Tag: encryption

Malware that encrypts Android phones using FBI child-abuse warnings to scare victims into paying $300

July 22, 2014

Security researchers from ESET® have uncovered a new, even more dangerous version of Simplocker – the Android file-encrypting ransomware that was discovered a month ago by ESET. The new version of the file-encrypting malware, detected by ESET as Android/Simplocker.Icontains some notable improvements. This time it displays the ransom note in English – the previous version … More Malware that encrypts Android phones using FBI child-abuse warnings to scare victims into paying $300

‘Heartbleed’ encryption flaw leaves millions of sites at risk

April 9, 2014

A flaw in an encryption technology used to protect major websites including Yahoo has left a huge amount of private data at risk – researchers advise internet users to change all their passwords. The bug, known as ‘Heartbleed’ is described as one of the “most serious security flaws ever found” according to the Telegraph’s report. … More ‘Heartbleed’ encryption flaw leaves millions of sites at risk