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Who’s Behind the GandCrab Ransomware?

Krebs on Security

But GandCrab far eclipsed the success of competing ransomware affiliate programs largely because its authors worked assiduously to update the malware so that it could evade antivirus and other security defenses. Those records show this individual routinely re-used the same password across multiple accounts: 16061991.

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What Is Encryption? Definition, How it Works, & Examples

eSecurity Planet

Cryptographic keys can be random numbers, products of large prime numbers, points on an ellipse, or a password generated by a user. ECC is used for email encryption, cryptocurrency digital signatures, and internet communication protocols. While the math remains the same, unique cryptographic keys generate unique ciphertext.

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VulnRecap 2/19/2024: News from Microsoft, Zoom, SolarWinds

eSecurity Planet

Akira also has potential ties to Conti, another ransomware group, through cryptocurrency transactions, according to Unit 42. Changing passwords, secrets, and pre-shared keys. Enabling logging. Email Address By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

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Advanced threat predictions for 2025

SecureList

One of these botnets was Quad7 , which was installed on compromised routers by the Storm-0940 actor to conduct password spraying. This is particularly notable in the case of Lazarus APT, specifically its attacks against cryptocurrency investors in May.

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Types of Encryption, Methods & Use Cases

eSecurity Planet

Users can establish a symmetric key to share private messages through a secure channel, like a password manager. Unfortunately, while symmetric encryption is a faster method, it is also less secure because sharing the key exposes it to theft.

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ShadowRay Vulnerability: 6 Lessons for AI & Cybersecurity

eSecurity Planet

Hijacked compute: Repurposes expensive AI compute power for attackers’ needs, primarily cryptojacking, which mines for cryptocurrencies on stolen resources. Stolen credentials: Expose other resources to compromise through exposed passwords for OpenAI, Slack, Stripe, internal databases, AI databases, and more.

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Vulnerability Recap 9/2/24 – Big Companies Upgrade vs Risks

eSecurity Planet

The vulnerability stems from a static password used for the HSQL database, which allows remote attackers to acquire administrative privileges. This default credential vulnerability jeopardizes program security, integrity, and availability. This default credential vulnerability jeopardizes program security, integrity, and availability.

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