ransomware

The key could have come from US or Russian authorities - or a paid ransom

Pressure from American and Russian authorities is suspected

Hackers don't want to annoy the local authorities

The agency received court authorisation in April to hack hundreds of victim's machines, in order to remove malware

The technology is essential to protect future PCs from cyber criminals and sophisticated attacks from nation-states, the company says

Ransomware as a service means more targeted attacks on high-value targets, says McAfee

Putin denies protecting ransomware operatives in his country

Three stories that define cyber in the first half of 2021

It's all about ransomware and regulation in May's Big Picture