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Cyber Security in Saudi Arabia Enhances Readiness

by Nayef Al-Rasheed | Jun 29, 2017 | Saudi Arabia

Riyadh- Saudi National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) warned Wednesday of the spread of the malicious ransom program around the world “Petya,” offering tips and guidance to protect the devices in the country from these viruses. NCSC Communication and Strategic...

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Microsoft has published some of the ransomware code (Microsoft)

NSA Requested to Stop Ransomware Attack

by Osama Naaman | Jun 29, 2017 | World

London – Operation Petya, a ransomware similar to Wannacry, attacked a large number of computers on a global scale which prompted several international experts demanding the National Security Agency (NSA) to exert more efforts to fight these viruses. Wannacry is a...

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ormally you ask ATMs for money. In cyber-attacked Ukraine, ATMs ask you. (Reuters/Valentyn Ogirenko)

New Ransomware Attack Hits Economic Institutions

by Osama Naaman | Jun 28, 2017 | World

London – Dozens of European companies and institutions witnessed consecutive electronic attacks by a new ransomware virus called Petya, which is said to be locking computers that are infected and encrypting files on them. The new cyber attack is similar to the...