“WannaCry” attack hits 74 countries
Hundreds of thousands of ransomware attacks are targeting organizations around the world on Friday. Infected computer files are encrypted and a ransom payment is required to decrypt the files. The infection is spreading through a Microsoft vulnerability called “EternalBlue”. Microsoft released a patch in March, but many computers have yet to install the necessary patch.
Where can I get more information:
- http://money.cnn.com/2017/05/12/technology/ransomware-attack-nsa-microsoft/
- http://www.reuters.com/article/us-britain-security-hospitals-ransomware-idUSKBN1882O2?il=0
What can I do to prevent this infection:
- Click your start button
- Type “Updates”
- Click “Check for updates”
- Click “Install updates”
- Reboot when prompted
By: Jeffrey Pena
