NSA Says "No Backdoor" for Spies in New US Encryption Scheme
The US is readying new encryption standards that will be so ironclad that even the nation's top code-cracking agency says it won't be able to bypass them. From a report: The National Security Agency has been involved in parts of the process but insis.....»»
Tech support scammers impersonate Google via malicious search ads
Google Search ads that target users looking for Google’s own services lead them to spoofed sites and Microsoft and Apple tech support scams. The fake Google Search ads (Source: Malwarebytes) “In this particular scheme, all web resources u.....»»
The next Windows 11 update may seriously slow down your SSD
Microsoft is expected to enable the device encryption feature by default via the upcoming Windows 11 23H2 update......»»
NIST releases finalized post-quantum encryption standards
NIST has finalized its principal set of encryption algorithms designed to withstand cyberattacks from a quantum computer. The announced algorithms are specified in the first completed standards from NIST’s post-quantum cryptography (PQC) standardiz.....»»
Nashville man arrested for running “laptop farm” to get jobs for North Koreans
Laptop farm gave the impression North Korean nationals were working from the US. Enlarge Federal authorities have arrested a Nashville man on charges he hosted laptops at his residences in a scheme to deceive US compani.....»»
The OnePlus Open gets a fresh coat of paint and some upgrades
The OnePlus Open Apex Edition has been officially unveiled with a brand new color scheme and some upgrades. The post The OnePlus Open gets a fresh coat of paint and some upgrades appeared first on Phandroid. The OnePlus Open was announced.....»»
FTX to pay $12.7B to victims of Sam Bankman-Fried’s massive scheme
US commodities trading agency claimed its largest recovery ever for FTX victims. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) FTX, the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange formerly helmed by fraudster Sam Bankman-Frie.....»»
Apple introduces revolutionary privacy technique for protecting sensitive data
Apple is finally introducing homomorphic encryption into its products. This cryptographic technique is new for the tech giant but will be a massive revolution for … The post Apple introduces revolutionary privacy technique for protecting sensit.....»»
Team develops novel hybrid scheme for compressible flow computations
A team of scientists has developed a novel hybrid scheme for both steady and unsteady single-phase compressible flow simulations. Their scheme has potential applications in real-world scenarios, offering a promising avenue for future research......»»
Another prison term in multimillion dollar ‘Ponzi-like" car export scheme
A top conspirator in a fraud and money-laundering scheme was sentenced to 15 months in prison and ordered to pay $3.5 million in restitution for his role in defrauding franchised dealerships and vehicle brokers......»»
Overlooked essentials: API security best practices
In this Help Net Security, Ankita Gupta, CEO at Akto, discusses API security best practices, advocating for authentication protocols like OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect, strict HTTPS encryption, and the use of JWTs for stateless authentication. Gupta r.....»»
Major data breaches that have rocked organizations in 2024
This article provides an overview of the major data breaches we covered in 2024 so far, highlighting incidents involving Trello, AnyDesk, France Travail, Nissan, MITRE, Dropbox, BBC Pension Scheme, TeamViewer, Advance Auto Parts, and AT&T. Find out w.....»»
Here’s how carefully concealed backdoor in fake AWS files escaped mainstream notice
Files available on the open source NPM repository underscore a growing sophistication. Enlarge (credit: BeeBright / Getty Images / iStockphoto) Researchers have determined that two fake AWS packages downloaded hundreds o.....»»
Phone encryption debate will reignite over attempted Trump assassination
Former President Donald Trump would-be assassin's locked phone is in FBI custody. Stand by for the next attack on encryption, privacy, and security.Privacy and security rely on encryption, a bane to investigatorsThe manufacturer of the shooter's phon.....»»
Encrypted traffic: A double-edged sword for network defenders
Organizations are ramping up their use of encrypted traffic to lock down data. Could they be making it easier to hide threats in the process? On one hand, encryption means enhanced privacy, but it can also make the job of security analysts much harde.....»»
‘Hoodwinked’: Arkansas man suing Las Vegas dancer for $38.5M after alleged fraud scheme
‘Hoodwinked’: Arkansas man suing Las Vegas dancer for $38.5M after alleged fraud scheme.....»»
Hyundai pushed fake EV sales reporting scheme, Napleton lawsuit claims
Hyundai said it does not "condone any intentional falsification of sales reporting data and [has] launched an immediate investigation.".....»»
New Blast-RADIUS attack breaks 30-year-old protocol used in networks everywhere
Ubiquitous RADIUS scheme uses homegrown authentication based on MD5. Yup, you heard right. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) One of the most widely used network protocols is vulnerable to a newly discovered attack that can.....»»
Engineers develop advanced optical computing method for multiplexed data processing and encryption
Engineers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have unveiled a major advancement in optical computing technology that promises to enhance data processing and encryption. The work is published in the journal Laser & Photonics Reviews......»»
Proton Docs brings end-to-end encryption to online document editing
If you’ve been dreaming about an end-to-end encrypted alternative to Google Docs and Microsoft 365, your wish has just been granted. Swiss software developer Proton … The post Proton Docs brings end-to-end encryption to online document ed.....»»
Proton Drive gets collaborative Docs with end-to-end encryption and no AI training
After gaining private and secure photo backup in iOS and advanced file sharing earlier this year, Proton Drive is gaining its latest capability. Collaborative Docs brings all the handy features you want while retaining end-to-end encryption and preve.....»»