May 23, 2017 What is WannaCry ransomware? The ransomware cyberattack known as WannaCry infected hundreds of thousands of computers globally on Friday, but the malware was first detected in March and reported stolen from the United States National Security Agency a month later.
May 23, 2017 WannaCry attacks likely linked to North Korea, experts say It is “highly likely” that the WannaCry cybersecurity attack that infected more than 300,000 computers across the world this month was the handiwork of a hacking group linked to North Korea, Symantec Corp, the Silicon Valley-based cybersecurity firm, wrote in a blog post on Monday.
May 23, 2017 More victims expected in unprecedented cyberattack as users log on Monday An unprecedented global “ransomware” attack that hit at least 100,000 organizations in 150 countries spread to thousands more computers Monday as people returned to work and logged in for the first time since the massive online assault began.
May 23, 2017 Cyber attack spreads across 74 countries; some UK hospitals crippled Cyber attacks around the globe, hitting 74 countries across Europe and Asia and impacting the public health system in Britain, involved a leaked tool from the National Security Agency for hacking.
May 23, 2017 Season 5 of 'Orange is the New Black' has been hacked and released After eagerly anticipating the release of Netflix's hit Orange is the New Black for months, our waiting has come to a rather anticlimactic end as a hacker named The Dark Overlord has released the 10 episodes illegally.
May 19, 2017 Can artificial intelligence help thwart ransomware? In the future, security systems could use artificial intelligence to monitor user behavior, track activity, suggest when there may be a danger, and even mount an attack against the ransomware purveyors, effectively rendering the deadline malware client inoperable.
May 15, 2017 Ransomware: How to protect yourself The global “ransomware” software cyberattack shut down hundreds of thousands of computers around the world by exploiting a software vulnerability.
May 15, 2017 Ransomware: What is it? The global “ransomware” cyberattack, known as “WannaCry,” paralyzed computers that run Britain’s hospital network, Germany’s national railway and other companies and government agencies worldwide in what may be the largest online extortion scheme ever.
May 13, 2017 Nations battle cyberattack damages; UK focuses on hospitals Teams of technicians worked "round the clock" Saturday to restore hospital computer systems in Britain and check transport services in other nations after a global cyberattack that hit dozens of countries crippled the U.K.'s health system. In Russia, where a wide array of systems came under attack, officials said services had been restored or the virus contained.
April 24, 2017 Young adults drawn to life of cybercrime, report says By hacking into computer systems, they're hoping to achieve recognition from their online peers.