Everyday Tech (2017-06-28) --- Everyday tech news and article extract!
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Ransomware attack 'not designed to make money', researchers claim
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/jun/28/notpetya-ransomware-attack-ukraine-russia
A ransomware attack that affected at least 2,000 individuals and organisations worldwide on Tuesday appears to have been deliberately engineered to damage IT systems rather than extort funds, according to security researchers.
WHO: Technology can accelerate universal healthcare in Africa
Every year, 11 million Africans fall into poverty due to high out-of-pocket payments for healthcare, technology could change that
Tax software blamed for cyber-attack spread
Source: http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-40428967
A global cyber-attack that affected companies around the world may have started via corrupted updates on a piece of accountancy software.
Technology Leaders Now Paying Monster Dividends, With Growth to Boot!
Until recently, investors owned technology stocks for their growth. Now investors are still buying growth in technology but they are can also get solid dividends. Some of the dividends are more than impressive. It is no secret that investors love dividends. Some dividends are needed for retirement income, but it should be kept in mind that dividends account for up to half of all shareholder returns over time.
'Petya' ransomware attack: what is it and how can it be stopped?
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/jun/27/petya-ransomware-cyber-attack-who-what-why-how
Many organizations in Europe and the US have been crippled by a ransomware attack known as “Petya”. The malicious software has spread through large firms including the advertiser WPP, food company Mondelez, legal firm DLA Piper and Danish shipping and transport firm Maersk, leading to PCs and data being locked up and held for ransom.
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English articles 英語文章:
Be a smart gambler! #1 - Gambler's fallacy
Let's play a game #1 - Prisoner's Dilemma
Paradox is fun! #1 - Boy or Girl?
No solution! #1 - Prime numbers
Everyday Tech Series
Bilingual articles 雙語文章:
Welcome to the world of mahjong! 歡迎來到麻雀教室! #1
No solution! #2 - P vs NP Problem / 無解 #2 - P vs NP問題
Paradox is fun! #2 - Will you switch the door? 趣味悖論 #2 - 你會換另一道門嗎?
I read the news about the ransomeware today too, saying that the hackers were actually paid 1 btc so far and that their ultimate goal is not to make moneyNo wonder they would not recover the files even if payment has been made. Cyber security is really getting more important, at least the hackers remind us that from time to time!