GnuPG Project Fixes "Critical Security Problem" That Existed Since 1998

GnuPG Project Fixes "Critical Security Problem" That Existed Since 1998

Users should update GnuPG and Libgcrypt, if they use them

Lots of GnuPG Vulnerabilities Have Been Closed in All Ubuntu OSes

Lots of GnuPG Vulnerabilities Have Been Closed in All Ubuntu OSes

Users have been advised to update as soon possible.

Ransomware Uses GnuPG Encryption Program to Lock Down Files

Ransomware Uses GnuPG Encryption Program to Lock Down Files

Main script shows intensive use of VBS scripts

  • Linux
  • By Silviu Stahie
  • February 6th, 2015
GnuPG Development Saved by Online Community, Linux Foundation and Facebook

GnuPG Development Saved by Online Community, Linux Foundation and Facebook

The only developer was almost on the bring of bankruptcy

Simple Ransomware Relies on GnuPG for Encryption

Simple Ransomware Relies on GnuPG for Encryption

Main module is a batch file that executes the commands

Canonical Fixes GnuPG Vulnerability in All Ubuntu-Supported OSes

Canonical Fixes GnuPG Vulnerability in All Ubuntu-Supported OSes

Users need to update their systems in order to fix the problem

Canonical Closes GnuPG Vulnerabilities in All Supported Ubuntu OSes

Canonical Closes GnuPG Vulnerabilities in All Supported Ubuntu OSes

Users are advised to upgrade their systems as soon as possible

GnuPG and Libgcrypt Vulnerability Closed in All Supported Ubuntu OSes

GnuPG and Libgcrypt Vulnerability Closed in All Supported Ubuntu OSes

Users are advised to update their system as soon as possible