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WCry\Wannacry Ransomware infections reported worldwide
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Doesn't look like XP to me:
or unpatched OS's then...
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Are those PC's busy doing updates?
Edit: looks more like "press ctrl alt del to login" kind of thing.
The initial vector is more likely to be an email attachment or a compromised website.
daveza
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How does a patched system guarantee avoiding ransomware ?
The patch was out in March. It's one of the NSA hacking tools that were leaked.
EternalBlue is a remote code execution attack taking advantage of a SMBv2 vulnerability in Windows but MS17-010 states “This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The most severe of the vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if an attacker sends specially crafted messages to a Microsoft Server Message Block 1.0 (SMBv1) server.”
I'm just amazed that so many huge companies/organisations have left themselves vulnerable to such a well known issue..I guess there may be a few IT guys looking for jobs once this blows over
I'm just amazed that so many huge companies/organisations have left themselves vulnerable to such a well known issue..I guess there may be a few IT guys looking for jobs once this blows over
Moosedrool
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Who the F*** does this to hospitals?
gregmcc
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When will people learn to patch! This exploit was fixed in March!
Hope everyone's backups are working.
Hope everyone's backups are working.
The attack is widespread. They target everything.
Moosedrool
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Ah I was reading another article guess this particular organization needs to really look at their security.
Was wondering the same thing, doubt it's a bunch of bored kids, most likely a syndicate of unscrupulous s**ts that left their humanity behind some time ago...
gregmcc
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All organizations need to look at their patching policies. This worm spreads like wildfire. And heaven forbid you have SMB explosed to the internet!
Unfortunately, human lives aren't easily backed up, let's hope it hasn't come to that...
gregmcc
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Pffft. Its not a virus, its a worm!