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158: MalwareTech

Darknet Diaries

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The WannaCry Ransomware Attack

This chapter explores the devastating effects of the WannaCry ransomware attack on London's hospitals, highlighting its origins from the NSA's unreported exploit, Eternal Blue. It details the chaotic events leading to the attack and the accidental hero who registered a kill switch, halting the malware's spread. The narrative also illuminates the profound impact of sudden fame on an individual unprepared for public attention after their role in stopping the outbreak was revealed.

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