wannacrypt
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When Should Software Stop Being Supported?
5Today’s release of security updates for Windows XP, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 signals an about-face by Microsoft. In the wake of the WannaCry outbreak, the intention was to stem the spread of a virulent and damaging ransomware attack. But should the company keep patching an operating system that has been out of mainstream support…
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WannaCry Costs: The Ransom Is Just The Beginning
Krebs on Security reports that the WannaCry ransomware attack has netted the bad guys a total of just US$26,000. That might not sound like much, but it’s probably a drop in the ocean compared to what it has cost businesses around the world.
