Tag: Petya Ransomware
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NCC releases guide to guard against Petya ransomware
After Petya ransomware paralyzed connected systems worldwide, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has released a guide to ward off the menace in Nigeria. Although the country is yet to report any case of the Petya ransomware attack, the NCC is saying individuals and organisations should take necessary precautions because the spread of Petya indicates many…
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Petya ransomware strikes across Europe, causing global concern
A massive hack has struck across Europe, causing disruptive mayhem, and posing serious security breach, especially to the Ukrainian government, with a global implication for users of Windows PCs that are not up to date. Ukrainian companies and government officials reported major disruption to power grid, banks and government offices. Russia’s Rosneft energy company also…