Ransomware 'Nyetya' behind new global cyber attack: Cisco
The computer virus that is affecting companies and institutions around the world is a new variant of ransomware called Nyetya -- WannaCry`s bad cousin -- according to networking and security major Cisco.
Jun 28, 2017, 11:58 AM IST
Factbox: Companies hit by global ransomware attack on June 27
Here is the list of companies and organisations that have reported being hit by cyber attacks.
Jun 28, 2017, 11:02 AM IST
Petya Ransomware hits India's Jawaharlal Nehru Port, operations suspended
The ransomware is similar to WannaCry in terms of demanding bitcoins to unlock the encrypted files.
Jun 28, 2017, 09:23 AM IST
Petya ransomware virus is back; affects computer systems primarily in India, Ukraine, Russia, England
Ransomware known as Petya seems to have re-emerged to affect computer systems across Europe, causing issues primarily in Ukraine, Russia, England and India
Jun 28, 2017, 08:52 AM IST
Wipro flags cybersecurity breaches as potential risk to biz
IT major Wipro has listed cybersecurity breaches as a potential risk to its business, stating that such attacks could lead to financial obligations to its customers.
Jun 18, 2017, 12:33 PM IST
'Need to firewall systems to counter cyber risks around GST'
As the country is gearing up to usher in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) from next month, experts have cautioned that the government as well as firms should firewall their systems to deal with increasingly more complex cyber threats.
Jun 18, 2017, 11:38 AM IST
Cyber firms warn of malware that could cause power outages
Two cyber security firms said they have uncovered malicious software that they believe caused a December 2016 Ukraine power outage, warning that the malware could be easily modified to harm critical infrastructure operations around the globe.
Jun 12, 2017, 23:15 PM IST
DU to start two new courses in this academic session
A nod was also given to set up 'School of Transnational Affairs' - a forum on virtual platform for intellectuals and academics for discourse among scholars across the world.
Jun 09, 2017, 23:02 PM IST
As China ushers in new cyber law, misgivings remain
China maintains a strict censorship regime, banning access to foreign news outlets, search engines and social media including Google and Facebook.
Jun 01, 2017, 10:28 AM IST
Unpatched software, human factor behind data breaches: F-Secure
Most of the companies fall victim to cyber attackers either because of unpatched software with known vulnerabilities or because of the human factor like people falling victim to phishing emails, Finland-based cyber security firm F-Secure said on Monday.
May 29, 2017, 13:33 PM IST
India's ethical hackers rewarded abroad, ignored at home
India produces more ethical hackers -- those who break into computer networks to expose, rather than exploit, weaknesses -- than anywhere else in the world.
May 29, 2017, 09:30 AM IST
Mobile ransomware grows three-fold in Q1: Kaspersky Lab
As global ransomware attacks show no signs of slowing down, the volume of mobile ransomware has grown over three-fold during the first quarter of the year, a cyber security firm said on Friday.
May 26, 2017, 15:26 PM IST
Citrix Cloud services on Microsoft Azure helping firms transform: Nadella
Microsoft and Citrix have partnered for over 25 years on remote desktop devices and have nearly 230,000 joint customers and millions of users that rely on their joint solutions.
Symantec says highly likely North Korea group behind ransomware attacks
Cyber security firm Symantec Corp said on Monday it was "highly likely" a hacking group affiliated with North Korea was behind the WannaCry cyber attack this month that infected more than 300,000 computers worldwide and disrupted hospitals, banks and schools across the globe.
May 23, 2017, 10:35 AM IST
Ransomware attack: North Korea 'key' suspect, India 'well-protected'
The NCA has provided guidance on how to avoid falling victim to the ransomware and has sought collaboration with international partners.
May 16, 2017, 21:05 PM IST
48K ransomware attack attempts seen in India: Quick Heal Tech
A cyber security firm on Tuesday said it has detected over 48,000 ransomware attack attempts in the country, with West Bengal witnessing the most incidents.
May 16, 2017, 14:32 PM IST
CERT-In issues alert against global ransomware attack
Government's cyber security arm CERT-In has alerted vital institutions including RBI, stock markets and NPCI against the latest cyber attack that has infected thousands of systems globally.
May 13, 2017, 21:00 PM IST
Cisco unveils first 'Made in India' router
Reaffirming its commitment to investing further in the country, global networking giant Cisco on Thursday unveiled its first `Made in India` router which can be used by small and medium businesses (SMBs) across multiple industries.
Mar 23, 2017, 15:36 PM IST
Beware of fake apps this Valentine's Day
One should not visit links sent by people that are out of contact for a long time.
Feb 13, 2017, 17:04 PM IST
Cyber attacks caused revenue loss in 2016: Cisco
Over one-third of organisations globally that experienced a cyber attack in 2016 registered a revenue loss of more than 20 percent, a new report has revealed.
Feb 06, 2017, 14:11 PM IST
