Experts say Petya ransomware is just a ‘test’ for something much worse
A new ransomware attack, modeled after the recent WannaCry exploit, has hit thousands of organizations and users worldwide. But according to a handful of security …
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How to protect your Windows computer against the recent malware attack
A new wave of ransomware attacks swept the world on Tuesday, starting with Ukraine and spreading to other regions of the world. The attack was …
How the CIA hacks computers that aren’t even connected to the internet
Air-gapped computers are supposed to be ultra-secure PCs that can’t be infected with malware that spreads with the help of the internet. That’s because of …
Watch a security developer exact sweet revenge on IRS scammers
Over the past few years, one of the more prevalent and successful scams going around has involved individuals posing as IRS agents and demanding payment …
Russia wants to examine the source code of US software, report reveals
While all US intelligence agencies agree that Russia meddled in the presidential election last year, Donald Trump still finds time in his busy schedule to …
Washington State University warns 1 million about stolen hard drive containing personal data
Washington State University sent letters earlier this month to one million people warning that they could be at risk of identity theft after a hard …
WannaCry ransomware is still alive, and it just forced Honda to close one of its plants
Just over a month ago, a nasty piece of ransomware called “WannaCry” began infecting PCs all across the world at an alarming rate. Based off …
Google’s fight against online terrorism ramps up on YouTube
Google on Sunday in a blog post penned by its general counsel Kent Walker revealed that it’s taking steps to combat online terror, including efforts …
Samsung made a rookie security error that could’ve screwed millions of phones
If I do my job badly, a couple people are normally kind enough to come along in the comments and let me know. If a …
More details emerge about the intel Trump leaked to the Russians
Remember when Donald Trump leaked security information to the Russians that was so secret that only a few people have access to it? In the …
Apple might be helping governments spy on users in real time
Two unrelated reports suggest that Apple might have the technical capability of mass spying on its customers in a certain area and feeding the obtained …
The Shadow Brokers reveal new details about their subscription plan for NSA exploits
Even though the WannaCry ransomware that swept across the globe earlier this month infected more than 300,000 machines, the damage could have easily been much worse. …
New report helps shed light on who the Shadow Brokers might be
Earlier this month, a piece of ransomeware known as WannaCry began spreading quickly across the globe and promptly commanded the world’s attention. Once WannaCry took …
Analysis of WannaCry ransom message raises links to China
When the WannaCry ransomware took hold earlier this month, it quickly began infecting thousands of machines in a number of countries all across the world. …
Scary new malware can take over your Android phone and you won’t even know it
Android malware is a serious problem that can cause you all kinds of trouble if you’re not paying attention to what you install on your device. Even …
WannaCry could just be the beginning of quick-spreading hack attacks
The WannaCry ransomware attack took the world by surprise a few weeks ago, spreading to more than 300,000 computer systems around the world in a matter …
North Korean hackers ‘highly likely’ behind WannaCry attack
North Korean hackers responsible for the Sony hack in late 2014 may be behind the mid-May WannaCry ransomware attack that infected more than 300,000 computer …
Hackers are trying to bring the WannaCry ransomware back from the dead
A little more than a week ago, a particularly nasty piece of ransomware dubbed “WannaCry” began spreading at an impressive clip all across the globe. Targeting …
Security researchers have a fix for victims of the ‘WannaCry’ ransomware
French security researchers have come up with a solution that may help users impacted by the WannaCry ransomware recover their encrypted files without having to …
Over 500 million leaked logins hit the web in new master list
At this point, it seems like every single big-name company with a web presence has been hacked at least once, and while archives of usernames …
Russian hacking has got even worse since the election
Donald Trump still seems to dispute Russia’s meddling with last year’s US presidential elections, even if all the great intel he’s been getting says otherwise. …
Terrifying details emerge on the reason behind Trump’s laptop ban
Donald Trump’s desperate need to brag about something whenever he gets the chance is what got him in more trouble with the Russians. In case you …
After WannaCry, the Shadow Brokers promise to unleash more NSA exploits soon
The good news is that the “WannaCry” ransomware isn’t spreading as quickly as it was just a few days ago, in large part thanks to …
A WannaCry-like virus infected thousands of PCs and went undetected for weeks
A Windows computer virus built using vulnerabilities first discovered by the NSA and stolen by hackers from the agency took the world by storm on …
How to protect yourself against WannaCry ransomware
As computer virus outbreaks go, the WannaCry ransomware attack currently spreading across the globe is one of the largest such attacks in some time. As …
WannaCry ransomware may have been concocted in North Korea
Well, isn’t this ironic? The NSA-derived Windows malware that shook the world over the weekend may be a North Korean creation, new revelations show. That’s …
This is what getting infected with WannaCry malware looks like
Unless you’ve taken the wise step of throwing all electronics in a dumpster and moving to a desert island, you’ve probably heard about WannaCry by …
Tim Cook’s refusal to help FBI hack iPhone is validated by ‘WannaCry’ ransomware attack
The proliferation of the WannaCry ransomware last week unequivocally justifies Apple’s steadfast refusal to help the FBI break into an iPhone 5c used by one of …
WannaCry: Everything you need to know about the global ransomware attack
If you’ve done your best to stay away offline for the past two days so you could actually enjoy your weekend, you undoubtedly now find yourself …
New variants of the NSA-derived cyberattack already spotted
The world is facing the most dangerous cyberattack it ever had to deal with so far, and it’s an attack that it can’t be stopped …
