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
Category Archives: Risk Assessment
Op-ed: It’s time for Google to take responsibility for Android’s security updates
Carriers and OEMs should be cut out of this part of the process. Continue reading Op-ed: It’s time for Google to take responsibility for Android’s security updates
The Looming Threat of Health Care IoT Devices
The influx of health care IoT devices, both approved and unsanctioned, is creating unprecedented security concerns for hospital IT departments.
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How I accidentally stopped a global Wanna Decryptor ransomware attack
A British security researcher found and pulled WannaCrypt’s kill switch. Continue reading How I accidentally stopped a global Wanna Decryptor ransomware attack
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
Massive ransomware attack hits UK hospitals, Spanish banks
Ransomware attack appears to be targeting institutions in several European countries. Continue reading Massive ransomware attack hits UK hospitals, Spanish banks
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?
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