A digital worm powered by stolen National Security Agency software caused $1 billion in damages when it infected hundreds of thousands of computers in less than a week, a Florida digital security company says. And new attacks ...
Security
May 25, 2017
0
7
A couple of things about the WannaCry cyberattack are certain. It was the biggest in history and it's a scary preview of things to come—we're all going to have to get used to hearing the word "ransomware." But one thing ...
Security
May 19, 2017
0
12
A Romanian cyber intelligence official has confirmed the foreign ministry had been the target of a "surgical, targeted, specialized" cyberattack likely orchestrated by another country.
Security
May 17, 2017
0
7
The cyberattack that spread malicious software around the world, shutting down networks at hospitals, banks and government agencies, was stemmed by a young British researcher and an inexpensive domain registration, with help ...
Security
May 14, 2017
8
214
A huge range of organisations around the world have been affected by the WannaCry ransomware cyberattack, described by the EU's law enforcement agency as "unprecedented".
Security
May 13, 2017
0
8
Germany has launched a new military unit dedicated to thwarting cyberattacks and responding if necessary.
Security
Apr 5, 2017
0
14
When U.S. senator John McCain told Ukrainian television that the allegedly Russian-backed breach of the Democratic National Committee's server was "an act of war," Michael Schmitt cringed.
Security
Mar 28, 2017
0
4
The Kremlin on Thursday denied any official Russian involvement in cybercrimes after the US indicted two FSB intelligence agents over cyberattacks on Yahoo that compromised 500 million accounts.
Security
Mar 16, 2017
0
5
Germany's foreign intelligence chief is warning of cyberattacks aimed at political destabilization as the country prepares for an election next year, and says evidence suggests Russian involvement in hacking during the U.S. ...
Security
Nov 29, 2016
2
10
A Chinese electronics maker that has recalled millions of products sold in the U.S. said Tuesday it did all it could to prevent a massive cyberattack that briefly blocked access to websites including Twitter and Netflix.
Security
Oct 25, 2016
0
6
