Topic: encryption security
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Magniber Ransomware: .ag.kinla Files Decryption Guide
New Magniber ransomware variants (2022–2024) encrypt files with random 5–9 character alphanumeric extensions and drop ransom notes like READ_ME_FOR_DECRYPT.txt, making identification difficult. AhnLab's earlier decryption tool is obsolete against newer variants due to changed encryption methods; ...
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Score 100TB of Lifetime Encrypted Cloud Storage on Deal Days
A lifetime subscription to 100TB of Internxt encrypted cloud storage is available for $974.97 (90% off $9,900) until June 28 at 11:59 p.m. PT during Mashable’s Deal Days event. Internxt uses zero-knowledge encryption and post-quantum encryption technology to protect files, and the platform is ope...
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New Ransomware Strain .rrerp0_p2k Mimics Pay2Key
A new ransomware variant based on the Pay2Key strain has emerged, identified by the extension .rrerp0_p2k, which encrypts files with a session key held exclusively by attackers, making recovery currently impossible without their master private key. Victims are advised to back up all encrypted dat...
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Elon Musk’s XChat App Resembles Facebook Messenger More Than Signal
XChat, a new encrypted messaging app for X users, launched with Elon Musk promoting it by criticizing rivals like Signal and WhatsApp, though security experts expressed skepticism about its execution and noted its requirement to connect an existing X account raises privacy concerns. Experts highl...
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Bluesky's 'Privacy-First' Contact Import: Here's How It Works
Bluesky's "Find Friends" feature prioritizes privacy by requiring mutual consent and active participation from both users for a match to occur. The system uses phone number verification and cryptographic hashing to protect contact data, preventing unauthorized access or probing. Users maintain fu...
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UK Fines LastPass £1.2 Million Over 2022 Data Breach
The UK's Information Commissioner's Office fined LastPass £1.2 million for failing to protect user data, leading to a 2022 breach that compromised personal details of 1.6 million individuals. The breach occurred through a multi-stage attack where a hacker compromised an employee's device, stole e...
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Apple's New Digital ID Now Accepted by TSA
Travelers can now use a Digital ID in their iPhone or Apple Wallet at over 250 US airports for domestic flights, providing a secure alternative for those without state-issued digital IDs or REAL IDs. The Digital ID requires scanning a US passport and performing facial recognition for setup, and i...
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Europe's Unicorn Boom: Over 10 Startups Hit $1B in 2025
Europe's startup scene is experiencing a significant rise in unicorn companies, with over ten ventures reaching billion-dollar valuations in the first half of 2025, reflecting strong investor confidence. These high-value startups span cutting-edge sectors such as artificial intelligence, biotechn...
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