SecureList

MAY 25, 2021

Several versions were released as part of each “rebranded” variant that altered different aspects of the code, renamed file extensions, cryptographic schemes and encryption keys. The files are encrypted using a custom modification of a Blowfish cipher with a 256-bit key. The encrypted data is written over the original.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 31, 2022

With machine learning becoming the norm in consumer service and data analytics, cryptocurrencies and decentralized financing are prime targets for cyber threat actors. Encrypted information stolen by threat actors today can be held and decrypted when quantum computers become available."

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

OneRep provides a consumer service that scrubs your personal information from Google and dozens of privacy-breaching websites. Editor’s note: I recently had the chance to participate in a discussion about the overall state of privacy and cybersecurity with Erin Kapczynski, OneRep’s senior vice president of B2B marketing.

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SecureList

MAY 12, 2021

To ensure that their ability to restore encrypted files would never be questioned, they cultivated an online presence, wrote press releases and generally made sure their name would be known to all potential victims. The malware sample has an encrypted configuration block with many fields, which allow attackers to fine-tune the payload.

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

As a guest on the recent episode of the Thales Security Sessions podcast , he mentioned that over 13 billion user accounts already have the option of using a passkey instead of a password – and the technology has already been adopted and deployed by consumer services and enterprises alike. So, it’s undoubtedly already out there.

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SecureList

APRIL 23, 2021

In addition, attackers appear to be more focused on exfiltrating data as well as encrypting it, i.e., siphoning off confidential information and threatening to make it public if the victims refuse to pay. These include crypto-ransomware (malware that encrypts your files), screen lockers, browser lockers, and boot lockers. Conclusion.

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