Petya Ransomware Attack

Major shift to digital space demands data security, cyber insurance

The biggest nightmare for an individual in this digital age is to see an unauthorised debit in his bank account and realise he has been a victim of an online fraud

Deadly 'Petya' malware doesn't ask for ransom, it permanently destroys data

Experts said the new malware is significantly different from all earlier known versions of Petya

India worst hit by Petya ransomware in APAC, 7th globally: Symantec

Other countries that were impacted include France, UK, Germany, China and Japan

Petya ransomware attack: JNPT, other Indian firms affected

Impact on more Indian companies is still being observed

Petya malware attack potent, uses multiple techniques: IT security firms

IT firm Sophos said Petya is particularly 'virulent' as it spreads automatically within a network

Petya ransomware attack: Govt, JNPT set out to contain port damage

Traffic control teams are being pressed into service to address potential road congestion

Petya ransomware attack shows people still don't install software updates

All people had to do to stay safe from Petya and WannaCry was update their software