Defence Ministry to switch to locally built OS in computers amid threats Context : The Defence Ministry has made the decision to replace the Microsoft Operating System (OS) in all computers connected to the Internet with a new OS, Maya, based on open-source Ubuntu developed […]
CERT-In cautions against ransomware ‘Akira’ attack Context: According to the most recent advice from the nation’s official cybersecurity office, an Internet ransomware virus called “Akira” has been discovered in cyberspace. This virus encrypts data and takes users’ sensitive personal information in order to demand payment. […]
Ransomware #GS-03 Cyber Security For Prelims What is Ransomware: Ransomware is malware that employs encryption to hold a victim’s information at ransom. It is used to encrypt important documents or files within a system (Crypto ransomware) or simply lock the original user out of the […]