Russian cyber attack could kill ‘thousands’ warns Defence Secretary

Russian cyber attack could kill ‘thousands’ warns Defence Secretary

Add to favorites The second warning over Russia hits the UK as the Defence Secretary pictures the worst case scenario. The UK’s infrastructure is at risk of being crippled as Defence Secretary warns of the implications a cyber attack from Russia could bring to the country. Gavin Williamson spoke to The Telegraph and warned that […]

IAAF eye appointments to boost cyber-security in wake of hacks

IAAF eye appointments to boost cyber-security in wake of hacks

The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) are seeking to bolster their cyber-security by employing two new members of staff. The move comes after the Federation were the victim of a cyber attack last year by the Fancy Bears group. Nearly 50 athletes were affected by the hack, with IAAF documents leaked as a result […]

China’s banking regulator to step up protection after cyber attack

China’s banking regulator to step up protection after cyber attack

BEIJING China’s banking regulator said on Wednesday it will strengthen cyber security protection at banks to prevent “disruptive systemic risk events” after the global WannaCry “ransomware” attack infected more than 300,000 computers in 150 countries. The China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) said in an emailed statement it has not received any major infection reports from […]

‘Ransomware’ cyberattack cripples Britain’s hospitals

‘Ransomware’ cyberattack cripples Britain’s hospitals

In this posed picture photograph, a woman points to the website of the NHS: East and North Hertfordshire notifying users of a problem in its network, in London on May 12, 2017.(Photo: Daniel Leal-Olivas / Getty Images) London— A large cyberattack crippled computer systems at hospitals across Britain on Friday, with appointments canceled, phone lines […]

NHS cyber attack could have been prevented with simple IT checks, report finds

NHS cyber attack could have been prevented with simple IT checks, report finds

“Basic IT security measures” could have prevented the cyber attack which shut down NHS computers in the North East last May, according to an independent investigation. In May, the ‘WannaCry’ransomwear attack hit NHS networks, forcing hospitals to tell patients to avoid going to A&E. Northumbria Healthcare, which runs the Emergency Care Hospital in Cramlington, North […]

Homeland Sec. Kelly: N. Korea Cyber Attack Could Threaten U.S.

Homeland Sec. Kelly: N. Korea Cyber Attack Could Threaten U.S.

Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly said Friday that North Korea poses a cyber-threat to the United States but a military strike from the nuclear power is unlikely amid escalating tensions between the two nations. “In the case of North Korea, you know, a kinetic threat (missile attack) against the United States right now I […]

Romanian carmaker Dacia halts production after global cyber attack

Romanian carmaker Dacia halts production after global cyber attack

BUCHAREST Romanian carmaker Dacia, owned by France’s Renault, said on Saturday some of its production had been hit by what appeared to be the global ransomware cyber attack that has infected computers in nearly 100 countries. Renault stopped production at several sites earlier on Saturday to prevent the spread of the cyber attack. “Part of […]

JUST IN: Olympics Hit By Cyber Attack…

JUST IN: Olympics Hit By Cyber Attack…

The 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea were hit by what is being described as a cyber attack during Friday’s opening ceremonies. According to reports, a number of problems were experienced at the Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium where reporters lost wireless internet access as well as televisions in the main press center and the official […]