Stuxnet
Stuxnet is a malicious computer worm first uncovered in 2010 and thought to have been in development since at least 2005. Stuxnet targets supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems…
Starlink hikes prices to $599 up-front and $110 per month, blaming inflation.
SpaceX: “Sole purpose” of price hikes “is to keep pace with rising inflation.” Starlink has raised its equipment and monthly service prices, blaming inflation for the increases in an email…
Removing Ransomware | Decrypting Data – How To Recover
Ransomware infection means that your data has been encrypted or cyber criminals are blocking your operating system. These criminals usually demand a ransom in return for decrypting the data. Ransomware…
Ransomware Attacks and Types – How Encryption Trojans Differ
Ransomware is a type of malware (malicious software) used by cybercriminals. If a computer or network has been infected with ransomware, the ransomware blocksaccess to the system or encrypts its…
What is Ransomware?
Ransomware is a form of Cyber Crime that threatens you and your device, but what makes this malware unique? The word “ransom” tells you everything you need to know about…
What are Denial of Service (DoS) attacks? DoS attacks explained
A Denial of Service (DoS) attack can be easily engineered anywhere. Learn more about what it is and how it works. A “denial of service” or DoS attack ties up…
Ubisoft won’t say why it reset employee passwords after a ‘cyber incident.’
Gaming giant Ubisoft has confirmed a cybersecurity incident that led to the mass reset of company passwords but has declined to say what the incident was. In a brief statement,…
What Is Proof-of-Work?
Proof-of-work is the blockchain-based algorithm that secures many cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum. Proof-of-work is the algorithm that secures many cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum. Most digital currencies have a…
Will Sanctions Hinder or Trigger Bitcoin Adoption in Russia
As the conflict in Ukraine toughens, the Russians have been subjected to economic penalties imposed by countries throughout the world as a result of increasing tensions. These sanctions included, among…
Leaked ransomware documents show Conti helping Putin from the shadows
Hacker gang sometimes acts in Russia’s interest, with ad hoc links to FSB, and Cozy Bear. For years, Russia’s cybercrime groups have acted with relative impunity. The Kremlin and local…