question:For the following question: “ Task 1: Ransomware is a computer malware, which prevents or limits users from accessing their system by encrypting victim’s files with a strong encryption key making them inaccessible unless a ransom is paid. This malicious software often installs covertly on a victim’s computer, runs a cryptology attack that adversely affects it, and then requires payment from the victim to get a decryption key. Today, there are dozens of ransomware strains. Globally, ransomware continues to be a problem with new families emerging regularly. There are two types of ransomware in circulation. The common type today is crypto ransomware, which aims to encrypt files. The other is locker ransomware, which is designed to lock the computer, preventing victims from using it. In this assessment, we will only consider the crypto ransomware type. Your task is to design a new crypto ransomware based on the Feistel structure, which utilises a product cipher algorithm that combines three of the classical transposition and substitution ciphers. In this task, you will answer several questions that readers might ask about this ransomware: 1. Distribution scheme: Propose a way to distribute your ransomware to potential victims. Explain both the download and execution procedures. (10%) 2. Obfuscation: Propose a way to keep your ransomware hidden during both the infection and operation phases to prevent removal and analysis. Name some tools that allow you to implement your selected way. (10%) 3. Command and Control (C&C) Communications: Describe communications between the infected machine and the C&C server, e.g., key generation, storage, etc. (10%) 4. Specify what files will your ransomware encrypt. Describe your method to search for local and network drives, get files from a drive, and what are the supported file extensions? (5%) 5. Perform security analysis on your proposed ransomware against common attacks, e.g., brute force, meet-in-the-middle attack, frequency analysis, etc. Is there a way to decrypt the files or identify, detect and remove your ransomware without paying the attacker? (30%) 6. Explain what are the payment instructions like? (5%) 7. Research and identify 2 technical controls and 2 compliance-related practices that can be deployed to reduce the success of ransomware attacks in an organisation. (10%) 8. Implement your product cipher in your preferred programming language. (code and/or screenshots should be provided as an appendix) (20%) Your report should include the algorithm design disclosure; this should cover (not limited to): the operation of the three transformations used by the algorithm, their running order and interconnections, input to each transformation, key generation and length, and the number of rounds. It is essential to develop a schematic diagram that shows the details of your algorithm. Useful resources A list of conventional cryptographic algorithms, https://www.cryptool.org/en/cto/ Cracking codes with Python, https://inventwithpython.com/cracking/ ” Whilst taking the above question specifications into consideration, IN NO MORE THAN 240 WORDS please can you write me an entry for ONLY THE FOLLOWING SPECIFIED SECTION BEING ‘2. Obfuscation’ given that the following is what I’ve produced for the distribution scheme section: “Distribution Scheme: The dissemination of crypto ransomware, notably those iterations build upon the robust foundations of the Feistel cipher framework, necessitates an intricately refined distributional paradigm, one that facilitates both extensive proliferation and clandestine insertion within the digital domains of those targeted- a dual-faceted approach that focusses on both the aforementioned stages, epitomises the crux of a fruitful strategy. Within the realm of malware proliferation, three predominant channels stand preeminent: phishing [a mode of cyberattack that deceives individuals into divulging personal information by mimicking trusted entities via digital communications (Hadnagy & Fincher, 2015)] campaigns, exploit kits, and malvertising [injection of malicious advertisements into legitimate networks, coercing users into downloading ransomware (Kharraz, et al., 2015)] which coupled with phishing remains as one of the most pervasive vectors for ransomware distribution (Liska & Gallo, 2016). With regards to the ransomware in question, harnessing a synergistic integration of these channels possess the potentiality of markedly enhancing both penetration and efficacy. Leveraging sophisticated social engineering stratagems amidst phishing initiatives is quintessential to the architecture of this distribution methodology (Hadnagy & Fincher, 2015). Through the strategic alteration of content hashing, emails ingeniously tailored with precision can surpass spam filtration mechanisms, thus demonstrating the propensity to manipulate recipients into inadvertently installing malware under the guise of attachments that echo ‘authenticity’ (Bertino & Islam, 2017). In conjunction with email marketing mediums such as Mailchimp and MailerLite to name a few, by means of compromised accounts, these services can be seamlessly harnessed to automate and augment the campaign. Concomitantly, exploit kits constitute an equally insidious disbursement vector. These apparatuses, orchestrated to identify and capitalise on frailties present in a victim’s browser or outdated plugins, guarantee the automated propulsion of the ransomware upon engagement with a compromised digital domain (Kotov & Massacci, 2013); exploit kits with Angler and Neutrino being exemplars, are amenable to utilisation, in view of their past adaptations by cybercriminal contingents for equivalent intents (O’Kane, et al., 2018). In the quest for optimising this technique, the adoption of Traffic Distribution Systems [TDS] may considerably expedite the delivery of the exploit kit to those signified by outmoded software repertoire.”. Please ensure that during the creation of this entry the following applies: that the tone one would use when answering an important examination question is used and abides by the following: employs a vast range of references (embedded and harvard referenced) utilises impressive grammar/ demonstrates an astonishing linguistic prowess, shows extensive research that is abundant in detail and illustrates amazing attention to detail, is both concise and insightful, demonstrates excellent reflection, showcases linguistic elegance of a publishable quality, and finally has embedded harvard references and a separate references section. Please also to ensure to abide by the following grading criteria to ensure whatever is produced is workings of which are deserving of the highest/ best grading band possible: “A very comprehensive technically correct submission. All major aspects of the assignment covered. Clear expression of ideas. A very high standard of presentation. All problems identified and solutions are feasible and within the restrictions of the assignment. All sources acknowledged and referenced to a high standard.” (PLEASE NOTE THAT 250 WORDS IS THE ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF WORDS NECESSARY, please also display the word count minus references.)

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