Tag: encryption
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Payouts King Emerges: New Ransomware Operation Tied to Ex-BlackBasta Members
Payouts King is emerging as a technically sophisticated ransomware operation believed to be run by former BlackBasta affiliates, reusing their social”‘engineering playbook while introducing hardened obfuscation and encryption routines. The group focuses on high”‘value data theft and selective encryption, leveraging strong cryptography and extensive evasion to stay ahead of antivirus and EDR tools. BlackBasta, itself…
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Anonymizing Network Traffic: A Dive into SOCKS5 and Data Encryption
SOCKS5 protocol explained: anonymize traffic, boost security with encryption, bypass restrictions, and enable reliable data collection for business use. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/anonymizing-network-traffic-socks5-data-encryption/
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Anonymizing Network Traffic: A Dive into SOCKS5 and Data Encryption
SOCKS5 protocol explained: anonymize traffic, boost security with encryption, bypass restrictions, and enable reliable data collection for business use. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/anonymizing-network-traffic-socks5-data-encryption/
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Anonymizing Network Traffic: A Dive into SOCKS5 and Data Encryption
SOCKS5 protocol explained: anonymize traffic, boost security with encryption, bypass restrictions, and enable reliable data collection for business use. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/anonymizing-network-traffic-socks5-data-encryption/
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Anonymizing Network Traffic: A Dive into SOCKS5 and Data Encryption
SOCKS5 protocol explained: anonymize traffic, boost security with encryption, bypass restrictions, and enable reliable data collection for business use. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/anonymizing-network-traffic-socks5-data-encryption/
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Anonymizing Network Traffic: A Dive into SOCKS5 and Data Encryption
SOCKS5 protocol explained: anonymize traffic, boost security with encryption, bypass restrictions, and enable reliable data collection for business use. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/anonymizing-network-traffic-socks5-data-encryption/
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Ransomware Groups Are Actively Disabling Your EDR Before You Even Know It
Most ransomware discussions focus on encryption, downtime, and recovery. But the real story is what happens before any of that becomes visible. Recent reporting from Cyber Security News highlights how attackers are increasingly using “EDR killers” to quietly disable endpoint protection tools early in the attack chain. By the time ransomware is executed, the systems…
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World-Quantum-Day Hybride Verschlüsselung zur Risikominimierung
Die Bedrohung durch Post-Quantum-Technologie ist nicht mehr Theorie, sondern prägt bereits heute die Risikolandschaft. Während das Quantencomputing bahnbrechende Fortschritte verspricht, wird es gleichzeitig die kryptografischen Grundlagen untergraben, die unsere digitale Wirtschaft schützen. Ein Kommentar von Chris Harris, EMEA Technical Director, Data & Application Security bei Thales. Was sich geändert hat, ist der Zeitplan. Die Frage…
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Google Rolls Out EndEnd Encryption to Eligible Gmail Users on Mobile
Google has brought end-to-end encrypted Gmail to Android and iOS for eligible Workspace users, extending secure mobile email without extra apps. The post Google Rolls Out End-to-End Encryption to Eligible Gmail Users on Mobile appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-gmail-end-to-end-encryption-mobile/
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Seven IBM WebSphere Liberty flaws can be chained into full takeover
Tags: access, attack, authentication, credentials, cve, data, data-breach, encryption, flaw, ibm, passwordAdminCenter flaws allow further escalation: Beyond initial access, the research outlined critical issues within WebSphere Liberty’s administrative controls. The AdminCenter component, designed to enforce role-based access, contains multiple flaws that allow low-privileged users to access sensitive files and secrets.One issue, tracked under CVE-2025-14915, enables “reader”-level users to retrieve critical server files such as authentication keys,…
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Google Brings EndEnd Encrypted Gmail to Android and iPhone
Google has officially expanded Gmail’s end-to-end encryption (E2EE) feature to Android and iOS devices, empowering organizations and users to protect the confidentiality of email content directly from their mobile devices. This enhancement is part of Gmail’s client-side encryption (CSE) program, enabling stricter compliance controls and preserving data sovereignty across regulated industries. With this new rollout, Gmail users can…
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WhatsApp’s “EndEnd Encryption by Default” Claim Called Consumer Fraud by Pavel Durov
Telegram founder Pavel Durov has publicly criticized WhatsApp, labeling its >>end-to-end encryption by default<< claim as a massive consumer fraud. He argues that while messages may be encrypted during transit, the default backup settings leave the vast majority of user conversations completely unprotected. In a recent statement on the social media platform X, Durov highlighted…
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Telegram vs. WhatsApp: Ist die Verschlüsselung von WhatsApp kompromittiert?
