Indonesia says it has begun recovering data after major ransomware attack
Indonesia said it is beginning to recover data that had been encrypted in a major ransomware attack last month.
Fri Jul 12 2024
Global law enforcers seek Trend Micro's help in taking down top ransomware threat group LockBit
Trend helps shield the world from an unreleased ransomware attack and delivers advanced protection to customers.
Fri Feb 23 2024
Cyber security expert raises alarm over increasing data leaks in Malaysia
Data leakage has become a recurring issue, both globally and in Malaysia, caused by phishing, malware and ransomware attacks.
Thu Sep 22 2022
US charges three Iranians for ransomware attacks on women's shelter, businesses
A senior official said the Iran govt does not discourage residents from engaging in hacking, as long as it is directed outside the country.
Thu Sep 15 2022
Biden presses Putin to act on ransomware attacks, hints at retaliation
Biden's message to Putin in the call was direct, suggesting a growing impatience over attacks that have disrupted key US sectors.
Sat Jul 10 2021
Q&A: The Kaseya ransomware attack
Here are some key questions about the attack, which has paralysed businesses since Friday.
Tue Jul 06 2021
Up to 1,500 businesses affected by ransomware attack, US firm's CEO says
Between 800 and 1,500 businesses around the world have been affected by a ransomware attack centered on US information technology firm.
Tue Jul 06 2021
Kaspersky's Stephan Neumeier: Pay and the Hackers Own You
Kaspersky Lab Asia MD Stephan Neumeier advises effective cyber security defence against ransomware attacks, or be prepared to be wiped out for good.
Wed Jul 18 2018
India's largest container port hit by global cyber attack
The cyber attack had caused outages in its computer systems globally.
Wed Jun 28 2017
Ransomware virus hits computer servers across Europe
A major ransomware attack on Tuesday hit computers at Russia's biggest oil company, the country's banks, Ukraine's international airport as well as global shipping firm A.P. Moller-Maersk.
Tue Jun 27 2017
Symantec says 'highly likely' North Korea group behind ransomware attacks
Symantec Corp said 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.
Tue May 23 2017
Create data backup to protect against ransomware attack - Madius
The 'Ransomware WannaCry' attack which also affected Malaysia is a warning which must be taken seriously, especially the need to create a data backup.
Sun May 21 2017
Trump calls two meetings on global ransomware attack
The attack used a technique purportedly stolen from the NSA. Disruptions could multiply as people around the world return to work on Monday and turn on their computers, officials have warned.
Mon May 15 2017
Businesses bolster cyber defences for new ransomware attacks
Businesses around the world scrambled to prepare for a renewed cyber attack, convinced that a lull in a computer offensive that has stopped car factories, hospitals and schools was only temporary.
Sun May 14 2017
Cyber attack: Ministry does not expect hospitals in Malaysia to be affected by ransomware
The Ministry of Health does not expect hospitals in Malaysia to experience major IT issues due to ''ransomware'' attack.
Sat May 13 2017