https://www.scmp.com/rss/323493/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Health workers around the world have been one of the most essential sectors in the fight against the coronavirus. But the pandemic has brought more violence and abuse to these integral workers.  The International Committee of the Red Cross said it received 208 reports of incidents against health care professionals in various countries between late February and April. They included harassment and violence, as well as stigmatization for treating the virus. Initial violent incidents against health... https://www.scmp.com/health/health-workers-praised-online-face-physical-abuse-while-treating-coronavirus-patients/article/3090715?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/health/health-workers-praised-online-face-physical-abuse-while-treating-coronavirus-patients/article/3090715?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 26 Jun 2020 08:54:38 +0000 A major global cyber attack on Tuesday disrupted computers at the Chernobyl nuclear site, Russia’s biggest oil company, Ukrainian banks and multinational firms with a virus similar to the ransomware that last month infected more than 300,000 computers. The rapidly spreading cyber extortion campaign underscored growing concerns that businesses have failed to secure their networks from increasingly aggressive hackers, who have shown they are capable of shutting down critical infrastructure and... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/2100272/powerful-cyberattack-spreads-across-europe-causing-mass-disruption?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/2100272/powerful-cyberattack-spreads-across-europe-causing-mass-disruption?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 27 Jun 2017 16:45:45 +0000 French researchers said on Friday they had found a last-chance way for technicians to save Windows files encrypted by WannaCry, racing against a deadline as the ransomware threatens to start locking up victims’ computers first infected a week ago. WannaCry, which started to sweep round the globe last Friday and has infected more than 300,000 computers in 150 nations, threatens to lock out victims who have not paid a sum of US$300 to US$600 within one week of infection. A loose-knit team of... https://www.scmp.com/tech/science-research/article/2095019/french-researchers-may-have-found-way-save-some-files?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/tech/science-research/article/2095019/french-researchers-may-have-found-way-save-some-files?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 19 May 2017 17:39:44 +0000 The global WannaCry “ransomware” cyber attack slowed on Monday, with no major infections reported, as global law enforcement agencies shifted their attention to finding the hackers who unleashed it. The attack infected 300,000 machines in 150 countries, said Tom Bossert, US President Donald Trump’s homeland security adviser. That would make it one of the fastest-spreading campaigns in history. The US government is investigating whether the attack was launched by cyber criminals or a foreign... https://www.scmp.com/tech/enterprises/article/2094463/ransomware-cyber-assault-slows-focus-turns-catching-hackers-who?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/tech/enterprises/article/2094463/ransomware-cyber-assault-slows-focus-turns-catching-hackers-who?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 15 May 2017 21:00:00 +0000 A global “ransomware” attack disrupting factories, hospitals, shops and schools spurred investors on Monday to buy stocks expected to benefit from a pickup in cyber security spending by companies and government agencies. The cyber attack began spreading across the globe on Friday and by Monday had locked up computers in more than 150 countries. European Union police agency Europol said on Monday the attack had hit 200,000 machines. “These attacks help focus the minds of chief technology officers... https://www.scmp.com/tech/enterprises/article/2094453/cyber-security-shares-rally-after-worldwide-ransomware-onslaught?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/tech/enterprises/article/2094453/cyber-security-shares-rally-after-worldwide-ransomware-onslaught?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 15 May 2017 16:36:23 +0000 Hong Kong’s recent string of high profile burglaries has sparked demand for safe storage of valuables such as gold bars and jewellery, prompting one company to develop an on-call safe deposit box service known as Ultra-Vault. Malca-Amit, a company which specialises in safe depository services, launched the new service in September, targeting wealthy clients in Hong Kong and Singapore, according to company president Nigel Paxman. “There has been strong demand for mobile vault services in both... https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/2049283/israeli-security-company-offers-solution-safeguard-home-valuables?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/2049283/israeli-security-company-offers-solution-safeguard-home-valuables?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 27 Nov 2016 08:46:37 +0000 [Sponsored Article] Imagine that after a coffee in the morning you return to your office, feeling fresh and prepared to start the day. After switching on your computer you realise that there is something odd and that it is unbootable. You cannot access any file on your computer - no documents, no images, and no audio files. Instead of your familiar screen that greets you every time you switch on your computer, there is a blinking note that demands payment of a ransom in order to restore the... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/ransomware-and-security/article/2038699/ciscos-holistic-approach-cyber?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/ransomware-and-security/article/2038699/ciscos-holistic-approach-cyber?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 26 Oct 2016 04:00:00 +0000