Security News

‘WannaCry Hero’ Avoids Jail Time in Kronos Malware Charges
2019-07-29 13:23

Marcus Hutchins, also known by his online alias MalwareTech, has been spared jail time in his sentencing for the creation of the Kronos malware.

WannaCry hero gets off lightly, avoids prison – was justice done?
2019-07-27 23:38

Wrote malware for money, went straight, got busted, didn't go to prison. Has US cybercrime enforcement gone soft?

He’s coming home, he’s coming home ... Hutchins’ coming home: British Wannacry killer held in US on malware dev rap set free by judge
2019-07-26 19:23

Joy as infosec researcher spared jail in America Marcus Hutchins is on his way home to the England after a judge spared him a stretch behind bars in America for developing the Kronos banking trojan.…

Judge Rules No Jail Time for WannaCry 'Killer' Marcus Hutchins, a.k.a. MalwareTech
2019-07-26 18:48

Marcus Hutchins, better known as MalwareTech, has been sentenced to "time served" and one year of supervised release for developing and selling the Kronos banking malware. Yes, Hutchins will not...

Wannacry ransomware attack: Industry experts offer their tips for prevention
2019-07-11 16:21

Wannacry remains a significant threat for companies. Learn how your organization can guard against it.

How WannaCry is still launching 3,500 successful attacks per hour
2019-05-29 13:23

The proliferation of unpatched systems in manufacturing and healthcare settings allows the North Korean state-sponsored malware to persist.

WannaCry Still Causing Tears 2 Years On
2019-05-24 09:18

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report assesses the legacy of WannaCry ransomware two years on. Also featured: the evolving role of healthcare CISOs; threat mitigation recommendations...

WannaCry-Infested Laptop Starts at $1.13M in Art Auction
2019-05-22 20:09

The "bestiary" houses six historical threats that combined resulted in at least $95B in damages worldwide.

After 2 Years, WannaCry Remains a Threat
2019-05-17 18:18

Poorly Written Ransomware Still Infects Unpatched SystemsTwo years after WannaCry tore a path of destruction through the world, the ransomware remains a danger, with many systems still vulnerable...

To Prevent Another WannaCry, Microsoft Patches Old OSs
2019-05-15 13:03

Vulnerability in XP, Windows 7 and Server 2008 Could Be 'Wormable'Microsoft has taken the extraordinary step of issuing patches for its old XP, Windows 2003, Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008...