The era of cyber-disaster may finally be here On Friday, the world was hit by one of the biggest cyberattacks in recent history. The culprit was “ransomware” known as WanaCryptOr 2.0, or WannaCry. It operates by encrypting a computer system and demanding a ransom to release it. This money would […]
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President Trump signs cybersecurity executive order President Trump signs cybersecurity executive order:- President Trump signed a long-awaited executive order on Thursday designed to improve the nation's cybersecurity. As U.S. government officials and networks have been hacked in recent years, Trump's homeland security adviser Tom Bossert said the order is designed […]
Pence turns over 13 boxes of emails amid controversy Pence turns over 13 boxes of emails amid controversy:- Attorneys for Vice President Pence delivered 13 boxes of state-related emails to the Indiana Statehouse on Thursday in an effort to make sure they are archived as required by law. The move […]
Presidential Commission Sounds Warning Over Botnet Threat Presidential Commission Sounds Warning Over Botnet Threat:- The next U.S. administration should take immediate steps to prevent and, when possible, eliminate computer attacks like one that recently crippled some of the key systems that run the internet, a presidential commission recommended on Friday. […]
US Official: Hackers Targeted Election Systems Of 20 States US Official: Hackers Targeted Election Systems Of 20 States : WASHINGTON (AP) – Hackers have targeted the voter registration systems of more than 20 states in recent months, a Homeland Security Department official said Friday. The disclosure comes amid heightened concerns […]
