Historical Events tagged with "Windows"
Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.
WannaCry Ransomware Attack Disrupts Global Systems
WannaCry ransomware unleashed a cyberattack affecting over 400,000 computers across the globe, including critical systems at the UK's National Health Service (NHS) and Telefónica. This unprecedented event exploited a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, leading to widespread disruption. Hospitals were particularly impacted, with doctors forced to cancel appointments and reroute patients. The attack utilized the EternalBlue exploit, believed to have been developed by the NSA, leading to discussions on cybersecurity practices and the importance of software updates.
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