SC Magazine Security researchers at Kaspersky claim that virtually any cash machine can be illegally accessed and stolen from. The researchers said that most ATMs are usually based on outdated software (such as Windows XP) and this makes the vulnerable to either malware or other exploits. Another security headache is the...
Year: 2016
What is the Future of Cloud?
BrightTalk In this interview Aftab Afzal talks about the future of cloud, as well as challenges and opportunities prepared for the cloud in the context of IoT and modern security threats. To view the interview, please click here.
Malware in nuclear plant prompts shutdown
CRN Malware discovered at a nuclear power plant in Germany raised concerns public concerns and prompted the German electric utilities company RWE AG to shut down the power plant as a precaution. The malicious code was discovered in the IT network that affects the fuel loading system in block B...
German nuclear power plant finds malware on its systems
IT PRO A nuclear power plant in Germany has been infected by malwaredesigned to give hackers remote access to its systems. The Gundremmingen power station, north-west of Munich, is run by the German utility RWE. According to media reports, two strains of viruses, W32.Ramnit and Conficker were discovered at the facility’s...
German nuclear plant suffers cyber attack designed to give hackers remote access – expert comment
Digital Forensics Magazine The Telegraph has reported that a nuclear power plant in Germany has been found to be infected with computer viruses. The Gundremmingen plant, located about 120 km (75 miles) northwest of Munich, is run by the German utility RWE. The viruses, which include “W32.Ramnit” and “Conficker”, were discovered at Gundremmingen’s B unit...
All ATMs can be hijacked with malware, Kaspersky says – expert comment
Global Security Magazine Kaspersky Labs research has shown that ATMs can easily be hacked by cyber criminals, meaning funds could be stolen. To see the comments by Alex Cruz Farmer, please click here.
