Day: August 3, 2016

Almost half of U.S. businesses hit by ransomware, study says

The threat of ransomware is becoming widespread among corporations, with almost half of U.S. businesses suffering an attack from the nasty form of malware recently, according to a new survey. Security firm Malwarebytes sponsored the study, which found in June that 41 percent of U.S. businesses had at least encountered between one to five ransomware

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Bitcoin exchange Bitfinex apparently loses $63 million to hackers

A digital currency exchange in Hong Kong has suspended trading after a security breach in which thieves made off with an apparent $63 million worth of bitcoin. The exchange, Bitfinex, reported the intrusion on Tuesday and said it was working with law enforcement. [ Make threat intelligence meaningful: A 4-point plan. | Discover how to

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