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Zurich refuses to pay Mondelez for NotPetya damages because it’s ‘an act of war’

Security Affairs

The US food giant Mondelez is suing Zurich for $100 Million after the insurance company rejected its claim to restore normal operations following the massive NotPetya ransomware attack. According to the cyber security community, NotPetya is a cyber weapon develped by Russia to hit the Ukrainian government.

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Types of Malware & Best Malware Protection Practices

eSecurity Planet

Ransomware. Unlike ransomware, it might be a criminal operation that does not involve the collection of a ransom. While this case study is just a snapshot, vigilance in the app store is required. Email is also usually how ransomware works. Ransomware. Jump ahead: Adware. Bots and botnets. Browser hijacker.

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What Should Be The Core Competencies For Cybersecurity For C-Suite

Cyber Info Veritas

A ransomware attack is a form of cyber attack that involves targeting a computer’s operating system by encrypting data into it and then demanding ransom payments in form of cryptocurrency. Such are increasingly becoming common and the WannaCry ransomware attack that happened in May 2017 is a classic example.