We discuss a devastating cyber attack called NotPetya that caused $10 billion in damages in NotPetya masqueraded as ransomware but was actually a wiper that permanently erased data, paralyzing entire systems at major companies like Merck and FedEx. The attack was linked to Russian hackers targeting Ukraine, but the impact spread globally, highlighting the interconnectedness and vulnerability of our digital world. This underscores the critical importance of robust cyber security measures.
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