significantly in its encryption methods. The ransomware now embeds an RSA-2048 public key, which is…
-
PCI DSS Tokenization vs Encryption: Key Differences to Protect Payment Data
If your organization handles sensitive financial information, you must implement security measures that fulfill the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) requirements. The most commonly used methods for securing cardholder data are tokenization and encryption. These techniques aim to protect sensitive payment information, but they work in fundamentally different ways. This blog will……
-
Top 16 OffSec, pen-testing, and ethical hacking certifications
Tags: access, android, antivirus, application-security, attack, authentication, blockchain, bug-bounty, business, cisco, cloud, computing, credentials, crypto, cryptography, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, encryption, exploit, guide, hacker, hacking, incident response, injection, iot, jobs, kali, linux, malware, microsoft, mitigation, mobile, network, penetration-testing, RedTeam, remote-code-execution, reverse-engineering, risk, risk-assessment, sap, skills, sql, technology, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerability, windowsExperiential learning Offensive security can’t be fully mastered through lectures alone. Candidates need hands-on training in lab environments to develop practical skills. Ideally, certification exams should include a practical assessment, such as developing an exploit to compromise a system.Because individuals learn OffSec techniques, such as penetration testing, in different ways, the most effective certifications offer…
-
Linux Firewall IPFire 2.29 Launches with Post-Quantum Encryption and System Enhancements
The open-source Linux firewall solution, IPFire, has officially released its latest version, IPFire 2.29 Core Update 193. This landmark update introduces cutting-edge post-quantum encryption capabilities for IPsec tunnels, along with extensive system upgrades to bolster security, performance, and hardware optimization for the long term. Post-Quantum Cryptography for a More Secure Future In a major step forward […]…
-
FREAK: Sicherheitslücke gefährdet iOS- und Android-Nutzer
Laut einem Bericht der Washington Post haben Forscher eine Sicherheitslücke namens FREAK entdeckt, die iOS- und Android-Browser betrifft. Die Schwachstelle ermöglicht potenziellen Angreifern, die vermeintlich sichere Verschlüsselung von einigen Webseiten zu knacken und anschließend auf sensible Daten zuzugreifen. First seen on welivesecurity.com Jump to article: www.welivesecurity.com/deutsch/2015/03/04/freak-sicherheitslucke-gefahrdet-ios-und-android-nutzer/
-
Gmail EndEnd Email Encryption Explained: A Guide for Enterprise Users
Google is rolling out end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) email for Gmail enterprise users using Client-Side Encryption (CSE). First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/04/gmail-end-to-end-email-encryption-explained-a-guide-for-enterprise-users/
-
Premierminister David Cameron will Verschlüsselung verbieten
Tags: encryptionNach dem Attentat auf die Redaktion des französischen Satiremagazins Charlie Hebdo fordern einige Politiker nun neue Gesetze zur Verbesserung des Schutzes vor Terroristen. First seen on welivesecurity.com Jump to article: www.welivesecurity.com/deutsch/2015/01/14/premierminister-david-cameron-will-verschlusselung-verbieten/
-
The SQL Server Crypto Detour
Tags: access, api, backup, credentials, crypto, cryptography, data, encryption, jobs, microsoft, password, service, sql, tool, update, vulnerability, windowsAs part of my role as Service Architect here at SpecterOps, one of the things I’m tasked with is exploring all kinds of technologies to help those on assessments with advancing their engagement. Not long after starting this new role, I was approached with an interesting problem. A SQL Server database backup for a ManageEngine’s…
-
Court rejects Home Office bid for blanket secrecy in hearings over Apple encryption case
Investigatory Powers Tribunal rejects Home Office arguments that identifying the ‘bare details’ of legal action by Apple would damage national security, leaving open possibility of future open court hearings First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366622253/Court-rejects-Home-Office-bid-for-blanket-secrecy-in-hearings-over-Apple-encryption-case
-
UK court lifts secrecy veil, confirms Apple is suing British government over ‘backdoor’ request
A UK court confirmed Apple is suing the British government over a legal order regarding the company’s encryption of iCloud accounts. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/uk-court-confirms-apple-suing-over-backdoor-request
-
Gmail Is Not a Secure Way to Send Sensitive Comms: A Friendly Reminder
New end-to-end Gmail encryption alone isn’t secure enough for an enterprise’s most sensitive and prized data, experts say. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/application-security/gmail-not-secure-way-send-sensitive-comms
-
DeepSeek Breach Yet Again Sheds Light on Dangers of AI
AI isn’t waiting for security teams to catch up. It’s running full steam ahead, without any regard for what may stand in its way. The recent security debacle surrounding DeepSeek, where Wiz researchers uncovered extensive vulnerabilities, including exposed databases, weak encryption and susceptibility to AI-model jailbreaking, serves as a stark warning for organizations.. First seen…
-
Secure Communications Evolve Beyond EndEnd Encryption
Signal, Wickr, WhatsApp, and Cape all have different approaches to security and privacy, yet most are finding ways to make secure communications more private. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/secure-communications-evolve-beyond-end-to-end-encryption
-
EU Pushes for Backdoors in EndEnd Encryption
European Commission Demands Law Enforcement Access to Data. The European Commission’s ProtectEU strategy aims to overhaul internal security, proposing law enforcement access to encrypted data by 2026 and a roadmap to explore lawful encryption backdoors and enhanced intelligence-sharing between EU member states and agencies to combat rising cyber threats. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
-
Breach Roundup: Fast Flux DNS Misuse Evades Easy Detection
Also: Gootloader Malware, GCHQ Intern Pleads Guilty, Check Point Breach Update. This week, a Fast Flux warning, Gootloader malware, an GCHQ intern pleaded guilty to stealing top secret data and Check Point undercuts hacking claim. Also, Google rolled out end-to-end encryption for some Gmail users, Apple backported patches and Dutch prosecutors cut internet access. First…
-
EU: These are scary times let’s backdoor encryption!
