Friday, August 12, 2022

The truth about quantum risk cryptography and being ‘quantum safe’

With experts suggesting that quantum computers will decrypt public key algorithms by 2030, quantum risk cryptography is becoming vital. This article has been indexed from Security – VentureBeat Read the original article: The truth about quantum risk cryptography and being… Read more → The post The truth about quantum risk cryptography and being ‘quantum safe’ first appeared on IT Security News.
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Penetration Testing 101: What Is It, Importance, Benefits, on Pentesting Quote

When it comes to penetration testing, there are many businesses that are still unsure of what it is and what benefits it can bring. In this article, we will be discussing penetration testing in detail and clear up any misconceptions you may have about it. We will also give you information on what a penetration […] The post Penetration Testing 101: What Is It, Importance, Benefits, on Pentesting Quote appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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Realtek SDK Vulnerability Exposes Routers From Many Vendors to Remote Attacks

A serious vulnerability affecting the eCos SDK made by Taiwanese semiconductor company Realtek could expose the networking devices of many vendors to remote attacks. read more This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the original article: Realtek… Read more → The post Realtek SDK Vulnerability Exposes Routers From Many Vendors to Remote Attacks first appeared on IT Security News.
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U.S. Government Offers $10 Million Reward for Information on Conti Ransomware Gang

The U.S. State Department on Thursday announced a $10 million reward for information related to five individuals associated with the Conti ransomware group. The reward offer, first reported by WIRED, is also notable for the fact that it marks the first time the face of a Conti associate, known as "Target," has been unmasked. The four other associates have been referred to as "Tramp," "Dandis," "
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Fake Elon Musk TeslaCoin investment scam costs victims at least $250

A crypto investment scam is circulating on Facebook and in people’s inboxes across Europe, Canada, and Australia. The scam encourages people to pay to create an account and invest into a fraudulent crypto investment platform.  This article has been indexed… Read more → The post Fake Elon Musk TeslaCoin investment scam costs victims at least $250 first appeared on IT Security News.
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Thursday, August 11, 2022

Onyx Ransomware Overwrites Files Larger than 2MB Instead of Encrypting Them

As early as mid-April of 2022 was the first time researchers discovered the Onyx ransomware. The ransomware group uses the double extortion method of encrypting and exfiltrating data from a victim in order to extort money.  There is a possibility that the threat actor will leak the victim’s data on their leak site if the […] The post Onyx Ransomware Overwrites Files Larger than 2MB Instead of Encrypting Them appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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Cisco Confirms It's Been Hacked by Yanluowang Ransomware Gang

Networking equipment major Cisco on Wednesday confirmed it was the victim of a cyberattack on May 24, 2022 after the attackers got hold of an employee's personal Google account that contained passwords synced from their web browser. "Initial access to the Cisco VPN was achieved via the successful compromise of a Cisco employee's personal Google account," Cisco Talos said in a detailed write-up.
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Cisco Confirms Network Breach Via Hacked Employee Google Account

Networking giant says attackers gained initial access to an employee’s VPN client via a compromised Google account. This article has been indexed from Threatpost Read the original article: Cisco Confirms Network Breach Via Hacked Employee Google Account Read more → The post Cisco Confirms Network Breach Via Hacked Employee Google Account first appeared on IT Security News.
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Former Twitter Employee Found Guilty of Spying for Saudi Arabia

A former Twitter employee has been pronounced guilty for his role in digging up private information pertaining to certain Twitter users and turning over that data to Saudi Arabia. Ahmad Abouammo, 44, was convicted by a jury after a two-week trial in San Francisco federal court, Bloomberg reported Tuesday. He faces up to 20 years in prison when sentenced. The verdict comes nearly three years
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GwisinLocker A New Ransomware Encrypts Windows and Linux ESXi Servers

A new ransomware family has been discovered by ReversingLabs’ cybersecurity analysts, which targets specifically Linux-based systems using a range of encryption methods. GwisinLocker is the malware responsible for the attack. The GwisinLocker ransomware is one of the latest types of ransomware targeting South Korean companies in industries and pharmaceuticals. In addition to being an entirely […] The post GwisinLocker A New Ransomware Encrypts Windows and Linux ESXi Servers appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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