Limitations of SilentSend's security mechanisms
1. User-side vulnerabilities
Compromised devices:
If your device is infected with malware, keyloggers or exploits (including state-level tools), end-to-end encryption and other security measures are no longer effective. An attacker can:
- Intercept entered data (passwords, keys);
- Masquerade as you to perform actions on your behalf;
- Amplify attacks through access to your account.
- Recommendation: Regularly update your OS, use antivirus software with EDR functionality and study the recommendations in our blog on cyber hygiene.
Leaked or lost passphrase:
If the passphrase is stolen (via phishing, keylogging, insecure storage) or forgotten, it is impossible to restore access to encrypted data.
2. Advanced Targeted Attacks:
High-level Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attacks are carried out by state actors through:
- SSL/TLS certificate forgery to create SilentSend clones;
- Phishing portals that imitate the service interface.
- Countermeasures:
- Certificate verification via Certificate Pinning;
- Use of hardware tokens for authentication.
Resource-intensive nation-state attacks
Include:
- DDoS attacks: Blocking access to the service by overloading servers.
- Cryptography cracking: Attempting to decode data using quantum or supercomputer technologies.
- Backdooring: Installing hidden vulnerabilities in code or infrastructure.