ProtectEU plan wants to have its cake and eat it too First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/04/03/eu_backdoor_encryption/
-
Google sichert Gmail mit einer Ende-zu-Ende-Verschlüsselung ab
E-Mail-Verschlüsselung ist für viele Unternehmen Pflicht gerade in regulierten Branchen. Doch der Status quo ist frustrierend: Bestehende Lösungen wie S/MIME sind technisch anspruchsvoll, teuer in der Umsetzung und oft nur innerhalb geschlossener Systeme praktikabel. Proprietäre Tools setzen auf Drittanbieter-Plattformen und Zusatzsoftware mit häufig gravierenden Nachteilen für Nutzerfreundlichkeit und IT-Abteilungen. Mit dem neuen Google-Cloud-Modell […] First…
-
Gmail ‘bubble’ encryption may be an S/MIME killer, says Google
Marking the 21st anniversary of Gmail, Google is preparing to roll out an end-to-end encryption standard for its email service in hopes of democratising encryption and leaving old standards in the dust First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366621818/Gmail-bubble-encryption-may-be-an-S-MIME-killer-says-Google
-
How SSL Misconfigurations Impact Your Attack Surface
When assessing an organization’s external attack surface, encryption-related issues (especially SSL misconfigurations) receive special attention. Why? Their widespread use, configuration complexity, and visibility to attackers as well as users make them more likely to be exploited. This highlights how important your SSL configurations are in maintaining your web application security and First seen on thehackernews.com…
-
Google Introduces EndEnd Encryption for Gmail Business Users
Google has unveiled end-to-end encryption (E2EE) capabilities for Gmail enterprise users, simplifying encrypted email communication for businesses of all sizes. This feature, launched in beta today to coincide with Gmail’s birthday, aims to bridge the gap between robust security and user-friendly functionality, allowing organizations to enhance data privacy without the traditional complexity of encryption setups.…
-
Google adds endend email encryption to Gmail
Google creates new email encryption model: Google took a different approach and created a new model that no longer requires complex user certificate management or exchanging keys with external organizations to decrypt messages.Google’s new E2EE Gmail implementation relies on the existing client-side encryption (CSE) feature in Google Workspace, which allows customers to use their own…
-
Google Brings EndEnd Encryption to Gmail
The new Google Workspace features will make it easier for enterprise customers to implement end-to-end encryption within Gmail. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/data-privacy/google-end-to-end-encryption-gmail
-
European Commission takes aim at endend encryption and proposes Europol become an EU FBI
The Commission said it would create roadmaps regarding both the “lawful and effective access to data for law enforcement” and on encryption. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/european-commission-takes-aim-encryption-europol-fbi-proposal
-
Navigating the Quantum Shift: A Practical Approach to Crypto-Agility with PQC-Enabled PKI
The conversation around quantum computing is shifting from theory to reality, especially when it’s centered on security and mounting threats against current encryption algorithms. The UK National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) recent guidance on “PQC Migration Timelines” underscores the urgency for organizations to transition to post-quantum cryptography (PQC). Urgency is being driven by the rising……
-
Happy 21st Birthday, Gmail! Google’s Present to Enterprise Gmail Users: EndEnd Encryption
The new feature is more accessible than S/MIME because it eliminates the need for certificate management. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-gmail-end-to-end-encryption/
-
Google rolls out easy endend encryption for Gmail business users
Google has started rolling out a new end-to-end encryption (E2EE) model for Gmail enterprise users, making it easier to send encrypted emails to any recipient. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-rolls-out-easy-end-to-end-encryption-for-gmail-business-users/
-
Apple devices are at ‘most risk’ in UK following government ‘backdoor’ order
Home Office refuses to answer questions from Lords over technical capability notice issued against Apple’s iCloud Advanced Data Protection encryption services First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366621785/Apple-devices-are-at-most-risk-in-UK-following-government-backdoor-order