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Ransomware is a malicious piece of software that infects a machine and encrypts its files, making them inaccessible until the user pays a ransom in Bitcoin. The ransomware spreads between machines by exploiting a leaked tool developed by the NSA that can attack multiple unsecure devices across a network of computers.
Technology
Communication and Information Minister of Indonesia Rudiantara has urged the companies to update their systems before connecting it to local area networks.
TV
As many as 45 NHS facilities were hit by a ransomware cyberattack on 12 May. The computer virus locked patient files, leaving healthcare services unable to treat many people.The Wanna Decryptor malware demanded $300 to unlock each computer. The virus may have exploited a Microsoft Windows flaw. Computers in up to 100 countries have been affected.It is unclear who is responsible, but the attack is believed to be criminal in nature, and not connected to a state actor.
Politics
After a global ransomware attack that compromised as many as 45 NHS hospitals in England and Scotland, Home Secretary Amber Rudd has stressed that patient data has not been accessed, but said that NHS trusts need to learn lessons from the experience.
Society
A few days back, the Internet access system at MINDEF was hacked and personal data of more than 850 policemen have been stolen.
Technology
More than 132 android apps, that is used by users on a daily basis, have been affected by malware.
Technology
According to reports, the firms will fail ward off any damage to their high-value assets.
Technology
Avast predicts an imminent cyber threat for MWC at Barcelona, owing to 493,000 hackable devices in its possession.
CyberSecurity
Singapore's Ministry of Defence has strengthened its cyber defence in anticipation of further attacks on its military database.
Society
The cyber attack took place earlier this month and MINDEF believes it was a "targeted and carefully planned" attack
Technology
The volume of encrypted web traffic on Firefox server dwarfs the average unencrypted volume, according to Microsoft's latest report.
Technology
This new facility is aided by government ministries and agencies under the Singapore's cybersecurity R&D programme.
Politics
Putin refused to reply in kind to the US move and played on the change of approach to Russia with Trump replacing Obama.
Crime
The government says the websites were only down temporarily and the attacks caused minimum disruption.
Companies
The latest data breach revelation gives Verizon more room to push for a better deal with Yahoo.
Politics
President Putin awarded Tillerson Russia's Order of Friendship in 2013.
Society
The latest intelligence assessment is soul crushing", Clinton camp says.
Politics
Obama orders the probe into the 'malicious cyber activities' to be completed before he leaves office.
Society
South Korean defense ministry says the intranet server of the cyber command has been contaminated with malware.
Politics
Russia swats down the American allegations as "nonsense," according to the Interfax news agency.