Hackers behind the infamous WannaCry virus have inadvertently helped lead-footed Australian drivers avoid costly speeding fines. Fifty five traffic cameras, most in inner-city Melbourne, were infected by the ransomware. A…
Month: June 2017
Fake BT bill contains banking malware
BT would never send you an email with an attachment. Dridex malware automatically downloads without a webpage being opened. This email comes after recent reports about a fake BT email…
Two Britons arrested over Microsoft hack
Two men have been arrested for their part in an alleged plan to hack into Microsoft’s network. A 22-year-old from Sleaford and a 25-year-old from Bracknell were detained by police…
US official: Russia 'hacked' 21 US states in election
Russian hackers targeted election systems in 21 US states during last year’s campaign, said a US official. Jeanette Manfra of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) refused to identify the…
Microsoft briefly disables anti-virus software for Windows 10
Microsoft has admitted that it does temporarily disable anti-virus software on Windows PCs, following a competition complaint to the European Commission by a security company. In early June, Kaspersky Lab…
UK rail ticket machines hit by IT glitch
Rail ticket machines across the UK fell out of service this morning preventing commuters from using them to pay fares. On-screen messages said they had “no online connectivity”, making them…