The Petya Ransomware Attack Is Why Software Updates Are So Important
It’s becoming clear how few people and companies actually update their software, even in the wake of major cyberattacks.
Ransomware Attacks: Half Of All Organizations Hit By Ransomware Suffer Multiple Attacks
Half of all organizations hit by ransomware are hit more than once, a new study has found—but systems can recover from attacks by keeping backups.
Petya Update: Ukraine Claims To Have Seized Equipment Used By Russia In Cyberattack
Ukrainian officials claim to have seized equipment used by agents of Russia to carry out cyberattacks against Ukraine and other countries.
Petya Ransomware Attack: Global Cyberattack May Have Aimed To Destroy Files, Computer Systems
The Petya ransomware attack that hit tens of thousands of computers around the world may not have been ransomware at all, but rather an attack that aimed to destroy files and computer systems of governments and businesses.
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New Massive Global Cyber Attack Hitting Ukraine Banks, Government And Spreads Across Europe
A number of businesses and government operations across the Ukraine, Russia, Britain and Denmark appear to be the victims of a global cyberattack, just a month after the WannaCry attack infected hundreds of thousands of computers.
Malware On The Rise: Mobile Devices, MacOS See Big Increase In Attacks
A report from cybersecurity firm McAfee sees a major increase in malware worldwide, especially on attacks that target Android and MacOS.
UK Parliament Hit By Cyberattack Leaving Members Without Email Access
The UK parliament was hit by a cyberattack Friday that left members without access to their email accounts.
Cyberattacks: FBI Says Work Email Scams, Payment Fraud Top Online Crimes In 2016
The FBI released a report from its Internet Complaint Center detailing the most common and most costly online threats for Americans in 2016.
WannaCry Ransomware: Traffic Cameras In Australia Hit By Virus
Fifty-five traffic and speed cameras in Victoria, Australia were found to be infected by the WannaCry ransomware attack.
WikiLeaks Document Dump: CIA Brutal Kangaroo Hack Breached Computers On Offline Networks
Documents published by WikiLeaks purport to show how the CIA is able to infect air-gapped computers with malware.
WannaCry Ransomware: Honda Plant Forced To Shut Down After Attack
A Honda plant in Japan was forced to close temporarily after the company discovered its computer networks had been hit by the WannaCry ransomware attack.
Can US Elections Be Hacked? Security Experts Call For More Protections Against Election Hacking
As the DHS said 21 states were targeted for cyberattacks during the 2016 presidential election, More than 100 security experts signed on to a letter warning the US is unprepared to deal with cyberattacks against election systems.
Growing Cyberthreat: Steganographic Malware Hiding In Images
Security experts warn that steganographic cyberattacks, in which malicious information is hidden in images, are becoming increasingly common.
Largest Ransomware Paid: South Korean Web Host Pays More Than $1M After Attack
South Korean web hosting company Nayana agreed to pay more than $1 million after getting hit by a ransomware attack. It is believed to be the largest individual ransom ever.
Dark Web Threats: Data Breaches Get Headlines, But Other Threats Loom Large Online
Beyond data breaches, threats to businesses and consumers often loom on the dark web and on parts of the publicly accessible internet.
WannaCry Ransomware: British Security Experts Link Attack To North Korea
British security experts believe the WannaCry ransomware attack may have a North Korean link.
Phishing Attacks: Sites Designed To Steal Logins Target Android Users
Security researchers have spotted a new trend in phishing attacks that disguise the URL of malicious sites in order to trick users into entering their login credentials.
How To Decrypt Jaff Ransomware: Security Tool Can Unlock Encrypted Files
Security researchers have developed a tool that can unlock files encrypted by the increasingly common Jaff ransomware attack.
Restaurants Targeted By Malware: New Attack Goes Undetected By Antivirus Tools
A new attack directed at the computer systems of restaurants in the U.S. uses a technique that makes it difficult for antivirus tools to detect it.
With Rodman In North Korea, US Blames Country For Hacking Spree That Started In 2009
The Department of Homeland Security and the FBI issued an alert blaming North Korea for cyberattacks dating to 2009, and more attacks are expected.
Microsoft Security Patches: Company Issues Fixes For WannaCry-Like Security Vulnerabilities
Microsoft issued a number of security patches Tuesday, including two that address vulnerabilities that could be exploited using stolen NSA hacking tools.
WannaCry Ransomware News: Chinese Security Firms Deny Reports Attack Originated In China
Chinese security firms are denying reports that link the WannaCry ransomware attack to Chinese authors.
Russia Hacking Led Obama Administration To Call Kremlin On The 'Red Phone'
The cyber-attack on America by Russia was bigger than was reported before.
Mac Malware: New Ransomware Targets Macs, Allows Attackers To Pay To Use
New "sophisticated" malware-as-a-service and ransomware-as-a-service attacks known as MacSpy and MacRansom allow anyone to pay to carry out an attack.
Is Your Data Safe? Airline Data Could Be Target Of Criminals, Terrorists
Airlines collect a surprising amount of data about travelers — information that could be exploited by criminals or terrorists if not properly protected.
Russia News: New Cyberweapon Can Disrupt US Power Grids, Report Shows
A new type of malware called CrashOverride has been linked to Russian hackers and could be used to target power grids in the U.S.
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