Massive Cyber-Attack Hits 99 Countries
There are reports of infections in 99 countries, including Russia and China. A massive cyber-attack using tools believed to have been stolen from the US National Security Agency (NSA) has struck...
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Massive Ransomware Infection Hits Computers In 99 Countries
The ransomware has been identified as WannaCry A massive cyber-attack using tools believed to have been stolen from the US National Security Agency (NSA) has struck organisations around the world....
Researcher Finds ‘kill Switch’ For Cyberattack 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,...
Fast-Moving Cyberattacks Wreak Havoc Worldwide
A fast-moving wave of cyberattacks swept the globe Friday, apparently exploiting a flaw exposed in documents leaked from the US National Security Agency. The attacks -- which experts said affected...
Alarm Grows Over Global Ransomware Attacks
Security experts expressed alarm Friday over a fast-moving wave of cyberattacks around the world that appeared to exploit a flaw exposed in documents leaked from the US National Security Agency. The...
Ransomware Infections Reported Worldwide
A massive ransomware campaign appears to have infected a number of organisations around the world. Computers in thousands of locations have apparently been locked by a program that demands $300...
US Intel Chiefs Express Doubts About Kaspersky Security Software
Top US intelligence chiefs on Thursday publicly expressed doubts about the global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Labs because of its roots in Russia. Six leading intelligence officials told a Senate...
Microsoft Makes Emergency Security Fix
Microsoft has released an urgent update to stop hackers taking control of computers with a single email. The unusual bug, in Microsoft anti-malware software such as Windows Defender, could be...
US Alerted France To Russia Hack Targeting Macron
The head of America's National Security Agency said Tuesday that Russia was behind the 11th-hour hack of French President-elect Emmanuel Macron's campaign team, and that US officials had informed...
Nationwide Blackout Poses Security Threat – Security Analyst
A security analyst, Nana Owusu Sekyere says the erratic power supply which hit the nation Wednesday night poses a security threat. According to him, the situation provided a perfect environment for...
High Cost of Computer Software In Ghana
The American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) has bemoaned the unduly high cost of computer software in Ghana, saying the development is increasing the taste for pirated software. The Chamber in a press...
GCNet Rallies Support For Data Protection
The Ghana Community Network Services Limited (GCNet) is rallying support from corporate Ghana to partner the Data Protection Commission in the implementation of the Data Protection Act in the wake of...
Corporate Ghana Must Help To Implement Data Protection Act- GCNet
The Ghana Community Network Services Limited (GCNet) is rallying support from corporate Ghana to partner the Data Protection Commission in the implementation of the Data Protection Act in the wake of...
BoG Cautions Banks To Guard Against Cyber Attacks
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is advising the country’s banks to guard against vulnerability to cyber attacks. “The growing threat of cyber attacks has never been more pressing. Recent instances of...
Ransomware Attacks Around the World Grow By 50%
Ransomware attacks on businesses around the world rose 50% last year, research into successful cyber-breaches shows. Its popularity means malware is now responsible for 51% of all the incidents...
Hackers Used Microsoft Word Bug ‘for Months’
A bug in Microsoft Word was exploited by hackers for months before it was eventually fixed, according to security researchers. The flaw allowed attackers to take control of a computer via malicious...
Majority of Banks’ Systems Unsecured- Cyber Security Expert
Financial institutions in the country would have to increase their investments in cyber security protection to prevent them from cyber-attacks that could cost them fortunes and reputational damages,...
Israel Says It Uncovered Planned Mass Cyber Attacks
Israeli authorities said on Wednesday that they had detected planned cyber attacks against 120 public and private targets in the Jewish state but did not specify the intended victims. A statement...
Russian Hackers ‘target’ Presidential Candidate Macron
Russian hackers are targeting the campaign of French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron, say security experts. Phishing emails, malware and fake net domains were all being used as attack...
U.S Partners Ghana To Fight Cyber Crime
The US government has announced measures to partner Ghana intensify fight against cybercrime in the country. Cybercrime is a major problem confronting financial institutions in the country. Speaking...