When was WannaCry released?
When was WannaCry released?
12 May 2017
WannaCry ransomware attack
| Screenshot of the ransom note left on an infected system | |
|---|---|
| Date | 12 May 2017 – 15 May 2017 (initial outbreak) |
| Type | Cyberattack |
| Theme | Ransomware encrypting files with $300–600 USD demand (via bitcoin) |
| Cause | WannaCry worm |
Who hacked the NHS?
Perhaps the most infamous NHS hack was in 2017, when 45 NHS organisations’ systems were affected or taken offline by WannaCry ransomware—malicious software that demanded a ransom to restore users’ access to the system.
Who was affected by WannaCry ransomware?
The WannaCry ransomware attack hit around 230,000 computers globally. One of the first companies affected was the Spanish mobile company, Telefónica. By May 12th, thousands of NHS hospitals and surgeries across the UK were affected. A third of NHS hospital trusts were affected by the attack.
Who stopped WannaCry virus?
Marcus Hutchins
When he was just 22, Marcus Hutchins rose to fame by single-handedly stopping the spread of WannaCry, a ransomware attack that hit hundreds of thousands of computers worldwide and effectively shut down over a dozen UK hospitals. But within months of stopping it, Hutchins was in police custody.
What was the WannaCry virus?
WannaCry is an example of crypto ransomware, a type of malicious software (malware) used by cybercriminals to extort money. WannaCry targets computers using Microsoft Windows as an operating system. It encrypts data and demands payment of a ransom in the cryptocurrency Bitcoin for its return.
How did Marcus Hutchins stop WannaCry?
He registered the site and the attacks slowed. Then they stopped. Hutchins had discovered a “killswitch”, possibly created so that the hackers could bring the attacks to an end if necessary, or just a flaw that was accidentally included in the code.
Was North Korea behind WannaCry?
The US and UK governments have said North Korea was responsible for the WannaCry malware attack affecting hospitals, businesses and banks across the world earlier this year. The attack is said to have hit more than 300,000 computers in 150 nations, causing billions of dollars of damage.