Massive ransomware attack is causing chaos in airports, banks and more worldwide

A massive ransomware attack – dubbed Petya – is causing havoc at airports, banks and many other institutions across Europe. It remains unclear who is behind the attack, but Moscow-based security firm Group-IB told Reuters it appears to be a coordinated effort simultaneously targeting victims in Russia and Ukraine. The exact extent of the raid is yet to be determined, but some speculate it could be bigger than WannaCry. While the attack seems to be more widely spread in Russia and Ukraine, it is also affecting companies in Denmark, Spain and the US. So far several companies have reported experiencing…

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