Ransomware attacks hit thousands of servers worldwide – Italy’s National Cyber Security claims

Ransomware attacks hit thousands of servers worldwide – Italy’s National Cyber Security claims

Rome: Ransomware attacks hit thousands of servers in North America, Europe, and other countries. Italy’s National Cybersecurity Agency (ACN) has said that this exposed the limitations of the anti-virus software in the servers. At the same time, ACN also retorted that no matter how many claims Western countries make, their servers are not safe; it […]

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The danger of Ransomware cyberattacks and 9/11 attack is alike – FBI director warns

The danger of Ransomware cyberattacks and 9/11 attack is alike – FBI director warns

Washington: The challenges posed to national security by the 9/11 terror attack and recent US cyberattacks are alike, claimed the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). FBI Director Christopher Wray drew attention to the fact that both the attacks compelled the ordinary citizens to face immense turmoil. Three years ago, US cybersecurity experts […]

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Mexican oil company comes under ‘Ransomware’ attack, ransom of USD 5 million demanded in the form of Bitcoins  

Mexican oil company comes under ‘Ransomware’ attack, ransom of USD 5 million demanded in the form of Bitcoins  

Mexico City: It has emerged that Pemex, known to be the second-largest oil company in Latin America, has come under a major cyberattack. The attack, which was carried out using a Ransomware, caused a shutdown of more than 5% of the company’s computers, affecting the daily financial transactions and communications systems. The cyber attackers have […]

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Ransomware attacks will cost the world $193 billion, warns a report from the Cyber Risk Management project

Ransomware attacks will cost the world $193 billion, warns a report from the Cyber Risk Management project

London: A global report warns that the ransomware received through emails and demanding ransom after targeting the computers, can cost the world nearly $193 billion. The report also claims that more than 600,000 companies are vulnerable to significant financial losses due to these ransomware attacks. The statistics published by the US Company Cybint, only last […]

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China’s cyber threat becomes the biggest challenge to US Security – FBI Chief warns

China’s cyber threat becomes the biggest challenge to US Security – FBI Chief warns

Washington – Considering the challenges related to the United States national security, China’s threat in the cyber sector has been the biggest challenge, warned FBI Chief Christopher Ray. The FBI chief also warned that China’s Cyber Army was bigger than the combined cyber army of all other countries worldwide. He also claimed that China holds […]

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Montenegro, a NATO member nation, faces massive Cyberattack – Russia allegedly blamed

Montenegro, a NATO member nation, faces massive Cyberattack – Russia allegedly blamed

Montenegro: It has been revealed that a major cyberattack has occurred against NATO member nation Montenegro. The attack has paralyzed most of the systems related to the government of Montenegro. Besides, sources have claimed that it was the biggest cyberattack in the nation’s history. It is said that a special team of the US intel […]

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Threats to the cyber sector, dangerous for national security, warns NSA Ajit Doval

Threats to the cyber sector, dangerous for national security, warns NSA Ajit Doval

New Delhi: National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval warned, ‘Digital revolution has started in the country. The government has started digital services on a huge scale. In this scenario, the importance of cyber security has increased further. Any threat in the cyber sector can have serious effects on the social, economic and national security.’ Doval […]

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US and Israel setup ‘Cyber Security Task Force’  

US and Israel setup ‘Cyber Security Task Force’  

Jerusalem: – The United States and Israel announced the establishment of a ‘Cyber Security Task Force’ to stop the ransomware attacks. The United States claimed that the global economy would be able to counter the threat of cyberattacks. This announcement was made after meeting officials from the US treasury department and the Israeli finance ministry.    […]

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