The news broke last night that TrueCrypt, the encryption tool endorsed by Edward Snowden, was shut down. The official website for the TrueCrypt encryption software, which allows users to encrypt hard drives and sensitive files, was updated to say that it is no longer safe to use. Please see below for some comments on this news from top security experts:
PWC released their 2014 US State of Cybercrime report yesterday. Key highlights are that:
Most organisations do not take a strategic approach to cyber security spending
Organisations do not assess security capabilities of third-party providers
Supply chain risks are not understood or adequately assessed
Security for mobile devices is inadequate and has elevated risks
Cyber risks are not sufficiently assessed
Organisations do not collaborate to share intelligence on threats and responses
Insider threats are not sufficiently addressed
Below are comments by two top security experts.
Reuters reported earlier that Iranian hackers are using fake Facebook accounts to spy on the U.S. Commenting on this, Lancope CTO TK Keanini said:
Surrey: Semafone has further strengthened its position to become one of the few technology vendors to achieve the highest level of PCI (Payment Card Industry) certification, achieving the PCI DSS Level 1 accredited Service Provider status, confirming that its solutions are in line with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) for “Level 1” merchants who handle over 6 million card transactions a year.
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