Petya ransomware attack shows people still don't install software updates

All people had to do to stay safe from Petya and WannaCry was update their software

A new global ransomware attack, called “Petya” or “NotPetya,” exploits the same vulnerability as the “WannaCry” attack back in May. As Petya spreads across Europe, it’s becoming clear how few people and companies – including major corporations – actually update their software, even in the wake of major cyberattacks.

WannaCry could have been avoided, or at least made much less serious, if people (and companies) kept their computer software up to date. The WannaCry attack demonstrated how hundreds of thousands of computers in