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LockCrypt ransomware: weakness in code can lead to recovery

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Wed, 04 Apr 2018 15:00:54 +0000

A lesser-known variant called LockCrypt ransomware has been creeping around under the radar since June 2017. We take a look inside its code and expose its flaws.

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Encryption 101: Decryptor’s thought process

Credit to Author: Vasilios Hioureas| Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2018 15:00:00 +0000

In the previous parts 1, 2 and 3 of this series, we covered the basics of encryption, walked through a live example of a ransomware in detail, and talked about encryption weaknesses. In this part of the encryption 101 series, we will begin wrapping it up by going into detail on a ransomware with weak…

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A week in security (March 19 – March 25)

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2018 17:00:07 +0000

A roundup of notable security news from March 19 to 25, including data theft, ransomware, phone addiction, and more.

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