Wannacry

07.26.19

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'WannaCry hero' Marcus Hutchins sentenced to supervised release

He avoided going to prison for writing banking malware.

By J. Fingas, 07.26.19

07.26.19

Local governments are still woefully unprepared to fight ransomware

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Local governments are still woefully unprepared to fight ransomware

And that's making would-be attackers even more brazen.

By A. Tarantola, 07.26.19

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06.17.19

US recommends Windows users patch against worm vulnerability

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US recommends Windows users patch against worm vulnerability

Homeland Security has tested the exploit and warns users to update now.

By A. Khalid, 06.17.19

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05.14.19

Old versions of Windows get a new patch to stop WannaCry-style attacks

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Old versions of Windows get a new patch to stop WannaCry-style attacks

This even includes Windows XP.

By J. Fingas, 05.14.19

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05.07.19

Chinese spies reportedly repurposed NSA tools used to hack their computers (updated)

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Chinese spies reportedly repurposed NSA tools used to hack their computers (updated)

Evidence suggests that the Buckeye group reverse-engineered hacking tools after an attack.

By M. Moon, 05.07.19

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04.19.19

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'MalwareTech' security researcher pleads guilty

Marcus Hutchins was a hero for stopping WannaCry, but created Kronos years earlier.

By R. Lawler, 04.19.19

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09.06.18

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US charges North Korean man linked to Sony hack and WannaCry

He was also sanctioned along with a group he allegedly worked for.

By M. Locklear, 09.06.18

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09.06.18

DOJ will reportedly charge North Korean operative for Sony hack

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DOJ will reportedly charge North Korean operative for Sony hack

The Treasury Department is also expected to issue sanctions.

By M. Locklear, 09.06.18

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08.06.18

TSMC says virus that shut down its plants is a WannaCry variant

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TSMC says virus that shut down its plants is a WannaCry variant

The chip maker has resumed full operations.

By M. Locklear, 08.06.18

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06.06.18

'WannaCry hero' faces more federal malware charges

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'WannaCry hero' faces more federal malware charges

The FBI claims Marcus Hutchins lied about creating Kronos.

By K. Holt, 06.06.18

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Wannacry

'WannaCry hero' Marcus Hutchins sentenced to supervised release

Local governments are still woefully unprepared to fight ransomware

US recommends Windows users patch against worm vulnerability

Old versions of Windows get a new patch to stop WannaCry-style attacks

Chinese spies reportedly repurposed NSA tools used to hack their computers (updated)

'MalwareTech' security researcher pleads guilty

US charges North Korean man linked to Sony hack and WannaCry

DOJ will reportedly charge North Korean operative for Sony hack

TSMC says virus that shut down its plants is a WannaCry variant

'WannaCry hero' faces more federal malware charges

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