A major ransomware attack affected more than 200,000 computers in 150 countries across the globe over the weekend. Targeting computers running the Microsoft Windows operating system, the malware encrypted users’ files and demanded payment in bitcoin equivalent to about $300 within 72 hours to regain...
The hackers behind the WannaCry ransomware attack that has created havoc around the globe is still a mystery, but one researcher thinks it’s Lazarus Group, the North Korean operation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
Industries are abuzz with the fast-growing potential of machine learning — a form of artificial intelligence that allows programs to change, adapt and, obviously, learn from new data without requiring additional programming effort and human intervention. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
Cyber attacks have been impacting organizations all around the world recently, with Friday’s ‘WANNACRY’ ransomware attack hitting businesses from all sectors, globally, especially hard. From European automakers to Chinese companies and more, it doesn’t look like there is anyone’s cybersecurity systems are immune from this...
And it just kept getting worse, this cyberattack — and ever more global in scale. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...
Over the past 11 months, Brooks Brothers’ customers at various brick-and-mortar locations in the U.S. and Puerto Rico had their payment card information compromised. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) fined three Chinese citizens $8.8 million for trading on insider information after hacking into two New York law firms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
Another wrinkle in the ransomware hack attack that is spinning out on the world stage: Reports emerging today indicate that British hospital workers were warned on Friday that there was an imminent threat from ransomware that locks up computers and demands pay to restore access, according...
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in conjunction with other federal, state and international law enforcement partners, recently announced a nationwide and international crackdown on tech support scams called “Operation Tech Trap.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
