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Avast released a free decryptor for the Windows version of the Akira ransomware

Security Affairs

This Linux version is 64-bit and also uses the Boost library, it uses the Crypto++ library instead of Windows CryptoAPI. “During the run, the ransomware generates a symmetric encryption key using CryptGenRandom() , which is the random number generator implemented by Windows CryptoAPI. Bernstein’s implementation ).”

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Strong Encryption Explained: 6 Encryption Best Practices

eSecurity Planet

Strong encryption protects data securely from unauthorized access, but the specific algorithms that qualify as strong encryption change over time as computing power increases and researchers develop new ways to break encryption. What Makes an Encryption Algorithm Strong?

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Nodersok malware delivery campaign relies on advanced techniques

Security Affairs

“It’s not uncommon for attackers to download legitimate third-party tools onto infected machines (for example, PsExec is often abused to run other tools or commands).” About 3% of the infected systems belong to organizations in different sectors, including education, professional services, healthcare, finance, and retail.

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: Digital Forensics

ForAllSecure

Yes, so our job is to figure it out and apply appropriate steps of actions in the environment, and also we do deliver education. Well, you just want to investigate what has happened so that may for example involve an employee that is in some kind of a way misbehaving, but it's its default role it's of course focusing on the attack.

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Types of Malware & Best Malware Protection Practices

eSecurity Planet

This article dives into the lexicon of malware, offering descriptions, protections, and examples of each. Examples of Adware Malware Attacks. While there are hundreds of adware versions, some of the most common examples include Fireball, Appearch, DollarRevenue, Gator, and DeskAd. Examples of Backdoor Malware Attacks.

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: Hacking Charity

ForAllSecure

And now, kids were streaming into their office and getting food education, medical care, my work in Uganda had immediate life changing results right away, Vamosi: You might not think of hackers as charitable people as individuals who might be working to make the world a better place. Kent: Absolutely. If you want to change the world.

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What Is API Security? Definition, Fundamentals, & Tips

eSecurity Planet

Fundamentals of API Security API security includes a range of tactics such as strict authentication and authorization methods, data encryption technologies, and strong access controls. For example, a client (mobile app) registering with the Google Photos Authorization Server receives a client_id and a client_secret.

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