December 5, 2017 Fresh Additions Give PHP Programming a Business Boost 2 min read - The latest version of the PHP programming language provides support for improved password hashing and high-speed cryptography.
October 30, 2017 DUHK Vulnerability Offers a Quick Way to Launch a Crypto Attack 2 min read - Security researchers exposed a vulnerability in a random number generator with hardcoded keys that could lead to a crypto attack.
Data Protection October 27, 2017 The Blockchain Is Only as Strong as Its Weakest Link 3 min read - Blockchain technology depends on mutual trust between human participants, each of whom represents a potential weakness in the chain.
Fraud Protection October 4, 2017 Cybercrime’s Cryptocurrency Gold Rush: Going Strong! 7 min read - Cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin are becoming more popular, but that means cybercriminals are embracing the potential of cryptocurrency as well.
Data Protection August 29, 2017 Need-to-Know Only: Use Encryption to Make Data Meaningless to Prying Eyes 3 min read - Data encryption is one of the most basic — and, given the right tools, most effective — ways to protect sensitive information from cybercriminals.
Mainframe August 15, 2017 The Power of Pervasive Encryption 3 min read - The new z14 mainframe from IBM includes a revamped coprocessor that enables pervasive encryption of both at-rest and in-transit data.
July 24, 2017 Rapid Revision: New CryptoMix Strains Picking Up Speed 2 min read - New variants of CryptoMix malware are quickly making the rounds, holding files ransom and demanding victims fork over the bitcoin.
February 27, 2017 Collision Attack Sounds the Death Knell for SHA-1 Cryptographic Function 2 min read - Google's announcement of the first-ever collision attack means the Secure Hash Algorithm 1 (SHA-1) is officially no longer secure.
February 22, 2017 PHP Will Incorporate Libsodium for Crypto 2 min read - Starting with the release of version 7.2 at the end of this year, the core of PHP will use Libsodium by default for routine cryptographical operations.
December 28, 2016 Google Is Ga-Ga Over Security Key 2 min read - Google's new Security Key protects users more effectively than simple two-factor authentication (2FA) without the added cost of smart hardware.