An encrypted ZIP file can have two correct passwords — here’s why

From bleepingcomputer.com

Password-protected ZIP archives are common means of compressing and sharing sets of files—from sensitive documents to malware samples to even malicious files (i.e. phishing “invoices” in emails).

But, did you know it is possible for an encrypted ZIP file to have two correct passwords, with both producing the same outcome when the ZIP is extracted?

Read more…