Symantec’s Blog with updated information on WannaCry Ransomware

As it has been widely covered in the media by now, since Friday, May 12, 2017, the WannaCry Ransomware has affected a significant number of machines, effectively encrypting 176 file types and renaming them to  *.WCRY, asking for the equivalent of US 300 in bitcoins. The amount increases to double that after three days, complete with visual countdown indicator. After … Read More