GEORGIA`S REFORMS ASSOCIATES

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Wannacry – A Smart Virus with an Unknown Origin

Wannacry – A Smart Virus with an Unknown Origin
30 November, 2017

On May 2012, 2017, one of the smartest viruses ever was disseminated on 230,000 computers in more than 150 countries. The is a ransomware virus, meaning that it first blocked all files necessary for the operability of computer and then demanded USD 300 or USD 600 as a ransom in the form of bitcoin (electronic currency), to let the user re-gain access to the computer.