A previously unknown piece of ransomware, dubbed ShrinkLocker, encrypts victim data using the BitLocker feature built into the Windows operating system. BitLocker is a full-volume encryptor that debuted in 2007 with the release of Windows Vista. Users employ it to encrypt entire hard drives to prevent people from reading or modifying data in the event they get physical access to the disk.
Newly Discovered Ransomware Uses Bitlocker To Encrypt Victim Data
Dan Goodin, Ars Technica
Fri, 05/24/2024 - 3:06pm
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