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United States says North Korea responsible for WannaCry cyber attack

The Trump administration has publicly blamed North Korea for unleashing the so-called WannaCry cyber attack that crippled hospitals, banks and other companies across the globe earlier this year. “The attack was widespread and cost billions, and North Korea is directly responsible,” Tom

December 19, 2017

Technology

Russian hackers accused of spying on hotels guests

Hackers linked to Russian military intelligence were behind a cyber-espionage campaign targeting influential figures from the West, according to a report by security researchers. Phishing emails sent to employees at high-class hotels were designed to allow the hackers to steal passwords and

August 12, 2017

Breaking News·Technology·United Kingdom

Marcus Hutchins : NHS cyber-defender charged in US

A British computer whizz who helped stop a world-wide cyber-attack has been arrested in the US on suspicion of being involved in creating software that harvested banking details. Marcus Hutchins, the Devon-born tech expert also known as MalwareTech, helped foil the WannaCry

August 3, 2017

Technology

Power firms alerted on hack attack scenarios

Power firms around the world are being warned about how to spot if they are being targeted by hackers who shut down parts of Ukraine’s electricity grid. The warnings have emerged from analysis of the malware used in an attack in Ukraine

July 31, 2017

Technology

Cyber-attack spreads around the world from Ukraine

A huge cyber attack that initially hit Ukraine appears to be spreading across the world. The hack was already the biggest in Ukraine’s history when it hit that country. But it appears to be making its way to other countries – including

June 27, 2017

Breaking News·Europe

How WannaCry ransomware cyber-attack ‘may have N Korea Connection’

The WannaCry ransomware that attacked computers in 150 countries has lines of code that are identical to work by hackers known as the Lazarus Group, according to security experts. The Lazarus hackers have been linked to North Korea, raising suspicions that the

May 17, 2017

Breaking News·Europe

NHS cyber attack latest: What you should do if you need to see a doctor on Monday

The NHS has issued advice for patients hoping to see a doctor in Hull and East Yorkshire after an unprecedented cyber attack on IT systems. A large number of NHS trusts in the UK were affected by the major cyber attack, including

May 14, 2017

Europe·Technology

NHS hospitals across England hit by large-scale cyber-attack

NHS England computer systems have been hit by a suspected large-scale cyber attack, with phones and IT support at some hospitals knocked out. In total 16 NHS trusts and hospitals have been affected, with the management of hospitals in Blackpool and Stevenage asking

May 12, 2017

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