Case studies of notorious ransomware and modern threats
Examples of ransomware that resulted in extensive disruption and monetary losses have established it as a formidable cybersecurity threat. Let’s start with two infamous ransomware case studies.
Case study one: WannaCry ransomware attack
Date: May 12, 2017
WannaCry, a ransomware variant, spread rapidly across the globe, infecting over 200,000 computers in 150 countries. It targeted systems running outdated versions of Microsoft Windows. The attack affected various sectors, including healthcare, finance, and government agencies.
WannaCry exploited a vulnerability in the Windows operating system using an exploit called EternalBlue, which was developed by the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) and later leaked by a hacker group called The Shadow Brokers. Once infected, the ransomware encrypted files on the victim’s computer and demanded payment in Bitcoin for decryption.
The WannaCry attack highlighted...
