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Bookmark or Share- WannaCry ransomware: What it is and what you need to knowA malicious software—or malware—called Wanna Decryptor, or WannaCry, exploited a flaw in Microsoft’s software security in order to hijack the hard drives of 230,000 computers around the world, holding data on those computers hostage until a ransom of various amounts has been paid.
- WannaCry explained: A perfect ransomware storm - CSO OnlineWannaCry is a ransomware worm that spread rapidly through across a number of computer networks in May of 2017. After infecting a Windows computer, it encrypts files on the PC’s hard drive,...
- What is WannaCry | Ransomware Attack Examples - ImpervaThe WannaCry worm uses a transport mechanism that can spread itself, without user intervention, unlike most Ransomware threats that spread by means of social engineering. The transportat code scans for vulnerable systems and then installs the DoublePulsar dropper, and executes a copy of itself.
- What is WANNACRY/WANACRYPTOR? - CISAWannaCry is ransomware that contains a worm component. It attempts to exploit vulnerabilities in the Windows SMBv1 server to remotely compromise systems, encrypt fles, and spread to other hosts. Systems that have installed the MS17-010 patch are not vulnerable to the exploits used.
- Ransomware WannaCry: All you need to know - KasperskyThe WannaCry ransomware attack was a global epidemic that took place in May 2017. This ransomware attack spread through computers operating Microsoft Windows. User’s files were held hostage, and a Bitcoin ransom was demanded for their return.
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