2017 WannaCry ransomware attack

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/2017_WannaCry_ransomware_attack
GPTKB entity
Statements (30)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf cybercrime
gptkbp:affectedArea over 150 countries
gptkbp:affectedOperatingSystem gptkb:Microsoft_Windows
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:WannaCry_ransomware_attack
gptkbp:attackStoppedBy MalwareTech (Marcus Hutchins)
gptkbp:attackStoppedByMethod kill switch domain registration
gptkbp:attributedTo North Korea (alleged)
gptkbp:category gptkb:2017_in_computing
cybercrime
malware
2017 crimes
gptkbp:connectsTo gptkb:Lazarus_Group
gptkbp:damageCost hundreds of millions to billions USD
gptkbp:endDate 2017-05-19
gptkbp:estimatedInfectedComputers over 230,000
gptkbp:exploits gptkb:EternalBlue
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 2017 WannaCry ransomware attack
gptkbp:notableVictim gptkb:UK_National_Health_Service
gptkb:FedEx
gptkb:Renault
gptkb:Telefonica
Deutsche Bahn
gptkbp:patchAvailableBeforeAttack yes
gptkbp:patchBy gptkb:Microsoft
gptkbp:ransomDemanded gptkb:Bitcoin
gptkbp:releaseDate 2017-03-14
gptkbp:startDate 2017-05-12
gptkbp:usesMalware gptkb:WannaCry_ransomware
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:2017_NotPetya_outbreak
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6