Researchers at Kaspersky Lab have discovered an error in the ExPetr ransomware code that prevents recovery of lost data.
Anthem to pay record $115m to settle lawsuits over massive breach
Attackers grabbed data including names, birthdates, taxpayer IDs and more from Anthem patients – a toolkit for identity theft
Deconstructing Petya: how it spreads and how to fight back
It’s been 24 hours since the outbreak first hit: here’s what we know now about how Petya behaves
Beer + bitter former field engineer = hacked smart water meters
The story of Adam Flanagan, who’s been jailed for hacking, is a reminder to companies to revoke access to networks when they sack a disgruntled employee
News in brief: Wimbledon adds AI; four arrested over support scams; Russia threatens to block Telegram
Your daily round-up of some of the other stories in the news
From floppy disks to deep freeze: what’s the best way to store data?
Still got a Zip drive? What about a CD? Are you sure you’ll be able to access the data stored on those? We take a look at what’s being done to keep information safe for future generations
New Petya ransomware: everything you wanted to know (but were afraid to ask)
Your questions about the new Petya ransomware answered – and your chance to ask us more.
World's First Floating Windfarm To Take Shape Off Coast of Scotland
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: The world’s first floating windfarm has taken to the seas in a sign that a technology once confined to research and development drawing boards is finally ready to unlock expanses of…
Vegan Mayonnaise Company Starts Growing Its Own Meat In Labs, Says It Will Get To Stores First
Chase Purdy reports via Quartz: The maker of vegan mayonnaise has been working on getting lab-made meat onto dinner tables everywhere. It’s just that nobody knew about it. Hampton Creek — a company that built its name on plant-based condiments…
August Solar Eclipse Could Disrupt Roads and Cellular Networks
GeoGreg writes: On August 21, 2017, the contiguous United States will experience its first total solar eclipse since 1979. According to GreatAmericanEclipse.com’s Michael Zeiler, approximately 200 million people live within one day’s drive of the eclipse. Zeiler projects that between…