WannaCry global ransomware outbreak (WANNACRY-2017)
Ransomware · disclosed 2017-05-12 · region: International · primary attribution: Lazarus Group
Sectors touched: Health Care & Social Assistance · Hospitals
Worm-propagating ransomware leveraging the leaked NSA EternalBlue exploit; ~230,000 systems in 150 countries hit in 48 hours. UK NHS hospitals diverted ambulances and cancelled ~19,000 appointments. US, UK, Australia jointly attributed to DPRK 2017.
Named victims
- National Health Service