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Gemalto Confirms NSA Hack (But Says Mass Encryption Key Theft Didn’t Happen)
Europe // February 25, 2015

The world’s biggest maker of SIM cards for mobile phones, Gemalto, confirmed in an early AM press conference that it has “reasonable grounds” to believe that the NSA and GCHQ hacked its network in 2010-2011.  The Dutch firm went on to note that while the...

Were Gemalto’s Encryption Keys Stolen By Spies?
Europe // February 20, 2015

Gemalto, the Netherlands-based firm that is also the world’s largest manufacturer of SIM cards, is currently investigating whether or not its encryption keys have been lifted by US and UK spies. If the keys have been stolen, anyone in possession of them would have the...

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Is Encryption Really Working?

June 28, 2016
Financial services is big on encryption. With its stringent regulations, highly sensitive data and cybercriminals looking for a vulnerability to expose, it’s no surprise. But is it reducing the amount of data is compromised? A new study from Ponemon/Thales e-Security looks at the implications of increased encryption but why it can’t be the be-all and end-all of a security strategy.

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Gemalto Confirms NSA Hack (But Says Mass Encryption Key Theft Didn’t Happen)

February 25, 2015
The world’s biggest maker of SIM cards for mobile phones, Gemalto, confirmed in an early AM press conference that it has “reasonable grounds” to believe that the NSA and GCHQ hacked its network in 2010-2011.  The Dutch firm went on to note that while the hack breached Gemalto’s office networks, it “could not have resulted […]

Were Gemalto’s Encryption Keys Stolen By Spies?

February 20, 2015
Gemalto, the Netherlands-based firm that is also the world’s largest manufacturer of SIM cards, is currently investigating whether or not its encryption keys have been lifted by US and UK...