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What Is Petya? Ransomware Attack Hits Computer Systems Across The Globe

A new ransomware attack — a variant of malicious software known as Petya — has hit computer systems in what appears to be a global cyberattack similar to WannaCry.

Android Ransomware Attack: Fake PornHub App Hides Ransomware

Android users in the United States are being targeted by a ransomware attack that hides the malicious software in a fake version of the PornHub app.

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.

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.

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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.

Microsoft Buys Cybersecurity Company Hexadite To Respond To Cyberattacks

Microsoft purchases U.S.- and Israeli-based cybersecurity firm Hexadite to help defend against to cyberattacks.

Hackers Leak Celebrity Plastic Surgery Photos From Germany, Denmark, Norway, UK And More

People whose photos have been leaked are now facing blackmail demands from the hackers, depending on the level of sensitive data acquired in the hack.

Can Medical Devices Be Hacked? Study Finds Manufacturers Fear Attack But Aren't Prepared

A recent survey found that a majority of medical device manufacturers believe their devices will be the target of a cyberattack within the next year.

WannaCry Ransomware News: Linguistic Analysis Offers Insight About Attackers

A linguistic analysis of ransom notes attached to the WannaCry ransomware attacks suggests the author of the attack likely speaks fluent Chinese and some English.

WannaCry Ransomware: Fake Antivirus Apps For Android Don't Protect Against Malware Attacks

A new crop of Android apps in the Google Play Store claim to protect Android users from WannaCry ransomware but may put them at risk.

WannaCry Ransomware: Public Hasn't Lost Trust In Microsoft Despite Massive Attack

Public opinion on Microsoft hasn't changed in the wake of the massive WannaCry ransomware attack, a poll from Morning Consult indicates.

Microsoft MS17-010 Vulnerability: EternalRocks Attack Spreading Using Same Exploit As WannaCry Ransomware

A new attack called EternalRocks is beginning to spread making use of some of the same NSA exploits used in the WannaCry ransomware attack.

Smart TVs, Smart Speakers, Other IoT Devices Remain Vulnerable Post Mirai Botnet

There will be 20.4 billion IoT devices in use by 2020, according to Gartner.

WannaCry Ransomware: How To Decrypt Your Files If You've Been Hit By WannaCry

Security researchers have put together a tool that may help users hit by the WannaCry ransomware attack decrypt their files without paying the ransom.

WannaCry Ransomware Attack: Medical Devices Vulnerable To Exploit

A number of medical device manufacturers, including Siemens and Bayer, disclosed their products are vulnerable to the WannaCry ransomware attack that infected more than 300,000 computers last week.

WannaCry Ransomware Attack: NSA Disclosed Vulnerability To Microsoft After Learning It Was Stolen By Shadow Brokers

The NSA told Microsoft about the vulnerability used to carry out the WannaCry ransomware attack that hit machines in 150 countries last week after learning the tool was stolen by hacking group, the Shadow Brokers.

Former NSA Chief Defends WannaCry-Style Government-Owned Hacking Tools

General Keith Alexander, the former NSA chief called 2017 "the year of ransomware."

Cryptocurrency Botnet Used Leaked NSA Exploits Before WannaCry Ransomware Attack

Long before the global WannaCry ransomware attack, hackers used the same NSA vulnerabilities in a large scale botnet hack for mining cryptocurrency.

WannaCry Ransomware: Attack Shares Code With North Korea Malware, Experts say

The similarity was first discovered by a Google security researcher and echoed by a number of security experts, but they warned similarities do not equate to clear attribution.

WannaCrypt Ransomware Windows Patch: Microsoft Tells Government To Stop Hoarding Security Vulnerabilities

Following the WannaCrypt (WannaCry) ransomware attack that infected thousands of computer systems Friday, Microsoft is calling on users to update their machines and governments to stop hoarding exploits.

WannaCry Ransomware Attack: Hackers Raised $50,000 In Bitcoins, Now What?

Arguably the biggest ransomware attack in hacker history, infecting 200,000 computers worldwide, already has started to change the way people think about cryptocurrency.

‘WannaCrypt’ Ransomware Cyberattack Prompts Cybersecurity Concerns Around The World

The “WannaCrypt” malware has disrupted vital infrastructure in almost 100 countries so far.

NSA Hacking Tools Used In WanaCry Global Ransomware Attack Targeting Hospitals, Banks And Tech Companies

Around 75,000 attacks in 99 countries had been reported at the time of writing.

Las Vegas Will Use AI To Protect Against Ransomware And Phishing

The Las Vegas chief information officer says that he relies on artificial intelligence to keep the city's data and tech safe.

Telefonica WannaCry Ransomware: One Of Spain's Largest Telecom Companies Hit By Cyberattack

A ransomware attack, WannaCry, hit Spain telecommunications company Telefonica Friday, leaving hundreds of the company's computers inaccessible.

NHS England Cyberattack: Hospitals Throughout UK Hit By Ransomware

A widespread ransomware attack has left NHS hospitals throughout England unable to operate and has led to emergency patients being diverted to other locations.

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