Add to favorites The second warning over Russia hits the UK as the Defence Secretary pictures the worst case scenario. The UK’s infrastructure is at risk of being crippled as Defence Secretary warns of the implications a cyber attack from Russia could bring to the country. Gavin Williamson spoke to The Telegraph and warned that […]
The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) are seeking to bolster their cyber-security by employing two new members of staff. The move comes after the Federation were the victim of a cyber attack last year by the Fancy Bears group. Nearly 50 athletes were affected by the hack, with IAAF documents leaked as a result […]
BEIJING China’s banking regulator said on Wednesday it will strengthen cyber security protection at banks to prevent “disruptive systemic risk events” after the global WannaCry “ransomware” attack infected more than 300,000 computers in 150 countries. The China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) said in an emailed statement it has not received any major infection reports from […]
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – The Holyoke Treasurer’s Office was the victim of a cyber attack that cost the city $10,000. Police in New York have said they think they’ve identified a suspect, and Holyoke is hopeful they can get that money back. In June of 2017, an email that appeared to be from a city […]
In this posed picture photograph, a woman points to the website of the NHS: East and North Hertfordshire notifying users of a problem in its network, in London on May 12, 2017.(Photo: Daniel Leal-Olivas / Getty Images) London— A large cyberattack crippled computer systems at hospitals across Britain on Friday, with appointments canceled, phone lines […]
“Basic IT security measures” could have prevented the cyber attack which shut down NHS computers in the North East last May, according to an independent investigation. In May, the ‘WannaCry’ransomwear attack hit NHS networks, forcing hospitals to tell patients to avoid going to A&E. Northumbria Healthcare, which runs the Emergency Care Hospital in Cramlington, North […]
Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly said Friday that North Korea poses a cyber-threat to the United States but a military strike from the nuclear power is unlikely amid escalating tensions between the two nations. “In the case of North Korea, you know, a kinetic threat (missile attack) against the United States right now I […]
BUCHAREST Romanian carmaker Dacia, owned by France’s Renault, said on Saturday some of its production had been hit by what appeared to be the global ransomware cyber attack that has infected computers in nearly 100 countries. Renault stopped production at several sites earlier on Saturday to prevent the spread of the cyber attack. “Part of […]
SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER Microsoft withheld a free patch from users of old software that “could have slowed the devastating spread of ransomware WannaCry to businesses,” opting to charge those using older versions instead, according to a report. “Microsoft wanted hefty fees of up to $1,000 a year from businesses for ‘custom’ support and […]
The 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea were hit by what is being described as a cyber attack during Friday’s opening ceremonies. According to reports, a number of problems were experienced at the Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium where reporters lost wireless internet access as well as televisions in the main press center and the official […]