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Ransomware attacks 'getting bolder' – Europol
Police and the private sector 'confirm a diminishing number of ransomware attacks targeting individual citizens' but adds they are 'becoming more bold' as they look for profitable targets
As ransomware rages, debate heats up on response
Cities, hospitals, and corporations hit by ransomware face tough choices. Some analysts say there is no clear answer for victims when critical data is locked.
Ransomware 'hero' pleads guilty to U.S. hacking charges
'I regret these actions and accept full responsibility for my mistakes,' the 24-year-old Marcus Hutchins, known by his alias MalwareTech,' writes, noting that the charges related to his activity prior to his work in security
Expect more targeted ransomware attacks in 2019 – SophosLabs
The report by SophosLabs researchers details changes to the threat landscape over the past year, and outlines 3 major trends and threats we may have to face in 2019
Chip giant TSMC says WannaCry behind production halt
TSMC says some of its computer systems and equipment in its Taiwan plants were infected on August 3 during software installation. The incident is expected to cause shipment delays and cut third-quarter revenue by 2%.
U.S. says North Korea led WannaCry cyberattack
Among the infected computers were those at Britain's National Health Service (NHS), Spanish telecoms company Telefonica and US logistics company FedEx
Fake news, cybercrimes to gain more ground in 2018 – cybersecurity experts
Global losses through business email compromise scams are expected to increase to $9.1 billion in 2018
Hackers could get even nastier in 2018 – researchers
McAfee researchers say that as ransomware profitability fades in the face of new defenses, hackers will turn to new kinds of attacks that could involve damage or disruption of computers and networks
'Bad Rabbit' ransomware hits multiple countries in large-scale cyberattack
The ransomware affects a number of organizations in multiple countries, including Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Germany, Turkey, and Japan
UK security researcher 'hero' accused of creating bank malware
Marcus Hutchins known by the alias Malwaretech is charged in an indictment dated July 12 and unsealed this week by federal authorities in Wisconsin
Focus on defenses as users scramble after global cyberattack
UPDATED The director of Europol Rob Wainwright says there are clear similarities with the WannaCry incident but warns there are also indications of a more sophisticated attack capability intended to exploit a range of vulnerabilities
Ukraine, Maersk hit in new wave of global cyberattacks
UPDATED Several companies and organizations are targeted in what appears to be another major spread of ransomware
China issues warning for new ransomware virus 'UIWIX'
A University of South Wales cybersecurity researcher says that China is particularly vulnerable because majority of the country s computer users rely on pirated software
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BSP to banks: Don't pay ransomware attackers
While no Philippine bank was affected in the global ransomware attack the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas issues guidelines on dealing with cyber criminals and protecting sensitive data
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Seoul cyber experts warn of more attacks as North blamed
The code from the latest attack shares many similarities with past hacks blamed on the North including the targeting of Sony Pictures and the central bank of Bangladesh says Simon Choi director of Seoul internet security firm Hauri
China denies universities hit hard by ransomware
These inaccurate statements have seriously misled public opinion caused panic among teachers and students and affected the normal order of instruction and life the China Education and Research Network says giving no further details
What we've learned from the WannaCry ransomware attacks
An equivalent scenario with conventional weapons would be the US military having some of its Tomahawk missiles stolen says Microsoft s Brad Smith
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Cyberattacks level off after global pushback, but fears persist
UPDATED The number of victims appears not to have gone up and so far the situation seems stable in Europe which is a success a senior spokesman for Europol says
Ransomware hits 'hundreds of thousands' of China PCs – firm
UPDATED Of the 29 372 institutions affected more than 4 000 are Chinese universities and research institutions
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Microsoft says cyberattack should be wake up call for governments
Microsoft president and chief legal officer Brad Smith warns of the danger of exploits developed by governments falling into the hands of hackers and causing widespread damage
More cyberattacks feared as work week begins
UPDATED Europol executive director Rob Wainwright says the situation could worsen when workers return to their offices after the weekend and log on
200,000 cyberattack victims in 150-plus states – Europol
Europol executive director Rob Wainwright says he is worried that the ransomware attack might spread further once people return to work on Monday
Ransomware, the weapon wielded in cyber attacks
How does ransomware work and how can people protect their computers from it?
Microsoft re-releases security update after cyberattacks
The tech giant says the update for some older versions will help counter a massive cyber ransomware attacks
Renault shuts down sites after being hit by cyberattack
Production remains suspended French carmaker Renault spokeswoman says
Researcher finds 'kill switch' for cyberattack ransomware
The researcher warns that people need to update their systems ASAP to avoid attack
Manhunt for hackers behind global cyberattack
4th UPDATE French police say there were more than 75 000 victims around the globe but caution that this number could increase significantly
U.S. takedown of huge botnet will lead to temporary spam decline
Experts predict that the decline will be significant but expect it to rise again after some months
Police, cyber firms tackle 'ransomware' hacking threat
Hackers are stepping up efforts to turn their exploits into hard cash in recent years by locking unsuspecting computer users data after infecting their computers with malicious software
Canadian university pays ransom to cyberattackers
Police are investigating the malicious malware attack the latest in a string of hacks targeting Canadian and US institutions including schools hospitals law enforcement agencies and even NASA
Epidemic of 'ransomware' is growing hacking threat
The report does not estimate the overall value of ransomware but it finds some 6 million attempts to install such malware which encrypts the contents of a computer and locks the data down unless the user pays a ransom for the decryption key
Mac ransomware found in infected Transmission bittorrent client
The KeRanger malware on v2 90 of the Transmission client carries a Mac app development certificate but Apple has now revoked that certificate s validity
Suspected child porn user fooled by virus
A fake FBI warning leads a suspected child pornographer to get caught by police
