Sam Varghese
Sam Varghese has been writing for iTWire since 2006, a year after the site came into existence. For nearly a decade thereafter, he wrote mostly about free and open source software, based on his own use of this genre of software. Since May 2016, he has been writing across many areas of technology. He has been a journalist for nearly 40 years in India (Indian Express and Deccan Herald), the UAE (Khaleej Times) and Australia (Daily Commercial News (now defunct) and The Age). His personal blog is titled Irregular Expression.
Wednesday, 11 December 2019 10:19
Windows Snatch ransomware has new tricks up its sleeve: Sophos
The Snatch ransomware, that attacks Windows systems, appears to have incorporated a new trick into its routine by rebooting PCs into safe mode before beginning the encryption of files on an infected system, the security firm Sophos claims.
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Security
Wednesday, 11 December 2019 09:39
Security firm warns Ryuk ransomware decryption tool may not work
The security firm Emsisoft has warned anyone hit by the Ryuk ransomware that the decryption tool supplied by the malicious attackers behind Ryuk may no longer be able to decrypt files that have been encrypted.
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Tuesday, 10 December 2019 11:22
E-scooter firm Neuron Mobility raises funds to expand in Australia
Singapore e-scooter provider Neuron Mobility has attracted investment of US$18.5 million from Australian venture capital firm Square Peg and US cross-border fund GSR Ventures. Existing investors Seedplus and SEEDS Capital also contributed.
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Automotive