US recommends Windows users patch against worm vulnerability
Homeland Security has tested the exploit and warns users to update now.
WannaCrypt
US government names North Korea as the source of WannaCry
Homeland security adviser Tom Bossert called the attack 'reckless.'
'Basic IT security' could have prevented UK NHS WannaCry attack
An investigation found the NHS had repeatedly been warned to "migrate" away from its dated systems.
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FedEx estimates ransomware attack cost $300 million
Its TNT Express unit suffered a blow from NotPetya in June.
'Shadow Brokers' threaten to release more hacking tools in June
NSA data leaked in March turned into the 'WannaCry' malware.
'WannaCry' ransomware showed traces of North Korean code
It hints that an infamous hacking group might be involved.
NHS Trusts ignored patch that would’ve averted malware disaster
NHS Digital says it alerted everyone to the update last month.
Microsoft blasts spy agencies for hoarding security exploits
It likens 'WannaCry' to someone stealing Tomahawk missiles.
'WannaCry' ransomware evolves despite attempts to kill it
And the situation is getting worse.
Microsoft patches Windows XP to fight 'WannaCrypt' attacks (updated)
Support for the OS ended three years ago but yesterday's infection spurred the 'unusual' step.
