Why Was the WannaCry Attack Such a Big Deal?

What is the main purpose of ransomware like WannaCry?

• To speed up a computer's performance.

• To encrypt a computer's data and demand money for its release.

• To steal personal information without the user knowing.

• To allow users to share files across a network.

What was the name of the tool that exploited a weakness in Microsoft software, which WannaCry used to spread?

• Shadow Brokers

• SMB Protocol

• EternalBlue

• WannaCry

Why were many UK hospitals particularly affected by the WannaCry attack?

• They had very old computer hardware that couldn't run new software.

• They were using an outdated operating system that no longer received security updates.

• Their staff accidentally downloaded the malware from an email.

• They refused to back up their patient data regularly.

How did a cybersecurity expert manage to stop the widespread infection of WannaCry?

• He created a new, stronger antivirus program.

• He paid the ransom demanded by the hackers.

• He registered a specific internet address that acted as a "kill switch" for the malware.

• He contacted Microsoft to immediately release a patch for all operating systems.