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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 584

WannaCry

The National Bank of Ukraine, in Kiev. (Julia Berezovska/ Press office NBU)
June 27, 2017, 5:46 pm
Hackers strike across Europe, sparking widespread disruption
Ukraine hit especially hard with attacks on central bank, government offices, power grid; Russian oil giant, Dutch shipper also report issues
By Agencies
Costin Raiu, Director, Global Research & Analysis Team at Kaspersky Lab during a visit to Jerusalem, June 14, 2017. (Shoshanna Solomon/Times of Israel)
June 26, 2017, 3:26 pm
Virtual detectives prowl the web’s ‘dark forest’ for criminal tracks
By studying past cyber-attacks you learn how to fend off new ones, Kaspersky Lab’s chief researcher says
By Shoshanna Solomon
Eugene Kaspersky, CEO of Kaspersky Lab (Courtesy)
June 14, 2017, 12:16 pm
Hacking threat soaring as countries fail to unite, cybersecurity leader warns
‘Israel is probably the best protected country in the world today,’ declares Kaspersky Lab’s CEO. ‘But given the threats it faces, it can’t be complacent’
By Shoshanna Solomon
Illustrative: Staff monitoring the spread of ransomware cyberattacks at the Korea Internet and Security Agency (KISA) in Seoul, May 15, 2017. (AFP/ YONHAP)
May 23, 2017, 5:01 pm
After ransomware attack, focus turns to backup and prevention services
Cybersecurity experts say the best way to counter an infection is to be prepared and have backup systems in place
By Ricky Ben-David
A computer running a Windows Server is seen connected into a network server in an office building in Washington, DC on May 13, 2017. (AFP/Andrew CABALLERO-REYNOLDS)
May 15, 2017, 7:51 am
Cyber chaos may grow as workweek begins
Malicious variations of ransomware could wreak even greater havoc than weekend assault that affected 200,000 victims in 150 countries
By YURI KAGEYAMA and LOUISE WATT
The Microsoft corporate building in Mountain View, CA. (image via Shutterstock)
May 15, 2017, 3:57 am
Microsoft partly blames US government for global cyberattack
Tech giant says weekend assault on over 150 countries should be wake up call for all governments
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Deborah Housen-Couriel
May 15, 2017, 12:49 am
Deborah Housen-Couriel
Israel has dodged a cyber bullet…so far
The WannaCry ransomware attack highlights the need to step up safety in the the private sector
Illustrative. An IDF soldier from the C4I Corps types on a computer. (IDF Spokesperson's Unit)
May 14, 2017, 10:44 pm
Army beefs up cyber-defense unit as it gives up idea of unified cyber command
Military Intelligence to keep collected intel with coveted Unit 8200; IDF’s Computer Service Directorate to be charged with protection and counter-attack, officer says
By Judah Ari Gross
Illustrative: a computer (Pexels)
May 14, 2017, 3:31 pm
Trans-cyberian failway
Papers credit the Jewish day of rest and Israel’s cyberdefense prowess with the country apparently avoiding the worst of the WannaCry attack, and take very different messages from a preview of Trump’s trip
By Joshua Davidovich
Illustrative hacker image via Shutterstock
May 14, 2017, 12:35 pm
In Israel, cyber experts joined forces to help foil massive attack
Private and government professionals set up virtual war room to stave off WannaCry cyberattack, which affected over 150 countries
By Shoshanna Solomon
A window announcing the encryption of data including a requirement to pay appears on an electronic timetable display at the railway station in Chemnitz, eastern Germany, on May 12, 2017. (AFP PHOTO / dpa / P. GOETZELT)
May 13, 2017, 4:30 pm
Organizations hit by unprecedented global cyberattack
A look at prominent victims of ‘ransomeware’ attack that has struck companies and government bodies worldwide
By AFP
Illustrative photo of a cybersecurity expert (AP/John Minchillo)
May 13, 2017, 11:02 am
Renault hit by global cyberattack: management
French automobile manufacturer says it’s assessing situation while security experts try to crack ransomware attacks
By AFP
Illustrative image of a hacker at work (Pixabay)
May 13, 2017, 6:47 am
Israel is one of at least 74 countries hit by massive extortion cyberattack
Security firms record more than 45,000 attacks worldwide as fast-spreading ‘ransomware’ hits hospitals, health systems, telecoms
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Illustrative hacker image via Shutterstock
May 13, 2017, 12:33 am
Over 70 countries hit in global extortion cyberattack
Computer data from hospitals, telecommunications firms and other companies held for ransom in massive assault
By Jill Lawless and Aritz Parra
This image provided by the Twitter page of @fendifille shows a computer at Greater Preston CCG as Britain's National Health Service is investigating 'an issue with IT' on Friday May 12, 2017. (@fendifille via AP)
May 12, 2017, 9:22 pm
‘Ransomware’ cyberattack cripples hospitals across England
Appointments canceled, phone lines down and patients turned away; no immediate evidence that patient data accessed
By Jill Lawless
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