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Google Drive ransomware detection
Google Drive for desktop will spot, stop and remedy ransomware damage

Google has rolled out AI-powered ransomware detection and file restoration features in Drive for desktop, Google’s official file syncing and access app for Windows and …

GitHub
GitHub adds post-quantum protection for SSH access

GitHub is adding post-quantum cryptography to secure SSH connections, a move that signals the company’s preparation for a time when current encryption may no longer be safe. …

EU surveillance
Nearly 500 researchers urge EU to rethink controversial CSAM scanning proposal

Nearly 500 scientists and researchers have signed an open letter warning that the latest version of the EU’s Chat Control Proposal would weaken digital security while failing …

iStorage datAshur PRO+C
Product showcase: iStorage datAshur PRO+C encrypted USB flash drive

The iStorage datAshur PRO+C is a USB-C flash drive featuring AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption. Available in capacities from 32 GB to 512 GB, the drive holds FIPS 140-3 …

Git 2.51
Git 2.51: Preparing for the future with SHA-256

Git 2.51 is out, and the release continues the long process of modernizing the version control system. The update includes several technical changes, but one of the most …

NIST
NIST finalizes lightweight cryptography standard for small devices

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has finalized a lightweight cryptography standard to protect even the smallest networked devices from cyberattacks. …

Apricorn Aegis NVX
Product showcase: Apricorn Aegis NVX, a high-security, portable SSD

The Apricorn Aegis NVX is a hardware-based 256-Bit AES XTS external SSD drive with integrated USB-C cable. Its storage capacities range from 500GB to 2TB. The device is OS …

iStorage diskAshur PRO3
Product showcase: iStorage diskAshur PRO3

Data breaches seem to pop up in the news every other week, so it’s no surprise that keeping sensitive information safe has jumped to the top of the priority list for just …

pqcscan
pqcscan: Open-source post-quantum cryptography scanner

pqcscan is an open-source tool that lets users scan SSH and TLS servers to see which Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) algorithms they claim to support. It saves the results in …

David Warburton
What EU’s PQC roadmap means on the ground

In this Help Net Security interview, David Warburton, Director at F5 Labs, discusses how the EU’s Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) roadmap aligns with global efforts and …

Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3NXC
Product showcase: Protect your data with Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3NXC

The Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3NXC is a 256-bit AES XTS hardware-encrypted flash drive with a USB-C connector. It is available in storage capacities ranging from 4GB to 512GB …

NIST quantum random number generator
CURBy: A quantum random number generator you can verify

NIST and the University of Colorado Boulder have created a public service that delivers random numbers using quantum mechanics. Called the Colorado University Randomness …

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