In May 2017, a significant cyberattack known as WannaCry swept across the globe, impacting over 150 countries and infecting approximately 230,000 computers. This event...

In May 2017, a significant cyberattack known as WannaCry swept across the globe, impacting over 150 countries and infecting approximately 230,000 computers. This event marked one of the largest ransomware attacks in history, highlighting vulnerabilities in cybersecurity and the need for robust defense mechanisms.Understanding RansomwareRansomware is a type of malicious software that encrypts a victim’s files, rendering them inaccessible until a ransom is paid. WannaCry utilized a unique propagation method, allowing it to spread rapidly and infect a vast number of systems in a short time.How WannaCry WorksWannaCry operates by exploiting vulnerabilities in the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol, particularly through a flaw known as EternalBlue. This vulnerability allowed it to execute arbitrary code on...

In May 2017, a significant cyberattack known as WannaCry swept across the globe, impacting over 150 countries and infecting approximately 230,000 computers. This event marked one of the largest ransomware attacks in history, highlighting vulnerabilities in cybersecurity and the need for robust defense mechanisms.Understanding RansomwareRansomware is a type of malicious software that encrypts a victim’s files, rendering them inaccessible until a ransom is paid. WannaCry utilized a unique propagation method, allowing it to spread rapidly and infect a vast number of systems in a short time.How WannaCry WorksWannaCry operates by exploiting vulnerabilities in the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol, particularly through a flaw known as EternalBlue. This vulnerability allowed it to execute arbitrary code on...