Many computers linked to the district collectorate across Gujarat were affected by the WannaCry virus even though no major data loss was reported. Ransomware attack: RBI asks banks to update ATM software systemsMany computers linked to the district collectorate across Gujarat were affected by the WannaCry virus even though no major data loss was reported. Following the attack, computers that were functioning were shut down as precautionary measure, crippling the work, officials said. Also read: CERT-In says not received any cyber attack report of ‘WannaCry’ in India yetSeveral collectorates across Gujarat reported instances of computers getting affected by the virus. The affected computers, however, were not linked to GSWAN network, and were being handled by a private agency, added Jakhra.

Source: Mint May 15, 2017 17:15 UTC