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F-Secure buys Little Flocker to upgrade its Mac security play
Security researcher Jonathan Zdziarski revealed he was joining Apple earlier this month, and now it turns out his Mac security app, Little Flocker, has gone awol because it’s joining F-Secure. Read More
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That global ransomware attack was halted apparently by accident
Yesterday’s global ransomware attack was scary for several reasons, but quick action by a security researcher at MalwareTech at least put an end to its spreading — although the researcher didn’t...
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Top six tips to help avoid ransomware
Here are some amazing tips to help you and those you love (and the National Health Service) avoid ransomware. Read More
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WannaCry ransomware is still spreading fast, but ‘kill switch’ defenses hold...
The WannaCry ransomware sweeping the world hasn’t stopped its progress, but quick action by cybersecurity professionals has at least partially limited the damage it does as it goes. Read More
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WannaCrypt raises questions over government cyber priorities
The fallout from the WannaCrypt ransomware attack which quickly spread to multiple countries and systems last Friday continues to cause consternation around the world. And raises questions over...
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A massive new ransomware attack is spreading around the globe
A month after the WannaCry ransomware attack paralyzed connected systems worldwide, a new threat appears to be spreading quickly. As reports emerge, today’s attack paints a picture of businesses and...
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Today’s huge ransomware attack has only made about $7,500 so far
Ransomware attacks are bigger than ever, but the payouts appear to be shrinking. While the ransomware suspected to be a variant of Petya makes headlines around the world, whoever set it loose isn’t...
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Analysts think Petya ‘ransomware’ was built for targeted destruction, not profit
The description of the Petya infections hitting computers worldwide as “ransomware” may be a misnomer, security analysts suggest. The malicious software’s code and other evidence indicate that the...
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In aftermath of Petya, congressman asks NSA to stop the attack if it knows how
Today Democratic Congressman Ted Lieu of California wrote to the NSA in an appeal for the agency to do anything in its power to stop the spread of the global ransomware (or potentially just disguised...
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More than half of major malware attack’s victims are industrial targets
A new report examining the targets and intended effects of this week’s massive malware attack comes up with some significant insights. The attack, initially believed to be a variation of commercial...
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Taking the bite out of the non-malware threat
#NotPetya can’t wipe what isn’t there. Read More
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Corelight closes $9.2M Series A to help enterprises battle ransomware
It’s already been a year of multiple high profile ransomware attacks and now cybersecurity startup Corelight has bagged a $9.2 million Series A round, led by Accel Partners. Read More
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FBI arrests WannaCry hero for alleged role in Kronos banking malware
A malware researcher hailed as a hero earlier this year has been arrested by the FBI for his alleged role in distributing the banking malware known as Kronos. Marcus Hutchins, also known as...
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More pseudo-ransomware attacks are probably on the way
The last few months saw some major malware moments, most notably the WannaCry and NotPetya (a.k.a. ExPetr/Nyetya/Petya) attacks. Kaspersky Labs’ quarterly report suggests that the trend is likely here...
View ArticleDruva’s latest feature helps protect data stored on its service from ransomware
Over the years, Druva has developed services for protecting and managing data and tools for governance and compliance. Today, it took that idea one step further when it added ransomware and anomaly...
View ArticleResearchers simulate a ransomware attack on industrial controls
Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have created a form of ransomware that can hit us where it really counts: the water supply. Their program installed itself in a model water plant and...
View ArticleF-Secure buys Little Flocker to upgrade its Mac security play
Security researcher Jonathan Zdziarski revealed he was joining Apple earlier this month, and now it turns out his Mac security app, Little Flocker, has gone awol because it’s joining F-Secure. It’s...
View ArticleThat global ransomware attack was halted apparently by accident
Yesterday’s global ransomware attack was scary for several reasons, but quick action by a security researcher at MalwareTech at least put an (update: temporary) end to its spreading — although the...
View ArticleTop six tips to help avoid ransomware
Here are some amazing tips to help you and those you love (and the National Health Service) avoid ransomware.
View ArticleWannaCry ransomware is still spreading fast, but ‘kill switch’ defenses hold...
The WannaCry ransomware sweeping the world hasn’t stopped its progress, but quick action by cybersecurity professionals has at least partially limited the damage it does as it goes. Over the weekend a...
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