ransomware

SophosEncrypt ransomware impersonates cybersecurity firm Sophos

A new ransomware-as-a-service called SophosEncrypt is impersonating cybersecurity giant Sophos, using the company name for its malicious activities.

5 Tips for organisations to stay protected from Ransomware

Ransomware is still one of the most widespread and damaging threats that internet users face. Hence, it is imperative for enterprises to implement best practices to stay protected from ransomware.

Cyber expert arrested in US on hacking charges

A cyber security researcher widely credited with helping to neutralize the global "WannaCry" ransomware attack earlier this year has been arrested on unrelated hacking charges, according to court documents.

Cyberattack: Researcher finds 'kill switch' for ransomeware

A cybersecurity researcher appears to have discovered a "kill switch" that can prevent the spread of the WannaCry ransomware -- for now -- that has caused the cyberattacks wreaking havoc globally.

Unprecedented cyberattacks wreak global havoc

Cyber security experts rush to restore systems after an unprecedented global wave of cyberattacks that strike targets ranging from Russia's banks to British hospitals and a French carmaker's factories.

July 19, 2023
July 19, 2023

SophosEncrypt ransomware impersonates cybersecurity firm Sophos

A new ransomware-as-a-service called SophosEncrypt is impersonating cybersecurity giant Sophos, using the company name for its malicious activities.

June 27, 2022
June 27, 2022

5 Tips for organisations to stay protected from Ransomware

Ransomware is still one of the most widespread and damaging threats that internet users face. Hence, it is imperative for enterprises to implement best practices to stay protected from ransomware.

August 4, 2017
August 4, 2017

Cyber expert arrested in US on hacking charges

A cyber security researcher widely credited with helping to neutralize the global "WannaCry" ransomware attack earlier this year has been arrested on unrelated hacking charges, according to court documents.

May 13, 2017
May 13, 2017

Cyberattack: Researcher finds 'kill switch' for ransomeware

A cybersecurity researcher appears to have discovered a "kill switch" that can prevent the spread of the WannaCry ransomware -- for now -- that has caused the cyberattacks wreaking havoc globally.

May 13, 2017
May 13, 2017

Unprecedented cyberattacks wreak global havoc

Cyber security experts rush to restore systems after an unprecedented global wave of cyberattacks that strike targets ranging from Russia's banks to British hospitals and a French carmaker's factories.