Ransomware virus

'Ransomeware' virus strikes SMS hospital in Jaipur

As per reports, a 'ransomeware virus' attack on the online system of the SMS hospital on Thursday has led to disruption of a wide range of services, including, the registration, blood test and lab reports.  

Jun 09, 2017, 12:45 PM IST

Japan arrests 14-year-old for creating ransomware similar to WannaCry

Japanese authorities on Monday arrested a 14-year-old boy for creating a ransomware virus similar to WannaCry which was responsible for global cyberattacks last month.

Jun 06, 2017, 13:42 PM IST

WannaCry virus hits Tirupati trust; 36 of over 2,500 computers affected

The affected computers were all old versions which were later updated, he said, adding that the virus issue was also fixed completely.

May 19, 2017, 11:37 AM IST

Key government networks well-protected from ransomware: IT Secretary

The government has installed necessary security in batches to protect its key networks from the cyber attack by ransomware virus `WannaCrypt`, Information Technology Secretary Aruna Sundararajan said on Tuesday.

May 16, 2017, 16:52 PM IST

Ransomware virus threat: Gujarat equips GSWAN comps with anti-virus

In face of ransomware virus threat to its information technology network, the Gujarat government has begun equipping its state computer system with anti-virus softwares and upgrading its Microsoft operating systems.

May 14, 2017, 21:00 PM IST