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SynAck ransomware decryptor lets victims recover files for free
2021-08-20 18:02

Emsisoft has released a decryptor for the SynAck Ransomware, allowing victims to decrypt their encrypted files for free. Today, Emsisoft has released a SynAck ransomware decryptor that works on all variants and allows victims to recover their files for free.

SynAck ransomware releases decryption keys after El_Cometa rebrand
2021-08-13 15:20

The SynAck ransomware gang released the master decryption keys for their operation after rebranding as the new El Cometa group. When ransomware operations encrypt files, they usually generate encryption keys on a victim's device and encrypt those keys with a master encryption key.

Synack: Federal agencies and banks have made the most cybersecurity improvements
2020-09-24 12:05

Banks and federal government agencies are holding up the best against cyberattacks while retail and manufacturing are faltering, according to a new report from Synack. The 2020 Trust Report from the penetration testing company found that government and financial services scored 15% and 11% higher than all other industries in 2020.

Synack raises $52M to transform security testing through its crowdsourced platform
2020-05-28 23:00

Synack announced that it raised $52 million in Series D funding to transform security testing through its crowdsourced platform powered by the world's most skilled ethical hackers who work with proprietary Synack technology to accelerate the hunt for critical software vulnerabilities. Synack augments their talents with continuous security monitoring technology that utilizes machine learning and AI to quickly and more efficiently root out vulnerabilities.

Crowdsourced Security Testing Firm Synack Raises $52 Million
2020-05-28 15:39

Crowdsourced security testing provider Synack on Thursday announced that it closed a $52 million Series D funding round, bringing the total raised by the company to $112.1 million. Founded in 2013, Synack gathers cybersecurity talent to help organizations identify vulnerabilities in their assets.

Synack's Trust Report uses Attacker Resistance Score to rate cybersecurity defenses
2019-12-02 17:07

Manufacturers and utilities rank highest while e-commerce companies come in last.

Synack launches a new crowdsourced penetration test designed specifically for government
2019-07-18 02:00

Synack, the most trusted leader in crowdsourced penetration testing, announces the availability of the market’s first comprehensive crowdsourced penetration test designed specifically for...

Synack integrates crowdsourced human intelligence and AI for “smart” security testing
2019-06-17 00:30

The debate on how we should best use Artificial Intelligence is ongoing, but no one can argue against its benefits when used to augment human work. Take self-driving cars: when Artificial...

Synack introduces secure and managed workspaces with endpoint control
2019-06-06 23:00

Synack, the most trusted crowdsourced security testing platform and top choice of major enterprises and governments, becomes the only crowdsourced penetration testing company to offer secure and...

Variant of SynAck Malware Adopts Doppelgänging Technique
2018-05-07 18:54

Ransomware adopts Process Doppelgänging technique to avoid antivirus researchers and avoid detection in a newly identified malware double threat targeting users in the U.S., Kuwait and Germany.