Suffered a ransomware attack? You may in turn save tax
Don't pay the cybercriminals. But the US government also offers a little-noticed incentive for those who do pay: The ransoms may be tax-deductible.
Jun 20, 2021, 18:29 PM IST
India stands at pole position in list of countries hit by ransomware attack: Report
Indian topped the list of 30 countries worldwide for ransomware attacks, according to a new report published by British cyber security company Sophos.
Jun 02, 2021, 20:46 PM IST
Microsoft to acquire security firm Hexadite
Ransomware attacks have prompted Microsoft to sign an agreement to acquire Hexadite, a US-headquartered company that delivers agentless, automatic incident investigation and remediation solutions.
Jun 09, 2017, 11:54 AM IST
Mobile ransomware grows three-fold in Q1: Kaspersky Lab
As global ransomware attacks show no signs of slowing down, the volume of mobile ransomware has grown over three-fold during the first quarter of the year, a cyber security firm said on Friday.
May 26, 2017, 15:26 PM IST
New, scarier ransomware 'EternalRocks' found
After a host of different ransomware attacks that hit enterprises across the globe, security researchers have now identified a new strain of malware "EternalRocks" that is more dangerous than WannaCry and is potentially tougher to fight.
May 22, 2017, 13:04 PM IST
Ransomware: Is North Korea behind the global cyber-attack?
The White House said on Monday that less than $70,000 has been paid in the ransomware attack globally.
May 16, 2017, 12:50 PM IST
Companies prepare for more ransomware attacks on Monday
Companies around the globe are preparing for an imminent cyber attack as the offices re-open on Monday, media reports said.
May 15, 2017, 11:08 AM IST
Cybercrooks posing as tech support steal data: Report
With more and more people worldwide preferring online transactions, cyber criminals are using the 'fake technical support' model to steal consumer data, says a report by security software firm Symantec.
Apr 24, 2016, 12:51 PM IST
'India ranks 3rd in Asia when it comes to ransomware attacks'
Ransomware is a type of malware that prevents or limits users from accessing their system.
Dec 14, 2015, 17:10 PM IST
