WannaCry: The World's Most Destructive Computer Virus

On May 12, 2017, a malware called WannaCry spread uncontrollably through 150 countries, affecting nearly every continent worldwide. To this day, the attack is considered one of the most infectious in history. However, the discovery of a killswitch abruptly halted all its destruction. Why would anybody deliberately include a killswitch? And most importantly, what exactly did this attack uncover? 🎯 Subscribe to @cybernews for more hacking documentaries, tech innovation and the latest in cybersecurity: https://cnews.link/subscribe/ Explore the no_rollback playlist - animated stories of cyber events that changed the world: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa8oKYy_2UcMwZCA5vHL7cN_4Thbht3N1 📰 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 Do you want to hear more about the story of Marcus Hutchins? Head over to Jack Rhysider’s Darknet Diaries podcast: https://youtu.be/r4BkcQvrDe4?si=vCJkqs_LMzEDimtg 0:00 Intro 2:44 Chapter 1: Baseline 7:30 Chapter 2: Trigger 11:12 Chapter 3: Execution 18:35 Chapter 4: Post Mortem Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gSg99PA73eTiBF7GdPZRq82Xz9CrANnzU4VkoEQmcug/edit?usp=sharing 🥷 Secure your online activities - Check out a VPN with the best discount - https://cnews.link/get-nordvpn-promo/_OmpRDWRT9U/ 🔑 Keep your accounts safe - Get THE BEST password manager offer - https://cnews.link/get-nordpass-promo/_OmpRDWRT9U/ 🦠 Protect your devices - Grab an EXCLUSIVE antivirus deal - https://cnews.link/get-bitdefender-promo/_OmpRDWRT9U/ Credits: Producer: Ignas Žadeikis Writer: Clara Martinez Video Editing & Animation: Matas Paskačimas, Marius Mažeika Narration: Ben Mitchell Graphic Design: Domantė Janulevičiūtė, Supervising Producer: Aušra Venckutė Special thanks to: Tony Bleetman Jack Rhysider Geoff White 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. 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.