Security News

Five Eyes nations demand access to encrypted messaging
2019-08-01 10:39

The alliance wants tech companies to build backdoor access to users’ encrypted data, by force if necessary.

SanDisk's SSD Dashboard uses hardcoded password, lacks encrypted updates
2019-07-31 12:00

Lackadaisical security practices in proprietary management software from a hardware vendor underscore the need for a vendor-agnostic solution.

Encrypted Threats, IoT Malware Surge Past 2018 Levels: Report
2019-07-29 14:24

The first half of 2019 was dominated by an increase in malware using encryption, and in malware targeting Internet of Things (IoT) devices, a recent SonicWall report reveals.  read more

As the world secures itself, so do crims: Encrypted malware on the rise, warns Sonicwall
2019-07-29 06:32

Let's be careful out there Scanning of random ports and the use of encrypted malware by online criminals is on the rise, according to a threat report by Sonicwall.…

Attorney General Barr Argues for Access to Encrypted Content
2019-07-24 13:03

Critics Argue That Backdoors Would Create Security RisksU.S. Attorney General William Barr argued on Tuesday that enabling law enforcement to access encrypted content would only minimally increase...

Google takes the PIS out of advertising: New algo securely analyzes shared encrypted data sets without leaking contents
2019-06-19 21:47

Plus: MongoDB crams end-to-end crypto into database tech Google on Wednesday released source code for a project called Private Join and Compute that allows two parties to analyze and compare...

Phishing attack lures victims with encrypted message alert
2019-06-18 10:19

Why are phishing emails so enduringly popular with the bad guys? A new approach may suggest that curiosity is at play.

Majority of Encrypted Email Clients Vulnerable to Signature Spoofing
2019-05-01 16:48

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Encrypted Messaging Project "Matrix" Suffers Extensive Cyber Attack
2019-04-12 14:18

Matrix—the organization behind an open source project that offers a protocol for secure and decentralized real-time communication—has suffered a massive cyber attack after unknown attackers gained...

Encrypted attacks growing steadily, cybercriminals are increasingly targeting non-standard ports
2019-03-27 06:30

In 2018, SonicWall recorded the decline of cryptojacking, but more ransomware, highly targeted phishing, web application attacks and encrypted attacks. The company’s annual threat report, compiled...