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According to the Italian CERT, the malware is being released as a RaaS on the Dark Web, and requires no fee. Actually, awards are offered to those who will improve it. Ransom requests can vary from 500 to 1.500 dollars.

USA, the SEC adopts new cybersecurity guidance to assist companies on cyber risks

The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the updated document to provide views on public companies’…

USA, the SEC adopts new cybersecurity guidance to assist companies on cyber risks

The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the updated document to provide views on public companies’ disclosure obligations on data breaches and other IT incidents.

Cybercrime, hackers and web fraudsters count increasingly on identity theft

There has been an explosion of the phenomenon. Scammers and cyber criminals use it not…

Cybercrime, hackers and web fraudsters count increasingly on identity theft

There has been an explosion of the phenomenon. Scammers and cyber criminals use it not only to steal money directly from the targets, but to penetrate third parties too with man-in-the-middle attacks.

A wave of cyber attacks exploiting Facebook is underway also in Italy

Lebanese hackers are using real and fake profiles to lure potential victims into downloading a…

A wave of cyber attacks exploiting Facebook is underway also in Italy

Lebanese hackers are using real and fake profiles to lure potential victims into downloading a spyware that steals informations and also can spy on conversations when the device is within range.

How and why a Fake News story becomes viral

The process that transforms a hoax in a “phenomenon”, in particular on the social media,…

How and why a Fake News story becomes viral

The process that transforms a hoax in a “phenomenon”, in particular on the social media, is simple. It is based on the vulnerability of the audience, and on the news/topics cycle.

The EU is working on the protection of air transport from cyber attacks

The European Union and the ENISA are organizing Cyber Europe 2018 (CE2018), a maxi exercise…

The EU is working on the protection of air transport from cyber attacks

The European Union and the ENISA are organizing Cyber Europe 2018 (CE2018), a maxi exercise of cybersecurity against the dangers of the sector, posed by cybercrime, terrorism and state hackers.

Why Android is the preferred target for cyber attacks on mobile

On the web the are tons of APPS that allow even the less experienced to…

Why Android is the preferred target for cyber attacks on mobile

On the web the are tons of APPS that allow even the less experienced to try to hack smarphones and tablets. From Thechincidents the Top List of them.

The French government tightens the ranks on national cybersecurity

New measures for telecom operators and online service providers in the draft of Loi de…

The French government tightens the ranks on national cybersecurity

New measures for telecom operators and online service providers in the draft of Loi de programmation militaire (LPM) 2019-2025. They will be required to play a more active role in protecting communications with the help of ANSSI.

Fake News, we are the best weapon against it

Fake News exists since journalism and espionage were born. It has been called deception, misinformation,…

Fake News, we are the best weapon against it

Fake News exists since journalism and espionage were born. It has been called deception, misinformation, “poisoned bait”, or hoax. Internet has only accelerated the spread of it. It's necessary to reconstruct the difference between information and opinion.

All Five Eyes countries have blamed Russia for the NotPetya cyber attack

USA, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand have issued official statements on the malware aggression,…

All Five Eyes countries have blamed Russia for the NotPetya cyber attack

USA, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand have issued official statements on the malware aggression, pointing the finger on Moscow and condemning the cyberwarfare behaviour.