Another Ransomware Nightmare Could Be Brewing in Ukraine

A new type of ransomware called XData is spreading at an alarming rate. The post Another Ransomware Nightmare Could Be Brewing in Ukraine appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/05/another-ransomware-nightmare-brewing-ukraine/

Hackers Are Trying to Reignite WannaCry With Nonstop Botnet Attacks

The "sinkhole" domain that's held the ransomware in check is coming under repeated denial-of-service attacks. The post Hackers Are Trying to Reignite WannaCry With Nonstop Botnet Attacks appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/05/wannacry-ransomware-ddos-attack/

Sweden Drops Assange’s Rape Case—But He’s Not Walking Free

The Swedish decision only brings into focus Assange's core conflict with the US government. The post Sweden Drops Assange's Rape Case---But He's Not Walking Free appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/05/sweden-drops-assanges-rape-case-hes-not-walking-free/

Where do Security Pros fit into the DevOps paradigm?

Even though security itself is more important than ever, Security pros feel left out of the DevOps paradigm as many of us don’t write code, and don’t particularly want to.

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Tech Phone-In

From smartphones and tablets, to dealing with malware & protecting your privacy, our resident expert, Fevzi Turkalp has all the tech advice you need to choose the best tech for your needs and keep your existing gadgets running smoothly. In this week’s tech phone-in, Fevzi advises on… • How to protect yourself from Ransomware and other malware • How to determine whether a faulty computer is economic to repair • How to choose a new computer • Upgrading to Windows 10 • How to uninstall stubborn software • Whether it is better to use paid security software, or is free good enough? • Why you should always have at least two browsers installed on your computer • Smart TVs vs. Smart streaming boxes such as Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku etc. • Protecting yourself from computer scammers • and much more…. The Tech phone-in is broadcast live on BBC Radio 5 live on the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month, from 2am to 3am. You can follow Fevzi on Twitter @GadgetDetective.

from SweetTech http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p053c747

A WannaCry Flaw Could Help Some Windows XP Victims Get Files Back

A French researcher says he's found a tool that could help some fraction of victims running that older Windows version. Just don't reboot! The post A WannaCry Flaw Could Help Some Windows XP Victims Get Files Back appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/05/wannacry-flaw-help-windows-xp-victims-get-files-back/

High-Profile Extortion Hacks Aren’t Paying Off

Hacking big companies and small tends to work---until the hack goes public. The post High-Profile Extortion Hacks Aren't Paying Off appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/05/high-profile-extortion-hacks-arent-paying-off/