Category Archives: Cyber-Security

Robert Hannigan Steps Down As GCHQ Boss [UPDATE — Hannigan Resigned Over Paedophile Priest Case]

Posted on February 25, 2019 by L

“Technology and the internet are overwhelmingly brilliant things for human progress. Unfortunately there will always be people who want to abuse the latest technology. And it’s our job to deal with that dark side.” Robert Hannigan — Former GCHQ Director … Continue reading →

Posted in Cyber Warfare, Cyber-Security, Elections, GCHQ, Internet, ISIS, Jeremy Fleming, MI5, Russia, UK | Tagged Cyber Warfare, Cyber-Security, Elections, Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, GCHQ, Jeremy Fleming, Robert Hannigan, Russia | Leave a comment

Think On These Things : Should Spies Use Cryptography?

Posted on September 9, 2018 by L

“Bizarrely the stubby pencil and piece of paper that you put your cross on in the ballot box is actually much more secure than anything which is electronic.” Former MI6 Chief Sir John Sawers “The approved systems have simply been … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — Cyberattack Cripples Institutions Around The World

Posted on May 12, 2018 by L

“One NSA tool, an exploit of Microsoft Windows called EternalBlue, is being used as one method for rapidly spreading a ransomware variant called WannaCry across the world.” Forbes — Friday May 12 2017 May 12 2017 — A massive cyberattack that … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — Robert Hannigan Steps Down As GCHQ Boss

Posted on April 7, 2018 by L

Cyber Hero Marcus Hutchins pleads not guilty in US

Posted on August 14, 2017 by L

“The government needs to show intent to further a crime. Merely creating a selling malware, on its own, isn’t enough.” Orin Kerr –Professor at George Washington University Law School and expert on computer crime “Marcus Hutchins is a brilliant young … Continue reading →

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Russian Hackers — Evgeniy Bogachev aka “Umbro” aka “Lucky12345”

Posted on June 12, 2017 by L

“It is believed GOZ [GameOver Zeus] is responsible for more than one million computer infections, resulting in financial losses of more than $100 million.” FBI ‘wanted poster’ for Mr Bogachev According to the NYT, Dutch Intel Agencies have provided information to … Continue reading →

Posted in Cyber-Security, Cybercrime, DNC & Podesta Leaks, FBI, Hacking, Russia | Tagged Evgeniy Bogachev, Sergey Mikhailov | Leave a comment

Marcus Hutchins — The man who stopped the “WannaCry” ransomware

Posted on May 16, 2017 by L

“It is not a job to him, more a passion that he happens to get paid for.” Kurtis Baron — Founder of Fidus Information Security A young British computer wonk is hailed a hero for helping to shut down the crippling cyber attack. Follow … Continue reading →

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NCSC — Statement on international ransomware cyber attack

Posted on May 14, 2017 by L

“Ransomware attacks are typically carried out by criminal groups however we cannot rule out anything while investigations are ongoing.” Ciaran Martin — CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre Ciaran Martin, CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has … Continue reading →

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Cyberattack cripples institutions around the world

Posted on May 13, 2017 by L

“One NSA tool, an exploit of Microsoft Windows called EternalBlue, is being used as one method for rapidly spreading a ransomware variant called WannaCry across the world.” Forbes — Friday May 12 2017 A massive cyberattack that infected computers with ransomware … Continue reading →

Posted in Cyber Warfare, Cyber-Security, Cybercrime, NSA, WannaCry ransomware | Tagged Cybercrime, NSA, WannaCry ransomware | 1 Comment

UK — Robert Hannigan steps down as GCHQ boss [Interview – Video]

Posted on April 7, 2017 by L