Jul 8, 2017 | Radio Show, Security, Technology
Petya ransomware authors demand $250,000 in first public statement since the attack The group responsible for last week’s globe-spanning ransomware attack has made their first public statement. Motherboard first spotted the post, which was left on the Tor-only...
Jul 8, 2017 | Business, Computers, Internet, Radio Show, Security, Technology
Ukranian company that spread Petya could face criminal charges for vulnerability Last week’s globe-spanning ransomware outbreak may have started with a remarkably simple attack. This morning, independent security analyst Jonathan Nichols discovered an alarming...
Jul 1, 2017 | Internet, Radio Show, Security, Technology
‘NotPetya’ ransomware attack shows corporate social responsibility should include cybersecurity As the “NotPetya” ransomware attack spreads around the world, it’s making clear how important it is for everyone – and particularly corporations – to take...
Jul 1, 2017 | Business, Computers, Internet, Radio Show, Security, Technology
Petya victims told not to pay ransom as hackers are no longer able to unlock victims’ computers IN a new twist in the latest crippling ransomware attack spreading across the globe, victims are warning that files will not be released even if those affected pay...
Jun 29, 2017 | Business, Internet, Security
SILENCE OF THE SCAMS: Petya victims are told NOT to pay cyber ransom after hackers’ emails are disabled The hackers request a sum of around £234 in bitcoin and email the receipt to an email address at wowsmith123456@posteo.net. Upon receiving a receipt, the hackers...
