The text (and subtext) of Trump’s cyber executive order
Trump’s cybersecurity order cribs from his predecessor, despite campaign bluster. Continue reading The text (and subtext) of Trump’s cyber executive order
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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
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
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
Trump confirms he shared intel with Russia’s foreign minister
National Security Advisor: Trump didn’t expose sources or methods. Continue reading Trump confirms he shared intel with Russia’s foreign minister
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
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
Gizmodo went phishing with the Trump team—will they catch a charge?
“Security test” sent to 15 officials, advisors, others skirts the edges of CFAA. Continue reading Gizmodo went phishing with the Trump team—will they catch a charge?