Author Archives: Lucian Constantin

Over the past few years millions of PCs from around the world have been locked or had their files encrypted by malicious programs designed to extort money from users. Collectively known as ransomware, these malicious applications have become a real … Continue reading Five things you need to know about ransomware→

Over the past few years millions of PCs from around the world have been locked or had their files encrypted by malicious programs designed to extort money from users. Collectively known as ransomware, these malicious applications have become a real … Continue reading Five things you need to know about ransomware→

A new file-encrypting ransomware program called Cerber has taken creepiness for victims, but also affordability for criminals, to a new level.In terms of functionality Cerber is not very different than other ransomware threats. It encrypts files wit… Continue reading Cerber ransomware sold as a service, speaks to victims→

A new file-encrypting ransomware program called Cerber has taken creepiness for victims, but also affordability for criminals, to a new level.In terms of functionality Cerber is not very different than other ransomware threats. It encrypts files wit… Continue reading Cerber ransomware sold as a service, speaks to victims→

For the third time in less than a year, security researchers have found a method to attack encrypted Web communications, a direct result of weaknesses that were mandated two decades ago by the U.S. government.These new attacks show the dangers of de… Continue reading Latest attack against TLS shows the pitfalls of intentionally weakening encryption→