Ukraine readies itself for yet another cyber attack on August 28

Ukraine’s central bank has issued a warning against a probable cyber attack on August 28. The new malware spreads from Microsoft Word documents from e-mail attachments. On Friday, Ukrainian central bank has issued a warning to state-owned and private lenders on the appearance of new imminent threat from a malware similar to those that knocked…

Ukraine caught in a catch 22 situation with the NotPetya virus

As per the results of an initial analysis by Cisco’s Talos unit, the motive for the cyberattacks has been established. The Ukrainian software company that hackers used to launch their global cyberattack warned that all nodes on its network have been compromised by hackers. As per investigators, the virus, dubbed as “NotPetya” by experts, not…

ESET confirms Ukraine’s SBU’s statement – Russia appears to be behind the new cyberattack

Research by cyber security companies point to a Russian involvement. On Saturday, Ukraine’s state security service pointed the finger of blame for the recent cyberattacks on Russian security services, saying the attacks were aimed at destroying important data and spreading chaotic panic. Ukraine’s SBU stated the attacks, which began in Ukraine and spread across the…

Computer worm leaves a trail of disruption in its wake across the globe

It is surprising how many world class businesses still use Microsoft’s Windows XP operating system, one that is totally outdated, in their core production facilities. The major cyberattack that left a wreck in its wake, including halting the operations of Cadbury’s chocolate plans in Australia, crippling the computers of port operator Maersk, is believed to…