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When scientific citations become illegal: Revealing ‘secretly cited references’

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A researcher working alone – disconnected from the world and the wider scientific community – is a classic but misleading image. In reality, research is based on continuous exchange within the scientific community: first you understand the work of others, then you share your findings. Reading and writing articles published in scientific journals and presented … Read more

Avast secretly provided victims with DoNex ransomware decryptors before the criminals disappeared

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Updated Researchers at Avast have been secretly distributing decryptors to victims of DoNex ransomware since March after discovering a flaw in the criminals’ cryptography, the company confirmed today. They have also published the decryptor for anyone to use, now that the group no longer appears to pose a serious threat to the cybersecurity sector after … Read more