Massive cyber attack: Europol compare “Peter” with WannaCry

Virus Petya was harder than WannaCry.

Large-scale hacker attack is still not stopped. This was stated on Wednesday, the official representatives of Europol.

“The attack resulted in the infection of computers around the world and still not stopped… At this stage it is impossible to estimate the number of victims who have been infected,” reads the statement.

Europol immediately after the first reports of infection have created a coordination center and is now actively control the spread of the virus, but stop it.

Was struck by a computer network infrastructure and business systems.

“We are in close contact with law enforcement agencies in affected countries and key industrial partners to assess the impact of this attack, coordination and joint efforts”, – is spoken in the message.

Recall, 27 June, Ukraine unknown virus has infected the network of several large companies, including large state. The attacks began almost simultaneously at about 11:30. The virus has spread very quickly. Manifested in the refusal of the computers on the Windows platform. Were overloaded and were encrypted.

In this regard, the national security Council decided to strengthen counter-terrorism and counter-intelligence regime in Kiev and regions of Ukraine.

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