The Devastating Impact of NotPetya: A Malware Catastrophe

On June 27, 2017, almost all of Ukraine was paralyzed by NotPetya: a piece of malware designed with a single purpose - to destroy everything in its path. To this day, it remains the most devastating cyberattack ever conducted, causing at least $10 billion in damages across the world. However, the NotPetya malware had a secret - a small clue which unravelled a possibility of a deeper purpose. 🎯 Subscribe to @cybernews for more hacking documentaries, tech innovation and the latest in cybersecurity: https://cnews.link/subscribe/ ✅ Protect your passwords with our leak checker➡️ https://cnews.link/password-leak-checker/3-MSlNVqzYY/ 🎪 Looking for more interesting stories? Check out our explainers playlist that features all of our animated documentaries: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa8oKYy_2UcPsPsWZH9PoBaXjQurKS5VO 📰 Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity news and trends by checking out our curated news playlist. We cover the latest threats, trends, and insights from the world of cybersecurity: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa8oKYy_2UcO6nGbe7SJ-ju63p2y8j8PE 💬 Stay connected with us on social media for the latest news, insights, and discussions around cybersecurity: https://linktr.ee/Cybernews 0:00 Intro 2:56 Chapter 1: Baseline 4:35 Chapter 2: Trigger 7:40 Chapter 3: Execution 14:12 Chapter 4: Post Mortem Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lVIXTIKwvTAJHaxC9bZOad9q2ioP4QpfiGyCsf-HzDc/edit?usp=sharing 🥷 Secure your online activities - Check out a VPN with the best discount - https://cnews.link/get-nordvpn/3-MSlNVqzYY/ 🔑 Keep your accounts safe - Get THE BEST password manager offer - https://cnews.link/get-nordpass/3-MSlNVqzYY/ 🦠 Protect your devices - Grab an EXCLUSIVE Antivirus deal - https://cnews.link/get-bitdefender/3-MSlNVqzYY/ Credits: Producer: Ignas Žadeikis Writer: Valius Venckūnas Video Editing & Animation: Matas Paskačimas Narration: Ben Mitchell Thumbnail: Domantė Janulevičiūtė Supervising Producer: Aušra Venckutė Special thanks to: Amit Serper Artem Mykhailov ℹ️ About us: We are an independent news outlet with a YouTube channel that posts cybersecurity & tech news videos daily. Our foremost concern is the safety and security of our viewers around the world. We remain vigilant on the issue of hacking and will provide updates as they become available. A number of our investigations and reports have been featured by industry-related publications and global news leaders like Forbes, PCMag, and Techradar. Music license: MB01KTNWBTWFW90 We are affiliated but not sponsored by any service provider. This means we may receive a small commission when you click on the provided links, however, our reviews are based on independent research and rigorous fact-checking. Cybernews is owned by Mediatech, whose investors are the founders of Nord Security, whose products and services we may review.