Until now, the threat of ransomware consisted of encrypting the files of the infected computer to demand a ransom to release them or not filter them. A recent study by the Stairwell research team found that they now target data destruction to force payment.
The research team used the Exmatter…
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WhatsApp works on message reaction with emojis
WhatsApp is developing reactions to messages with emojis, it is a new beta update, secured by end-to-end encryption, for Android and iOS. This was reported by the WaBetaInfo portal through its Twitter account.
The media also pointed out…
Facebook Messenger launches voice and video calls
Facebook Messenger has launched a new option that allows its users to make voice or video calls with end-to-end encryption, a security feature that only allows call participants to access data.
The messaging app has given more privacy…
WhatsApp will protect backups saved on Google Drive
WhatsApp has been working on the encryption of backups in the cloud for a long time, a function that it has just introduced in the beta version of the Android application and that will reach users in a future update.
The company has…
New ransomware on Android is activated by pressing the start button
The technology company Microsoft alerted the community about a ransomware hidden in some of the applications and that apparently is activated by the start button and the incoming call notification.
The virus was identified as 'AndroidOS /…
Intel will encrypt its next memories
During an event to celebrate the company's Security Day, Intel promised full memory encryption on its next central processing units (CPUs) to protect the hardware from physical attacks.
In such event, held within the framework of the RSA…
Firefox tests its own VPN to hide IP address
Firefox Private Network, as the VPN is known, is finally launched in beta version after several years of development. At the moment Mozilla only allows customers to use the desktop version of the browser from the United States, as the…
Facebook will grant scholarships to study AI applied to data privacy
This Wednesday the social network Facebook announced that it will grant 5,000 scholarships to those interested in learning about artificial intelligence (AI) applied in the protection of users data, security and privacy.
The news was…
Borse Stuttgart will include major cryptocurrencies in trading platform
Borse Stuttgart, the second largest stock exchange in Germany, recently announced the launch of its Bison platform, which will include the four main cryptocurrencies when it starts operations.
The application will involve bitcoin,…
Blockchain Cuties is the best crypto game
The first international Crypto Games conference dedicated to games and games services based on blockchain technology and cryptocurrency was held this month in Minsk. More than 600 competitors from 25 countries participated, sharing their…
IDB sponsors public purchases in Chile with blockchain
The blockchain technology opens a range of possibilities to the public sales sector in Chile, through the pilot project of the ChileCompra platform, which is governed by a single, transparent, efficient and non-discriminatory regulatory…