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The current attacks come weeks after the Wannacry ransomware attack, which affected many companies.

Experts rush to Mumbai port after cyber attack

The ministry of shipping said National Cyber Security Coordinator Gulshan Rai was rushed to Mumbai to assist the company.

29 Jun 2017 7:05 AM

Now cybercriminals have found a way to monetise their attacks, today’s connected world is in greater peril.

Cyberattacks threaten us all

India is more vulnerable as not all systems and antivirus programmes are licensed.

29 Jun 2017 2:08 AM

It included code known as "Eternal Blue," which cyber security experts widely believe was stolen from the US National Security Agency (NSA) and was also used in last month's ransomware attack, named "WannaCry."

New cyber attack strikes globe, researchers see 'WannaCry' link

The ransomware virus crippled computers running Microsoft Corp's Windows by encrypting hard drives and overwriting files.

28 Jun 2017 8:07 AM

PIO techie traces North hacking ‘link’

Google security researcher finds ‘evidence’ suggesting Pyongyang was behind massive cyberattack.

17 May 2017 12:53 AM

After days of disruptions affecting networks worldwide, a top US official said the number of computers affected had reached 300,000, but that infection rates had slowed.

North Korea links seen in ‘WannaCry’ cyberattacks

The code used in the latest attack shared many similarities with past hacks blamed on the North.

17 May 2017 12:44 AM

Cybersecurity: Every user must watch out...

The Reserve Bank issued an advisory asking all banks to immediately update software systems using patches by Microsoft.

17 May 2017 12:22 AM

Israeli-based security firm Intezer Labs said it agreed with the North Korea attribution. (Photo: AFP)

Security experts believe North Korea behind global cyber attacks

A tweet from Israeli-based security firm Intezer Labs agreed that North Korea could be behind the attacks.

16 May 2017 11:02 AM

A computer technician connects a computer into a network server in an office building in Washington, DC on May 13, 2017

World braces for more cyberattacks as work week begins

European policing and security agencies said the fallout from a ransomware attack could deepen as people return for another work week.

15 May 2017 8:05 AM

It has advised users and organisations to apply patches to their Microsoft operating system Windows to prevent getting infected by the attack.

India issues do’s and don’ts to fight back cyber attack

The hackers are believed to have used “cyber weapons” stolen from the US’ National Security Agency to lock up computers.

15 May 2017 12:50 AM

The fact is that a cache of cyber weapons was said to have been stolen from the NSA by the same collective behind the WannaCry ransomware that created the biggest-ever extortion racket to hit the Internet.

More cyberattacks coming, get ready

The harsh lesson to be learned is that we have to better protect our systems, at the individual, corporate and government levels.

15 May 2017 12:10 AM

In Spain a large number of companies had been attacked by cyber criminals who infected computers with malicious software known as "ransomware."

Portugal Telecom says hit by cyber attack, no impact on services

Portugal Telecom is taking all measures necessary, together with national authorities, to resolve the situation

13 May 2017 8:32 AM

Dallas will rely on local media, emergency 911 phone calls, and a federal radio alert system.

Computer hack sets off 156 emergency sirens across Dallas

The breach in the city of 1.6 million people was believed to have originated in the area.

10 Apr 2017 8:21 AM

Researchers conducted the first ever large-scale and systematic study of exactly how the trusty apps on Android phones are able to talk to one another and trade information.

Smartphone apps may be secretly stealing your data: study

Smartphone apps that we regularly use are mining our data by secretly colluding with each other, a new study warns.

04 Apr 2017 1:43 PM

According to a recent Google Transparency Report, Pornhub and YouPorn are two of the 100 most visited websites in the world.

Porn website will now protect your identity, hide your kinky fantasies

With the new encryption, your viewing habits will now be shielded from prying eyes.

01 Apr 2017 12:15 PM

Germany remains in danger in the cyber arena, says official

Germany last year warded off two cyberattacks by APT28, a top official said.

26 Mar 2017 9:27 AM

Recounts, which are often costly and time-intensive efforts, would likely only be initiated if the Clinton camp pushed for one. (Photo: AP)

Data experts ask Clinton to seek recount in 3 states

There is no evidence that the results were hacked or that electronic voting machines were compromised.

24 Nov 2016 10:18 AM

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