Tag: FIPS
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ClamAV 1.5.0 Released: Major Update Adds FIPS Mode Support and Switches Cache Hashing to SHA-256
The ClamAV 1.5.0 antivirus engine has been released, introducing one of the most significant updates in recent years — FIPS mode support for verifying the authenticity of signature databases. The Freshclam and CVDUpdate tools can now utilize “.cvd.sign” signature files for database archives and CDIFF updates. In the absence of these files, the system will…
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OpenSSL 3.6 Released: Major Cryptography Update Adds LMS Signatures and NIST PKEY Support
The final release of OpenSSL 3.6 has been officially published — the culmination of the collective efforts of numerous contributors who continue to drive the library’s evolution. The new version introduces additional features, bug fixes, and several compatibility-impacting changes. The update now allows the use of NIST security categories for PKEY objects, as well as…