WannaCry ransomware attack (2017)

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/WannaCry_ransomware_attack_(2017)
GPTKB entity
Statements (35)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf cybercrime
gptkbp:affectedArea over 150 countries
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Wanna Decryptor
WannaCrypt
WannaCryptor
gptkbp:category gptkb:2017_in_computing
cybercrime
malware
Computer worm
Microsoft Windows malware
gptkbp:connectsTo gptkb:North_Korea
gptkb:Lazarus_Group
gptkbp:consequence disrupted businesses
disrupted transportation
disrupted healthcare services
gptkbp:date 2017-05-12
gptkbp:estimatedDamage $4 billion
gptkbp:exploitSource NSA leak
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label WannaCry ransomware attack (2017)
gptkbp:notableCompany gptkb:NHS_(UK)
gptkb:FedEx
gptkb:Renault
gptkb:Telefonica
gptkbp:notableFor kill switch discovered by Marcus Hutchins
gptkbp:numberOfInfectedComputers over 230,000
gptkbp:patchAvailable gptkb:Microsoft_MS17-010
gptkbp:platform gptkb:Microsoft_Windows
gptkbp:ransomDemanded gptkb:Bitcoin
gptkbp:spreadTo gptkb:EternalBlue_exploit
gptkbp:supportsAlgorithm gptkb:RSA
gptkb:AES
gptkbp:supportsLanguage 28 languages
gptkbp:usesMalware malware
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:NHS_IT_systems_(UK)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8