System.Security.SecureStringv4.0.0-beta-22816

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Provides the System.Security.SecureString class, which represents text that should be kept confidential. The text is encrypted for privacy when being used, and deleted from computer memory when no longer needed. Commonly Used Types: System.Security.SecureString System.Security.SecureStringMarshal

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Caution: Package removed!

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No license compliance issues

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No sensitive information found

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No known vulnerabilities detected

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No application hardening issues

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No evidence of software tampering

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Detected digital signatures that have not been performed with an extended validation certificate.

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Detected digital signatures that rely on a weak digest algorithm for integrity validation.

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Downloads

463.88M

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FAQ for System.Security.SecureString

What is System.Security.SecureString?

Is System.Security.SecureString malicious or is it safe to use?

The .NET package System.Security.SecureString has been removed from registry. It was scanned for malware, software tampering, risky behaviors, exposed secrets and known vulnerabilities. The package contains risks, and the analysis results should be reviewed before it is used. Visit the Issues and Behaviors sections of the analysis for more details.

Is System.Security.SecureString popular?

The .NET package System.Security.SecureString ranks among the top 1000 projects in this community. It has 464M recorded downloads. A package's popularity is not a good indicator of its safety, visit the SAFE Assessment section to see the full analysis of package deployment risk categories.

How do I secure System.Security.SecureString once it is in my app?

Since we can't know when or where malicious attacks will happen, we recommend tracking how System.Security.SecureString behaviors change over multiple software releases. By adopting differential analysis in your release process, you can detect unexpected changes to a System.Security.SecureString version, which can prevent advanced software supply chain attacks. Read how our technology can help prevent future attacks similar to SolarWinds and 3CX.