Cryptography
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A ransomware variant dubbed "Abyss Locker" has been observed targeting Microsoft Windows and Linux platforms. The Abyss Locker ransomware is believed to be based on the HelloKitty ransomware source code. It steals and encrypts victims' files, demanding ransom for decryption and preventing the release of stolen data. The ransomware's severity level is classified as high, showcasing the urgency of addressing this issue.
The Linux Foundation recently launched its partnership with the Post-Quantum Cryptography Alliance (PQCA). This open and collaborative initiative aims to address the data and network security challenges that quantum computing presents by developing and adopting quantum-resistant cryptography.
A new decryptor has been created for Babuk Tortilla ransomware victims, which will be included in a generic Babuk Decryptor that will contain all Babuk keys currently available. Let's examine the threat that Babuk ransomware poses to your systems and how to recover encrypted files should you fall victim to an attack.
Boot security has become an increasingly important topic in recent years as threats against system integrity continue to evolve. Secure Boot is a security standard developed to provide protection against such threats by validating the integrity of boot software. With Secure Boot, security is enforceable during the boot process rather than relying solely on the operating system. This helps prevent malicious software from embedding itself early in the boot process, providing an additional layer of defense against low-level attacks.
The Linux version of Qilin, a new ransomware strain that debuted in January, has been spotted in the wild. It's also one of the first ransomware families to target VMware ESXi.