The WannaCry Ransomware Attack: A Global Cybersecurity Crisis

In this History Nuggets episode, we explore the WannaCry ransomware attack of 2017. This global cyberattack affected over 200,000 computers, crippling hospitals, banks, and businesses. Linked to North Korean hackers, WannaCry highlighted critical vulnerabilities in outdated systems. Discover how a security researcher accidentally found a kill switch, halting the spread, and learn about the aftermath and lessons from this cyber nightmare.

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📺 Sources:

1. Greenberg, Andy. "The Untold Story of NotPetya, the Most Devastating Cyberattack in History." Wired, 2018.

2. Newman, Lily Hay. "WannaCry Ransomware Attack Hits 'Hundreds of Thousands' of PCs Worldwide." Wired, 2017.

3.BBC News. "WannaCry: What Can You Do to Protect Your Business?" BBC, 2017.