WannaCry Ransomware

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N Korea was widely suspected of being behind the computer virus and ransomware which was reprimanded by many including Britain, but US was yet to follow suit. (Photo: Twitter)

US accuses N Korea of virus affecting 3,00,000 computers in 150 countries

N Korea was widely suspected of being behind the computer virus and ransomware, WannaCry, which demanded payment to restore access.

19 Dec 2017 12:02 PM

Timely diagnosis prevented the WannaCry copycat to make an issue as large as the ones it did in the May of this year.

Has WannaCry hit LG’s Korean service centers?

Korea Internet & Security Agency has stated LG’s service centers to be victim of a ransomware.

17 Aug 2017 12:36 PM

RBI has asked banks to periodically conduct vulnerability test.

RBI asks banks to periodically assess level of cyber security

According to RBI, the 'Wannacry' ransomware attacks this year harmed computers in two bank branches.

08 Aug 2017 6:55 PM

It becomes clear that the recent malware attacks have made people realise that investing in a newer operating system will eliminate data security issues associated with older operating systems.

Windows 10 overtakes Windows XP after two years of its launch

The lethal ransomware attacks in the recent past have highlighted Windows 10’s advanced security features.

27 Jul 2017 5:54 PM

Cyber security firms are trying to piece together who was behind the computer worm, dubbed NotPetya by some experts, which conked out computers, hit banks, disrupted shipping and shut down a chocolate factory in Australia. (Representational image)

Ukraine blames Russia for recent cyber attacks

Ukrainian politicians were quick to blame Russia for Tuesday's attack, but a Kremlin spokesman dismissed "unfounded blanket accusations".

02 Jul 2017 9:12 AM

If Microsoft agreed to such a discount, it could open up the global software giant to similar requests from around the world. (Image: Representational image)

In wake of ransomware attacks, India presses Microsoft for discount

Microsoft officials in India have "in principle agreed" to the request, Gulshan Rai, India's cyber security coordinator, told Reuters.

01 Jul 2017 7:49 AM

The JNPT official explained that JNPT is trying to help the company, but there is little that others can do as the problem is with the systems. (Photo: Twitter | Deepika Verma)

Mumbai: Post WannaCry, new ransomware hits India's largest container port

The current attacks come weeks after the Wannacry ransomware attack, which impacted systems of many companies.

28 Jun 2017 8:27 AM

Android and iOS are not affected by any kind of ransomware from the world of PCs.

Fake WannaCry apps clogging PlayStore

Despite immense awareness measures, people still confuse WannaCry to be an all-platform malware.

25 May 2017 5:16 PM

Britain’s Trident programme consists of four Vanguard-class submarines deployed by the Navy for patrolling.

Wanny Cry threatens British nuclear submarines

The computer systems on these submarines with nuclear missiles are allegedly running on Windows XP, defence ministry denies.

22 May 2017 3:02 PM

Web-connected devices are vulnerable: Cyber specialists

The future might well spell connected cars -- but they too are subject to potential remote hacking.

22 May 2017 12:32 PM

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

BSA - The Software Alliance, an industry group, says some 70 percent of computers in China run unlicensed software.

China's fondness for pirated software raises risks in attack

Experts say that has left millions of Chinese computers without security support

16 May 2017 9:59 PM

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