Ransomware’s Kryptonite: Indonesian Programmer Uses Cloud Power to Crack Akira Encryption
Indonesian programmer Yohanes Nugroho cracked Akira ransomware encryption using cloud computing, proving that paying a ransom isn’t the only solution. By harnessing GPU power, he decrypted the complex encryption in just 10 hours, making this breakthrough akin to brewing coffee—once you know the secret recipe!
Hot Take:
Move over, Batman! There’s a new hero in town, and he’s not wearing a cape but wielding a mighty GPU. Meet Yohanes Nugroho, the cyber vigilante who cracked the Akira ransomware faster than you can say ‘encryption,’ proving that sometimes the best defense against cybercriminals is a good cup of coffee and a cloud computing account. Who knew the key to saving the world from ransomware was just a GPU away?
Key Points:
- An Indonesian programmer cracked the Akira ransomware encryption using cloud computing.
- Yohanes Nugroho deciphered the encryption in just 10 hours.
- He utilized GPUs capable of processing 60 million permutations per second.
- Nugroho’s success highlights the potential of AI and cloud computing in ransomware decryption.
- This breakthrough offers a promising alternative to paying ransoms.
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