Wannacry –Cyberattack

Where it has spread:

Researchers with security software maker Avast said Russia, Ukraine, and Taiwan were the top targets of the attack, but dozens of other countries also reported system infections. James Scott, from the Washington DC-based Institute of Critical Infrastructure Technology, said ransomware emerged "as an epidemic" back in 2016. He said the healthcare sector was particularly vulnerable because of poor digital security knowledge.

What can you do to prevent infection:

According to Microsoft's Malware Protection Center, here are the steps you should take to protect yourself against ransomware: Install and use an up-to-date antivirus solution (such as Microsoft Security Essentials) ,Make sure your software is up-to-date, Avoid clicking on links or opening attachments or emails from people you don't know or companies you don't do business with, Ensure you have smart screen (in Internet Explorer) turned on, which helps identify reported phishing and malware websites and helps you make informed decisions about downloads, Have a pop-up blocker running on your web browser, Regularly backup your important files.