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The WannaCry ransomware attack in 2017 served as a critical wake-up call for organizations about the necessity of robust cybersecurity measures. It affected around 230,000 computers across 150 countries, severely disrupting services such as the NHS and Honda's production. The incident underscored the importance of regular system updates, strong password practices, and vigilance against suspicious emails to prevent future attacks.

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TU107 Group14

The WannaCry ransomware attack in 2017 served as a critical wake-up call for organizations about the necessity of robust cybersecurity measures. It affected around 230,000 computers across 150 countries, severely disrupting services such as the NHS and Honda's production. The incident underscored the importance of regular system updates, strong password practices, and vigilance against suspicious emails to prevent future attacks.

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the attack of

WannaCry ransomware 2017


a wake up call
an example of crypto ransomware, where cyber criminals use this malware to extort money

overview of the news importance


The attack acted as wake-up call for
• Cyber criminals use crypto
organizations regarding the importance of
ransomware to hold data hostage.
cybersecurity. The incident has widely spread
• Ransom payments are demanded in impact, from the healthcare organizations, up
cryptocurrency, often Bitcoin. to the production of a motor company: Honda.
• Typical ransom amounts range from
phychosocial
$300 to $600. impacts
• Targets computers operating on
financial
the impacts
Microsoft Windows.
impacts

The National Health Service (NHS)


UP TO 70,000 devices
computers, MRI scanners, blood-storage refrigerators, etc.

Emergency services were disrupted, which


was a severe life-threatening situation.
The hospitals were forced to cancel
around 19,000 appointments.

HONDA
150 countries 230,000 computers
affected by WannaCry ransomware
AROUND 1,000 vehicles
Honda was forced to halt production for around
48 hours after discovering WannaCry infections.

Digital Safety
• WannaCry Ransomware highlights the • Backup files regularly using the 3-2-1
importance of regular system updates and format.
digital security practices.
• Use strong and unique passwords for
each account.
• It spread widely by exploiting Microsoft’s
weakness: lack of software updates, and poor • Be cautious with suspicious emails:
password management. malware can spread through links.

• Regularly update software to fix potential • Stay aware and practice digital security
weaknesses: automatic updates. to avoid regrets in case of attacks. sources:

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