Not much impact of ransomware attack on India so far: IT minister - GS WEB TECH NEWS

Not much impact of ransomware attack on India so far: IT minister

 

Prasad added that the government is keeping a close watch on the matter.

 NEW DELHI: The government today said it has initiated proactive measures and is keeping a close vigil on the ransomware attack that has hit Europe,   maintaining that there is no large-scale impact on India yet.

 

WannaCry ransomware: 5 facts to remember, and 5 rumours you should ignore

 

WannaCry ransomware: 5 facts to remember, and 5 rumours you should ignore

A massive ransomware attack, dubbed WannaCry, which started last week is still wrecking havoc on several computers across the world. Computers systems of companies and organizations like FedEx, Nissan, Hitachi, the Russian Central Bank, Telefonica and the British National Health Service have been affected. In India too, the ransomware has claimed victims including Tirupati temple and some computers at police stations in Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited. However, there are also several myths and rumours floating on the internet and various WhatsApp groups related to this ransomware. Here are 5 myths and facts about the ransomware attack.