Is HTTPS Enough to Protect File Transfers?
In today’s digital world, securing file transfers is non-negotiable. Whether you’re sending confidential business documents, sensitive client data, or large media files, cybersecurity is a critical concern. HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) has long been the standard for secure web communications—but is it enough to …
Google Gmail Data Breach: What It Means for Business Security Teams
TL;DR: Gmail Hack Critical Alert What Happened More than 2.5 billion Gmail users could be at risk following a massive cyberattack that compromised a Google database managed through Salesforce’s cloud platform. The incident, linked to hacker group ShinyHunters, is being described by security experts as …
Which Security Protocol Does Secure File Transfer (SFTP) Use to Transfer Data?
TL;DR: SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) keeps data secure by using SSH (Secure Shell) protocol for encryption and authentication. Yes, SFTP does use SSH to create encrypted connections between client and server, protecting sensitive data during transfer. Unlike regular FTP which sends data in plain …
Is SFTP Encrypted? Your 2025 Guide to SFTP Security!
TL;DR: Yes, SFTP is encrypted and secure for file transfers. SFTP uses SSH protocol with Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption algorithm and SHA-2 hashing to protect data in transit. However, SFTP has compliance limitations including lack of centralized auditing, no native encryption at rest, and …
Speed, Security, Simplicity: Which Is Better Media Shuttle or massiv.io?
PacGenesis stands for scalable, secure data transfer. We deliver business transformation with intelligent systems and strong cybersecurity. Many of our 300+ global customers ask us every day: which is better Media Shuttle or massiv.io? We’ve done the hard work to compare. Here’s what matters. …
PacGenesis Named Hyperscaler Success Story by Ingram Micro: Closing Multimillion-Dollar Deals Through Strategic Cloud Innovation
Ingram Micro has spotlighted PacGenesis as a hyperscaler marketplace success story. This recognition stems from a critical multimillion-dollar SaaS deal that required immediate marketplace listing to meet a customer’s committed cloud spend deadline. The case study demonstrates how strategic partnerships and rapid response capabilities drive …
BadCam Vulnerability Transforms Trusted Webcams Into Remote Attack Weapons
TL;DR: Security researchers discovered “BadCam,” a critical vulnerability affecting Lenovo 510 FHD and Performance FHD webcams that allows attackers to remotely hijack these Linux-powered devices and transform them into persistent BadUSB attack tools. Unlike traditional USB threats, BadCam requires no physical access – attackers can …
What Does Signiant Mean? An Explanation of Signiant’s Meaning!
TL;DR Signiant is a file transfer company that uses on-premise software and SaaS solutions to move data between users and systems. Their main product, Media Shuttle, is a subscription-based file sharing solution with advanced automation and compliance features, but offers limited performance gains and falls back to …
How to Update License Keys for IBM Aspera Web Applications: 2025 Update
IBM Aspera has several web applications available to enable high-speed data transfer for you and your users, and to manage, monitor, and report on those transfer sessions. Aspera Shares, Aspera Faspex, Aspera Console and Aspera Orchestrator are all customer-hosted web application options and are available …
Alternative to FTP: The Top Secure Alternatives to FTP
TL;DR Basic FTP lacks security, compliance, and efficiency features that enterprises need today. Here are the top secure alternatives: Alternative Options: Best Alternative – IBM Aspera: Bottom line: While FTPS, SFTP, AS2, and HTTPS provide security improvements over basic FTP, IBM Aspera offers the best …