2017
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There’s now a WannaCry decryptor tool for most Windows versions
As the criminals behind the WannaCry ransomware are trying to make it work again, security researchers have created tools for decrypting files encrypted by it. DDoS attacks against…
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‘Cyberattacks could contribute to a dramatic shift in world power’
In our five-minute CIO series, Lior Tabansky explains how cyberattacks could have a seismic effect on the world order. Lior Tabansky is a cyber power scholar at the…
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Expect an increase in ransomware and DDoS attack combos in 2017
“Follow the money” is a popular catchphrase attributed to the 1976 movie All The President’s Men suggesting a money trail or corruption scheme within high (often political) office.…
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What is a DDoS attack? What happens during a DDoS attack?
DDoS attacks can leave systems down for days. But how do they actually work? DDoS attacks are one of the most common forms of cyber attack, with the…
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WannaCry FAQ
What is it ? WannaCry also know as WanaCrypt 2.0 is a form of malware commonly known as “Ransom Ware”. Where did it come from ? It was…
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News in brief: laptop ban could be extended; DDoS hits news sites; Taiwan might block Google DNS
Laptop ban could be extended Planning on flying from European countries to the US? Prepare to check in your laptop, tablet and any other devices larger than a…
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Democrats Want FCC’s Pai to Drill Down on DDoS Attacks
A pair of Democratic senators has asked FCC chairman Ajit Pai for more information on what the FCC has said were multiple DDoS attacks on its website that…
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‘Jaff’ argh snakes: 5m emails/hour ransomware floods inboxes
Locky-style nasty will squeeze you for two whole bitcoins The Necurs botnet has been harnessed to fling a new strain of ransomware dubbed “Jaff”.…
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APAC organisations report average revenue loss of US$250,000 to DDoS attacks
Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks are causing revenue loss to organisations in Asia Pacific (APAC), according to Neustar’s Worldwide DDoS Attacks and Cyber Insights Research Report. A…
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Major French news sites victim of DDoS attack
Major news sites in France including Le Monde and Le Figaro went down yesterday in the fallout of a DDoS attack. Many of the biggest French news sites…