Researchers warn malicious packages can harvest secrets, weaponize CI systems, and spread across projects while carrying a dormant wipe mechanism.

Ransomware was the largest threat to U.S. critical infrastructure in 2024, with complaints rising 9% from 2023.

The Arkanix infostealer combines LLM-assisted development with a malware-as-a-service model, using dual language implementations to maximize reach and establish persistence.

As part of daily operations, small businesses may need to collect or exchange sensitive data that should be protected. It could be a financial transaction, a mailing address or some other personally ...

A key-handling defect in the ransomware can permanently lock files by discarding private encryption keys, leaving affected organizations unable to recover data even if a ransom is paid. A newly ...

Microsoft was asked last year to give the FBI access to the encryption keys used by BitLocker to protect data on three laptops. The company complied and warned that it receives around 20 similar ...

Victims hit with the emerging Sicarii ransomware should never opt to pay up: the decryption process doesn't work, likely a result of an unskilled cybercriminal using vibe-coding to create it.

Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 11:00 CET | 14:00 - 17:00 HK/SG Ronit Ghose, Global Head of Future of Finance at Citi, discusses why post-quantum cryptography is key to fighting quantum threats. Got a ...

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In context: Tech companies promote device encryption to reassure customers that their data remains private. Some, such as Apple, have resisted requests from authorities to bypass encryption. However, ...