Windows XP PCs infected by WCry can be decrypted without paying ransom
Decryption tool is of limited value, because XP was unaffected by last week’s worm. Continue reading Windows XP PCs infected by WCry can be decrypted without paying ransom
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Fearing Shadow Brokers leak, NSA reported critical flaw to Microsoft
WaPo confirms long-held suspicions as NSA cyberweapons crisis threatens to grow worse. Continue reading Fearing Shadow Brokers leak, NSA reported critical flaw to Microsoft
Massive cryptocurrency botnet used leaked NSA exploits weeks before WCry
Campaign that flew under the radar used hacked computers to mine Monero currency. Continue reading Massive cryptocurrency botnet used leaked NSA exploits weeks before WCry
Virulent WCry ransomware worm may have North Korea’s fingerprints on it
Identical code ties Friday’s attacks to hacks on Sony Pictures and $1bn bank heist. Continue reading Virulent WCry ransomware worm may have North Korea’s fingerprints on it
2 days after WCry worm, Microsoft decries exploit stockpiling by governments
Company president specifically notes role of NSA code used by Ransomware worm. Continue reading 2 days after WCry worm, Microsoft decries exploit stockpiling by governments
WCry is so mean Microsoft issues patch for 3 unsupported Windows versions
Decommissioned for years, Windows XP, 8, and Server 2003 get emergency update. Continue reading WCry is so mean Microsoft issues patch for 3 unsupported Windows versions
An NSA-derived ransomware worm is shutting down computers worldwide
Wcry uses weapons-grade exploit published by the NSA-leaking Shadow Brokers. Continue reading An NSA-derived ransomware worm is shutting down computers worldwide
HP laptops covertly log every keystroke, researchers warn
Audio driver supplied by Conexant may put PCs from other makers at risk, too. Continue reading HP laptops covertly log every keystroke, researchers warn
Cisco kills leaked CIA 0-day that let attackers commandeer 318 switch models
Fix neutralizes attack code that was put into the wild in early March. Continue reading Cisco kills leaked CIA 0-day that let attackers commandeer 318 switch models
Microsoft’s recent success in blocking in-the-wild attacks is eerily good
Company neutralizes a series of attacks that took control of targeted computers. Continue reading Microsoft’s recent success in blocking in-the-wild attacks is eerily good