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WannaCry's origin, modus operandi, impact & safe cyber practices explained

Only real, long term solution, however, remains increasing education around security best practices

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Wannacry Ransomware Attack

Udbhav Tiwari 

The explosive WannaCry (aka Wanna Decryptor or WCry) malware, which is a self-replicating ransomware, has affected over 200,000 computer in over 75 countries in merely 7 days. The attacks have left public and private entities, including critical infrastructure such as hospitals and public transport, crippled across the globe. This article will attempt to highlight the origins of the ransomware, its method of operation, the effect it has had on the global economy and countermeasures users can take to protect themselves from the malware.

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First Published: Wed, May 31 2017. 11:21 IST

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