Petya Weren’t Expecting This: Ransomware Takes Systems Hostage Across the Globe

It appears that the current Petya payload is being distributed using the same exploits that were part of the leaks that powered the spread of WannaCry.

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Don’t Wait for the Next WannaCry — Update Your SMB Protocol Before It’s Too Late

To defend your infrastructure against future exploits, it’s critical to disable the insecure original version of the SMB protocol.

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Using Network Insights to Stay One Step Ahead of Emerging Threats

With the right network insights, analysts can deal with existing threats such as WannaCry, and quickly detect and respond to new attacks as they emerge.

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