Tag: encryption

Police crack encrypted messaging service used by criminals, Europol says

December 4, 2024

European authorities, led by Europol, have dismantled an encrypted messaging service called MATRIX, which was used for international drug and arms trafficking According to Reuters*, the service was discovered on the phone of a criminal involved in the 2021 murder of Dutch crime reporter Peter R. de Vries. Over three months, Dutch and French authorities … More Police crack encrypted messaging service used by criminals, Europol says

Internet Archive hacked, data breach impacts 31 million users

October 11, 2024

The Internet Archive’s “Wayback Machine” experienced a significant data breach, compromising a user authentication database with 31 million unique records. According to Bleeping Computer* the breach became public when visitors to archive.org saw a JavaScript alert from the hacker, mentioning the breach and referencing the “Have I Been Pwned” (HIBP) service. Troy Hunt, the creator … More Internet Archive hacked, data breach impacts 31 million users

Preparing for NIS2: Why a Multi-Layered Cybersecurity Approach is Critical

October 4, 2024

As the cyber threat landscape continues to evolve, the sophistication and frequency of attacks are escalating at an alarming rate. This is particularly concerning for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), which are often perceived by cybercriminals as easy targets. With the upcoming enactment of the NIS2 Directive in October, organisations in Ireland and across the … More Preparing for NIS2: Why a Multi-Layered Cybersecurity Approach is Critical

Keeping encryption secure from BitLocker sniffing

February 27, 2024

Recently, the YouTube channel stacksmashing uploaded a video on breaking the built-in encryption in Windows, essentially bypassing Windows Disk Encryption on most devices using Microsoft’s globally dominant operating system with a cheap $10 tool. This all in just 43 seconds – record time. And while encryption has often been the poster child for efficient and secure data protection, now … More Keeping encryption secure from BitLocker sniffing

WhatsApp can now hide your IP address during calls for added security

November 9, 2023

Calls on WhatsApp are (optionally) getting even more secure for the app’s most privacy-minded users. According to The Verge* WhatsApp just added a new “protect IP address in calls” toggle to its settings that shields your IP from whoever’s on the other side of a call. When activated, calls will be relayed through Meta / … More WhatsApp can now hide your IP address during calls for added security