Michael Kan
U.S. Correspondent
Michael Kan covers security for the IDG News Service.
Paying the WannaCry ransom will probably get you nothing. Here's why.
Last Friday’s massive WannaCry ransomware attack means victims around the world are facing a tough question: Should they pay the ransom? Those who do shouldn't expect a quick response -- or any response at all. Even after payment, the...
Old Windows PCs can stop WannaCry ransomware with new Microsoft patch
Users of old Windows systems can now download a patch to protect them from this week’s massive ransomware attack.
A 'kill switch' is slowing the spread of WannaCry ransomware
Friday’s unprecedented ransomware attack may have stopped spreading to new machines -- at least briefly -- thanks to a "kill switch" that a security researcher has activated.
'Kill switch' helps slow the spread of WannaCry ransomware
Friday’s unprecedented ransomware attack may have stopped spreading to new machines -- at least briefly -- thanks to a "kill switch" that a security researcher has activated.
HP rolls out patch to fix keylogging bug in certain laptops
Consumers with HP laptops that have been accidentally recording their keystrokes can easily address the problem with a patch from the PC maker.
Ransomware attack spreads worldwide using alleged NSA exploit
A ransomware strain appears to be spreading worldwide, by leveraging a hacking tool that may have come from the U.S. National Security Agency.
A ransomware attack is spreading worldwide, using alleged NSA exploit
A ransomware strain appears to be spreading worldwide, by leveraging a hacking tool that may have come from the U.S. National Security Agency.
Certain HP laptops are found recording users' keystrokes
Over two dozen HP laptop models may have secretly been recording users’ keystrokes by mistake, according to a Swiss security firm.
Trump's cybersecurity order pushes U.S. government to the cloud
President Trump has finally signed a long-awaited executive order on cybersecurity, which calls for the U.S. government to move to the cloud and modernize its IT infrastructure.
Trump pushes US government to the cloud with cybersecurity order
President Trump has finally signed a long-awaited executive order on cybersecurity, which calls for the U.S. government to move to the cloud and modernize its IT infrastructure.
New IoT malware targets 100,000 IP cameras via known flaw
Over 100,000 internet-connected cameras may be falling prey to a new IoT malware that’s spreading through recently disclosed vulnerabilities in the products.