Latest Cyber Threat, NotPetya The world was taken by storm, yet again, by a cyber attack. Initial reports claimed it was another ransomware campaign; however, after additional research was done, it was found that was not the case. The cyber weapon released, deemed NotPetya, is a destructive form of malware. It is designed to completely …
Ransomware Creator Verifies, Latest Global Attack was not Petya This week, another global attack hit the world. Initial reports claimed the attack was a version of the Petya ransomware. However, after further investigation, it was determined the global attack was not Petya. It wasn’t even ransomware. The malware variant spread throughout the attack, deemed NotPetya, …
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Calallen School’s Network Infected With Ransomware On June 25, 2017, Calallen Independent School District found themselves in a heap of trouble. Officials began noticing something was wrong with their email systems, and quickly learned ransomware had infiltrated their networks. The exact variant of ransomware that hit the school district is uncertain. However, officials did report …
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PC Pitstop, makers of PC Matic, have been present in the computer technology industry since 1999. But how much do you know about the company? Here are the top eleven things the average Joe, likely doesn’t know about PC Pitstop. 11 Things You Likely Didn’t Know About PC Pitstop Since its inception in 1999, PC …
WannaCry ransomware hit the globe just over 30 days ago. It was predicted, another global ransomware attack would take place sooner or later. However, who would’ve thought instead of ransomware, it would be complete cyber warfare? NotPetya Spreads Around the World Initial reports of NotPetya, had researchers believing it was a variation of Petya, a …
England Targeted Victim of Cyber Attacks British Parliament Targeted in “Determined” Cyber Attack The British parliament was the recent victim of a “sustained and determined” cyber attack. The attack was targeting weak email passwords. The parliament was able to isolate the infection and took precautionary measures to mitigate the spread. They decided by temporarily disabling …
Why Backing Up Your Data Won’t Work Let’s be honest, backing up your data is important. Maybe more so for some users than others, but important nonetheless. However, backups are not the golden ticket when it comes to restoring data after a malware attack. Although they could be useful in restoring your files after a …
Database Breached – Leaving Microsoft Source Codes Exposed Microsoft recently confirmed an unknown number of source codes were leaked onto a repository named BetaArchive. Exposing the source codes would allow hackers to find vulnerabilities in some of Microsoft’s most trusted pieces of its operating system. Gizmodo reports, “The Register claimed the data dump was 32 …
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Windows 10 S – How Good Is It? Microsoft recently touted Windows 10 S does not allow “any known ransomware” to execute on its systems. They claim the increased security is based on the controls in place which allow users to only use programs that are in the approved app store. However, this methodology has …
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Two Medical Organizations Release Statements Regarding Ransomware Attacks Airway Oxygen Inc. Airway Oxygen Inc., a Michigan medical supply company, informed its patients of a ransomware attack that took place in mid-April. The ransomware variant was not disclosed, nor was the amount of the ransom demand. Airway Oxygen did not disclose if they paid the ransom, …