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Petya or 'NotPetya', the ransomware mystery lingers

Researchers at Moscow-based cyber security firm Kaspersky Lab have labelled the malware a "wiper."

Jun 30, 2017, 12:29 PM IST

India worst hit by Petya in APAC, 7th globally: Symantec

India has been the worst hit in the Asia Pacific region by the 'Petya' ransomware that has claimed thousands of victims globally.

Jun 29, 2017, 13:24 PM IST

Not much impact of malware attack on India yet: IT minister

The government on Wednesday 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.

Jun 28, 2017, 13:25 PM IST

Factbox: Companies hit by global ransomware attack on June 27

Here is the list of companies and organisations that have reported being hit by cyber attacks.

Jun 28, 2017, 11:02 AM IST

Petya Ransomware hits India's Jawaharlal Nehru Port, operations suspended

The ransomware is similar to WannaCry in terms of demanding bitcoins to unlock the encrypted files.

Jun 28, 2017, 09:23 AM IST

Petya ransomware virus is back; affects computer systems primarily in India, Ukraine, Russia, England

Ransomware known as Petya seems to have re-emerged to affect computer systems across Europe, causing issues primarily in Ukraine, Russia, England and India

Jun 28, 2017, 08:52 AM IST