Perspectives on Russian Hacking
Russia is an endlessly fascinating subject both in and around infosec. Recent years have shifted attention away from pure malware capabilities, to psyops, social engineering, and an endless slew of mind games designed to destabilize and keep nations ever-so-slightly off balance. Security firms in some countries claim Russia would “win” in a so-called cyber war; elsewhere, whole nations seemingly throw up their hands and admit defeat, while…helpfully?…suggesting potential targ
How to protect your Windows computer from the Petya ransomware attack
A new ransomware named Petya hit high-profile targets in multiple countries, including the United States, on Tuesday. While Petya has not infiltrated as many machines as ransomware WannaCry did in May, it is more dangerous and has the power to create more damage. Here’s how to protect yourself and your small business from attacks like Petya. Download patches Like WannaCry, Petya is targeting a vulnerability in older Windows systems called EternalBlue. One of the best things y