If you have a computer that is infected by the recent WannaCry ransomware attack, there is a glimpse of hope to gain access to your files. French security researchers have developed a fix that gets rid of the ransomware and restores your files. However, the new tool only works on Windows XP to Windows 7, and only on computers that have not been rebooted since the infection. Continue reading “Wanakiwi tool released to fix WannaCry ransomware infected PCs”
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Microsoft slams NSA over WannaCry ransomware attack
Over the weekend a massive ransomware cyber attack WannaCry hit over 150 countries affecting healthcare, public transport, law enforcement, businesses, and individuals globally. Microsoft’s President and Chief Legal Officer, Brad Smith has slammed governments for not disclosing more software vulnerabilities. Continue reading “Microsoft slams NSA over WannaCry ransomware attack”
WannaCry ransomware attack based on NSA tools hits several countries
WannaCry ransomware attack seemingly based on leaked NSA hacking tools has hit companies, hospitals, schools in several countries. According to security researchers, the ransomware attack used a Windows exploit first developed by the United States National Security Agency.
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