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Forum => Kenya Discussion => Topic started by: Nefertiti on May 13, 2017, 10:46:40 PM

Title: Unprecedented global ‘ransomware’ attack seeks cash for data
Post by: Nefertiti on May 13, 2017, 10:46:40 PM
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/uk-working-to-restore-hospital-systems-after-cyberattack/2017/05/13/472ef544-37c1-11e7-ab03-aa29f656f13e_story.html?utm_term=.d18a028ddbc1 (https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/uk-working-to-restore-hospital-systems-after-cyberattack/2017/05/13/472ef544-37c1-11e7-ab03-aa29f656f13e_story.html?utm_term=.d18a028ddbc1)


Imagine this appearing on hospital and train station screens in Europe.... demanding 300$ in bitcoins or else... using NSA tools no less!

(https://prod01-cdn07.cdn.firstlook.org/wp-uploads/sites/1/2017/05/C_n7v4BWsAAi8Sb-1494616021.jpg)
Title: Re: Unprecedented global ‘ransomware’ attack seeks cash for data
Post by: gout on May 15, 2017, 11:01:00 AM
Wikileaks is linking these hacks to CIA - seems anti-trump elements will be very disruptive before they accept he s the president. Trump needs to drain the swamps fast.
 
http://tech.firstpost.com/news-analysis/wikileaks-vault-7-shows-how-cia-used-alleged-hacking-tools-to-infest-your-smartphones-messaging-apps-and-more-366004.html
Title: Re: Unprecedented global ‘ransomware’ attack seeks cash for data
Post by: Nefertiti on May 15, 2017, 01:03:04 PM
That's possible but hackers have been there longterm, with untraceable bitcoins and AI now they can be really dangerous. Hacker could be anyone including your houseboy,.. so easy to hide behind a screen. We need proper cyberspace counterterrorism. Or ISIS will begin to look like small fish.

Wikileaks is linking these hacks to CIA - seems anti-trump elements will be very disruptive before they accept he s the president. Trump needs to drain the swamps fast.
 
http://tech.firstpost.com/news-analysis/wikileaks-vault-7-shows-how-cia-used-alleged-hacking-tools-to-infest-your-smartphones-messaging-apps-and-more-366004.html