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Petya Malware Cyberattacks Target Ukraine

A series of cyberattacks leveraging Petya malware significantly disrupted various Ukrainian organizations and entities worldwide. The attack began impacting systems across a range of sectors, including government, energy, and finance. The malware mimicked previous ransomware and encrypted files, demanding a Bitcoin ransom. Important services and operations experienced significant downtime, contributing to a broader conversation about cybersecurity vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure, particularly in a politically charged environment.

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