Publication Date – May 17, 2017
WannaCry is a type of ransomware that encrypts files and requires a bitcoin payment to recover them. It affected several industries, across 74 countries[1], including national health systems, and telecoms. It is imperative to address WannaCry vulnerabilities, as researchers report this threat is evolving[2].
To see if a company in your portfolio is vulnerable, go to your portfolio and use the Infections filter in your search. Apply the MS17-010 update to any unpatched Microsoft systems. This patch also covers Windows XP systems. See Microsoft: Customer Guidance for WannaCrypt attacks for additional guidance, including support for removing WannaCry with Windows Defender.