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How many of you really got infected from the "Wana crypt0r " ransomeware?

Dozens of countries have been hit with this cyberextortion attack that locks up computers and holds user’s files for ransom. Multiple companies, government agencies, and hospitals have become a target of this attack. Security firm Avast has recorded more than 75,000 detections of WanaCrypt0r 2.0 in 99 countries. After the attack, the ransom being demanded is $300 worth of bitcoins. The ransom message also has instructions on how to pay the ransom, explanation of the attack, and a timer:

15th May 2017, 5:26 PM
Sandeep Balachandran
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I knew this topic would make it to SL. :>
15th May 2017, 10:57 PM
Hatsy Rei
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ransomware virus attack only on big industry , companies..... not on public
15th May 2017, 5:40 PM
MR Programmer
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Well the individuals are also got infected by this. It asks for bitcoins for decryption of the encrypted content
15th May 2017, 6:26 PM
Sandeep Balachandran
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