Petya ransomware cyber attack: How it started, what it does, and how to protect your PC - News Summed Up

Petya ransomware cyber attack: How it started, what it does, and how to protect your PC


So what exactly is the Petya ransomware attack, and how does it affect a PC? However, the firm doesn’t think this is a variation of the WannaCry cyber attack. The post from Kaspersky also notes Petya is exploiting the same EternalBlue exploit that was used by Wannacry attack. Petya is a ransomware, which is similar to the Wannacry ransomware and demands $300 in Bitcoins from users. (Image source: AP)So who is behind the Petya cyber attack?


Source: Indian Express June 28, 2017 05:13 UTC



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