Telegram vs. WhatsApp: Pavel Durov, der CEO von Telegram, nutzt beinahe jede Möglichkeit, um das übermächtige WhatsApp schlecht zu reden. First seen on tarnkappe.info Jump to article: tarnkappe.info/artikel/it-sicherheit/datenschutz/telegram-vs-whatsapp-ist-die-verschluesselung-von-whatsapp-komprimittiert-328191.html
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What Every C-Suite Executive Needs to Know About Post-Quantum Cryptography
Google just issued a warning that has great implications for the cybersecurity world: >>Q-Day<<, the moment when a quantum computer becomes powerful enough to crack today's best encryption, could arrive as soon as 2029. That's not the mid-2030s timeline most experts had been citing. That's three years from now. Google Quantum AI also.. First seen…
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Google adds endend Gmail encryption to Android, iOS devices for enterprises
This article originally appeared on Computerworld. First seen on csoonline.com Jump to article: www.csoonline.com/article/4157458/google-adds-end-to-end-gmail-encryption-to-android-ios-devices-for-enterprises-3.html
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Google Extends Gmail Encryption to Mobile, but Limits Access to Enterprise Tier
Google has expanded its encryption capabilities in Gmail to mobile devices, enabling enterprise customers to transmit encrypted emails directly within the app on both Android and iOS. The update removes a limitation that previously restricted native encrypted email use on mobile devices. The rollout allows eligible users to compose and read encrypted messages natively, without..…
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Google rolls out Gmail endend encryption on mobile devices
Google says Gmail end-to-end encryption (E2EE) is now available on all Android and iOS devices, allowing enterprise users to read and compose emails without additional tools. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-rolls-out-gmail-end-to-end-encryption-on-mobile-devices/
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Gmail’s endend encryption comes to mobile, no extra apps required
Google has expanded Gmail client-side encryption to Android and iOS devices, allowing users to engage with their organization’s most sensitive data on mobile devices while … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/04/10/google-gmail-e2ee-mobile-devices/
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Microsoft Recall Flaw Exposes Decrypted User Data, Researchers Find
When Microsoft reintroduced its redesigned Recall feature, security took center stage. The architecture was built around hardened components, including Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) enclaves, AES-256-GCM encryption, Windows Hello authentication, and a Protected Process Light (PPL) host. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/totalrecall-windows-recall-security-gap/
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Microsoft Recall Flaw Exposes Decrypted User Data, Researchers Find
When Microsoft reintroduced its redesigned Recall feature, security took center stage. The architecture was built around hardened components, including Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) enclaves, AES-256-GCM encryption, Windows Hello authentication, and a Protected Process Light (PPL) host. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/totalrecall-windows-recall-security-gap/
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Malicious password-protected files Blog – Menlo Security
Discover the rising threat of malicious password-protected files, evading defenses via encryption and alternative channels. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/04/malicious-password-protected-files-blog-menlo-security/
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Cloudflare ‘actively adjusting’ quantum priorities in wake of Google warning
Tags: android, attack, awareness, browser, chrome, ciso, communications, compliance, computer, computing, crypto, cryptography, cybersecurity, data, encryption, google, government, group, Hardware, infrastructure, Internet, ml, mobile, regulation, risk, service, strategy, technology, threat, vulnerabilityNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has set a 2030 deadline for depreciating legacy encryption algorithms ahead of their planned retirement in 2035.Late last month Google brought forward its own post-quantum cryptography (PQC) deadline a year to 2029 because advances in quantum computers mean that legacy encryption and digital signature systems are at greater…
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STX RAT Hides Remote Desktop, Steals Data to Dodge Detection
A stealthy new remote access trojan, dubbed STX RAT, that blends hidden remote desktop control with powerful infostealer capabilities while using advanced evasion and encryption techniques to stay under the radar of security tools. The operators rely on opportunistic initial access, including malicious VBScript and JScript chains that download a TAR archive containing the core payload and…
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STX RAT Hides Remote Desktop, Steals Data to Dodge Detection
A stealthy new remote access trojan, dubbed STX RAT, that blends hidden remote desktop control with powerful infostealer capabilities while using advanced evasion and encryption techniques to stay under the radar of security tools. The operators rely on opportunistic initial access, including malicious VBScript and JScript chains that download a TAR archive containing the core payload and…
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Certes launches v7 platform with quantum-safe encryption across hybrid cloud and edge environments
Certes has released v7 of its Data Protection and Risk Mitigation (DPRM) platform, extending post-quantum cryptography (PQC) protection to the edge and positioning the update as a direct response to the growing >>harvest now, decrypt later<< threat facing enterprise security teams. The release addresses a specific attack pattern that has been gaining traction among nation-state…
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Developer of VeraCrypt encryption software says Windows users may face boot-up issues after Microsoft locked his account
The maker of the popular open-source file encryption software VeraCrypt said Microsoft locked his online account, which may prevent device owners from booting up their computers. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/04/08/veracrypt-encryption-software-windows-microsoft-lock-boot-issues/
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What we learned about TEE security from auditing WhatsApp’s Private Inference
WhatsApp’s new “Private Inference” feature represents one of the most ambitious attempts to combine end-to-end encryption with AI-powered capabilities, such as message summarization. To make this possible, Meta built a system that processes encrypted user messages inside trusted execution environments (TEEs), secure hardware enclaves designed so that not even Meta can access the plaintext. Our…
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How to Send Secure Email in Gmail: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to send secure email in Gmail using Confidential Mode, S/MIME encryption, and best practices to protect sensitive messages in Google Workspace. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/04/how-to-send-secure-email-in-gmail-step-by-step-guide/
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Quantencomputer: Neue Ansätze brechen Verschlüsselung mit weniger Qubits
Tags: encryptionZwei Veröffentlichungen nehmen klassische Verschlüsselung von zwei Seiten in die Zange. Das unterstreicht die Dringlichkeit eines Umstiegs auf Post-Quanten-Kryptografie. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/quantencomputer-neue-ansaetze-brechen-verschluesselung-mit-weniger-qubits-2604-207292.html
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Supply chain security is now a board-level issue: Here’s what CSOs need to know
Tags: access, android, attack, automation, best-practice, compliance, cybersecurity, edr, encryption, firewall, firmware, flaw, infrastructure, linux, mitigation, regulation, risk, sbom, software, supply-chain, switch, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, windows, zero-dayThe hidden complexity that drowns security teams: SBOMs are no longer used solely to track software licensing; they are key to managing supply chain security as they enable the identification and tracking of vulnerabilities across ecosystems.Finding a problem is just the start, you need to determine if the vulnerability affects your implementation. For example, if…