Despite the best efforts of software companies, their products will have flaws, including security weaknesses. So, independent security researchers, commercial security companies and intelligence agencies such as the NSA specialise in trying to find weaknesses that were missed. The reasons for making computer software up to date are the same as vaccinating a population against diseases. The targets may react to the ransom part of the attack and fail to see the data theft. The government wants to promote Digital India and internet companies want Indians to use their services and spend money online.

Source: Indian Express May 23, 2017 19:07 UTC