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What is YTQ?
PRIVACY PRIVACY What is CRQC? Widespread interest in quantum computing continues to expand as computer innovators, scientists, and technology industry leaders vie to position themselves at the top of the pack for quantum computing prowess. As the buzz continues, I’d like to discuss Cryptographically Relevant Quantum Computers (CRQC) in simple terms. A CRQC uses quantum…
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Pet Dog Unmasks Drug Trafficker on Encrypted Chat
PRIVACY PRIVACY Police studied photos sent via EncroChat to reveal users Read More
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Investment Fraud Gang May Have Made $500m
PRIVACY PRIVACY CryptosLabs has been operating since 2018, says Group-IB Read More
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Microsoft’s rough 2022 security year in review
PRIVACY PRIVACY We soon close out the security year of 2022. Only time will tell what 2023 will bring, but for IT and security admins of Microsoft networks, 2022 has been the year of blended attacks, on-premises Exchange Server flaws, and vulnerabilities needing more than patching to mitigate. Here’s a month-by-month look at the past…
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Cyber-criminals Scammed Each Other Out of Millions in 2022
PRIVACY PRIVACY Sophos report reveals thriving “sub-economy” on underground sites Read More
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Smashing Security podcast #301: AI chatbot or the start of Skynet? Eufy privacy, and hot desks
PRIVACY PRIVACY An AI chatbot is causing a stir – both impressing and terrifying users in equal measure. A security researcher discovers that a “smart” cam that doesn’t use the internet is err.. using the internet. And university students revolt over under-the-belt surveillance. All this and much more is discussed in the latest edition of…
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Apple finally adds encryption to iCloud backups
PRIVACY PRIVACY Apple has rolled out a number of security features that will now offer end-to-end encryption to protect data, including backups, contacts, notes, photos, and wallet passes. The company also announced hardware Security Keys for Apple ID. Read More
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Microsoft Warns Cryptocurrency Firms Against Complex Cyber-Attacks
PRIVACY PRIVACY Attacks included fraud, vulnerability exploitation, fake applications and info stealer deployments Read More
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US Congress rolls back proposal to restrict use of Chinese chips
PRIVACY PRIVACY After business groups argued that proposed legislation to curb use of Chinese-made semiconductors would hurt national security, lawmakers amended it—but a final vote and the president’s approval of the proposed National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is still to come. Read More
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NZ Privacy Commissioner Investigates Mercury IT Ransomware Attack
PRIVACY PRIVACY The watchdog also confirmed it plans on opening a compliance investigation into the incident Read More