Computer-killing malware used in Sony attack a wake-up call

ComputerWeekly.com | Dec 3, 2014

Computer-killing malware linked to the recent attack on Sony Pictures Entertainment should be a wake-up call to businesses, say security experts. Chief technology officer at security firm RedSeal Mike Lloyd said security professionals are well aware this kind of attack is not particularly difficult and the infrastructure at many organisations is very fragile. “The main reason most cyber thieves do not destroy assets is because they cannot make money by doing so – however, there are evidently other adversaries who do see benefit in this kind of vandalism. “The Sony attack is a wake-up call for businesses – it explains why the FBI is warning organisations to review their defensive readiness,” he said.