This week, ransomware has taken the spotlight. And with good reason. But let’s take a break from the fever of WannaCry, which shook the world of cybersecurity last Friday, to remind ourselves that there are plenty of other threats on the horizon that we would do well to keep in mind. One of which, still […]
Who is listening? The problem of online microphones
May 17, 2017
What lurks in our microphones? Microphones play an important part in day-to-day life. We can talk with almost anyone in the world using our smartphones, tablets and laptops. We can even give our in-home smart technology instructions simply by speaking to it. But this power and convenience often means that microphones have to be left […]
Who’s Behind the WannaCry Ransomware Attacks?
May 16, 2017
Many countries are still reeling from the overwhelming ransomware attack, known as WannaCry, that took the world by surprise last Friday. In the wake of these attacks, cybersecurity experts are scrambling to figure out the details and take preventive measures against further propagation. Given the extensive nature of the attacks, and the enormous number of […]
An Anatomy of the WannaCry Cyberattack
May 16, 2017
On Friday, May 12, a ransomware known as WannaCry spread to every corner of the globe. As of now, there are still many questions left unanswered, but the how of the attack is now well known by cybersecurity experts. For those who want to know more about how WannaCry developed, we’ve put together an infographic […]
Are you ready for the next ransomware attack?
May 16, 2017
Top 5 Tips to Avoid Ransomware Attack #NoWeDontWannaCry On Saturday, cybercriminals managed to infect businesses from more than one hundred and fifty countries with malicious software. The ransomware was spreading through a fault in the Windows OS. Microsoft immediately issued emergency patches for Windows XP, Windows 8, and Windows Server 2003 and encouraged individuals and […]
WannaCry and Lazarus Group – the missing link?
May 15, 2017
A few hours ago, Neel Mehta, a researcher at Google posted a mysterious message on Twitter with the #WannaCryptAttribution hashtag: The cryptic message in fact refers to a similarity between two samples that have shared code. The two samples Neel refers to in the post are: A WannaCry cryptor sample from February 2017 which looks […]
Hacker groups have become highly trained organizations with access to very sophisticated and easily accessible tools and techniques. Cyberattacks have become professionalized and their economic profitability has been demonstrated countless times, turning it into a billion-dollar industry in recent years. Economic profit and jeopardizing the confidential data of global corporations are the main objectives of […]
Cyberbullying and “13 Reasons Why”
May 12, 2017
How “13 Reasons Why” can help fight cyberbullying The Netflix TV series 13 Reasons Why has become a worldwide smash hit with teenagers drawn into the tale of a teenage girl’s suicide. Dealing with powerful issues like sexual assault, drugs, bullying and of course, suicide, the program has won praise from critics and viewers alike. […]