The program will start encrypting files even if it can’t connect to a command-and-control server. By Lucian Constantin The creators of the widespread Locky ransomware have added a fallback mechanism…
Month: July 2016
Major win for Microsoft in 'free for all' data case
The US government cannot force Microsoft to give authorities access to the firm’s servers located in other countries, a court has ruled. Dave Lee, North America technology reporter The decision…
Cheap ransomware takes files 'hostage'
Malware that gives victims 96 hours to pay a ransom before it starts deleting files from their PC has been spotted on the dark web. If the ransom remains unpaid,…
Breaches Cost UK Orgs £34 Billion in 2015
22% of those polled admitted to being ‘highly concerned’ about the threat of viruses. By Michael Hill Cyber breaches cost UK businesses a whopping £34.1 billion last year, with bills…
Chinese hackers blamed for multiple breaches at US banking agency
The FDIC failed to promptly report breaches, a congressional report says. By Grant Gross Chinese government hackers were the likely attackers in three breaches in recent years at the Federal Deposit…
Blockchain and benefits - a dangerous mix?
The government has quietly launched a bold experiment using the technology behind the virtual currency Bitcoin – and, if anybody notices, it could prove hugely controversial. Rory Cellan-Jones,Technology correspondent That…