Ransomware
‘Akira’ Ransomware Attack
In recent times, a dangerous Internet ransomware virus called Akira has been making headlines due to its malicious activities. This sophisticated malware is designed to encrypt vital personal information and data on victims’ systems, rendering them inaccessible. Stealing Vital Personal ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Thales Data Threat Report 2023
The Thales Data Threat Report 2023 is a comprehensive analysis of cybersecurity trends and threats. It has revealed some concerning findings about ransomware attacks and cloud data breaches in India and globally. The report highlights a significant increase in these ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
AIIMS Ransomware Attack
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi announced IT outage on November 23 because of a major ransomware attack. The AIIMS servers have been down for more than six consecutive days. About the cyberattack The ransomware attack caused ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Sova virus in India
CERT-In has given advisory on SOVA virus – a novel mobile banking “Trojan” virus that is currently targeting Indian customers. Key features Sova virus is capable of stealthily encrypting an android phone for ransom. It can add false overlays to ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2022
The World Economic Forum recently published the Global Cyber security Outlook 2022. Key Findings In 2021, the ransom ware attacks have increased by 151%. Each organization faced 270 cyber-attacks on an average. A successful organization that breached cyber-attacks spent 3.6 ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
The Global Risks Report 2022
The World Economic Forum recently released the Global Risks Report 2022. Cybersecurity, pandemic, climate change and space advancements are the emerging risks to global economy. Key Findings The global economy is to shrink by 2.3% by 2024. However, in developing ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
US released Online hub to help ransomware victims
United States government has released an online hub for victims of ransomware attacks. Key Points Online hub will make it easier for companies and municipalities to find resources and get assistance in case they are targeted by cyber hackers. US ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021
Cyberattacks hits hundreds of US firms
As per a cybersecurity researcher, ransomware attack had paralysed networks of at least 200 US companies on July 2, 2021. Key Points REvil gang is a Russian-speaking ransomware syndicate which appears to be behind this attack. Attackers targeted the software ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021