Cyber expert credited with stopping 'WannaCry' attack admits malware charges
A British cyber security researcher hailed as a hero for neutralising the global "WannaCry" ransomware attack in 2017 has pleaded guilty to US charges of writing malware.
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ASX 200 firms have major security holes
Even the most mature and well-resourced ASX 200 companies are having trouble sufficiently deploying cyber security basics, according to a new report.
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North Korean hacker charged in Sony, WannaCry cyber attacks
The U.S. government has charged and sanctioned a North Korean man in the WannaCry and Sony cyber attack assaults.
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Cyber guru says CIOs need ‘attitudinal shifts’ towards risk
Tech chiefs need to focus on “internal collaboration” and treat the potential for a cyber security attack as a strategic business risk rather than an IT or information security one, says cyber specialist Sarah Stephens.
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BlackBerry unveils security software for self-driving vehicles
Canadian software maker BlackBerry Ltd on Monday launched a new cybersecurity software, which identifies vulnerabilities in programs used in self-driving cars.