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Rust - the programming Language

Darth Vader

From the Dark Side
Does anyone have any experience of Rust? I've not bothered with modern languages beyond Python and various types of C but my interest has been piqued by Rust.

Apparently BlackCat ransomware is written in Rust and also its payload for specific targets and that makes it more difficult to detect.

I must admit I was surprised at the sophistication of these attacks aimed at large corporations/business. Its also a two pronged ransom as they first steal sensitive company data and then encrypt it on the servers. If they don't receive payment they'll release sensitive and proprietary business information to interested parties.

On looking into this the people behind BlackCat really do know what they are doing which is so very complex that I suspect that governments may be behind such a group. Fortunately Microsoft has addressed these types of attacks with its 365 Defender available to business and corporates although you still have to be on your toes.

That brings me back to Rust. Anyone using it and can point to an easy intro?

DV
 


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