New Cold Boot Attack Unlocks Disk Encryption On Nearly All Modern PCs

Security researchers have revealed a new attack to steal passwords, encryption keys and other sensitive information stored on most modern computers, even those with full disk encryption.

The attack is a new variation of a traditional Cold Boot Attack,… Continue reading New Cold Boot Attack Unlocks Disk Encryption On Nearly All Modern PCs

Apple macOS Bug Reveals Cache of Sensitive Data from Encrypted Drives

Security researchers are warning of almost a decade old issue with one of the Apple’s macOS feature which was designed for users’ convenience but is potentially exposing the contents of files stored on password-protected encrypted drives.

Earlier this… Continue reading Apple macOS Bug Reveals Cache of Sensitive Data from Encrypted Drives

Press Shift + F10 during Windows 10 Upgrade to Launch Root CLI & bypass BitLocker

If your computer’s security relies on Windows BitLocker Hard Drive Encryption software, then Beware! Because anyone with physical access to your PC can still access your files within few seconds.

All an attacker need to do is hold SHIFT+F10 during Win… Continue reading Press Shift + F10 during Windows 10 Upgrade to Launch Root CLI & bypass BitLocker

VeraCrypt Audit Reveals Critical Security Flaws — Update Now

After TrueCrypt mysteriously discontinued its service, VeraCrypt became the most popular open source disk encryption software used by activists, journalists, as well as privacy conscious people.

First of all, there is no such thing as a perfect, bug-f… Continue reading VeraCrypt Audit Reveals Critical Security Flaws — Update Now

Someone is Spying on Researchers Behind VeraCrypt Security Audit

After TrueCrypt mysteriously discontinued itself, VeraCrypt became the most popular open source disk encryption software used by activists, journalists, and privacy conscious people.

Due to the huge popularity of VeraCrypt, security researchers from t… Continue reading Someone is Spying on Researchers Behind VeraCrypt Security Audit

Child Porn Suspect Held in Jail for 7 Months for refusing to Decrypt Hard Drives

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A suspect of child pornography possession, Francis Rawls, who is a former Philadelphia Police Department sergeant, has been in solitary confinement without charges for last seven months and will remain until he complies with a court order forc… Continue reading Child Porn Suspect Held in Jail for 7 Months for refusing to Decrypt Hard Drives