Security

Quantum Computing Just Took a Big Step Forward

[ad_1] Error correction is an issue that’s been plaguing quantum computing research for decades. Now, researchers from Harvard, MIT, and other leading organizations say they’ve found a way to improve error correction that may advance the clock on how soon we’ll need quantum-resistant cryptography.  For years, we’ve heard the oft-repeated phrase “quantum is coming.” Quantum […]

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20 Generative AI, ChatGPT & Deepfake Statistics You Should Know For 2024

[ad_1] Generative AI — a subset of artificial intelligence (AI) — technologies are taking the business world by storm. Over the past couple of years, we’ve seen immense growth in terms of AI technologies’ usage and adoption. There are many positives to generative AI technologies, but they also have their downsides as well. (We’ve written

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‘Authentic’ Is More Than Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Year For 2023

[ad_1] Consumers increasingly find themselves facing fake media and misinformation campaigns. Having a way to prove your content and communications are authentic should be one of your business’s top priorities. Every year, Merriam-Webster publishes its Word of the Year, highlighting the top-searched terms. This year’s word for 2023 is authentic, a decision that the dictionary

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Key Takeaways from the Second PKI Consortium Post-Quantum Cryptography Conference

[ad_1] From how specific cryptographic algorithms work to how countries are working to face down looming quantum threats, the November 2023 conference covered many topics. We’ve got 9 key insights and takeaways to share… In early November, public and private cybersecurity and cryptography experts worldwide gathered in Amsterdam to share their insights and updates about

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6 Dangers of Generative AI and What’s Being Done to Address Them

[ad_1] Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of mankind’s greatest achievements; it can be used for everything from solving niche and global issues to streamlining business operations through automation. There’s a category of AI that creates all kinds of incredibly realistic media based on patterns in existing content — everything from technical documentation and translations to

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OCSP vs CRL: What Each Is & Why Browsers Prefer One Over the Other

[ad_1] Although they both serve largely the same function, OCSP servers and CRLs do their jobs differently. Here’s what to know about the similarities and differences between the two security certificate validation checking methods and why browsers are moving toward using CRLs primarily instead. In July, the industry’s standard body voted to make using CRLs

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Google & Yahoo to Roll Out New Email Authentication & Spam Prevention Requirements in February 2024

[ad_1] Starting early next year, new digital identity validation and spam-prevention requirements for bulk email senders will kick into effect. Are you ready? Does your organization send out emails to subscribers, customers, or prospects? Does that list include email addresses that end in “@gmail.com,” “@googlemail.com” or “@yahoo.com”? How about Google Workspace email accounts (i.e., those

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NIST Announces 2024 Timeline for First Standardized Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Algorithms

[ad_1] The U.S. federal standards body announced that three quantum-safe algorithms are expected to be ready for use next year. Now through Nov. 22, 2023, NIST is accepting feedback from the cryptographic community on those draft standards. We’ve been talking about the need for post-quantum cryptography (PQC) now for a few years. As you can

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How to Create a Custom Digital Signature in Adobe Acrobat Reader

[ad_1] A digital signature proves to users that your PDF document is legitimate and unaltered since it was signed. But we’ll admit — the default display looks a little boring. This step-by-step guide will show how to add and customize a digital signature in Adobe Acrobat. A digital signature is an unspoofable, cryptographic signature. Just

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How to Digitally Sign a PDF in Adobe Acrobat (A Step-By-Step Guide with Pics & Video)

[ad_1] Not all e-signatures are created equally. Simple e-signatures (i.e., typing your name into a document) are easy to use, but they’re also easy to fake. Digital signatures, on the other hand, are superior because they allow you to securely and legally sign PDF files over the internet. PDF documents are found virtually everywhere on

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