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
Category Archives: Technology Lab
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
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?