WhisperGate malware detected by Microsoft Threat Intelligence Centre

The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Centre (MSTIC) is reporting on a new strain of malware with destructive capabilities to wipe data from systems. This has primarily been targeting organisations and systems in Ukraine. The malware – designated WhisperGate – appears to act like ransomware but there is are no demands or recovery process …

A real life hacker

Hackers do get caught – and named. A classic remote control hack, using malware, to illicitly gain access to people’s information and devices. Nottingham man who used girl’s webcam to spy on her jailed – BBC News