Petya/NotPetya malware uses the same core components of the NSA released malware called Eternal Blue. Infections have spread across 64 countries so far, including Belgium, Brazil, Germany, Russia and the U.S. The objective of this malware is not so much to obtain bitcoin ransom as it is to steal credentials, impersonate users and exfiltrate sensitive data. The malware is a software supply chain attack, a recent trend with attackers, Kaspersky says.”]
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