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WannaCry Ransomware Attack Summary

By on May 17, 2017 Posted in Compliance and risk management, Cybercrime

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In this post, we summarize key facts regarding the WannaCry ransomware attack, provide an abbreviated list of known affected companies, and offer an overview of the legal issues and the response to the attack. This post is an update to our prior coverage of WannaCry.… Continue reading

Large Ransomware Attack Affects Companies in Over 70 Countries

By on May 12, 2017 Posted in Compliance and risk management, Cybercrime

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A large-scale ransomware attack began impacting companies and hospitals across the United States, Europe, and Asia early Friday morning. According to reports, companies in more than 70 countries have reported incidents as of Friday afternoon. The attacks are being caused by ransomware called “WannaCry,” which quickly moves across systems to encrypt large amounts of computer … Continue reading