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ExPetr ransomware, message, encryption, 300 bitcoins, ransom, WannaCry

Is ExPetr aka Petya ransomware more dangerous than WannaCry? Here are critical security measures to prevent future attacks

More dangerous than Wannacry ransomware, Petya aka ExPetr hits large corporate networks hardest.

Jun 28, 2017

After Judy, Xavier malware detected in several Android apps on Google Play store; everything you need to know

Xavier is said to more dangerous than Judy malware and is capable of remotely executing malicious codes to steal information from Android smartphones.

Jun 17, 2017

Industroyer aka Crash Override: Newly-detected malware is biggest threat to critical infrastructure operations since Stuxnet

The malware, which is believed to have caused a December 2016 Ukraine power outage, can be used by hackers to launch more attacks globally.

Jun 13, 2017

Most Indian firms vulnerable to cyber attacks than ever before; 60% of companies still using unregulated software

Indian companies need to upgrade cyber security infrastructure or else risk getting hacked again and lose business.

Jun 11, 2017

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After WannaCry ransomware, Chinese Fireball malware strikes the world; India worst-affected

Fireball manipulates the victims' browsers and turns their default search engines and home-pages into fake search engines and spy and even add more malware into PCs.

Jun 4, 2017

Zika Virus: Tips, causes and prevention

The fact that none of the Zika infected patients, their spouses or relatives had travelled to any country with Zika virus transmission, is making it more of a cause for concern.

Jun 1, 2017

Zika in India: WHO confirms cases in Ahmedabad as Centre remains silent

The Union Health Ministry has still not issued an official press release or any response to the virus outbreak.

May 28, 2017

CLASP aids in the pioneering exploration of Sun's outer atmosphere's magnetic field

An international team of researchers with McKenzie as the principal investigator is planning to launch CLASP 2 on board a sounding rocket in 2019.

May 24, 2017

Spotify sign in details dumped online by hackers: Find out if you are affected

Thousands of Spotify users have been affected in the latest cyber attack led by The Leak Boat.

May 23, 2017

WannaCry kill switch under nonstop botnet attack by hackers attempting to reignite ransomware

Hackers are trying to funnel junk traffic to WannaCry's kill switch web address in an attempt to start the ransomware epidemic once again.

May 20, 2017

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Bitcoin's murkier rivals line up to displace it as cybercriminals' favourite

Bitcoin addresses are anonymous, but users can be traced through IP addresses or by analysing money flows.

May 19, 2017

How to decrypt or patch WannaCry ransomware attack on Windows

French researcher Adrien Guinet from Quarkslab has released a new decrypting tool to recover data after WannaCry ransomware attack.

May 19, 2017

Adylkuzz malware: Steps you can take to avoid such attacks in future

Adylkuzz malware has done more damage than the much-talked about WannaCry ransomeware.

May 18, 2017

After Wannacry attack, Zomato gets hacked: Is PM Modi's dream 'cashless India' project secure enough?

The attack by Wannacry ransomware and the hacking of Zomato happened at a time when the govt is pushing hard for 'everything online'. Has it ensured the safety before selling the dream for political benefits?