Ransomware Cyber Attack Strikes at Least 150 Nations

The video discusses a cyber attack that affected various industries, including healthcare, telecom, and car manufacturing, causing significant disruptions. The attack was not highly sophisticated, as it could have been mitigated by applying a patch released by Microsoft. The blame is debated between the NSA for stockpiling tools, Microsoft for not servicing older platforms, and companies for not updating their systems. Ultimately, the responsibility lies with companies that failed to implement the necessary updates.

Which industries were affected by the cyber attack discussed in the video?

• Retail and Education

• Healthcare and Telecom

• Finance and Agriculture

• Tourism and Hospitality

What was the primary reason hospitals had to turn away patients during the cyber attack?

• Power outage

• Shortage of medical supplies

• Significant disruption caused by the attack

• Lack of medical staff

Who developed the exploit used in the cyber attack?

• Microsoft

• A group of hackers

• The US National Security Agency

• An unknown individual

What could companies have done to avoid being affected by the cyber attack?

• Switch to a different operating system

• Update their systems with the patch provided

• Hire more IT staff

• Install a firewall

Who is primarily blamed for the failure to prevent the cyber attack?

• The general public for lack of awareness

• The companies for not updating their systems

• Microsoft for not updating older platforms

• The NSA for stockpiling tools