Another Round of Ransomware Cyberattacks Hits Major Companies Across the Globe: Assessing the Blame

Mish Talk:

Another version of the “WannaCry” ransomware virus has gone viral, this one dubbed “Petya” by some and “GoldenEye” by others.

Alternatively, some security experts say it is an entirely new virus.

Pharmaceutical company Merck, Danish shipper Maersk, advertising group WPP Group, Ukrainian banks, and Russian oil company Rosneft all report significant intrusions on their computer systems.

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