The Petya ransomware attack is a ‘wake-up call’ for all businesses, says cyber security minister

By James Harkness · 28 June 2017 · Locked

The Petya ransomware attack is a ‘wake-up call’ for all businesses, says cyber security minister

Ransomware Attack Hits Australian Businesses

A global cyber threat is spreading rapidly, with two Australian companies reportedly affected. Is your business next on the list?

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Summary

The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) is working to confirm reports of two Australian companies affected by ‘Petya’, a ransomware attack sweeping the globe. The government agency has referred to Petya as a ‘global ransomware campaign’ and noted that it appears to leverage the same vulnerability as WannaCry, another malicious software that renders data or […]

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