Funds collected by the WannaCry ransomware attack that held hostage hundreds of thousands of computer systems around the world earlier this year have started to be withdrawn from online bitcoin wallets. A total of 52.2 bitcoins, valued at about $143,000, were withdrawn from the wallets overnight. The withdrawals, which were made in increments of about $20,000, started around … [Read more...] about WannaCry Ransomware Update: $143,000 Withdrawn From Ransom Wallets
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Eternal Blues to Find Out If Windows Vulnerable to WannaCry and Petya
With two major ransomware outbursts within a month, some of you may be still wondering whether your computers are vulnerable to these attacks. To help you out, Elad Erez developed an easy-to-use scanner that scans the computers on your network to detect if they are safe from ransomware. Eternal Blues is a free ransomware vulnerability scanner that scans your network to find … [Read more...] about Eternal Blues to Find Out If Windows Vulnerable to WannaCry and Petya
WannaCry Ransomware Still Alive! Hits Honda Plant In Japan And Traffic Cameras In Australia
It’s been over a month since the self-spreading ransomware called WannaCry caused chaos worldwide infecting over 300,000 Windows systems in more than 150 countries within just 72 hours, causing the shutdown of hospitals, telecom providers, and many businesses worldwide. Now, at the time, everyone thought that WannaCry is no more, it has come alive. The latest victims of … [Read more...] about WannaCry Ransomware Still Alive! Hits Honda Plant In Japan And Traffic Cameras In Australia
WannaCry Ransomware: British Security Experts Link Attack To North Korea
British security officials believe last month’s WannaCry ransomware attack that infected hundreds of thousands of computers around the world was likely carried out by hackers in North Korea, BBC reported. Security experts reportedly believe Britain's National Cyber Security Center (NCSC), which has headed up the international investigation into the attack, has pinned the … [Read more...] about WannaCry Ransomware: British Security Experts Link Attack To North Korea
WannaCry Ransomware: Traffic Cameras In Australia Hit By Virus
Traffic and speed cameras in the state of Victoria, Australia were infected by the WannaCry ransomware attack that hit hundreds of thousands of computer networks around the world last month. According to local radio station 3AW, the cameras found on highways and intersections—operated by Redflex Traffic Systems—were infected after a maintenance worker inserted a … [Read more...] about WannaCry Ransomware: Traffic Cameras In Australia Hit By Virus
WannaCry Ransomware: Honda Plant Forced To Shut Down After Attack
Honda announced it was forced to halt production at a vehicle plant in Japan after discovering its computer systems had been affected by the WannaCry ransomware attack, Reuters reported. The automaker shut down operations at its Sayama plant Monday after finding the malware. The location generally produces around 1,000 vehicles per day, including the Accord sedan as well as … [Read more...] about WannaCry Ransomware: Honda Plant Forced To Shut Down After Attack
WannaCry Ransomware: Attack Shares Code With North Korea Malware, Experts say
The widespread ransomware attack known as WannaCry that hit hundreds of thousands of computer systems in countries around the world Friday shares code with malware attributed to a group of North Korean hackers, security researchers said Monday. The similarity was first discovered by Google security researcher Neel Mehta. A number of security experts echoed the findings, but … [Read more...] about WannaCry Ransomware: Attack Shares Code With North Korea Malware, Experts say