Section: The New Zealand Herald (New Zealand)
Global cyberattack seems intent on havoc, not extortion
PARIS (AP) ” A cyberattack that caused indiscriminate economic damage around the world was apparently designed to create maximum havoc in Russia’s neighbor and adversary Ukraine, security researchers said.While the rogue software… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
As firms gauge cost, Ukraine says cyberattack under control
PARIS (AP) ” The data-scrambling software epidemic that paralyzed computers globally is under control in Ukraine, where it likely originated, officials said Wednesday, as companies and governments around the world counted the cost… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
A look at some of the firms, agencies hit by the cyberattack
LONDON (AP) ” As a new cyberattack hits companies and government agencies around the world, here is a look at some of those that have confirmed they are affected.___Rosneft: Russia’s largest oil company, partly state-ownedUkraine:… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
The Latest: Ukraine premier: Cyberattack ‘unprecedented’
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) ” The Latest on a widespread cyberattack in Europe (all times local):5:45 p.m.Ukraine’s prime minister says that a cyberattack affecting his country is “unprecedented,” but “vital systems haven’t been affected.”A… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Hackers strike across Europe, sparking widespread disruption
PARIS (AP) ” Hackers have caused widespread disruption across Europe, hitting Ukraine especially hard.Company and government officials reported serious intrusions at the Ukrainian power grid, banks and government offices. Russia’s… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Senior Ukrainian intelligence officer killed in car bombing
MOSCOW (AP) ” A senior Ukrainian military intelligence officer was killed in a car bombing in the country’s capital Tuesday morning, authorities said.The Defense Ministry identified the victim as Col. Maxim Shapoval of the Chief… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Cyber attack hits Europe, ‘unprecedented’ says Ukraine Prime Minister
Hackers have caused widespread disruption for businesses, banks and airports across Europe in an infection reminiscent of last month’s WannaCry attack.The virus is sweeping Russia, England and India, but Ukraine seems to have been… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Trump briefly meets Ukrainian leader amid Russia probe
WASHINGTON (AP) ” President Donald Trump met with his Ukrainian counterpart Tuesday amid intensifying questions over whether his administration will step in to protect partners in the face of Russian aggression.The meeting with… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
Thousands attend gay pride march in Ukraine’s capital
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) ” Thousands of people attended a gay pride parade in Ukraine’s capital amid tight security Sunday.A counterdemonstration by a few hundred ultranationalists resulted in scuffles with police in which two officers… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
1 dead, 7 injured in fighting in eastern Ukraine
MOSCOW (AP) ” The Ukrainian government says at least one soldier was killed and seven others were injured in an apparent uptick in fighting in the country’s east.Fighting between government forces and Russia-backed separatists has… …read more Source: The New Zealand...
