Wannacry ransomware attack spreads across the globe

crosscourt · 2017-05-14 17:58

Ive also posted a thread in this same forum that discusses the possible affects on Linux users so be sure to read that thread as well.

www.techspot.com/news/69300-massive-ramsomware-attack-spreads-across-globe.html

crosscourt · 2017-05-15 01:59

Its like a ghost town as many sites are down, trying to prevent or avoid issues with the second wave of Wannacty ransomware.

If you run a site and its down its probably due to this issue.

JimW · 2017-05-15 03:34

Not just overseas from the US either.
I don't know if it is related but I check the solar x-ray flux and the noaa site has been down all day.
http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/goes-x-ray-flux

I get "
ERROR
The requested URL could not be retrieved
"
Either wannacry or just normal gov problems.

You would think they would have learned to use linux by now!

crosscourt · 2017-05-15 22:17

A lot of US federal sites still use Windows even though some progress has been made with some agencies using Red Hat.

crosscourt · 2017-05-15 22:30

Still cant get on a lot of sites as Im checking for recent news for posts.

crosscourt · 2017-05-15 22:54

Wannacry has evolved into the Uiwix ransomware and this time the kill switch is off and other variants are appearing.

crosscourt · 2017-05-16 02:08

Internet is clearing up nicely, but what an effect.

JimW · 2017-05-16 02:11

crosscourt -
I know it looks like you are the only one paying attention, but don't be fooled. I do appreciate your updates!!
Thanks!

Dai_trying · 2017-05-16 08:49

I'm watching too, but don't have anything to input realy..

crosscourt · 2017-05-16 22:57

Its not going away anytime soon and your best defense is either running Linux or being very smart with how you handle email and online surfing.

Dai_trying · 2017-05-16 23:06

I think being smart about email and online activity is second nature to most long term Linux users (ironically the ones least affected).

crosscourt · 2017-05-16 23:11

Thats very true and given that signature based virus programs dont work with this threat, Windows users need to get a lot smarter.

Dai_trying · 2017-05-16 23:15

crosscourt wrote:

Windows users need to get a lot smarter.

Hmmm... That's a bit of a tall order if you ask me and if they did they wouldn't be Windows users they'd be Linux users.

crosscourt · 2017-05-16 23:20

LOL! but a lot of Windows users dont have a choice as its for work or projects. Most of the testing work I do such as video cards/drivers is for Windows.

The gaming work is also Windows oriented but down the road thats going to change.

JimW · 2017-05-17 01:27

About 10 (or was it 15) years ago a job I was working at mostly was using an sql database on Windows. The IT department heads would not even HEAR much less talk about Linux! Maybe with a new generation that has been exposed to the advantages of Linux that can change!

crosscourt · 2017-05-17 01:47

Many IT departments use Linux and a much larger percentage of servers use Linux as well, around 30% I believe. Many enterprises though still use Windows including my company, who have proprietary software they prefer to use, thats only compatible with Windows. Hopefully things will change more.

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