WannaCry wasn’t a particularly complex or innovative ransomware attack. What made it unique, however, was its rapid spread. Using the EternalBlue exploit, malware could quickly move from device to device,…
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Where Everything Old is New Again: Operational Technology and Ghost of Malware Past
This post was written with contributions from IBM Security’s Sameer Koranne and Elias Andre Carabaguiaz Gonzalez. Operational technology (OT) — the networks that control industrial control system processes — face…
What Has Changed Since the 2017 WannaCry Ransomware Attack?
The cybersecurity world is still feeling the effects of the 2017 WannaCry ransomware attack today. While the majority of the damage occurred in the weeks after May 12, 2017, WannaCry…
Cyber Extortion: What You Need to Know in 2021
Over the years, the term ransomware has taken on a new meaning for many businesses and local governments. This used to be considered a relatively new and emerging form of malware. Now,…
WannaCry: How the Widespread Ransomware Changed Cybersecurity
If I had polled cybersecurity experts on their way to work on May 12, 2017, most of them would have said they knew a major cybersecurity event loomed. Yet, on…
US offers up to $5m reward for information on North Korean hackers
Know anything about North Korean hackers and their activities in cyberspace, past or ongoing? The US on Wednesday said that it’s got up to $5 million in Rewards for Justice…
US offers up to $5m reward for information on North Korean hackers
Know anything about North Korean hackers and their activities in cyberspace, past or ongoing? The US on Wednesday said that it’s got up to $5 million in Rewards for Justice…
Microsoft patches wormable Windows 10 ‘SMBGhost’ flaw
What’s the difference between a scheduled security update and one that’s out-of-band? In this case, it’s two days. This post appeared first on Naked Security Blog by Sophos Author: John…
DarkUniverse – A Weaponized APT Framework Found via Interesting Script that Used in NSA Hacking Attack
Researchers found the existence of the new APT Framework named “DarkUniverse” using Tips from a script that used in the NSA breach in 2017 in which, shadow brokers published their…
WannaCry hero gets off lightly, avoids prison – was justice done?
Wrote malware for money, went straight, got busted, didn’t go to prison. Has US cybercrime enforcement gone soft? This post appeared first on Naked Security Blog by Sophos Author: Paul…