The IT security researchers at Trend Micro recently discovered malware that has the potential to infect Linux-based servers. The malware, called Erebus, has been responsible for hijacking 153 Linux-based networks of a South Korean web-hosting company called NAYANA. Erebus has reached new heights by having the ability to bypass not only UAC but also affect entire networks that run on Linux. Given that most organizations...
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Leveraging ICT for Growth, Employment and Governance Project under Bangladesh Computer Council has signed an agreement with Northern European consortium of INVL Technology managed companies Norway Registers Development AS (NRD AS) and BAIP signed for “Supply, Installation and commissioning of software & various equipment for setting up CIRT Laboratory at Bangladesh Computer Council”. NRD Cyber Security will provide the technology required for project implementation. BGD...
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On May 12, 2017, the WannaCrypt ransomware served as an all too real example of the danger of cyber attacks to individuals and businesses globally. In reviewing the updates for this month, some vulnerabilities were identified that pose elevated risk of cyber attacks by government organizations, sometimes referred to as nation-state actors or other copycat organizations. To address this risk, today we are providing additional...
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Microsoft has provided guidance regarding malware variously named WannaCrypt, WannaCry, WannaCryptor, or Wcry. On May 12, 2017, many of their customers around the world and the critical systems they depend on were victims of malicious “WannaCrypt” software. Below they have given further details of the threat and steps every individual and business should take to stay protected. Additionally, Microsoft is taking the highly unusual step...
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A massive ransomware attack affected computer systems across the world. Security researchers say it is a Windows exploit first developed by the United States National Security Agency, shut down computer systems across several countries. It has hit computer systems of hundreds of private companies and public organizations across the globe which is being called as WannaCry (also known as ‘Wana Decrypt0r,’ ‘WannaCryptor’ or ‘WCRY’). Like...
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