SilentEncryptor: Ransomware Component of StopAndProtect
SilentEncryptor is a ransomware component used in the StopAndProtect campaign. It encrypts files on infected computers, either all or targeted by hostname,…
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Signal Adds Automatic Key Verification
Signal's automatic key verification provides independent verification of encryption keys, complementing safety numbers.
Session Messaging App
Session is a decentralized, end-to-end encrypted messaging application used by DeadLock ransomware to communicate with victims. Its decentralized nature makes it difficult…
Apache Tomcat Patches Encryption Bypass Vulnerability
Apache Tomcat released versions 11.0.21, 10.1.54, and 9.0.117 to fix CVE-2026-34486, a missing encryption vulnerability.
DevMan Ransomware: Technical Analysis and Capabilities
DevMan ransomware is a locker that targets Windows, ESXi, and Linux systems. It uses ChaCha20-Poly1305 encryption, fully encrypting files up to 3…
LockBit: Ransomware Family
LockBit-class lockers use similar speed optimization techniques as ENCFORGE, encrypting selected regions of files.
BlackCat: Ransomware Family
BlackCat-class lockers use similar speed optimization techniques as ENCFORGE, encrypting selected regions of files.
Microsoft BitLocker Drive Encryption
BitLocker is a full-disk encryption feature included with Microsoft Windows. It was the subject of a disclosed bypass vulnerability (CVE-2026-50661) requiring physical…
BlueHammer Ransomware Emerges as New Threat
BlueHammer ransomware is a newly identified strain that encrypts files and demands payment. It has been observed in recent attacks.
CVE-2016-6329: Blowfish Cipher Vulnerability
CVE-2016-6329 is a vulnerability in the Blowfish cipher that allows an attacker to recover data from long-running connections due to weak encryption.…