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Bogus anti-WannaCry apps appear in Google Play

Bogus anti-WannaCry apps appear in Google Play

Android not affected by Windows vulnerability.
Juha Saarinen May 25 2017 9:06AM Security
Windows 7 machines most impacted by WannaCrypt

Windows 7 machines most impacted by WannaCrypt

Ransomware worm crashes Windows XP.
Staff Writers May 22 2017 9:09AM Security
Researcher who halted WannaCrypt wins $13k bug bounty

Researcher who halted WannaCrypt wins $13k bug bounty

MalwareTech donates reward to charity.
Juha Saarinen May 16 2017 11:45AM Security
More than 100 Aussie orgs vulnerable to WannaCrypt

More than 100 Aussie orgs vulnerable to WannaCrypt

Ports open, SMBv1 exposed with flaw unpatched.
Allie Coyne May 16 2017 10:00AM Security
New WannaCrypt variants emerge

New WannaCrypt variants emerge

Fears of no kill switch unfounded so far.
Juha Saarinen May 16 2017 6:48AM Security
Spread of WannaCrypt ransomware slows

Spread of WannaCrypt ransomware slows

As security stocks gain.
Guy Faulconbridge and Dustin Volz May 16 2017 6:43AM Financial Services
Twelve Australian businesses hit by WannaCrypt

Twelve Australian businesses hit by WannaCrypt

Infections spreading.
Allie Coyne May 15 2017 6:10PM Security
Govts must report vulnerabilities to vendors: Microsoft

Govts must report vulnerabilities to vendors: Microsoft

Top legal officer calls for "Digital Geneva Convention".
Juha Saarinen May 15 2017 10:15AM Security
WannaCrypt ransomware: what you need to know

WannaCrypt ransomware: what you need to know

How to keep yourself safe from the rampaging worm.
Allie Coyne May 15 2017 7:40AM Security
Microsoft releases WannaCrypt patch for Windows XP, Server 2003

Microsoft releases WannaCrypt patch for Windows XP, Server 2003

"Highly unusual" step to protect users against NSA-derived ransomware.
Juha Saarinen May 14 2017 9:00AM Security
British hospitals, Telefonica hit by ransomware with NSA exploit

British hospitals, Telefonica hit by ransomware with NSA exploit

Fast spreading worm delays surgery and treatment.
Staff Writers May 13 2017 6:09AM Security
Necurs botnet swaps Locky for pump'n'dump scams

Necurs botnet swaps Locky for pump'n'dump scams

Picks up financial fraud spam.
Staff Writers Mar 24 2017 2:27PM Security
Why Australia Post ransomwared its own staff

Why Australia Post ransomwared its own staff

But stopped after the pilot.
Allie Coyne Mar 17 2017 6:40AM Security
Mass 'ransack' of open MongoDB databases continues

Mass 'ransack' of open MongoDB databases continues

Unknown blackmailers delete data.
Juha Saarinen Jan 9 2017 6:35AM Security
EU, US cops kill Avalanche global crime botnet

EU, US cops kill Avalanche global crime botnet

Multi-year investigation ends digital crime network.
Juha Saarinen Dec 2 2016 7:29AM Security
Insecure Redis caches abused for Linux server attacks

Insecure Redis caches abused for Linux server attacks

Targeted by file-deleting Fairware attackers.
Juha Saarinen Sep 2 2016 10:52AM Security
Europol, Intel and Kaspersky launch anti-ransomware project

Europol, Intel and Kaspersky launch anti-ransomware project

Will provide decryptors and preventative advice.
Juha Saarinen Jul 26 2016 12:00PM Security
Aussie site caught up in CryptXXX ransomware-spreading campaign

Aussie site caught up in CryptXXX ransomware-spreading campaign

Dunlop's site compromised, users redirected to exploit kit.
Juha Saarinen Jul 20 2016 11:41AM Security
Google-hosted apps, Yahoo Mail banned in US house of reps

Google-hosted apps, Yahoo Mail banned in US house of reps

Ransomware threat comes to Congress.
Staff Writers May 12 2016 12:44PM Security
Attackers use Hacking Team exploit to drop ransomware

Attackers use Hacking Team exploit to drop ransomware

Around a quarter of older Android devices at risk.
Juha Saarinen Apr 26 2016 6:44AM Security

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