During May 2017, a very popular malware infected almost 2 lakh computers…
2023
During May 2017, a very popular malware infected almost 2 lakh computers around the world. It demanded payments in Bitcoin cryptocurrency. It made its victims cry. It is known as ______.
Answer: A. Wanna Cry — Explanation The malware referred to is WannaCry, a notorious ransomware attack that spread globally in May 2017. It infected over 200,000 computers across…
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Wanna Cry
- B.
Baby Cry
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Crypto Cry
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Node Cry
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The malware referred to is WannaCry, a notorious ransomware attack that spread globally in May 2017.
It infected over 200,000 computers across 150+ countries
It encrypted users’ data and demanded payment in Bitcoin
Victims had to pay a ransom to regain access to their files
It caused massive disruption in hospitals, companies, and government systems