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Ransomware exploded due to Bitcoin usage
Ransomware which can be considered as the biggest cyber threats to the digital world is said to have exploded in the past couple of years. All thanks to the anonymous usage of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. In a recent study conducted by Intel Security, the said malware is said to have exploded by 3500 percent from […]
Russia produces 75 percent of global Ransomware
It’s Official now! According to the latest Kaspersky report, Russian hackers are said to be producing 75 percent of ransomware in the cyber world. This was revealed as a fact by Kaspersky’s senior malware analyst Anton Ivanov at the RSA Security Conference which was held in San Francisco, California on Monday. While divulging some details […]
MongoDB Database hacked for Ransom
MongoDB’s database which was hacked by cyber criminals last month is on a verge of being leaked to the public. The hackers who siphoned some critical content from the main network of the open source platform are now demanding a heavy ransom. If the company fails to pay them they are planning to leak those […]
England Cyber Warriors quash two cyber attacks per day
National Cyber Security Team of Britain has made it official that it quashes two cyber attacks per day and prevents hackers from getting into the networks of MOD, NHS and the Bank of England. Since, the inception of England’s the National Cyber Security Team in October 2016, the cyber warriors have succeeded in defending the […]
Bitcoin wallets are vulnerable to Ransomware!
Bitcoin wallets are said to be extremely prone to cyber attacks and this was revealed by a Colombian Jered Kenna’s story published in Forbes. The exclusive story has uncovered the truth that all those who are using Mobile Wallets may put their entire digital currency savings on the ‘edge’ if they aren’t cautious. The story […]
Ransomware attack makes SF Transit passengers travel free
SF Muni Subway passengers were allowed to travel free on Friday last week, due to a ransomware attack on the transit systems servers, workstations, and ticket machines. It is estimated that more than 2,000 systems were digitally locked by cyber criminals at San Francisco’s public transit agency and they were demanding 100 bitcoins to unlock […]
Ireland’s Atlantic position makes it most vulnerable to Cyber Attacks
Ireland’s Cyber Security Conference- Dublin Info Sec 2016 confirmed the news that the said North Atlantic nation was more prone to cyber attacks as it plays a key gateway role for US and UK trade. According to few experts attending the conference, Ireland’s cyber security was under major threat from external operators. The experts warned […]
UK Travel startup TamTam Travels offers discounts to members using digital currency!
UK based travel startup TamTam Travels is all set to bring in innovation into its business with the use of Jio Token- its own form of Digital Currency. In order to promote its membership pre-launch, the travel portal is offering huge potential savings not only while traveling abroad, but also locally whilst at home. The […]
