NIST Removes Dual_EC_DRBG Random Number Generator from Recommendations

The National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST has announced to abandon the controversial Dual Elliptic Curve Deterministic Random Bit Generator, better known as DualECDRBG in the wake of allegations that the National Security Agency. Back in December, Edward Snowden leaks revealed that...

The Hacker News (THN) wishes its readers a very Happy Diwali

The Hacker News THN wishes its readers a very Happy Diwali To Readers, On this auspicious occasion of Diwali, all of us here at THN would like to wish you a very Happy Diwali and a wonderful year ahead ! We hope the lights of the season andthe festivities bring you and your family tons of joy and...