Security News

Cryptanalysis of ENCSecurity’s Encryption Implementation
2022-06-13 11:48

ENCSecurity markets a file encryption system, and it's used by SanDisk, Sony, Lexar, and probably others. Despite it using AES as its algorithm, it's implementation is flawed in multiple ways-and breakable.

Business fit report: Echoworx Email Encryption
2022-06-07 02:45

Stop significant B2B or B2C information sharing problems with a tailored approach to encryption. The security of our data is, without question, at the top of any enterprise's priority list.

Europe proposes tackling child abuse by killing privacy, strong encryption
2022-05-12 06:35

Proposed Europe regulations that purport to curb child abuse by imposing mass surveillance would be a "Disaster" for digital privacy and strong encryption, say cybersecurity experts. A number of options have been put forward for lawmakers to mull that aim to encourage or ensure online service providers and messaging apps tackle the "Detection, removal, and reporting of previously-known and new child sexual abuse material and grooming."

Biden orders new quantum push to ensure encryption isn't cracked by rivals
2022-05-05 06:57

US president Joe Biden issued two directives on Wednesday aimed at ensuring the nation - and like-minded friends - remain ahead of other countries in the field of quantum computing. The committee is an enhancement to the National Quantum Initiative Act - a 2018 law that provides $1.2 billion and a plan for advancing quantum tech.

Email encryption flexibility builds customer trust and business revenue
2022-04-26 14:39

Echoworx's release of a commissioned study conducted on their behalf by Forrester Consulting reveals the evolution of email security strategies and the importance of user experience. Echoworx provides email encryption solutions that are smarter and more adaptive.

Microsoft announces new Windows 11 security, encryption features
2022-04-05 15:00

"In a future release of Windows 11 you're going to see significant security updates that add even more protection from the chip to the cloud by combining modern hardware and software," said David Weston, VP for Enterprise & OS Security. One of the new security features Microsoft is adding in Windows 11 is enhanced phishing protection against targeted phishing attacks with the help of Microsoft Defender SmartScreen, a cloud-based anti-phishing and anti-malware service.

Is 2022 the year encryption is doomed?
2022-03-31 19:21

Once someone develops a suitable quantum computer, the owner could break any system reliant on current public-key encryption. China has made quantum technology part of their current five-year plan and is known to have developed functional quantum systems to detect stealth aircraft and submarines, and have deployed quantum communication with satellites.

LockBit beats REvil and Ryuk in Splunk’s ransomware encryption speed test
2022-03-25 18:45

LockBit beats REvil and Ryuk in Splunk's ransomware encryption speed test. Splunk researchers put 10 ransomware variants to a speed test to help network defenders improve their security strategies.

Ten notorious ransomware strains put to the encryption speed test
2022-03-23 14:53

Researchers have conducted a technical experiment, testing ten ransomware variants to determine how fast they encrypt files and evaluate how feasible it would be to timely respond to their attacks. Ransomware is malware that enumerates the files and directories on a compromised machine, selects valid encryption targets, and then encrypts the data, so it is unavailable without a corresponding decryption key.

Top Russian meat producer hit with Windows BitLocker encryption attack
2022-03-22 12:43

Moscow-based meat producer and distributor Miratorg Agribusiness Holding has suffered a major cyberattack that encrypted its IT systems, according to a report from Rosselkhoznadzor - the Russian federal veterinary and phytosanitary supervision service. The announcement notes that the attackers leveraged the Windows BitLocker feature to encrypt files, essentially performing a ransomware attack.